The San Diego Tour
Recommended by 98% of travelers
San Diego, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
With year-round perfect weather, beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife, and top-notch cultural attractions, San Diego embodies the best of Southern California. Discover its many delights on a morning tour that takes you through this city's most charming areas, from the leafy promenades and fountains of Balboa Park to the legendary Hotel del Coronado and historic urban streets of the Gaslamp Quarter. Skip the stress of driving and let a local guide show you around town, making several stops to soak up the sunny ambiance and do some California dreamin’ of your own.
- Explore the best of the city's outdoor and urban attractions
- Visit Coronado Island and the historic Hotel del Coronado
- Stroll around the lovely plazas of Balboa Park
- See cruise ships and sailing vessels at the waterfront Embarcadero
- Soak up the urban charm of downtown's Gaslamp Quarter
- Perfect introduction for first-time visitors
What's Included
- Narration by Professional Tour Guide
- Transport by Luxury Air Conditioned Van
- Bottled Water and Small Snacks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Another Side Of San Diego Tours300 G St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Our office is inside the brick-lined courtyard next to the Horton Plaza parking garage, look for the Another Side Tours sign and the blue door. Please see 'Additional Information' for information on where to park or call us at 1-619-239-2111
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Another Side Of San Diego Tours (Pass By)
Coronado Bridge (Pass By)
Embarcadero (Pass By)
Gaslamp Quarter (Pass By)
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Balboa Park
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
El Prado (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Lyft & Uber: We are listed on the ride share apps as 'Another Side Of San Diego Tours'. Ride-shares are the preferred and best way for our guests to come to us.
- Parking Option 1: The LAZ Parking lot is located at 8th Ave. and G Street. The address is: 665 8th Ave San Diego, CA 92101
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 65 reviews
Melissa_W, Sep 2025
Transportation was in a comfortable van with an excellent, informative guide. We toured the important spots of San Diego and walked the beautiful Balboa Park and visited the International Cottages and Spanish Village Art Center. Julia was a top notch and very informed guide.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Melissa,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience on The San Diego Tour. I am thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the comfort of the transportation and the beauty of Balboa Park, the International Cottages, and the Spanish Village Art Center. Julia will be so happy to know her knowledge and care made your day memorable, she truly is a top-notch guide.
We are grateful for your kind words and hope to have the chance to host you again in the future, whether in San Diego, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, or Maui.
All The Best,
Kenneth
Dwayne_D, Sep 2024
My tour guide's expert input. I started the tour thinking that 3 hours would be way too long. I ended the tour thinking 3 hours is way too short. Kevin is an excellent and knowledgeable guide. The whole experience was A1. Great value for the price.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Dear Dwayne_D,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your fantastic experience on our San Diego Highlights: 3-Hour Luxury Tour with Expert Guide. We're thrilled to hear that you found it to be "Sightseeing at its best"!
Your comment about starting the tour thinking 3 hours would be too long, but ending it feeling it was too short, is music to our ears. It's exactly the kind of transformative experience we aim to provide. I'm particularly pleased that Kevin's expertise and knowledge contributed to making the tour so engaging for you.
We take great pride in offering tours that are both informative and captivating, so it's wonderful to hear that you found the whole experience to be "A1" and great value for the price. Our team, especially guides like Kevin, work hard to ensure every guest has an exceptional time with us.
Your feedback is invaluable and motivates us to continue providing top-notch experiences. We hope to welcome you back for another tour in the future - perhaps one of our longer experiences to satisfy that curiosity Kevin has ignited!
Thank you again for choosing Another Side Of San Diego Tours. We truly appreciate your support and kind words.
Best regards,
Kenneth
Owner, Another Side Of San Diego Tours
Lawrence_H, Jun 2024
Amy, my tour guide, is amazing. Seeing the highlights of San Diego with a funny, smart, personable guide is delightfully. I’m looking forward to joining her for other tours. Thank you, Amy!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Dear Lawrence_H,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with our San Diego Tour. We're thrilled to hear that you had such a terrific time!
It's wonderful to know that Amy made your tour so enjoyable. We're proud of our guides' ability to blend humor, knowledge, and personable service to create a delightful experience for our guests. Amy will be pleased to hear your kind words about her performance.
We're excited that you're looking forward to joining Amy for other tours. It's always a pleasure to welcome back satisfied guests for new adventures.
Thank you again for choosing Another Side Of San Diego Tours. We look forward to seeing you on another tour soon!
Best regards,
Kenneth
Another Side Of San Diego Tours
Gemma_L, Sep 2023
Our driver and tour guide, Judy was excellent. She made sure we got to see what was important to us and was a great source of information. I recommend this tour as a great way to see the San Diego highlights. I would definitely take it again.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic experience on the San Diego Tour with us through Viator! We're thrilled to hear that Judy, our driver and tour guide, exceeded your expectations and made your tour memorable.
Judy's dedication to ensuring you saw the important highlights and her wealth of information are truly commendable. We're delighted to know that you found our tour to be an excellent way to explore the best of San Diego.
Your recommendation means the world to us, and we'd be absolutely delighted to welcome you back for another adventure in the future. Whether you're discovering new aspects of San Diego or revisiting your favorite spots, we're here to make it an unforgettable experience for you.
Thank you again for choosing our tour, and we look forward to seeing you on your next journey!
Jacqueline_R, Aug 2022
My tour of San Diego was wonderful. It was the perfect way to learn about San Diego and it’s history in a few hours. Judy, my guide, was well versed in all things San Diego past and present, and tailored the tour to my requests. Judy was enthusiastic and fun to be with. I especially loved seeing and hearing about Coronado with the Hotel Del Coronado, magnificent homes and gorgeous view back over the city, and Balboa Park, amongst other sites. This is a tour that would work for one or several people and be time well spent.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
We really appreciate you taking the time to write this amazing review on our San Diego Tour with Judy. We are happy to hear you that you felt it was time well spent, and were able to see many things during the tour.
We look forward to hosting you on "Another" tour in San Diego, Los Angeles, or La Vegas.
Marjorie_F, Feb 2020
Our guide was the best, knowledgeable, humorous, and readily answered questions. 3 hours was the best amount of time
Andy A, Jun 2017
This tour was great! It's like a private tour without the high price. They take you to all the great sights and give you plenty of time to wander around, eat, shop, etc. Our guide was Adam and he was wonderful. He showed us so many great places that we would have ever found and took extra time to talk to us and teach us so much about everything we were seeing. He showed us great places to eat and get some great ice cream too. He was so nice to answer all our many questions and take pictures for us. This tour is truly amazing. Everyone we met with the company was very kind and helpful. If you take one tour around San Diego this should be the one you take! Thank you again to Adam and everyone else who made our trip so special.
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