Old Town San Diego Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Old Town San Diego. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

• San Diego Scenic Tour

• Tequila, Tacos, & Tombstones: Old Town Food & Drink Walking Tour

• San Diego: The Most Extensive City & Beach Tour

• 2-Hour GoCar Tour of Downtown San Diego and Old Town

While it’s free to visit Old Town San Diego, plenty of affordable tours can help you learn more about the neighborhood with a guide—and have fun. Walking tours that visit the area start at US$30, hop-on hop-off trolley bus tours at US$52, and food tours at US$85.

Yes, Old Town San Diego is worth visiting. It's one of the city's most popular neighborhoods with plenty of history: The Old Town San Diego State Historic Park preserves many 19th-century landmarks that are worth discovering. The walkable area is also known for its charm and many destination-worthy restaurants, bars, and shops. Explore on your own or, for a deeper cultural experience and local insights, with a guide.

Per one customer who booked the San Diego Old Town Tales, Tacos and Tequila Small-Group Tour, "We had such a wonderful and personal experience on our Old Town San Diego tour with Jennifer. She shared so much history and fun facts that really brought the area to life. The fresh tortilla tasting was incredible, and the tacos and tequila were absolutely delicious. Jennifer made the whole thing feel relaxed and genuine, like exploring with a friend who knows all the best spots. We'd highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting San Diego!"

Depending on the museums, attractions, shopping, and food you want to experience, you could spend one to a few days in Old Town San Diego. You could also stay in one of the neighborhood's hotels and use it as a base to explore more of the city.

Old Town Trolley Tours offer a 23-mile (37-kilometer) hop-on hop-off loop, with the option to disembark at 12 stops. You can choose a 1- or 2-day pass with unlimited reboarding. Or, you can choose the 2-hour Old Town Trolley Tour option, which starts in Old Town.

Yes, you can walk around Old Town San Diego at night. The museums will be closed, but you can still explore the parks and see the lit-up missions and historic buildings. Look for mariachis playing or other special events going on at Bazaar del Mundo outdoor shopping mall.

Start with breakfast—perhaps have some huevos rancheros at one of the many Mexican restaurants. Then hit the museums, such as the Whaley House Museum and Casa de Carrillo. Do some shopping for locally made handicrafts. Be prepared for serenading mariachis at lunch or dinner.

To explore Old Town San Diego, take a Heritage Park and Old Town walking ghost tour. Or go straight to the source for ghosts, and book a tour at the reportedly haunted Whaley House. Other tours combine Old Town with attractions such as Balboa Park and the USS Midway.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Old Town San Diego. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in San Diego:

• USS Midway Museum

• Coronado

• Balboa Park

• Cabrillo National Monument

• Gaslamp Quarter

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in San Diego.