Top San Diego Walking Tours - page 3

Get to know the wide world of beer in San Diego's hip North Park neighborhood. You'll be guided by a local beer expert to learn about different styles of beer, how to properly pair foods and beer, what it takes to start a successful brewery, and the brewing process. We'll walk into about 3 or 4 craft breweries to taste local beers, have some snacks, and talk beer. This tour is open to anyone, beer nerds or not.

Ride in a luxury vehicle to Balboa Park for a private tour of this National Historic Landmark District of San Diego. Explore the 1,200-acre (485-hectare) cultural icon with your own personal guide and customize your 2-hour itinerary with your choice of sights, including complimentary admission to the Spanish Village Art Center; Botanical Garden, Rose Garden and Cactus Garden; and Timken Art Museum. Pass by numerous museums and hear informative commentary about the park’s history and architecture. Bottled water and snacks are provided.

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.

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.

Just over an hour from San Diego, Julian sits at an elevation of 4,226 feet and offers a charming mountain escape, with a rich gold rush history, delicious apple pies, and stunning scenery. Take a stroll down Julian's historic Main Street on this self-guided audio tour as the echoes of mining pioneers mingle with the sweet smell of apple pies. You'll get a bird's-eye view of town from atop the cemetery hill as you hear stories about the lives of some of Julian's early residents. You'll also discover how this once bustling mining town transitioned to the charming mountain escape that it is today.

San Diego's waterfront has a long history of adventure and dark deeds, so explore the more sinister side of the harbor on a walking ghost tour. Hear chilling tales of haunted ships, deadly outbreaks, and espionage, right on the water where it happened. There are even opportunities to do some ghost hunting of your own on this spine-tingling, PG-13 stroll.

Discover Coronado Island's best-kept secrets and local lore on a walking tour around this upscale coastal enclave just across the bay from San Diego. Many tourists just head straight for the beach, but there's so much more to explore, from historic mansions and charming downtown shops to Victorian architecture and captivating legends of Coronado's early residents. Plus, stop for an included treat at a sweet shop loved by locals.

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.

View over 4,000 animals roaming in large enclosures on a 2-day visit to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. This admission ticket allows you to spend two days at the Zoo or Safari Park or split your time between the two. Access to all shows and exhibits and all in-park transportation are included. With mobile tickets, scan your phone for direct entry into the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park.

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 the historic Gaslamp Quarter, explore the cultural landmarks, and the stories of the people who shaped San Diego's history. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour is location aware and plays as you walk. It's theatrically created to tell the story and bring the area to life. You’ll hear about Wyatt Earp’s, The Stingaree, the story of Bud and how this wild west town became the Birthplace of California.

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.

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.

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.

Get ready to explore San Diego's spooky side on this thrilling 1-hour Heritage Park and Old Town walking ghost tour. Be prepared for a journey through the darkest events of California's past, including tales of crime and revolution that created our state. You'll also be taken to some rarely visited haunted places in Old Town, so don't forget your camera and courage. As an added bonus you will gain insight into why many people view it as one of America's most mysterious cities.

Put your sea legs to good use while in port and see San Diego’s sights by both land and water on a shore excursion by amphibious vehicle. Listen to stories that bring San Diego’s history to life as you travel along the water’s edge, then steer straight into San Diego Bay. Take in sweeping views of SeaWorld, watch for the seals and sea lions that play, eat and bask at Quivira Basin, and return to your ship along the scenic Harbor Drive.

Enjoy a professionally escorted historical walking tour of Balboa Park in San Diego, California. Relax as your Tour Guide Extraordinaire from Another Side Tours makes sure you see all of the most interesting and historic spots without skipping a thing. We take our guests to Balboa Park daily and we are the experts on this crown jewel in the heart of San Diego. Balboa Park is America’s largest urban cultural park, but it is so much more than that! Balboa Park is a national treasure and it is just a fascinating place with a rich history and it is here waiting to be explored by YOU! Besides open areas and natural vegetation, the park contains a variety of cultural attractions including the Spanish Village Art Center, an assortment of museums, theaters, numerous beautiful gardens, shops and restaurants as well as being the home to The World Famous San Diego Zoo. Balboa Park was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1977 and we are sure that you will love it too.

Celebrate Taco Tuesday authentically, any day of the week, in Tijauna, with this small-group tour from San Diego. You'll head south of the border, where your guide will show you around town and take you to try birria, carne asada, adobada, and seafood tacos with. You’ll also make stops for craft beer along the way.

Get ready for a bar-hopping adventure like no other as we celebrate in the heart of downtown San Diego! This is your chance to experience the best nightlife the city has to offer, with a curated lineup of vibrant venues and unforgettable experiences. Gather your friends and get ready to kick off the long weekend in style. We've handpicked the hottest bars in town, each offering unique vibes, signature drinks, and a lively atmosphere that will keep the party going all night long. Sip on creative cocktails and dance to the beats of top DJs as we begin the crawl at our first stop. Experience the electric energy and indulge in the incredible drink specials that will set the tone for an epic night of celebration. The fun continues as we hop from one buzzing venue to another, each offering its own distinct flavor and charm. Discover hidden gems, make new friends, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

No need to navigate the streets of San Diego or take part in a large group tour. Instead, book this private walking tour of the city, where you’ll get plenty of personalized attention from your guide, and also get tickets to the USS Midway museum, too. After your half day tour, you can enjoy the audio tour of the museum as you like, and the rest of the day is free.

While San Diego may be best known for beaches and sunshine, the city does have a darker side. Delve into San Diego's haunted history tour through Old Town. Hear tales of gamblers, gunslingers, and other shady characters whose spirits are said to live beyond the grave, and be on the lookout for paranormal activity as you visit graveyards, historic buildings, the Campo Santo Cemetery, and the grounds of the Whaley House—considered one of the most haunted homes in America.

Don't miss this exciting foodie adventure with Wild Foodie Tours to learn about and enjoy Chinese food, history, and culture from a Chinese-American guide whose passion is food, culture, and adventure. Prepare to enter the Dragon's Gate to savor the culinary masterpiece once reserved for the Emperor of China.

The renowned San Diego Zoo Safari Park presents more than 3,500 animals roaming in large enclosures that replicate their natural habitat. Go on a safari adventure unlike any other outside of Africa itself, with exhibits inspired by the African Serengeti and the Asian Savanna. With mobile tickets, simply scan your phone for direct entry into the Safari Park. Ticket must be redeemed on travel date selected. Tickets must be purchased at least one day prior to visit. After 3+ years of construction, Elephant Valley is now officially open! Come immerse yourself in this incredible conservation habitat and meet a multi-generational herd of eight African savanna elephants.

Step into a time machine and travel back to the vibrant days of old San Diego in 1850s. Picture a determined visionary named William Heath Davis, a San Franciscan with big dreams, setting his sights on creating a thriving town. Davis rolls up his sleeves and begins transforming the land near Market Street, pioneering the birth of what would become the remarkable Historic Gaslamp Quarter. In a stroke of genius, Davis constructs a magnificent pre-framed lumber "salt box" house for his family, right at the heart of the action. Fast forward to today, and we invite you to join us on a captivating walking tour through the streets of what was once playfully called "Rabbitville." Welcome to the one and only Historic Gaslamp Quarter! As you step into this time capsule of Victorian charm, get ready for an unforgettable experience that will transport you back in time.