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Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego

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Spanning more than 16 blocks of downtown San Diego, the city's historic center is called Gaslamp Quarter and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Its Victorian-era buildings are now home to shops, sidewalk cafes, restaurants, bars, and more. Wander the streets and explore the many theaters, galleries, and museums that make the area a cultural hub. Be sure to keep an eye out for some of the replicas of the historical gas-powered lamps, the namesake of the district, which have been reinstalled at one intersection. Plan your visit to Gaslamp Quarter and a wealth of other attractions, well-known and undiscovered, using our San Diego trip app.
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Tours to Gaslamp Quarter

FROM $44 BOOK WITH VIATOR San Diego Tour: Hop-on Hop-off Trolley
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FROM $69 BOOK WITH VIATOR Brothels, Bites and Booze: A Culinary Tour of San Diego's Questionable Past
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FROM $65 BOOK WITH VIATOR San Diego Scenic Tour
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FROM $159 BOOK WITH VIATOR San Diego Gaslamp Segway Tour
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FROM $179 BOOK WITH VIATOR Coronado Island Segway Tour
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FROM $211 BOOK WITH VIATOR The San Diego Highlights Tour
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FROM $44 BOOK WITH VIATOR San Diego Shore Excursion: San Diego Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley
4.4
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FROM $65 BOOK WITH VIATOR San Diego Early Bird Segway Tour
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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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FROM $67 BOOK WITH VIATOR GoCar Talking GoCar 2Hr Tour: Downtown & Old Town
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Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $36 BOOK WITH VIATOR San Diego City Lights Night Tour
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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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FROM $159 BOOK WITH VIATOR San Diego Tour
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FROM $269 BOOK WITH VIATOR Ultimate Private San Diego Sightseeing Tour
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  • By ionamacs
    Loved taking the Trolley from Old Town to Gaslamp. Not much in Gaslamp as places/streets closed due to COVID. AMAZING gelato at the Chocolate Cremerie. Excellent service and price for the amount...  more »
  • By jeanneorefice
    This area is terrible. We were just there last night before the shooting. Horrible. Lots of homeless people begging. Restaurants closed that were supposed to be open according to trip advisor...  more »
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