San Diego has evolved over the years from ‘the birthplace of California’ to an international vacation spot with miles of sandy beaches and amazing weather. This approximately 2-hour tour is the perfect way to explore the unfolding growth of the city and discover how it still honors its traditions and roots today.
You’ll begin your tour by cruising through historic Little Italy. Once home to San Diego’s Italian community, it has developed into a modern business and arts district. Then head down to the bay, where you’ll see ships that explored the New World. Next, weave down the charming streets of the Gaslamp Quarter, which was San Diego’s red-light district but has been re-imagined into a hip social scene.
As you leave modern San Diego, you’ll coast through history as you enjoy the beautiful Mission Hills and historic Fort Stockton districts. Your journey through the past will take you into Presidio Park where the old Spanish Mission used to stand. Ride through Old Town San Diego and get a glimpse of the city in its Old West days when Spanish and American residents were just beginning to form the foundation for what would one day become San Diego as it is today.
Highlights you’ll see along the way may include (but are subject to change):
- Little Italy
- Maritime Museum
- U.S.S. Midway
- Seaport Village
- Horton Plaza
- Historic Gaslamp Quarter
- Petco Park
- Bankers Hill
- Mission Hills
- Fort Stockton
- The Mormon Battalion
- Heritage Park
- Presidio Park
- Old Town
This is a fully narrated GPS-guided tour, but you’re welcome to veer off the path if something catches your eye. It's both a guided tour and an open-ended adventure!
