Old Town San Diego Tours and Tickets

2-Hour GoCar Tour: Downtown San Diego and Old Town or Beaches

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

In just four hours, experience the scenic highlights of San Diego and its neighboring areas. Watch sea lions and pelicans on the beaches of La Jolla and capture fantastic views from the top of Mt Soledad. Soak up the Old World elegance of the mansions and Hotel Del on Coronado Island, and find peace in the urban oasis of Balboa Park. Wind through downtown and Old Town San Diego, learning about the city’s history along the way. Enjoy personalized attention on this small-group tour limited to just 14 people.

San Diego Scenic Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

San Diego is renowned for its tombstones and tacos, and this unique tour combines food and history for a well-rounded sightseeing experience. Get your fiesta started in San Diego on a food and walking tour through historic Old Town. Visit some of the district's finest Mexican restaurants to sample tasty dishes, tequila cocktails, and hear mariachi music. Get insider tips from your guide about authentic Mexican cuisine and other great places to visit on this fun tour.

Old Town San Diego Walking Food Tour: Tequila, Tacos & Tombstones

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Old Town Walking History Tour in San Diego

San Diego: The Most Extensive City & Beach Tour

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

San Diego Shore Excursion: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

There's a darker side to San Diego beyond its sunny beaches, so take an otherworldly adventure on this ghost tour that illuminates sinister stories, ghastly deeds, and paranormal activity around the city's historic Old Town. Hear chilling tales of apparitions and unexplained noises right where they happened at San Diego's most haunted sites, including the Casa de Estudillo, Whaley House, and El Campo Santo Cemetery.

Ghosts of San Diego Walking Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

All Day San Diego Scenic Tour

7 hoursFree Cancellation

A Local’s Guide to San Diego’s Sights: A GPS Self-Guided Drive

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Take in the best that San Diego has to offer on this guided tour of downtown San Diego and Balboa Park on a GPS-enabled scooter. The ease and size of the scooter allows you to intimately experience the gems of Balboa Park, including the fragrant flower garden, outdoor organ pavilion, and one of a dozen museums. Next, hit up Hillcrest to see its lively shops and restaurants before you head to the Maritime Museum and historic Gaslamp Quarter.

San Diego GPS Guided Scooter Tour: Downtown & Balboa Park Sights

Discover everything San Diego with this comprehensive bundle of 18 self-guided audio tours. From the history of Old Town to the stunning coastline of La Jolla, immerse yourself in the cultural and historical richness of each location through GPS-triggered audio narratives. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a week, this collection allows you to explore iconic sites like Balboa Park and Coronado while also venturing into day-trip destinations like Julian and Borrego Springs. Enjoy the flexibility to experience the city at your own pace, any day, for an unbeatable value. - 18 self-guided audio tours covering San Diego’s highlights and hidden gems - Explore iconic destinations like Balboa Park, La Jolla, and Old Town - Includes day-trip options to Julian and Borrego Springs - Yours to keep! Explore now or revisit them on your next trip.

San Diego 18 Audio Tours Bundle and Explore at Your Own Pace

3 daysFree Cancellation

5% savings

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$40$38

If you’re looking for a personalized way to discover San Diego’s best bits, then this is it. Set off with a private guide on an adventure around the city—with private transportation included to speed up your adventures and cover more landmarks. Along the way, visit interesting locations—such as the Hotel Del Coronado, Balboa Park, and Cabrillo National Monument—with insights from your guide throughout.

San Diego Private Tour, Coronado, La Jolla, Balboa Park & More

5 hoursFree Cancellation

There's more to Old Town San Diego than meets the eye, so see the best of this often-overlooked area on a walking tour that combines some of San Diego's oldest history with delicious authentic tacos. Pass historic churches, a haunted homestead, Victorian architecture, and a landmark cemetery as you learn about three centuries of California history. The final stop is a local tequileria where you'll be treated to tequila and tacos.

San Diego Old Town Tales, Tacos and Tequila Small Group Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover San Diego with your self-guided audio tour, exploring America’s Finest City at your own pace. Begin in Balboa Park where Spanish Colonial architecture, 17 museums, and the famous San Diego Zoo fill 1,200 acres in the heart of the city. Wander the historic Gaslamp Quarter where Victorian buildings house restaurants and rooftop bars. Explore the USS Midway aircraft carrier and the Embarcadero waterfront celebrating San Diego’s naval heritage. Discover La Jolla’s sea cliffs and sea lions, Pacific Beach’s surf culture, and Coronado’s iconic Hotel del Coronado. Visit Old Town where adobe buildings preserve the Spanish and Mexican heritage of California’s birthplace. Marvel at the Cabrillo National Monument with views stretching to Mexico. Sample fish tacos at the source, craft beer from over 150 local breweries, and the Baja-influenced cuisine that defines this border city where beach culture, military pride, and Mexican flavors create America’s most livable city.

Discover San Diego: Self-Guided Walking Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

San Diego GoCar: Best Value, Full Day Option

1 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

This is the ultimate way to explore San Diego by land and sea. Instead of being stuck on a crowded tour bus/boat, take control of your sightseeing and have an independent sightseeing adventure instead. Enjoy the thrill of driving your own speedboat, and have the chance to ride a GPS-guided storytelling scooter. No need to feel time pressures—each segment of the tour can be done on different days depending on your preferences.

Super Saver: Self-Guided Speed Boat Adventure & iRide GPS Guided ScooterTour

Super Saver: Self-Guided Speed Boat Adventure & iRide GPS Guided ScooterTour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore the sweeter and spookier side of San Diego on a walking tour through historic Old Town. Along the way, enjoy delicious churros and sweet treats while discovering fascinating stories from the neighborhood’s colorful past. Visit historic landmarks, hear tales of mysterious happenings, and learn about the people who shaped early San Diego. Discover the eerie history of El Campo Santo Cemetery and hear chilling stories surrounding the legendary Whaley House, one of Old Town’s most famous haunted landmarks. Between stops, your guide will blend local history, ghost stories, and plenty of fun with delicious tastings selected for the group. It’s the perfect combination of food, history, and mystery for anyone looking to experience a different side of San Diego.

San Diego Haunted History and Delicious Sweet Treats Tour

An outdoor daytime activity designed to be engaging and entertaining for adults! Explore historic Old Town San Diego & collaborate with your team to solve logic-based clues to reveal the murderer. Not a gimmicky phone app guided tour, this is a hosted event. You’ll compete against other teams scattered throughout the area, each leading their own separate investigation. The team that reveals the murderer, needing the least help from headquarters, and is the fastest wins! Great fun for both locals and tourists.

Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt: Old Town San Diego

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Old Town San Diego itself becomes the puzzle in this self-guided outdoor escape game - no venue, no host, just your team and the streets. Magnus has taken the formulas and scattered the proof across the old centre, past Calhoun Street, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Congress Street, and every location holds a code, a riddle or a photo task waiting to be cracked. Roles matter here: one player reads, another looks, and the team moves on only once you agree. Send two or more teams out at the same time and the hunt becomes a contest, which is what makes this city escape game work as well for a team-building afternoon as for a day out with friends. Reading clues while the city moves around you is part of the challenge.

Old Town San Diego Outdoor Escape Game: Self-Guided Adventure

Price varies by group size

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All Day San Diego Tour in the GPS Guided Polaris GoCar

5 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

It's not just souvenirs and shops in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, there are great spots to find your favorite tequila, too. This guided tour takes you to the best stops for fun and tequila tastings, including Rockin' Baja Lobster, Old Town Tequila Factory, and El Agave Tequileria. On the way, peruse the offerings at the fun shops, learn the local history, and try the handmade tortillas at Cafe Coyote.

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

San Diego Tequila Tour

Explore the highlights of San Diego on this full-day trip from Los Angeles. Visit the USS Midway Museum, where you can dive into naval history, and enjoy a scenic Harbor Cruise that showcases military vessels and the stunning skyline. Stroll through Balboa Park with its beautiful gardens and museums, and take in the charm of Old Town San Diego, rich with history and culture. This group tour includes convenient pick-up points in LA, a professional guide, and admission to key attractions, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable adventure. - Full-day guided tour from Los Angeles to San Diego (8-10 hours) - Admission included for USS Midway Museum and Harbor Cruise - Visit Balboa Park and Old Town San Diego with ample time to explore - Comfortable transportation with a maximum of 55 travelers for an intimate experience

LA to San Diego Day Tour: USS Midway, Harbor Cruise and Old Town

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Your Old Town Walking Tour is very much like taking a step back into history. To see San Diego as it was during the very beginning of the city. From the first Mission of Father Junipero Serra, to the expedition of Gaspar de Portola, and the history of our entire city. The backstories along with the back drop of Old Town sparks the imaginations of the guests and literally takes you back in time. Known as the birthplace of San Diego and all of California, Old Town is a cultural hotspot. With stunning views of Mission Bay from the top of Presidio Park, to the smells of fresh-cooking Mexican cuisine and the beautiful Spanish architecture below, the Old Town Tour abounds with the vibe and flair for which Spanish and Mexican cultures are known.

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Old Town Walking Tour

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What are people saying about Old Town San Diego

Ron_T, Sep 2026

Good time, good experience

Great customer service, clean trollers, lots of good information . Well organised. We always talke out of town guests for this

Old Town San Diego Walking Food Tour: Tequila, Tacos & Tombstones

William_M, Sep 2026

A must to go on

Super drivers.. Learned a lot about SD ! Clean, well kept buses, Friendly drivers. Will go complete route on next visits. Thanks

Scott_V, May 2026

Old Town San Diego Charm

Old Town San Diego has a rich and interesting history. Tacos and Tequila were great! Ben was a terrific guide. Very knowledgeable and personable and not just about Old Town San Diego. He had a number of great recommendations in the greater San Diego area. Great tips on the little extras we could do around the things we already had planned.

San Diego Scenic Tour

Bill_T, Oct 2026

This tour was a great way...

This tour was a great way to get to know the city. We didn’t have any long stops, but was enough to know if it was somewhere we would like to come back to. Especially enjoyed Babis Park and Coronado Island.