Then and Now Downtown/Old Town GoCar Tour
What your day looks like
This tour is for anybody who wants to see how San Diego has evolved from its western roots into the Modern international Vacation spot that it is today. You will start in historic Little Italy that was home to the Italian community, and see how it evolved into the modern business and artistic community it is today. Make your past the ships in the bay that explored the new world, or patrolled the waters in time of war, into the Gaslamp Quarter which was once San Diego’s red-light district and see how it got re-imagined into the social scene it is today. As you leave modern San Diego you will begin your trip into history as you make your way through beautiful Mission Hills, you will pass many houses and businesses 50 years old and some much older. Your jump into history will take you past Historic Fort Stockton, into Presidio Park where the old Spanish Mission used to stand, into Old Town San Diego where you can see how San Diego looked in the old west with its Spanish and American residents forming a thriving community. This tour is for anyone who wants to see how San Diego has changed over the years, but still stayed true its Military roots.
The experience, in brief
- See how San Diego has evolved from its western roots
- Historic Little Italy that was home to the Italian community
- See the Gaslamp Quarter which was once San Diego’s red light district
- Go through beautiful Mission Hills, you will pass many houses and businesses
- See Presidio Park where the old Spanish Mission used to stand
The journey, in full
You will start in historic Little Italy that was home to the Italian community, and see how it evolved into the modern business and artistic community it is today. Make your way past the ships in the bay that explored the new world, or patrolled the waters in time of war, into the Gaslamp Quarter which was once San Diego’s red-light district and see how it got re-imagined into the social scene it is today. As you leave modern San Diego you will begin your tip into history as you make your way through beautiful Mission Hills, you will pass many houses and businesses 50 years old and some much older. Your jump into history will take you past Historic Fort Stockton, into Presidio Park where the old Spanish Mission used to stand, into Old Town San Diego where you can see how San Diego looked in the old west with its Spanish and American residents forming a thriving community. This tour is for anyone who wants to see how San Diego has changed over the years, but still stayed true its Military roots.
Your day, step by step
San Diego
Sightseeing at Little Italy, San Diego.
San Diego
Sightseeing at Gaslamp Quarter.
San Diego
Sightseeing at Presidio Park.
What to know before booking
Restrictions
Must be 21 years or older to rent. Must possess a major credit card and valid driver’s license (international license is not necessary). GoCars do not accommodate car seats for children.
Meeting & Pickup
From our office on Mason Street.
Languages Offered
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Optional Add-ons
GoPro Rental, 2 hour tour - 27.00 Per Person
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 7 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business