All San Diego Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026 - page 2

Haunted Whaley House Guided Night Tour

30 minutesFree Cancellation

Set sail at one of the best times of day—sunset—during this San Diego Bay cruise. Board a comfortable sailing yacht and cruise along San Diego's coastline, taking in views of the scenic waterfront, military vessels, and historical landmarks. Catch sight of marine life and enjoy spectacular photo ops. Gorgeous sunset views and comfortable bean bag seating makes this tour a great choice for travelers celebrating a special occasion.

Sunset Sail Along the San Diego Skyline

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Taste of Little Italy in San Diego

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover a world where reality bends at Museum of Illusions San Diego. With over 50 interactive exhibits, guests can challenge their perceptions and engage their sense of wonder. Experience gravity-defying installations, life-size kaleidoscopes, and mind-bending holograms that play tricks on your senses. This unique attraction is perfect for families, friends, and couples looking for a memorable outing. Located in beautiful downtown San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, we are minutes away from Petco Park, the San Diego Convention Center and an abundance of hotel and restaurant options.

Museum of Illusions San Diego Admission Ticket

1 minute to 1 hour 30 minutes

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

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience the thrill of driving a speedboat—and enjoy a new way to sightsee—on this two-in-one San Diego Harbor tour. Learn the basics of boating from your guide before following their boat around the harbor, cruising past highlights such as the USS Midway, Coronado Bridge, the San Diego Maritime Museum, and more. Discover the stories behind the landmarks via the on-board, two-way communication system, and stop for photo ops.

San Diego Harbor Speed Boat Adventure

2 hoursFree Cancellation

City Cruises San Diego: Scenic 90-Minute Narrated Harbor Tour

3-Hour Guided Whale and Dolphin Watching Experience in San Diego

3 hoursFree Cancellation

We’re excited to introduce our 60-minute Glow Boat Experience on Electric Boats — a romantic night date in San Diego Bay. The boats glow beautifully after dark and come equipped with a Bluetooth Speaker so you can enjoy music while cruising. Your group will be assigned one of our electric glow boats based on your group size. Both options offer the same Glow Electric Boat experience. * Red Electric Glow Boat: Up to 4 adults + 1 small child (4–5 years old), maximum combined weight 650 lbs. * White Electric Glow Boat: Up to 3 adults + 1 small child (4–5 years old), maximum combined weight 600 lbs. The specific boat model is assigned by our team based on your group size. Our crew provides full instructions and guides all boats on the water, with safety crew present. You’ll stay dry and comfortable the entire ride.

Glow Electric Boat night date experience in San Diego Bay

1 hourFree Cancellation

Make the most of limited time in San Diego by combining two experiences in one—a food–themed walking tour and a trip to Coronado Island. Led by a guide, discover local eateries and foodie hot spots you might miss otherwise—such as an award-winning taco shop and bites at a fish market. Conveniently, round-trip ferry transfers to Coronado Island are included, as well as all your food tastings along the way.

San Diego Walking Food Tour and Ferry to Coronado Island

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Deluxe Sunset & Day Sail Small Group

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Behind-the-Scenes at Petco Park Tour

1 hour 20 minutesFree Cancellation

Special Offer

Whale and Dolphin Watching in San Diego

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Revel in a beautiful evening under the stars with a fun and picturesque Signature San Diego Dinner Cruise on the bay! Turn your dinner into an incredible night out with a delicious chef-curated buffet for all ages savored alongside the breathtaking backdrop of the city skyline. From the breezy open-air decks and comfortable indoor spaces, you’ll soak in spectacular views of San Diego’s iconic landmarks, such as the Coronado Bridge and the Rady Shell while our DJ spins today’s top hits. This unforgettable dining experience is complete with a fully stocked cash bar, games, and dancing into the night! Set sail for a one-of-a-kind evening you won’t soon forget!

City Cruises San Diego: Buffet Dinner Cruise

2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

San Diego Whale Watching Cruise

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

San Diego City Lights Night Tour

Experience the spine-chilling history of San Diego on this immersive ghost tour that takes you inside haunted locations. Travel aboard the Ghost Coach, a “coffin on wheels,” and visit eerie sites like the Gaslamp Museum, Horton Grand Hotel, and El Campo Santo Cemetery, guided by professional storytellers in costume. With authentic tales, haunted hotspots, and dark humor, this tour offers a thrilling blend of history and the supernatural.

Haunted San Diego: The Only Ghost Tour with Exclusive Entry

1 hour 55 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover the dark side of San Diego on this ghost and true crime walking tour of the historic Gaslamp Quarter: the crime, the scandal, and the ghost stories that outlived them. With a small group, walk the old Stingaree, San Diego's red-light district, where gambling halls, brothels, and bought-off cops ran the show. Visit some of the most haunted places in San Diego, including Room 309 at the Horton Grand Hotel, the Balboa Theatre where unexplained movement is reported in the basement, and a block that was once the city morgue. The night ends at the Davis-Horton House, downtown's oldest building and the county's first hospital, where visitors report symptoms of long-gone diseases. It's widely considered the most haunted building in the Gaslamp. Perfect for history buffs, paranormal fans, true crime lovers, and anyone looking for a spooky date night in San Diego.

San Diego Gaslamp Ghosts and True Crime Walking Tour

Price varies by group size

Enjoy a thrilling new way to explore San Diego Bay—and enjoy speed, splashes, and spins along the way—on this high-speed jet boat tour. As you race along the scenic waterway, spot landmarks including the USS Midway, Coronado Island, Seaport Village, the Embarcadero, and the city skyline. Then, hang on as your captain takes your boat into power slides, 360-degree spins, and other high-octane maneuvers.

San Diego Bay Jet Boat Ride

30 minutesFree Cancellation

Go with the La Jolla water sports company consistently voted #1 in the area. We are a proud local company that is continually upgrading our equipment and involved in our community helping at-risk youth experience the water. We are also a member of 1% for the Planet, providing 1% of our profits for beach clean-up. Rent from us and you'll enjoy 90 minutes of kayaking for two in the beautiful La Jolla Ecological Reserve.

Kayak Rental for Two People in La Jolla

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.

San Diego Shore Excursion: San Diego Seal Tour

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Explore La Jolla Ecological Reserve's sea caves during a 90-minute kayaking tour. Follow your experienced guide through several diverse ecological habitats, home to one of the highest concentrations of sea life in California. Paddle toward the Seven Sea Caves, where you can get stunning views from inside Emerald Cave, the only north-facing cave in the state (conditions permitting). Explore a giant kelp forest inhabited by wildlife like harbor seals and sea lions. Use of all kayaking equipment is included; no kayaking experience is necessary.

Original La Jolla Sea Cave Kayak Tour for Two

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.

Old Town San Diego Walking Food Tour: Tequila, Tacos & Tombstones

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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USS Midway Museum Admission: Valid Any Date

Jonathan_B, Oct 2026

Amazing visit

You don’t need to be a military historian to enjoy a visit onboard USS MIDWAY. Fascinating to see and feel what life would have been like working onboard this gigantic aircraft carrier. If you’re planning on driving there, I’d advise parking at the official car park. $15 to park, but the most convenient location on the pier right by the entrance.

San Diego: 3 Hour Whale Watch Cruise with Legacy Whale Watch

Lynn_S, Oct 2026

Exceptional experience

San Diego native here, so I’ve been on whale watching excursions since elementary school! This one was truly exceptional for the location and parking being so much easier than downtown! The crew was fabulous, very welcoming and accommodating! Michelle, the narrator, was super educational, engaging, and even funny! Plus the pricing is very affordable!

San Diego Seal Tour

Catherine_H, Oct 2026

We went on The Seal tour...

We went on The Seal tour with Jewels the tour guide and Cameron the driver. They were absolutely amazing. It was one of our most favourite tours we ever went on. So informative and such a great personality. I would recommend this tour to everyone. Thank you for such a great experience.

San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

Janet_S, Oct 2026

Great way to experience...

Great way to experience San Diego. Much cheaper than an Uber to each of the stops! Plus you get a mini history lesson and fun stories along the way. My favorite stop was Coronado Island of course! Shout out to one of our drivers (Jack), he was so entertaining- he really loves his job!

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

Elizabeth_H, Oct 2026

Memorable family trip!

We saw a whale right from the start! We also saw several types of whales. There were plenty of dolphins swimming around as well. The highlight was seeing the tail in the air! I wasn’t able to catch the photo but the photographer on the boat did! We were a family of four with two boys ages 3 and 5 who all had a blast.

San Diego Harbor Cruise

Leighann_S, Oct 2026

Flagship cruises

This Harbor cruise was more than we even thought it would be! First of all, the narrator was excellent! It was so exciting seeing all the navy ships and boats and that was for an hour and then he took us out to the bay for an hour. I think this is the one of the best things parts of our trip! I would highly recommend this!

San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket

Lisa_H, Oct 2026

San Diego Zoo is beautiful

What can I say? I've wanted to come to this zoo forever. I love giraffes and koala bears! The zoo layout is perfect. The exhibits are amazing and fun for families. The little school kids were there too and so excited. The bus tour is a must! Explore all the protected wildlife and hear the stories about the plants and how the zoo was formed. The staff there is so friendly and guide you if you want to see specific animals. It's paradise! Getting there was easy and snacks and food vendors as well as stores are right there. Loved it!

San Diego Whale/Dolphin Watching Cruise Aboard Luxury Vessel

Hope_M, Sep 2026

A great ride

Great crew, pleasant ride and happy to share fun facts galore. Saw “hundreds” of dolphins, sea lions, a shark and even a submarine emerge from the water. No whales to no fault of crew. Whales are tricky devils and sometimes hide. the boat was super clean with plenty of room to move about as they don’t book so heavy like other excursions. All in all, great fun.

City Cruises San Diego: Scenic 90-Minute Narrated Harbor Tour

Lisa_H, Sep 2026

Best boat tour!

Great scenic tour with education combined with a smooth sail to all the harbor brings! San Diego is so beautiful. You get to see all the naval installations, the planes, new and old piers, the seals, and Coronado Island. Best idea for visitors and for the whole family. The captain and other staff were great and super friendly!

San Diego Sunset Cruise from Mission Bay

Chris_A, Sep 2026

Service provided as expected. Great experience!

The service was provided exactly as advertised. Staff was friendly and helpful. Good bar for soda, snacks and drinkgs. They kept reggae music to give a bit of a festive vibe. At the right spot and right moment, they turned the boat perfectly to get a great view of the sunset. Highly recommended!

Deluxe Sunset & Day Sail Small Group

Janet_T, Sep 2026

Entertaining sail on a small sailboat

This was a delightful sale on a small sailboat with only 2 other couples. It made for a very relaxed and enjoyable experience - totally unrushed. We sailed all around San Diego Harbour until sunset. Wine, beer were included. The captain was an experienced sailor, personable and fun.

2-Hour GoCar Tour: Downtown San Diego and Old Town or Beaches

Kathleen_R, Sep 2026

Even for 74 year olds...

So much fun!! We are 2 ladies in our 70s and this was great! We even got lost once and the office talked us through getting back. We rented the jeep buggy since the yellow cars were too low for us. Worked out fine!! I was worried that it would be too much of a repeat from the 5 1/2 hour tour We took yesterday, so we took the scenic route and were not disappointed. Lots of new things to see and hear about. Great experience!!!