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Behind the Scenes Little Italy Tour

Behind the Scenes Little Italy Tour

Address: Meet at Cafe Zucchero
1731 India Street
San Diego, CA
92101

760-736-1138

  • Not seasonal
  • No express entry
  • Good for families
  • No gift shop
  • No audio tour available
  • No guided tour available
  • Historically significant
  • No parking available
  • Restaurant or snack bar
  • Restrooms
  • No elevators
  • Disabled access
  • Reservations are necessary
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FREE tour with the Go San Diego Card ($12 without it)

Description
Experience the story of Little Italy, San Diego–a neighborhood with an Italian presence since 1871. Six thousand families of Genovese and Sicilian origin once called this home. The salty sea air, the ready-made port, the date palms, bougainvillea, geraniums, olive trees and cactus plants reminded many Italians of their sunny fishing villages back home. They painted their tiny bungalow homes blue or pink, reminiscent of the colors favored by their ancestors. They built wooden boats, fished with hand-sewn nets, cultivated fruit and vegetable gardens and baked golden loaves of sesame-topped Italian bread in their igloo-shaped backyard ovens. For a time, paradise was theirs. We recreate this experience each Saturday (weather permitting).
Cost without the card:
Adult $12.00, Child $12.00
Hours:
Select Saturdays throughout the year, 3:00 pm-5:00 pm.
Closed
May be closed major U.S.holidays.
Driving:
Interstate 5, heading South: Take Front St./Civic Ctr. exit, make the first right on Cedar Street, drive two blocks west, make a right on India Street.
Public Transportation:
By Trolley: Take the Blue Line trolley to the Little Italy/County Center trolley stop. Walk north towards Cedar St., make right--head to India St., make left and head several blocks. Look for Little Italy landmark sign.

Please read: important instructions on how to use your card.

Redemption Instructions:

Included Tour with the Go San Diego Card.

Reservation Instructions:

Reservations are required; please call for availability.

The Go City Card is accepted until 5:30pm unless otherwise noted; during all other times standard admission will apply.

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