Old Town San Diego Tours and Tickets

Q: How long should you spend in Old Town San Diego?

Depending on the museums, attractions, shopping, and food you want to experience, you could spend one to a few days in Old Town San Diego. You could also stay in one of the neighborhood's hotels and use it as a base to explore more of the city.

Q: How long is the trolley tour of Old Town San Diego?

Old Town Trolley Tours offer a 23-mile (37-kilometer) hop-on hop-off loop, with the option to disembark at 12 stops. You can choose a 1- or 2-day pass with unlimited reboarding. Or, you can choose the 2-hour Old Town Trolley Tour option, which starts in Old Town.

Q: Can you walk around Old Town San Diego at night?

Yes, you can walk around Old Town San Diego at night. The museums will be closed, but you can still explore the parks and see the lit-up missions and historic buildings. Look for mariachis playing or other special events going on at Bazaar del Mundo outdoor shopping mall.

Q: How do you spend a day in Old Town San Diego?

Start with breakfast—perhaps have some huevos rancheros at one of the many Mexican restaurants. Then hit the museums, such as the Whaley House Museum and Casa de Carrillo. Do some shopping for locally made handicrafts. Be prepared for serenading mariachis at lunch or dinner.

Q: What tours can you do of Old Town San Diego?

To explore Old Town San Diego, take a Heritage Park and Old Town walking ghost tour. Or go straight to the source for ghosts, and book a tour at the reportedly haunted Whaley House. Other tours combine Old Town with attractions such as Balboa Park and the USS Midway.

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

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.

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

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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.

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Tequila, Tacos & Tombstones: Old Town Food & Drink Walking Tour

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.

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Old Town Walking History Tour in San Diego

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Old Town Walking History Tour in San Diego

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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.

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

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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.

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Ghosts of San Diego Walking Tour

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Discover San Diego: Self-Guided Walking Tour

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.

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

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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.

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GPS Talking Electric GoCar: 2 Hour Coronado Tour

Experience the scenery of downtown San Diego from across the water after you explore the Gaslamp Quarter, USS Midway, and Seaport Village on a fun, electric, open air GoCar ESport by Arcimoto. Then cruise around the highlights of Coronado, the San Diego gem where you'll find pristine beaches, resorts from Hollywood's golden era, and a lively scene of boutiques and eateries. For more than 2 people (1 car), place separate bookings.

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For a fun twist on the typical San Diego tour, first-time visitors shouldn't miss this GPS guided scooter excursion, where you can visit the city's top attractions, all while soaking up the fantastic weather. Just hop on your scooter, start cruising through the city, and feel the wind in your hair as you pass top sights. Highlights include Balboa Park, the Maritime Museum, and even the world-famous San Diego Zoo.

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Shared San Diego Tour from South Orange County

Pack a ton of San Diego sights into one day during this San Diego tour with Orange County pickup and drop-off included. You’ll explore the beaches of La Jolla, Seaport Village, Downtown San Diego, and Coronado Island with three brothers who grew up in Southern California as your guides. Not only do your guides know the area well, they also know the best times to visit these popular spots for the best experience possible.

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2Hr GPS Self Guided Scooter Tour: Downtown & Old Town

Quickly cover a lot of ground on this self-guided electric-scooter tour of San Diego. Choose your scooter, don your helmet, and enjoy a quick rider orientation. Then, set out on your own, following your GPS on a self-guided itinerary through downtown and the old town. Visit the Little Italy neighborhood, the Gaslamp Quarter, the Mission Hills, Balboa Park, and more in just a few hours of exploring.

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

Andreonna_F, Nov 2025

Great tour of old town!

We had such a wonderful and personal experience on our Old Town San Diego tour with Jennifer. She shared so much history and fun facts that really brought the area to life. The fresh tortilla tasting was incredible, and the tacos and tequila were absolutely delicious. Jennifer made the whole thing feel relaxed and genuine, like exploring with a friend who knows all the best spots. We’d highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting San Diego!

Tequila, Tacos & Tombstones: Old Town Food & Drink Walking Tour

Patrice_W, Feb 2026

Fun history and food and spirits in Old Town San Diego

It’s a fun experience getting to know Old Town San Diego. A lot of history is shared by the guide. The food was very good! Prepare to come very hungry and thirsty!

San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

PAULA_G, Apr 2026

Hop on for History

The history is very valuable-you have a sense of what gives a city it s character. The humor is questionable in the nicest way! The trolleys are always clean and . I ride these tours all over the world.

San Diego Scenic Tour

Debby_S, Apr 2026

Impressive!!!

Great tour! Jim was very informative,friendly and knew a lot about San Diego and several other cities too. Perfectly timed out. The bus was clean. A lot of info jammed into 4 hours. I highly recommend this tour.

Old Town Walking History Tour in San Diego

Meggen_T, Dec 2025

Interesting!

Our tour guide Bramwell was great--so knowledgeable about the local area and made the tour interesting. We were a little disappointed that he couldn't lead us through part of the Old Town due to local regulations on private tour operators. Despite that, there was plenty that we got to see of the Old Town San Diego and we really enjoyed the experience! Thanks, Bramwell!

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

Steven_S, Apr 2026

A great way to see San Diego and plan more activities

This was a very cool thing to do. The GPS narrative was spot-on, though you could miss something if you were revving up. The speaker adjusted well, but still could miss some detail. We were very impressed with the 2-hour tour. The ride can be a little bumpy so might want to bring a padded seat. And it can be a little tight. We did this as the first of our planned excursions so we could find some other things to do. We highly recommend this attraction.