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San Diego War for the West History Experience By Junket
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2 Hours
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Offered in: English
Overview
Come on our history walking tour presented by US Ghost Adventures!
San Diego is one of the most historic cities in the state of California, and the men who built San Diego built California. On this tour, you'll visit several of the most historically important and architecturally unique locations in San Diego's famed Gaslamp Quarter. From the Davis-Horton House, to the Horton Grand Hotel, to the Balboa Theatre, you'll marvel at the unique structures while learning about the fascinating cast of characters who shaped San Diego into the city it is today.
What's Included
- Professional and knowledgeable local guide
- Thoroughly researched and accurate history
- Transportation
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Please meet your guide in front of the Gaslamp Quarter Historic Sign on Fifth Avenue. Your guide will be wearing a company T-shirt.
Start time
11:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Originally known as Rabbitville for its use as a great rabbit habitat, eventually the area became known as Old Town, then the Gaslamp Quarter, named for the eponymous street lights. This sign came much later than the buildings here, completed in 1990.
• Admission Ticket Free
Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House
Recognized as the oldest home in the Gaslamp, the materials for this saltbox style home were shipped from Maine, as lumber was scarce in the area. It would later become the County Hospital.
• Admission Ticket Free
Today, the property is actually a combination of two separate hotels. In the 19th century, however, it became the home of the famed Wyatt Earp.
• Admission Ticket Free
Balboa Theatre
With an original capacity of 1,500, this theatre was constructed in 1924, and was known for its great acoustics and Broadway-size stage.
• Admission Ticket Free
Horton Plaza Park
Designated as a historic landmark in 1971, the land for this park was sold to the city of San Diego in 1895.
• Admission Ticket Free
Tivoli Bar
Originally a blacksmith shop, boarding house, and brothel, this building was converted into a saloon in 1895, and played host to Wyatt Earp several times during his time is San Diego.
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operated by San Diego Ghost Tours By Us Ghost Adventures
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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