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San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

San Diego: The Most Extensive City & Beach Tour

4.7

(2,669)

from $57

Spend 45 minutes at the historic Hotel Del Coronado.

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

(210)

from $100

San Diego Harbor Cruise

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.

4.5

(3,120)

from $37

San Diego Scenic Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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

(585)

from $89

Price varies by group size

4.7

(163)

from $52

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.

San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket

1 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(4,527)

from $78

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.

Haunted San Diego: The Only Ghost Tour with Exclusive Entry

1 hour 55 minutesFree Cancellation

Fantastic Private 10 hour tour from San Diego to stunning Joshua Tree National Park First stop will be at the Joshua Tree National Park visitor center and after that we will drive into the park to Skull rock, we will see Jumbo Rocks, stunning views from Keys View and time for a short hike if you would like at Hidden Valley Trail. The rock formations at Joshua Tree are incredible and you will see thousands of Joshua Trees. On the way back we will have time to stop at the visitor center again and you can pick up something to eat for the drive back to San Diego.

(604)

from $58

Private Joshua Tree NP Day tour from San Diego (10 hours)

10 hoursFree Cancellation

(7)

from $998

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

Likely to Sell Out

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience San Diego at its most atmospheric and see a side tho the city that most travelers miss. This city lights tour takes you from the Gaslamp Quarter to Balboa Park and the Embarcadero; past the historic San Diego County Administration Center, the USS Midway Museum, and the Star of India. Plus ride to the top of the Coronado Bridge and see sights lit up all over the city, as well as some from Tijuana.

(1,657)

from $71

San Diego City Lights Night Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.4

(207)

from $49

All Day San Diego Scenic Tour

7 hoursFree Cancellation

3.0

(5)

from $125

City Cruises San Diego: Scenic 90-Minute Narrated Harbor Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.5

(523)

from $37

Take a trip through American naval history when you go for a self-led tour of the USS Midway Museum in San Diego, with the benefit of prebooked admission tickets. This enormous ship, the longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century, now offers a range of interactive exhibits, an audio tour, and numerous restored aircraft across its 4 acres (1.6 hectares). It’s an essential piece of the country's military history.

USS Midway Museum Admission: Valid Any Date

2 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(2,243)

from $41

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 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

(37)

from $459

Drive San Diego’s coastline on a self-guided scenic tour from Torrey Pines to Cabrillo National Monument, passing iconic beaches, coastal cliffs, and oceanfront neighborhoods along the way. This GPS-triggered audio tour guides you stop-by-stop, with commentary that plays automatically as you reach key viewpoints and landmarks. Start at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve and follow the coast through La Jolla, Pacific Beach, and Ocean Beach, with highlights including the Torrey Pines Gliderport, La Jolla Cove, Mount Soledad, and Sunset Cliffs. Along the way, you’ll get sweeping ocean views, local insights, and recommendations for places worth pulling over to explore. This flexible, self-paced tour lets you explore on your own schedule, whether you want to stop frequently or enjoy the drive straight through. For the best experience, plan to start earlier in the day to avoid heavier southbound traffic.

Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

3 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.4

(13)

from $15

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

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.2

(33)

from $20

Pickups available on Mexico side of the San Ysidro border, Rosarito, Puerto Nuevo, La Mision, Ensenada, and Valle de Guadalupe. Your Private Valle de Guadalupe tour includes 10 hours of useable service with us. We can also create an itinerary and make all necessary reservations for your group if you require for an additional fee. You will visit unique and beautiful wineries along with lunch at one of the top restaurants in Valle de Guadalupe. Consumption of food and drink will be paid by you and is NOT INCLUDED. We are THE ORIGINAL COMPANY to specialize in tours to Valle de Guadalupe. Do not be fooled by imitators. There is a reason we rank so high and have so many outstanding reviews. Come experience Valle de Guadalupe in the best hands possible.

Valle de Guadalupe Private Driver and Vehicle 10 hours

from $675

Chauffeured Adventure to Local San Diego Vineyards

5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(66)

from $246

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Explore some of the best eats in the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego—and learn insider facts and stories about its sordid past—on this two-in-one, small-group walking tour. Join an expert guide who has the inside scoop on the district's hopping restaurant and bar scene. Sample delicious dishes at several eateries, sip drinks, and learn about the neighborhood's past as a notorious red-light district.

Gaslamp Quarter Food and Drink Tour: Brothels, Bites & Booze

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5 hour private wine tasting tour of the wineries in North County San Diego. This is a very unique tour as most people head to Temecula. North County wineries are very good and produce some lovely wines. The tour itself will be approximately 3 hours the other 2 hours will be the drive time from downtown to Escondido and back to downtown and also the drive time between wineries. You will see some very picturesque scenery of the Mountains in North County and all the beautiful wineries along the way. It’s a very enjoyable tour.

San Diego County Wine Tour (Private)

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

(5)

from $240

See all of San Diego's must-see attractions with the fun of driving a Vanderhall GoCar. Each air-conditioned vehicle can travel up to 30 mph and is outfitted with a GPS-enabled tour that takes you throughout the city. Start in Little Italy, and cruise past Downtown San Diego, the Gaslamp District, the Hillcrest neighborhood, and end in Balboa Park. Must be 25 years or older to rent a GoCar. For more than 2 people, place separate bookings.

2-Hour Downtown and Balboa Tour in GPS Guided Polaris GoCar

(20)

from $288

Explore San Diego’s mountains, desert, and backcountry on a self-guided scenic driving tour from Escondido to Julian via Palomar Mountain and Borrego Springs. This 152-mile route takes you along some of the best backroads in Southern California, with GPS-triggered audio guiding you to overlooks, historic sites, and hidden stops along the way. Climb to the summit of Palomar Mountain to visit the famous Palomar Observatory, then descend into the desert landscapes of Anza-Borrego. Along the way, you’ll spot Borrego Springs’ iconic metal sculptures, sweeping valley views, and roadside viewpoints worth stopping for. The route finishes in the historic town of Julian—perfect for a slice of its famous apple pie. This flexible, self-paced tour lets you explore on your own schedule. Allow a full day to take in viewpoints, small towns, and optional short hikes like Borrego Palm Canyon. Bring water, snacks, and sun protection if you plan to stop and explore.

Apple Pies & Desert Skies: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.1

(14)

from $15

San Diego to Temecula - Wine Country tour plus Old Town Temecula

9 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(95)

from $259

If you're not sure where to start in San Diego, get a customized introduction to its sunny beaches, historic quarters, and multicultural neighborhoods on a private, half-day driving tour. Skip the stress of navigating California freeways and let a local show you around while you relax and enjoy the views, from La Jolla’s coastal mansions and Old Town’s missions to Balboa Park gardens and the Victorian architecture of the Gaslamp Quarter.

San Diego Driving Tour: Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park & Old Town

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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from $475

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

Christopher_R, May 2026

Fun, Adventurous, and a Great Way to See San Diego

The cart tour was amazing. We did the 2‑hour option, and the cart itself was a blast to drive around. Be prepared to learn a lot about San Diego—we covered all the major highlights. If you like stopping for photos, this tour is a must because you get plenty of chances along the way. A couple of things to note: the GPS in the cart isn’t great, but it’s manageable, and while the cart is small, that honestly adds to the fun. If you’re into adventure and want a unique way to explore the city, I highly recommend this tour.

Gaslamp Quarter Food and Drink Tour: Brothels, Bites & Booze

Lisa_D, May 2026

Don't Miss this tour

Our tour guide Benedict was FANTASTIC!! The food was all great and included an alcoholic drink at each stop if desired. Even the ice cream stop has a few and the Kalua chip was so creamy and delicious. We will definitely visit some of those spots again when visiting San Diego. He was very knowledgeable about the History of the Gaslamp Quater and San Diego in general. We Definitely recommend this tour.

Haunted San Diego: The Only Ghost Tour with Exclusive Entry

Fernando_R, Apr 2026

Good times!

We had an amazing time on this San Diego ghost tour! The guide was incredibly knowledgeable and did a great job mixing history with spooky stories, which kept everyone in our group interested from start to finish. You can tell they really know the area and care about making the experience fun and memorable. The tour took us to some really interesting spots around downtown, and hearing the history behind the buildings made it feel more than just a ghost tour—it felt like a walking history lesson with a spooky twist. The storytelling was engaging, and there were plenty of moments that gave us chills. What I appreciated most was how well-organized everything was and how the guide made sure everyone could hear and stay together. It was fun, a little creepy, and perfect for families, couples, or anyone looking to try something different in San Diego. I would definitely recommend this tour to locals and visitors alike. It’s a great way to see the city from a different perspective and learn some fascinating history along the way!

Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

Desiree_G, Apr 2026

Great intro to Tijuana

This was the perfect introduction to Tijuana. Our guide Marisol was wonderful. We were escorted through border and then took a bus/van into the city where we did a walking tour, lunch at a great taco place, walked through open air markets, and to a tequila tasting and candy store to tastes candied orange peel and pineapple. Marisol was very knowledgeable and easy to hangout with. We felt safe and were taken to mom and pop stores that were very helpful in finding god souvenirs. I would recommend this tour for anyone checking out Tijuana for the first time.

San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket

Kathleen_P, Apr 2026

A must for San Diego

LOVED. Recommend the bus tour to start - it helps you to see the different areas so you know where you want to go in what order; plus you see a lot of animals. Bottom of bus lets you stand and walk around during the tour. Animals have feeding schedules know them for the ones you absolutely want to see and time to be there at that time. There's also a safari that is a separate experience and location. We don't know about it and would have loved to check that out too.

USS Midway Museum Admission: Valid Any Date

Katie_R, Apr 2026

10/10 experience!

Highly suggest visiting the museum! My boys 6 and 3 couldn’t get enough, we all really enjoyed it. The bathrooms are the nicest you will find in California 😂 the gift shop is reasonably priced as well. The flight simulator was so fun! All the workers are fantastic and super informative! Just an all around great experience!

San Diego City Lights Night Tour

Gabriel_G, Apr 2026

Book this tour immediately!

If this is your first time in San Diego (like mine), book this tour for your first night there! I loved seeing all of the city at night and then figuring out (with the awesome help of Rico) how to plan the rest of daytime sightseeing! San Diego is a different city at night, so don’t sleep on this tour! Book immediately and be prepared to take notes on future location visits because if you have Rico as a guide, you’re in good hands!

San Diego Scenic Tour

Yevgeniya_B, Apr 2026

Great tour!!! Jim (from...

Great tour!!! Jim (from Scranton 😁) was our guide and he absolutely blew us away with his knowledge and different fun facts!!! We visited many different spots throughout San Diego such as La Jolla, Coronado Island, Balboa Park, Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, Old Town, etc. Would definitely recommend!

Taco Tuesday Hop to Tijuana from San Diego

Lexi_K, Mar 2026

A summary of the experience.

1. On the day, Marisol, the lady helped gather all attendees. 2. Marisol guided us how to walk across the border. 3. Once crossed the border, you will meet someone from Border Tour (in Tijuana). My trip was led by Tadeo. 4. Tadeo led us to birria restaurant, then Jal Alai and the nearby stores, had a quesadilla, cathedral. Then, fish taco to end the trip. 5. Tadeo led us to the border and gave advice on the process. 6. Once crossed border and bags checked, toilet trip, I was back to US.

Mexican Street Food: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

Felicia_S, Oct 2025

Great local experience

This was the main day fun experience we’ve had. We felt like our guide just welcomed us into her family. She asked a few questioned which helped her zero in on what we wanted which was a “local” experience. She nailed it. She was funny, knowledgeable, took us to some really great places to eat and drink.

San Diego: The Most Extensive City & Beach Tour

Scott_R, Sep 2025

Fantastic tour of SF in a VW camper van

This was a fantastic tour and our guide, Lily, was amazing. She skilfully drove the vehicle and spoke for two hours, providing amusing and entertaining facts about San Francisco. This was our fourth trip to SF, but we still learned so much and saw stuff we hadn’t seen before. Riding in a VW camper van was a great experience and really added to our enjoyment. Lily kindly offered to take our photos at the stops. Would recommend this tour highly.