Top San Diego Day Trips

Explore Tijuana, Mexico, without getting lost on this day trip from San Diego, a great choice for first-time visitors. Visit cultural attractions, sample authentic Mexican street food at a sidewalk taco stand, and do some shopping and sightseeing. Opt to walk or take public transportation and experience the city like a local. Your guide can suggest stops and adapt the itinerary to fit the needs of the group.

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Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

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San Diego Harbor Cruise

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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USS Midway Museum Admission: Valid Any Date

USS Midway Museum Admission: Valid Any Date

2 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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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.

San Diego Private Tour, Coronado, La Jolla, Balboa Park & More

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Chauffeured Adventure to Local San Diego Vineyards

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Connect your smartphone to your vehicle and listen to a tour guide while you drive the iconic PCH! Follow the route along the Pacific Coast Highway and discover one of the most scenic drives in the world! Start anywhere along the route between Los Angeles & San Diego. The tour is the same in either direction. Learn about cities and towns nestled along the coast including Oceanside, Carlsbad, Long Beach, Dana Point & more! We’ll point out must-see sights like the Sunset Beach and Torrey Pines. Hear about Louis Zamperini and the RMS Queen Mary. With no time constraints, enjoy the freedom to stop anywhere and take your time exploring. Tour guide commentary will play automatically as you drive, using an easy to navigate GPS map. No data is used during the tour. This audio guide will keep your group entertained & engaged along the way. Each point of interest also has a fun multiple-choice trivia question about the sights. Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 25,000+ happy customers.

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Self guided Driving Tour between LA and San Diego

Self guided Driving Tour between LA and San Diego

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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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.

San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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

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9 hoursFree Cancellation

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Valle de Guadalupe Private Driver and Vehicle 10 hours

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

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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.

San Diego Scenic Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Taco Tuesday Hop to Tijuana from San Diego

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6 hoursFree Cancellation

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San Diego Tour, Top Gun Bar, Miramar, Charlies House & More

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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The Private San Diego Tour: The Full Experience from La Jolla This private tour offers tiered pricing for up to 14 guests—the more in your group, the lower the per-person rate. Ideal for families, friends, or corporate outings. Start w/ panoramic coastal views from Mount Soledad, then head to La Jolla Cove to see sea lions lounging on the rocks and waves crashing below the cliffs. In Old Town San Diego, explore adobe buildings, historic plazas, and vibrant shops that bring California’s past to life. Break for lunch at Seaport Village along the Embarcadero (meals not included), where harbor breezes and waterfront dining set the tone. Drive through the Gaslamp Quarter as your guide shares tales of its Wild West past—think Wyatt Earp and saloons. Cross the Coronado Bridge for sweeping bay views, stop at the legendary Hotel del Coronado, then cruise down Orange Avenue. Wrap up with scenic drives through Balboa Park and Little Italy for a perfect blend of history, beauty, and SoCal charm.

Full Day Private SD Tour from La Jolla

7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $176

Price varies by group size

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.

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

San Diego Seal Tour

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.

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Premium Valle de Guadalupe Wine and Food Tour

Premium Valle de Guadalupe Wine and Food Tour

12 hoursFree Cancellation

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 X3 (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.

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Private Deluxe Wine Tour to Valle de Guadalupe by Luxury Vehicle

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Private Temecula Wine Tour from Downtown San Diego

Sip, Savor, and Explore Temecula Wine Country Departing from Downtown San Diego, this full-day private tour offers a seamless escape to Temecula Valley. With tiered pricing for up to 14 guests, the larger your group, the lower the per-person cost—ideal for couples, friends, or small gatherings. Your adventure begins with free time in Old Town Temecula for coffee or shopping. Then enjoy a tasting flight and guided production tour at Somerset Vineyard & Winery, followed by tastings, a charcuterie board, and a cave tour at Oak Mountain Winery. Lunch is at Cougar Winery (Mon–Fri) or Bel Vino Winery (Sat). Meals and tastings not included. End your day at Callaway Winery, with sweeping vineyard views and a modern tasting room. Relax in a comfortable vehicle with a knowledgeable local guide for an unforgettable day in Southern California wine country.

Private Temecula Wine Tour from Downtown San Diego

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Grand Mexico Wine Country Tour from San Diego

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.

Grand Mexico Wine Country Tour from San Diego

7 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Tijuana Local Walking Tour from San Diego

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4 hours 30 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.

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

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

10 hoursFree Cancellation

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San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Puerto Nuevo Lobster, Margaritas and Mariachi Private Tour

When visiting San Diego, take a trip south of the border to Baja California on a private tour that makes it easy to experience the culture and flavor of Mexico. Border crossing on your own can be tricky, and there is no direct public transit connection, but your private driver and guide will get you there easily and safely. Enjoy a coastal lobster lunch with margaritas or craft beer tastings, accompanied by live, authentic Mariachi music.

Puerto Nuevo Lobster, Margaritas and Mariachi Private Tour

5 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

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Beverly_S, Jun 2026

Best tour yet!

Best tour ever! Humberto was an excellent guide. It was clear he was an expert of not only Tijuana but of the culture, history, government, and economics of Mexico. Our small group allowed us to be flexible and allowed Humberto to ensure everyone was able to see and experience what they came for. He was able to accommodate unscheduled stops such as, stopping at a local cigar shop to watch a cigar roller and find Cuban cigars. Humberto made sure everyone was safe (which was never a concern), feed with amazing food options, and that bathrooms and beverages were available. He made sure we made it safely into Mexico and back across the border. He was available to assist with any issues until we made it across. Our small group got 4x more in value than what we paid for. I scheduled a number of tours over the last month while traveling in Europe, I had a work meeting in San Diego and this one (in comparison to the many in Europe) was the most affordable, most interesting, most fun, and most educational.

Tijuana Local Walking Tour from San Diego

Alan_F, Jun 2026

Tijuana and Tadeo

Tadeo was a fabulous and well informed guide. He took great care of our party and gave thoughtful answers to all of our questions. He went above and beyond to highlight Tijuana’s unique charm and to make us feel welcome. He was well connected with the local community, which enhanced our experience and appreciation of the city. We have great memories of our trip and Tadeo was a large part of that.

Taco Tuesday Hop to Tijuana from San Diego

Candace_C, Jun 2026

Worth the time and money!

We enjoyed the experience a lot! I traveled with my sister to San Diego. We started looking for things to do and knew we wanted to do a food tour of some sort. When we saw that we could cross the border into Tijuana for Taco Tuesday we were all for it. The tour was great and included 4 tacos (more if we wanted) and several beverages as we toured the city walking and viewed various landmarks. Our guide, Humberto was very knowledgeable and nice. We enjoyed the tour a lot and it was definitely the highlight of our trip to San Diego. The food and people were great! My only negative is we started late due to others on the tour getting stuck in line when crossing the border into Tijuana. Just know there is a lot of walking so if you have any limitations that prohibit you from a lot of activity this one may not be for you.

Intro to Mexico Walking Tour: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

Theo_T, Jun 2026

I had a really good...

I had a really good experience overall. Our guide, Tadeo, was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole trip feel easy and well organised. He showed us the main landmarks around the city and gave interesting explanations about the history and culture. The tequila tasting was also a highlight and was well done, fun, and not rushed. Overall, it was a great introduction to Tijuana and I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area.

San Diego Scenic Tour

Renata_S, Jun 2026

Highly recommend!

Jim was a fantastic tour guide! He is very knowledgeable and clearly has a passion for history and facts. He was very entertaining and funny the whole time and he knew the answers to any questions thrown at him and a bunch of random facts about places we were passing by. He was very punctual at all our stops and honorable mention he is also fluent in Spanish and he kept switching languages to make jokes to amuse all members in the car. Very great guy, super nice tour!

USS Midway Museum Admission: Valid Any Date

Anne_H, Jun 2026

Fantastic Experience!

Excellent exhibit. Highly recommend the "Bridge Tour." They take you to the Captain's tower where he would oversee where the ship was going. The mess hall where they ate was also very interesting. The homage to the POW's was also impactful. There are volunteer Navy men and women throughout the tour who are very happy to answer questions and share their experiences. It was amazing to see how the Midway operated as a city floating in the ocean!

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

David_K, Jun 2026

Wonderful experience with...

Wonderful experience with a very knowledgeable driver who kept us informed of the activities and shared his knowledge of the area. Strolling through old town Temecula was nice and all 3 wineries were excellent. The lunch included was great! Definitely would recommend this excursion.

Premium Valle de Guadalupe Wine and Food Tour

Lucy_J, Apr 2026

Guadalupe wine tour

It was a fabulous experience. There were only two of us so we were taken in a private car with our driver and our fabulous guide Oscar. We went to three wineries, but we started our day having fish tacos since we knew we were going to be drinking wine. Each winery was different and a small winery not a commercial winery which we really enjoyed. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to take a tour of the wine valley in Mexico.

The San Diego Highlights Tour

Martha_C, Oct 2025

Priceless memory making tour of San Diego

The overview of San Diego was one of our best-ever VIATOR tours Julia is an excellent guide. She is friendly, helpful, and obviously loves the city. She has an in-depth knowledge of its history, as well as the old and the new parts of San Diego. She had fun behind the scene stories to share. We shopped, ate great food and saw absolutely beautiful spots in and around the city. Our seven hour tour was priceless. We will recommend this tour to friends who plan to visit San Diego.

San Diego Private Tour, Coronado, La Jolla, Balboa Park & More

Debra_E, Sept 2025

Fantastic tour!!

What an amazing tour! We got to hit all the great spots in San Diego in one day with a very knowledgeable tour guide! He was super accommodating had water and snacks and made the trip fun for us! A lot of the locations are super difficult to park at but we didn’t have an issue because he would just drop us off and then we would text to be picked up! Pictures that were taken of us were excellent and in just the right spots! Worth every penny for this private tour because you can tailor it to your specific needs and wants!!