Old Town San Diego Tours and Tickets

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

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Likely to Sell Out

Old Town Walking History Tour in San Diego

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

4.7

(18)

from $35

4.7

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from $52

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

Old Town History and Tequila Tasting Tour

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from $89

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $70

San Diego: The Most Extensive City & Beach Tour

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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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from $100

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.

4.7

(2,685)

from $57

Discover San Diego: Self-Guided Walking Tour

Discover San Diego: Self-Guided Walking Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $8

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.

Ghosts of San Diego Walking Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.4

(96)

from $30

Likely to Sell Out

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.

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

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(127)

from $85

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

Take in the best that San Diego has to offer on this guided tour of downtown San Diego and Balboa Park on a GPS-enabled scooter. The ease and size of the scooter allows you to intimately experience the gems of Balboa Park, including the fragrant flower garden, outdoor organ pavilion, and one of a dozen museums. Next, hit up Hillcrest to see its lively shops and restaurants before you head to the Maritime Museum and historic Gaslamp Quarter.

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

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

4.5

(27)

from $82

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.2

(33)

from $20

Per group

San Diego Shore Excursion: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

San Diego is a big city and sightseeing while visiting can usually take a long time on foot and you could miss out on things if riding by vehicle. Instead, book this San Diego Harbor and Gaslamp Quarter Self-Guided Scooter Tour, and go through the city on a scooter. See the Seaport Village, Little Italy, the Maritime Museum, Horton Plaza, the Gaslamp Quarter, Petco Park, and Bankers Hill.

(99)

from $57

1Hr GPS Self Guided Scooter Tour: Harbor/Gaslamp Quarter

1Hr GPS Self Guided Scooter Tour: Harbor/Gaslamp Quarter

1 hourFree Cancellation

4.1

(10)

from $63

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

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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from $459

Per group

GPS Talking Electric GoCar: 2 Hour Coronado Tour

GPS Talking Electric GoCar: 2 Hour Coronado Tour

(24)

from $115

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.

Shared San Diego Tour from South Orange County

Shared San Diego Tour from South Orange County

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

GoCar 3Hr Tour: Sunset Cliffs and Beaches Adventure

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from $99

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $121

1 Hour GPS Guided Scooter Tour: Harbor/Gaslamp Quarter

1 hourFree Cancellation

4.8

(24)

from $92

4 Hour Self-Guided Electric Bike Tour or Rental

4 hoursFree Cancellation

When in Los Angeles, don’t miss the chance to visit the neighbor to the south, sunny San Diego. This hassle-free group tour takes you safely and comfortably from Los Angeles down to San Diego for an itinerary hitting some of the best attractions. Visit the USS Midway Museum, take a Harbour Cruise to see the military boats and the skyline, plus visit Balboa Park and Old Town before heading north to LA again.

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from $87

LA to San Diego: History, Harbor & USS Midway Magic in one day

LA to San Diego: History, Harbor & USS Midway Magic in one day

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.0

(24)

from $195

Authentic tour San Diego >little italy>la jewel cove>>fat tacos

6 hours

4.2

(12)

from $69

2Hr GPS Self Guided Scooter Tour: Downtown & Balboa Park

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.

2Hr GPS Self Guided Scooter Tour: Downtown & Balboa Park

San Diego GoCar: Best Value, Full Day Option

4.0

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from $82

1 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $163

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

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What are people saying about Old Town San Diego

Scott_V, May 2026

Old Town San Diego Charm

Old Town San Diego has a rich and interesting history. Tacos and Tequila were great! Ben was a terrific guide. Very knowledgeable and personable and not just about Old Town San Diego. He had a number of great recommendations in the greater San Diego area. Great tips on the little extras we could do around the things we already had planned.

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

Louise_C, Mar 2026

San Diego timeout

Clean buses with facilities for the disabled. Informative, helpful guides. Good drivers! Actual bus stops could be more clearly marked; Balboa park only has an 'A' board that was behind a rubbish bin.

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!