Private Walking Tour of Downtown San Diego

Highlights

  • Marvel at the Santa Fe Depot’s Colonial Revival style

  • Relish the buzz of the Gaslamp Quarter

  • Be spoilt for lunch choices at Seaport Village

  • Hop aboard the USS Midway Museum

  • Pass by Petco Park the sporting home of the San Diego Padres

Summary

Discover America's finest city by foot!

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
English
Meeting Point

Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, California

123 Main St, Main St, Kings County, New York, 11217, United States

Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo claims to have discovered San Diego Bay in 1542, some 200 years before Europeans settled the area. In truth, however, the indigenous Kumeyaay peoples had been living in the area for as long as 12,000 years prior to any European ‘discovery’. Since then millions of visitors have explored San Diego with its beautiful sun-soaked beaches and fascinating cultural heritage no longer an uncharted paradise. Today the city is home to a population of around 1.4 people, with San Diego - or Sandie as the locals call it - the second largest Californian city. On your private walking tour of San Diego,

* Marvel at theSanta Fe Depot’sColonial Revival style, built for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition. 
* Visit the century-old **US Grant Hote**l boasts stunning Art Deco decor and a Prohibition-era speakeasy history 
* Relish the buzz of the **Gaslamp Quarter** where a lively string of eateries, cafés and bars beg exploration 
* See outside the home of the MLB’s San Diego Padres, **Petco Park** 
* Be spoilt for lunch choices at **Seaport Village** on the harbourside (price not included) 
* Conclude the private-guided portion of your tour at the USS Midway. 
* Hop aboard the **USS Midway Museum,** where you will enjoy the self-guided audio tour

Your **Private Walking Tour of San Diego** begins at the **Santa Fe Depot**, an elegant railroad station built for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition. Renowned for its soaring towers and tiled domes, this reminder of California's Spanish heritage reflects the resplendent Colonial Revival architectural style. Natural redwood beam ceilings hung with bronze chandeliers and plenty of natural light characterize the interior.

Your next stop is the **US Grant Hote**l, a building of Art Deco glamour that has welcomed guests for over 100 years. Famed as a Prohibition-era speakeasy, the lobby is adorned with Empire-era furnishings that reflect the style of Ulysses S. Grant Jr., who built the 11-story hotel in 1910 to honour his father, the nation’s 18th president.

Your **Private Walking Tour of Downtown San Diego** continues to the **Gaslamp Quarter**, where a buzzing collection of tequila bars, taco restaurants and funk boutiques forms the urban playground of the city. Next, pass by **Petco Park,** the sporting home of the San Diego Padres, before heading to the many eateries at **Seaport Village** for lunch by the picturesque century-old harbourside. Your private-guided tour ends at the **USS Midway Museum.**

What’s included?

  • A friendly and professional private tour guide

  • Entrance to the USS Midway

  • Plenty of time to take memorable photos

  • Food and beverages, although your guide will be happy to recommend places along the way.

  • Hotel pick up, we do recommend a centrally located start point

Things to know

Before you book

  • Please bring comfortable walking shoes

  • Kids under 4 are free

Before you go

  • Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour start time

  • Please bring waterproof clothing in case it rains

  • In summer, please remember to bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water.

Covid Policy

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

About operator:

Travel Curious, based in Shoreditch/London, researches, creates and owns immersive, cultural tours and experiences in cities throughout the world. We provide our tours and experiences as a service to the travel industry and are privileged to name some of the biggest global brands as our partners