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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Kimberley_d
Oct 19, 2025
Worth it! - We love going on ghost tours and hearing the stories of the city. This had historic touch with mystery and mayhem. All my favorite things. Would definitely do this tour again.
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Loghan_k
Oct 18, 2025
Luna did amazing! - It was very fun and the perfect amount of time! The stories were chilling and interesting! Loved learning about this city!
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Michael_a
Sep 21, 2025
awesome - great experience overall would do it again the guide was full of knowledge and entertaining thank you
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181roxannes
Aug 4, 2025
Good bad and ugly! - We enjoyed our tour with Leila of San Diego's shady area of the past! She gave us great insights into the past of the city, good and a lot of bad! We heard of the hero dog to the bloodiest of murders on this tour. A fun walk for sure.
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Jeaniffer_m
Jul 25, 2025
Great experience - Informative, lots of history, not overwhelming walking wise.. Tour guide was very knowledgeable, pleasant and fun 🤗
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Damaris_s
Jul 6, 2025
Awesome tour!!! - Wow! This was a super awesome tour. RT was our guide and he was just so knowledgeable and friendly. Not only did he go over murder mysteries, but he also made sure we knew about the history of San Diego. He showed us historical buildings and the tales behind them as well. I would totally take this tour again and highly recommend it.
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Mattwc8626rx
Jul 2, 2025
A good walking tour of the San Diego Gaslamp history - The experience was amazing. I didn't know the history of the Gaslamp, and the tour guide did an excellent job reveal some of the darker sides of this place and its historic roots.
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Jeffrey_s
Jun 8, 2025
Fascinating walking tour... - Fascinating walking tour through the Gaslamp district with hidden gems of historical and notorious locations. Our tour guide Leila was entertaining, friendly and a wealth of knowledge.
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Nathan
Jul 22, 2025
Made me want to do the ghost tours too! Was very historical and educational and our tour guide was great and very cool - Had a good time, my daughter too. She was very happy about the whole experience, and coming from a teenager that’s awesome lol
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Josh
Aug 17, 2025
There are likely better options. - There were some interesting tidbits, but it was mostly regarding architecture. When it came to history and crime, the guide was mediocre at storytelling, inaccurate with regard to facts, and severely lacking depth. He was also misogynistic and even a tad racist. I’m not sure if he thought we were cool with it because we were two white guys, but he kept leering at young women and at one point yelled, “hot tamale” at a group of young Hispanic women who were out for a bachelorette party.
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From $30
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).