Top San Diego Bike Tours

Are you looking to experience and learn more about San Diego and Balboa Park at your own pace? Unlimited Biking's tour app is the best way to see this iconic city on a bike ride or stroll. This map is color coded, so you can choose your own adventure! The route includes the primary tour route where each stop is a notable location in San Diego, focusing on Balboa Park with a brief history (written and audio) and fun facts! Additionally, we have pointed out locations from television and movies where iconic scenes with some of the biggest stars were filmed. The app is rounded out with photo stop suggestions, food recommendations, and public restroom locations. The app is available for Android and iPhone users. Downloading the app is free and by purchasing through Viator, you will receive a code to waive the in-app tour purchase. If you have more than one explorer with you, purchase for ONE customer and all will be able to use that code.

Come experience the thrill of riding an electric bike while taking in dramatic bay and breathtaking city skyline views on our Early Bird City & Bay E-Bike Tour in San Diego. Over the course of a leisurely two hours, you will explore the stunning our boardwalk along the Embarcadero, The Historic Gaslamp Quarter, The Embarcadero, & even Little Italy too.

Meet some of the world's most exotic animals with your admission ticket to the renowned San Diego Zoo, one of California's top family-friendly attractions. More than 4,000 animals representing 800 species live in this state-of-the-art zoo, including some that are rarely seen at other zoos. Admire the animals and go in-depth during daily keeper talks. With mobile tickets, simply scan your phone for direct entry into the San Diego Zoo. Ticket must be redeemed on travel date selected. Tickets must be purchased at least one day prior to visit.

Spend a few hours relaxing and sightseeing in the waters just off San Diego during this 1- or 2-hour San Diego Harbor cruise. Sit back and relax as you take in a fully narrated tour, offering top-notch sight lines of the San Diego skyline, a cruise under Coronado Bridge, a look at the bustling US Naval fleet, and a chance to spot some of the harbor’s resident sea lions.

Explore some of the top highlights of San Diego with your or or two day trolley pass (depending on option selected) for the city’s Hop-on, Hop-off Trolley Tour. Choose your own adventure as you get on and off the trolley at any of the 11 included stops, covering famous sights including the Gaslamp Quarter, the San Diego Zoo, USS Midway and the Cruise Ship Terminal, Little Italy, and many more. This San Diego trolley tour also features live commentary from the on-board guide during your ride.

Explore San Diego’s Downtown and Old Town sights in a fun and fast-paced way—on a self-drive GoCar tour. This sightseeing adventure takes the stress out of reading a map, as the car talks and shows you the way with its built-in GPS. Enjoy hearing stories as you explore the city’s most popular areas, including Old Town, Little Italy, Balboa Park, Downtown and the Gaslamp Quarter.

Love dive beach bars, ocean views and local food? Then this tour is for you!! Your local guides live in Mission Beach ensuring a fun, easygoing 2 hour outing visiting 3 legendary spots while riding our beach cruisers along the boardwalk. Come hungry because we will be stopping off for tacos along the tour. And to keep you hydrated the tour also includes a beer or soda at each stop.

Explore Coronado Island by bicycle with this small-group bike tour. Your professional guide will take you and your fellow cyclists out along bike paths, showing you scenic beaches and elegant Victorian architecture. You'll even get the chance to see the inspiration for the Wizard of Oz's Yellow Brick Road as you travel along this nearly car-free island.

Enjoy a sailing adventure on a Catalina-style sailboat with just six people aboard for a comfortable, small-group experience (or, find five friends and fill up the whole boat). Sail in San Diego Harbor, and look out for top city attractions, from Coronado to the USS Midway. Sit back and relax, and enjoy the views, all while enjoying complimentary beer, hard seltzer, non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks.

Encounter some of Earth's most magnificent creatures on a 2–3-hour whale-watching cruise in San Diego. The voyage departs right from Mission Bay, so you’ll be out into the open Pacific Ocean and looking for animals in just 10 minutes. Expert Guides and Naturalists on board help you spot whales and dolphins and learn about their lives in the deep blue sea.

If you’re a foodie visiting San Diego and you’re looking for a shortcut to the city’s tastiest eats, then this is it. Head off on a guided food journey with commentary from your guide, and best of all—all tastings included. Potential dishes to try include fish tacos, melt burgers, specialty coffee, burritos, and more.

Experience the spine-chilling history of San Diego on this immersive ghost tour that takes you inside haunted locations. Travel aboard the Ghost Coach, a “coffin on wheels,” and visit eerie sites like the Gaslamp Museum, Horton Grand Hotel, and El Campo Santo Cemetery, guided by professional storytellers in costume. With authentic tales, haunted hotspots, and dark humor, this tour offers a thrilling blend of history and the supernatural.

See San Diego from a marine vantage point on this 90min harbor cruise, including a look at the marina, seabirds and potential sea lion sightings. Listen to live narration from your captain and enjoy for-purchase snacks from the onboard snack bar.

Explore San Diego at your own pace with a full-day ticket to ride a hop-on, hop-off trolley through the city. Simply board the trolley at your cruise ship’s port of call and visit historic landmarks and vibrant neighborhoods at eleven centrally-located stops. Get a glimpse of California’s past in Old Town, grab a spot on a beach to watch surfers catch breaking waves, and more.

Take in the highlights of San Diego Bay during a sightseeing tour by amphibious vehicle. Travel on both land and water, starting on the streets of Seaport Village and rolling down Harbor Drive alongside San Diego Bay. Transition into the water after departing Seaport Village. Cruise past the SeaWorld and Vacation Isle, experiencing the best of maritime San Diego on this fun and informative tour.

Get a full picture of the best of San Diego on this small group bike tour that goes from the Mission Bay Beach Club and takes you on a great ride to the beach. You’ll go for around 2-3 hours at an easy pace, and then the rest of the day is free for you. Your bikes and bottled water are provided, so you just need to show up with a sense of adventure.

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.

Fans of true crime won't want to miss this tour of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter. Your guide will take you through the area formerly known as Stingaree, telling you the back stories of some gruesome crimes that have taken place over the years, with a stop to visit a haunted hotel along the way.

Petco Park is known for being the home of the baseball team the San Diego Padres and this behind-the-scenes tour gives you access to areas of the park that you wouldn't be able to get if just visiting to watch a game. See exclusive areas such as the Press Box, the Private Luxury Suite, and the Major League Dugout, and learn about past players as your walk past the Hall of Fame areas.

Tijuana, Mexico is a short trip across the border from San Diego. The Mexican border town had at one point achieved notoriety as a town of ill-repute, but this reputation is only a small part of the history of this colorful, interesting city. Dip your toe into the fun and hospitality of this town with locals who are eager to share the true story of Tijuana with you.

Our self-guided electric bike tour launches from our location just a few blocks north of the Hotel Del and allows you to explore Coronado Island like never before. We provide you with a new electric bike, a map with points of interest, bike lock, and helmet and you take the tour at your own pace. You’ll see Glorietta Bay Park, the Coronado Yacht Club, the island’s golf course, Tidelands Park, the Ferrylanding Marketplace, and so much more. For a longer ride on the full-day option you can loop around to the mainland via, the dedicated bike path away from vehicle traffic, Silver Strand Bikeway and explore downtown San Diego as well!

Spend time outdoors and cover more ground than a walking tour with this guided bike ride in San Diego. No need to worry about tired legs or heavy traffic—the route is completely flat and primarily on bike paths. Visit the beautiful Coronado Island and ride along the Silver Strand bike path to see spectacular views of San Diego Bay, picturesque Victorian homes, and the San Diego skyline.