San Diego Audio Tour: From Notes to Neon in Core-Columbia

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

Embark on the Harmonies of History: From Notes to Neon in Core-Columbia

Neon lights once flickered over secret tunnels and whispered deals in the heart of San Diego. Behind the city’s postcard-perfect surface lies a web of rebellion, risk, and reinvention begging to be uncovered.

This self-guided audio tour leads you beyond the tourist trail, revealing stories hidden beneath the Gaslamp Quarter’s brickwork, El Cortez’s historic façade, and Horton Plaza Park’s busy lawns. Unlock vivid moments and places that most eyes skip right past.

Why did a notorious figure vanish from the rooftop of El Cortez without a trace? What long-buried scandal simmered beneath Gaslamp Quarter’s charming streets? Whose single outcry in Horton Plaza Park changed local law overnight?

Follow the rush of forgotten footsteps. Find yourself surrounded by high drama, surreal secrets, and surprising beauty as you move through the city’s beating heart.

Press play now and begin your search for what San Diego keeps just out of sight.

🗺️ Tour Details

• Duration: 2 hours 29 minutes
• Distance: Around 5.2 km (3.2 miles)
• Audio Content: up to 1h 11min
• Meeting Point: Start at One America Plaza, only a 2 minute walk from Santa Fe Train Station
• Stops: 15 captivating landmarks including Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, Jacobs Music Center, One America Plaza

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.

🎒 What's Included

• 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

ℹ️ Important Info

• 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!

📲 Getting Started is Easy!

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.

👥 Who's It For?

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.

🎧 What is AllTours?

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:

• 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.

📍 Tour Stops

You will visit the following locations:

• 🌳  One America Plaza (2min)
• 🌾  Lane Field (baseball) (3min)
• 🗼  Sapphire Tower (San Diego) (4min)
• 🌳  110 Plaza (3min)
• 🌳  Emerald Plaza (San Diego) (2min)
• 🏨  Sofia Hotel (4min)
• 🏨  U.S. Grant Hotel (3min)
• 🌳  Horton Plaza Park (2min)
• 🎨  Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego (4min)
• 🏢  Independent Order of Odd Fellows Building (San Diego) (3min)
• 🏢  John D. Spreckels Building (3min)
• 🛣️  Broadway Lofts (4min)
• 🛣️  530 B Street (2min)
• 🎵  Jacobs Music Center (4min)
• 📍  El Cortez (San Diego) (4min)

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

🏛️ Additional City Topics

Learn even more about San Diego with these bonus audio stories available in the app:

• 🏛️    Pre-colonial Period (1min)
• 🏛️    Spanish Period (3min)
• 🏛️    Mexican Period (4min)
• 🏛️    American Period (5min)
• 🌍    Climate (3min)
• 🌍    Ecology (3min)
• 🌍    Neighborhoods (3min)
• 🌟    2010 (3min)
• 🌟    Religion (1min)
• 🎭    Local Government (3min)
• 🎭    State And Federal Representation (2min)
• 🎭    Scandals (3min)

These additional topics provide deeper insights into the city's culture, history, and local life.

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

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

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

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

Above photo: Nehrams2020, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

🌍 Available Languages

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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