Gaslamp Quarter: Historic True Crime Tour

Step into the dark side of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter on a Historical True Crime Tour. Explore the area’s haunting past and learn about notorious murders and crimes that took place in this historic district.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Horton Grand Hotel - Entertaining story shared about the property.
  • San Diego Chinese Historical Museum - Murder in China Town.
  • The Old Spaghetti Factory - Murder in downtown San Diego.
  • Henry’s Pub - History of the Stingaree, now known as the Gaslamp Quarter.
What's Included
  • Expert local guide provides informative commentary
  • Scenic drive through historic neighborhoods
  • Multiple photo opportunities at key landmarks
  • Visits to famous sites and hidden gems
  • Interactive history and culture discussion
  • Customized experience based on group interests
  • Personalized attention in small group setting
  • Free time to explore on…
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Parking fees
Additional Information

Join us at Murder n’ Mayhem for a Historic True Crime Tour in the Gaslamp Quarter of downtown San Diego. Journey through various epochs as we delve into fascinating tales of real crimes. Discover the sinister past of the Gaslamp Quarter, previously known as the Stingaree.
Visit a timeless hotel reported to still house a lingering spirit in one of its…

Location
614 Fifth Ave
Fifth Avenue
Look for the detective outside the door marked 614, next to Henry's Pub. Please do not enter Henry's Pub unless you are dining there.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Renee_r
Dec 17, 2024
Enjoyable - Our guide Layla was wonderful and informative. Lots of fun. We had a wonderful time. I would recommend this tour.
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H4643nmjohnv
Dec 14, 2024
December 2024 - Layla gave us a very pleasant experience that we won’t soon forget. She was fun and very knowledgeable throughout the entire tour and the next time we are in town, we won’t hesitate to stop and say hello. All around a 10 out of 10 tour.
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Zhiweia
Dec 13, 2024
A fun evening! - We had a wonderful time and learned a lot about the history of the district. Our guide, Layla, was charming and a masterful storyteller.
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Annette_k
Oct 15, 2024
Great time! - Leila was an amazing tour guide. Really great time! Would definitely recommend for an entertaining evening experience.
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Connie_b
Sep 21, 2024
Informative and fun! - Great fun to learn some of the history of San Diego as well as some of the things that had happened in the Red Light District. Our guide was knowledgeable and a good story teller. I appreciate that they ran the tour for our small group
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Melanie_w
Sep 9, 2024
Fun Walking Tour - Absolute blast walking through gaslamp quarter and hearing about murders that took place there! Great story telling, not too much walking but a good distance. Highly recommend - not too long, not too short.
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Odyssey00019815535
Aug 15, 2024
Crime tour - The tour was great very informative and a nice trip around the gaslamp district. We in joyed the time and walking around the area
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Sharkfan5
Jul 7, 2024
Fascinating True Crime Tour - My husband and I have done so many ghost tours around San Diego but Marlene really made this stand out for us. Her storytelling was really immersive and a few times she’d pause to let us guess the ending which was a really fun dramatic effect. Parking was super easy just one block away from the meeting spot. Wear comfortable shoes too! The tour route is flat and easily walkable. Marlene really made our trip special, she even asked our sensitivity levels with her tour content, you can tell she really cares about what she does. I also recommend asking to take her tour!!!
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Heidifv1480qc
Nov 8, 2024
Was a fun night learning of history of San Diego gaslight district. Had a great time with Layla as our guide. - Was a fun night learning of history of San Diego gaslight district. Had a great time with Layla as our guide. Learned a lot about the buildings and what went on here in the 1800s
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Bridgessr
Jul 25, 2024
Insightful Look into History - The history and true crime look into the Gaslamp district was very interesting. Tour guide did a great job including late guests, but not holding up the tour. Tour guide also did a great job maneuvering around the loud aspects of the crowds that flooded the streets during Comic-Con.
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