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San Diego: Gaslamp Quarter Historic True Crime Walking Tour

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Walk through several eras on this walking tour and explore historic true crime stories in San Diego. Learn about the dark history of the Gaslamp Quarter in what used to be the Stingaree.

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  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    1.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Guide
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Food and drinks
    • Tips
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Explore San Diego's famous Gaslamp Quarter on a true crime walking tour
  • Hear graphic details of infamous crimes committed in San Diego in the past
  • Learn the interesting history of San Diego's late 19th-century Stingaree era
  • Experience another side of San Diego while learning about the city's dark past
  • Be guided by a local crime history fanatic who has stories and legends to share

Description

Explore the Gaslamp Quarter and discover the true crime past of San Diego on a guided walking tour. Hear about the Stingaree era, horrible crimes, and serial killers, and see the infamous side of San Diego on a tour with a difference.
As you walk the streets of San Diego, learn how downtown San Diego first came to be and about the era of the Stingaree.
The Stingaree was an area in San Diego famous as the home to the city's undesirables. Petty thieves, drug dealers, gamblers, and sex workers used the area to turn a dodgy profit, making the neighborhood infamous for criminal activity.
At a historic hotel, hear about the death of a man whose ghost is said to still haunt his room. Continue back in time to the roaring 1920s, a time of murder, revenge, and slavery.
Fast forward a decade and hear the unfortunate story of the 3rd victim of a San Diego serial killer. Lastly, your entertaining guide will share details of one of the most horrific crimes to take place in downtown San Diego.

This San Diego crime tour includes discussion of assault and murder, along with gruesome details that some may find offensive.

Good to know before you go
  • Due to the graphic nature of these murder cases we advise extreme caution for children under 13
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
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3. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
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