Podcast Tour San Diego The Scandalous Rise of the Gaslamp Quarter

Step beneath the glowing Victorian streetlights and uncover the gritty, scandalous truth of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter. On this immersive journey, you will peel back the layers of pristine architectural preservation to reveal the Stingaree—a notorious 19th-century red-light district teeming with ruthless madams, corrupt politicians, and desperate dreamers. Discover how a neighborhood built on vice was nearly erased from history, only to be resurrected as a sanitized playground. This is a story of power, survival, and the beautiful lies cities tell about their past.

A 0.9 km self-guided tour with 5 stops over 58 min Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app