Top San Diego Full-day Tours

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.

Make the most of your limited time in San Diego on a 7-hour small group tour.  Provided transportation takes you to each location, which spares you the stress of navigating the city’s traffic on your own.  Stop to explore La Jolla, Balboa Park, Old Town, and much more. The tour also includes a free trip to Las Americas Outlet, where you enjoy unbeatable deals at 125 stores.

San Diego looks spectacular from the water and with this sailing tour, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy having a crew to take the lead. During your sailing trip, you can enjoy onboard perks, such as alcoholic and soft drinks as you enjoy the panoramic views of San Diego Bay.

Experience the best wines of the San Diego area without worrying about a designated driver on this tour through Temecula Wine Country. Visit three local wineries to taste their finest vintages while learning how the region’s unique microclimates influence flavor and tasting notes. At one winery, enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour to deepen your understanding of winemaking and enhance your tasting experience.

This comprehensive city tour is ideal for first-time visitors to San Diego who want to see and experience the highlights without the hassle of finding their own way around. With a small group you'll visit the white-sand beaches of La Jolla, the Spanish settlement of Old Town, the Gaslamp Quarter, Coronado Island, and more. Hotel pickup adds convenience to your day. Find your new favorite spots to visit independently later.

Come & spend the day with us in Julian, a delightful blend of history, natural beauty and small town charm. Amazing journey through the beautiful landscapes of SoCal The tour will depart from San Diego, the first stop is at the Eagle Mine, with a guided tour of the underground tunnels & learn about the challenges faced by the early miners during the California Gold Rush. Gain a deeper understanding of Julian's mining heritage. After the guided tour, take a stroll on Main Street, exploring the charming shops and boutiques that line the historic downtown area. Browse through antique stores, art galleries and speciality shops that offer unique gifts, locally made crafts. You will also have time for a delightful lunch at one of the Julian's charming eateries. Variety of options, ranging from homemade sandwich to soups, to savoury burgers... One the way back to San Diego, we will make one quick stop, to offer a complementary slice of the famous Julian Apple Pie to everyone!

The Private San Diego Tour: The Full Experience from Downtown San Diego This private tour accommodates up to 14 guests and offers tiered pricing—the more guests, the lower the per-person cost. Perfect for families, friends, or team outings. Start your tour with sweeping coastal views from Mount Soledad, then visit La Jolla Cove to see sea lions, tide pools, and ocean cliffs. Step back in time in Old Town San Diego, then enjoy lunch and shopping at Seaport Village (meals not included). Cruise through the Gaslamp Quarter as your guide shares tales of Wyatt Earp and San Diego’s Wild West past. Cross the scenic Coronado Bridge for panoramic bay views, stopping at the historic Hotel del Coronado before driving down Orange Avenue. You’ll also pass through Balboa Park’s gardens and Spanish Revival architecture, and finish with a drive through vibrant Little Italy. With hotel pickup, narration, and curated highlights, it’s the ultimate San Diego day—starting right from downtown.

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.

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.

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.

Sip, Savor, and Explore Temecula Wine Country Departing from Pacific Beach, this full-day private wine tour offers a relaxing escape to Temecula Valley. With tiered pricing, the more in your group, the lower the per-person rate—ideal for couples, friends, or small groups. Pickup is available from your hotel or rental in Pacific Beach, or meet us at Capehart (Soledad) Dog Park: Soledad Mountain Rd & Felspar St, San Diego, CA 92109. This is a public lot we don’t manage—parking may be limited; rideshare is recommended. Begin with free time in Old Town Temecula for coffee or shopping. Then enjoy tastings and a guided production tour at Somerset Vineyard & Winery, followed by tastings, charcuterie, and a wine cave tour at Oak Mountain Winery. Lunch is at Cougar Winery (Mon–Fri) or Bel Vino Winery (Sat). Meals and tastings not included. End with a final tasting at Callaway Winery, a sleek hilltop estate with panoramic views Let us handle the details for a smooth, scenic wine country day

Experience a luxury private wine tour in Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico’s premier wine region, with a fully customized itinerary featuring three to four amazing wineries, stunning vineyard views, and authentic Baja charm. Guests travel in style by BMW X1 (up to 4 people), XL SUV (5-8 people), or passenger van (up to 12 people) while enjoying curated tastings, boutique wineries, and the option to visit just wineries or pair their day with a Michelin-recognized lunch at Deckman’s en el Mogor, Finca Altozano, or Envero en el Valle. Perfect for romantic getaways, group celebrations, and serious food and wine lovers, this owner-curated Valle de Guadalupe wine tour delivers a personalized, seamless, and unforgettable Baja wine country experience.

With this San Diego boat trip, you don’t have to worry about encountering crowds as the group size is kept small to ensure a more personalized experience. During the tour, soak up the views of San Diego Bay, while enjoying onboard perks—such as complimentary snacks, soft drinks, and alcoholic drinks. As well as great views, the experience is the perfect way to relax on the water and see the city from a different perspective.

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.

Enjoy a day in wine country outside San Diego in Temecula. Your small group is chauffeured to Old Town from San Diego to start the day exploring the quaint town and its shops and galleries. From there, enjoy lunch and a tasting at a winery. After your picnic, tour more wineries, enjoying tastings, and learn about the wines as you go.

Travel like a local through Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico's celebrated wine country. Start off with some tasty local tacos in Rosarito before we travel down the Baja coast in a private van with cold beers and water at the ready. Sample delicious reds, whites, and rosé wines at three renowned boutique vineyards, as well as farm-to-table dishes at a premier Valle restaurant. Note: At least eight passengers are needed to run the tour.

Delight in Mexico’s fine wine and food on an intimate wine country tour that takes you across the border from San Diego. Travel to Baja California and visit the wine country hub of Valle de Guadalupe escorted by a local guide. Visit various local vineyards and experience exquisite wine tasting, gourmet cheese tasting, and a Mexican buffet all included. Discover why this area has long been renowned for its locally grown wine and produce. Round off your day gazing out from a terrace with stunning views over the Pacific Ocean.

Go whale watching from San Diego aboard a replica of a historic sailing schooner that won the world’s first America’s Cup sailing competition in 1851. Throughout your cruise, your expert guide shares informative commentary about gray whales, dolphins, and other marine animals, along with details about the US Navy sites you pass as you head out on the Pacific Ocean.

DIscover ‘America’s Finest City’ Cozy beach towns, an origin story and incredible wildlife! San Diego offers miles of sandy shores lined with beach towns along the Pacific Ocean. Let us take you on a tour of the best this city has to offer: wildlife viewing in glamorous La Jolla, artsy vibes in Balboa Park and the birthplace of California in Old Town. Nature, culture, and history come together perfectly in this unforgettable tour.

Private 2 hours guided scooter tour through Balboa Park. A private tour requires booking 2 people minimum and 4 people maximum.

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.

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.

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.