San Diego Audio Tour: Icons, Innovators & Hidden Gems Downtown

Above photo: General Services Administration, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped & resized.

Beneath San Diego’s sunshine lies a city forged by ambition, secrets, and the boom of home runs drifting over Petco Park’s emerald field. This self-guided audio tour peels back the city’s polished surface to reveal stories hiding in plain sight—tales whispered in convention halls, down labyrinthine mall corridors, and on streets where the city was reborn again and again.

Why did a political feud inside the San Diego Convention Center nearly split the city? What after-hours mystery once haunted Horton Plaza’s escalators? Who tried to steal the Padres’ greatest moment, only to vanish into urban legend?

Stride from waterfront to skyline. Trace the shadows of visionaries and rebels as you uncover murals, secrets, and scandals most visitors overlook. Every step brings a new revelation and a shot of adrenaline.

Plug in, press play, and uncover the pulse beating just below San Diego’s glittering surface.

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• Duration: 1 hour 31 minutes
  
• Distance: Around 4.3 km (2.7 miles)
  
• Audio Content: up to 30min
  
• Meeting Point: Start at YMCA Building (San Diego), only a 3 minute walk from Santa Fe Train Station
  
• Stops: 12 captivating landmarks including Petco Park, Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, San Diego Convention Center
  

Experience the charm of San Diego like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

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• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing San Diego's history to life
  
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience
  

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• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!
  

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore San Diego on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

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• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options
  

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

You will visit the following locations:

• 🏢  YMCA Building (San Diego) (2min)
• 🌳  Emerald Plaza (San Diego) (2min)
• ⚖️  Jacob Weinberger United States Courthouse (2min)
• 🗿  Statue of Pete Wilson (2min)
• 🗿  Statue of Alonzo Horton (2min)
• 🏨  U.S. Grant Hotel (2min)
• 🛣️  225 Broadway (San Diego) (2min)
• 🌳  Horton Plaza Park (4min)
• 🌳  Horton Plaza (shopping mall) (2min)
• 🎨  Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego (3min)
• 🌳  Petco Park (2min)
• ⛪  San Diego Convention Center (2min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

Above photo: Sebastian Wallroth, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Coolcaesar, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Epolk, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Bernard Gagnon, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
🇵🇹 Portuguese  • 
🇷🇺 Russian  • 
🇯🇵 Japanese  • 
🇨🇳 Chinese  • 
🇳🇱 Dutch  • 
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  • 
🇸🇦 Arabic  • 
🇰🇷 Korean  • 
🇸🇪 Swedish  • 
🇩🇰 Danish  • 
🇫🇮 Finnish  • 
🇵🇱 Polish  • 
🇨🇿 Czech  • 
🇭🇺 Hungarian  • 
🇬🇷 Greek  • 
🇹🇷 Turkish  • 
🇮🇳 Hindi  • 
🇦🇱 Albanian  • 
🇪🇹 Amharic  • 
🇦🇲 Armenian  • 
🇧🇩 Bengali  • 
🇧🇦 Bosnian  • 
🇧🇬 Bulgarian  • 
🇲🇲 Burmese  • 
🇪🇸 Catalan  • 
🇭🇷 Croatian  • 
🇪🇪 Estonian  • 
🇬🇪 Georgian  • 
🇮🇳 Gujarati  • 
🇮🇸 Icelandic  • 
🇮🇩 Indonesian  • 
🇮🇳 Kannada  • 
🇰🇿 Kazakh  • 
🇱🇻 Latvian  • 
🇱🇹 Lithuanian  • 
🇲🇰 Macedonian  • 
🇲🇾 Malay  • 
🇮🇳 Malayalam  • 
🇮🇳 Marathi  • 
🇲🇳 Mongolian  • 
🇳🇴 Norwegian  • 
🇮🇷 Persian  • 
🇮🇳 Punjabi  • 
🇷🇴 Romanian  • 
🇷🇸 Serbian  • 
🇸🇰 Slovak  • 
🇸🇮 Slovenian  • 
🇸🇴 Somali  • 
🇰🇪 Swahili  • 
🇵🇭 Tagalog  • 
🇮🇳 Tamil  • 
🇮🇳 Telugu  • 
🇹🇭 Thai  • 
🇺🇦 Ukrainian  • 
🇵🇰 Urdu  • 
🇻🇳 Vietnamese

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