Private Full-Day Guided Tour of Tijuana

Recommended by 96% of travelers

Tijuana, Mexico

Great choice

5+ bookings last month.

8 to 9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8

· John_B ·

Dec 2025

Great food— beautiful people and culture! The breakfast tacos at Birria Si, the original Caesar Salad at Caesar’s Restaurant, and the churros at the conclusion of the tour were highlights, as well as the chance to visit our notorious border wall at the beach. Ample shopping opportunities were provided on Revolution Street and El Popo. Thank you, Denisse, for the wonderful time we had!

· David_S ·

Aug 2025

Amazing time exploring the city! Erick was an excellent tour guide. He showed us all the best spots, kept us entertained, and taught us about the history of Tijuana. It was such a blast. And the food was INCREDIBLE. We couldn’t ask for a better trip.

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Overview

Get to know Tijuana on this full-day private tour led by a local guide. Learn all about the border city’s history and culture through stops at local landmarks, shops, and even a Luche Libre museum. You’ll also have an opportunity to experience Tijuana’s culinary delights, from a breakfast of quesabirria to the original Caesar salad. Note that you need to bring your own cash for food, which is not included in the tour.

Make the most of your visit to Tijuana with a guided tour
Get a local’s tips on the best places to eat regional specialities
Explore with a private guide for a personalized experience
Convenient pickup from local hotels

What's Included

Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation

Gratuities
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Lunch
Breakfast
$35 usd for food, drinks, tacos, souveniers

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

IMPORTANT ! None of our services include border crossings. ( NO U.S.A. PICKUP )

Meeting point

Modulo Información Turística BC
Av. Frontera 6, Cuauhtemoc, 22010 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
There will be a Roma Pharmacy once you enter Tijuana, your tour guide will wait for you there and will contact you before tour to anwer any questions about pick up location.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

Select your preferred tour option to see hours.

Itinerary

Birria "Si"

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tijuana Cultural Center (CECUT)

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

El Muro en la Playa, Tijuana

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

La fábrica del dulce

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Avenida Revolucion

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

MULLME Museo de La Lucha Libre Mexicana

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

La Especial

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Burro Zebra

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaza Santa Cecilia

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

History Museum Tijuana

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

El Popo Market

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

La ruta del borracho

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Santuario de la Virgen de Guadalupe, antigua catedral (Pass By)

Norte Brewing Co.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Caesar's Restaurante

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Paseo de los Héroes (Pass By)

Estadio Caliente Xoloitzcuintles

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Tacos el Nuevo Poblano

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

4.8

based on 112 reviews

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Great Private Tour!

Dan_C, Mar 2026

Chris gave us a wonderful tour of Tijuana. He explained the background of all the sights and was flexible when we asked to change the itinerary to add more opportunities for handicraft shopping.

Great way to tour TJ!

Dianne_L, Feb 2026

This was an interesting introduction to the city of Tijuana, including the old downtown, the beach area and a drive through the more upscale Zona Rio. We had 4 food stops, a tequila tasting and visited 2 museums, making for a full, fun day. Our driver, Denise, was a sweet conversationalist and could cross 3 lanes of busy traffic like a pro.

Great day

ashley_m, Jan 2026

Eric was a great tour guide. Felt completely safe and comfortable the entire time! Got to try new interesting things and every person we interacted with was very friendly. Be prepared to stand in line tho if you're walking back across the border. It ended around shift change and we stood in line 3 hours to get back into US. Driving was probably the better option.

Wonderful Full-Day Tijuana Tour

John_B, Dec 2025

Rodrigo was wonderful to...

Kimberly_S, Dec 2025

Rodrigo was wonderful to my family during our tour. He was very informative about the history and culture for our first Mexico / Tijuana experience. He was also great with our two young kids and helped explain different things in ways they would understand. I would certainly recommend this company to anyone interested in a fun day in Tijuana.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Amazing don't skip this TJ Tour

Jennell_H, Nov 2025

I book this tour and it WAS AMAZING. Our tour guide was Denisse and her communication through the full process was amazing. I was contacted a few days prior to the excursions. She provider vehicle and precise detailing to how to get to her once we crossed the border. Her hospitality and presentation throughout the spot were amazing. We visited every spot on the listed itinerary and it was not overwhelming. It felt like we were visiting a cousin and receiving the best of best treatment . Her driving was amazing and also the extensive background of each spot was amazing. This tour will not be on the listing of my future guest schedule. Again AMAZING experience.

Awful and untrustworthy

Lidia_O, Sep 2025

Did not go because your company lie and said I would be picked up at the hotel and would accompany us through the Mexican border

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Hello Lidia, We’re disappointed to read your review, as the information about pickup and border crossing is clearly stated on our Viator listing: “None of our services include border crossings. (NO USA PICKUP).” Unfortunately, it seems this important detail was overlooked when booking. We cannot be responsible for misunderstandings when the terms are transparent and provided in advance. Our team has never claimed to offer U.S. hotel pickup or border accompaniment, and our listings are accurate. We always encourage guests to carefully review the details before booking to ensure expectations match the service. — Chris P.

Perfect trip

David_S, Aug 2025

A nice time!

LaToya_N, Jul 2025

This was the greatest experience! We loved our time with Denisse. Oh and we were like almost an hour late crossing the border. And she was so patient.

Such a great experience....

Valerie_R, Mar 2025

Such a great experience. Artie was awesome. He was super knowledgeable, kind and punctual. We went to some great places. Learned the history of the city and ate delicious food at a very reasonable price. The collectibles museum was a nice surprise. We really enjoyed seeing lots of things from our childhood. I’d recommend this reasonably priced tour to anyone wanting to go to Tijuana.

Fun, Interesting, Delicious and Safe…

JESSICA_P, Mar 2025

A tour with Denise was like hanging out with a friend who really knows the city. She did an amazing job showing us around Tijuana. Neither of us had spent any time in the city before, and we wanted an overview of the culture, food and overall vibes, and Denise did not disappoint. We ate amazing tacos, were moved by the parts of the border wall we saw and the stories told, sampled tequila, laughed at the luchador museum and generally had the best time. 💯 recommend!

TJ rocks and so does Baha rides and Denisse

Brad_M, Feb 2025

One of the best tours I’ve ever had in my life, Denisse was great. Make sure you ask for her, all details were covered, safety, and communication was great, couldn’t ask for anything more, lucky us!

Best way to see (and taste) Tijuana

renee, Dec 2024

Our tour guide Denisse was an absolute gem! She was so wonderful. The meals we had were absolutely delicious! My only complaint was that I wasn’t able to eat more, I needed a second stomach! My personal favorite was the birria at the start of our trip. My 9 year old son is not a fan of Mexican food and we found a taco he loved… the steamed taco! We went on a Monday so the museums were all closed, but we thoroughly enjoyed the locations we went to. Some of the highlights were eating a scorpion, the border at the ocean, tequila tasting and visiting the birthplace of the Caesar salad. Having Denisse as our guide eased the stress of trying to do it on our own with children. She also set up a bus ride to cross the border that made it quicker than the normal border crossing. I can’t recommend her enough!

Enjoy the day with Denise!

Hsinhwa_L, Dec 2024

Denisse is very knowledgeable and helpful. She is flexible in schedule and gave us very good recommendations for local foods and restaurants. We very much enjoyed our trip with her. The only bad part about this trip was spending extreme long time to cross the border back to US.

Must do

Courtney_M, Dec 2024

Our guide was knowledgeable, patient, kind and just an overall good time! Even though food was not included it was SUPER affordable! It was a must!

Did not work

Bernard_G, Nov 2024

Trip did not happen Link for voucher did not work. An Erik was supposed to contact me and never did. Spent money got nothing.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Hello Bernard, my name is Chris owner of Baja Rides and tours, we spoke on the phone on 28th of October and you mentioned that you needed to reschedule, reason why 15 minutes later Erick called and texted you via whatsapp which you didn't answer, afterwards Denisse was able to speak with you on the phone and we agreed to reschedule per your request to Nov 23rd, on Nov 22nd we rescheduled again per your request to Dic 21st. I am truly surprised with your one star review, at NO point did you ask for a refund directly with us or via Viator, up to the moment where you posted the review we had you scheduled for a tour. I guess this isn't happening any more... Feel free to email me if you would like screenshots to support of all of this. happy holidays !

5 out of 5 stars

Channa_B, Oct 2024

My daughter and I had a fantastic time on our private tour. Our guide took us to all the tourist places but also places that were off the tourist path but so beautiful to see. Highly recommend.

Food and Location Tour

Rosario_G, Aug 2024

Our tour guide was Arturo. He was great! He told us where we were going before we started driving made sure he was communicating clearly in English and in Spanish. He knew the history of every place we went to. We ate at some local spots that were delicious. First, we had birria, then tamales, then steam tacos. He knew the spots. We felt safe at all times and definitely recommend the tour and Arturo!

First time exploring Tijuana

Yvonne_E, Aug 2024

Denisse was our guide and she was thoughtful, personable and informative. Even though we live in San Diego, we had never really explored Tijuana. We saw a wide variety of sites and learned a little about the history of the city. This was our grandson's first trip out of the country, and so we really appreciated Denisse's care in making sure it was a good experience for all of us. He especially liked the food.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Hello Yvonne, thank you for sharing your experience and we are glad you ejoyed your tour with Denisse... hope we get to see you again soon !

Great experience

jocelyne_u, Jul 2024

Denisse was very pleasant and professional! She reached out the day before the tour with instructions to meet and to answer any questions or concerns, which I appreciated. Throughout the tour she talked about the history of Tijuana, background information and was personable. The meet up spot was also easy to find. The restaurants and places she took us to were 10/10. Some places were closed due to it being a Monday, but she added her personal touch so it was enjoyable either way. Definitely would recommend this tour!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you Jocelyn, hope we see you again !

¡Un día maravilloso!

James_H, Jul 2024

This was our second visit to Tijuana with Baja Tours. Our guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. We got to see and experience so many things, but here are our favorites: Best breakfast: Tacos de birria at a place you would never find by yourself Best lunch / dinner: Caesars during their 100th anniversary. See if you can visit near the end of the tour for an early dinner for the full effect. Best place to see: El Museo de la Lucha Libre. Filled with true sentiment and tradition. Say hello to Zaurel León the manager, and he will share many extra things with you. Best excitement: Mescal shots from a bottle with a rattlesnake. Also, great mariachi at the bar. Most meaningful: The border wall along the beach, with wonderful murals and locally-tended gardens. Enjoy! ¡Que disfrutas!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

wow... this is a great Review, thank you james and hope we see you again in the near future !

Great experience!

Abbey_J, Jul 2024

Denisse was such a valuable tour guide! She made traveling around the city very easy and explained everything we wanted to know. Took us to great traditional food places! Fantastic tequila tastings and a grasp on the culture. Fantastic day out, couldn’t imagine doing it without Denisse!

Terrific Time in Tijuana

Adam_R, May 2024

I had been to Tijuana a half dozen times but never really experienced the city until I went with a local guide from Baja Rides and Tours. Denisse was wonderful, informative and a joy to be with. My son and I spent the day with her visiting the wall, beach markets, stadium, Caesers Hotel, and many etceteras. We had a really great day trip there from San Diego

Educational and fun

Tiffany_c, May 2024

I had the best one on one tour of Tijuana. Seeing the city and all the sites was amazing! Tacos and cerveza too!

Excellent Tour

mkelsey, Apr 2024

Our guide was excellent and he spoke perfect English. I have a difficult time understanding accents, but there was no problem here at all. Tijuana is a huge, bustling city and you wouldn't want to do this tour on your own. I found the description of the tour to be a little misleading. It says you need $35.00 for food, drinks, tacos and souvenirs. Snacks, breakfast and lunch are not included in the price of the tour. One would think that means we are on our own for meals, but in reality we were rather pressured into eating at certain locations pre-selected by the tour company. There were two taco stops (I refused one) and a very good lunch (not til 2:00 pm) in an upscale, but reasonably priced restaurant. The stated $35.00 per person that we would need is not realistic for three eating venues. Also, the ad says that bottled water is included in the tour, but it was not. Not a big deal, we did not need any, but it shouldn't say that. I guess the most interesting thing was "Trump's Wall." It exists in Tijuana and actually runs right into the ocean. Overall it was a very educational and enjoyable tour.

Fantastic one day trip to Tijuana!

Herlina_D, Mar 2024

We love breakfast at Birria Si. Our guide Arturo was wonderful. He spoke great English and he showed us around TJ (Tijuana) to places we may never have gone. We felt safe walking through the city and the people were friendly and welcoming. Arturo gave us some history lessons about TJ. He was very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed our one day trip to Tijuana. The weather was perfect. My husband and I highly recommend this tour. 👍🏼

Denisse was very nice and...

Kyra_J, Mar 2024

Denisse was very nice and patient. She was a great tour guide! I feel right at home when touring and she is very knowledgeable.

Great day getaway.

Rosie_M, Mar 2024

We had a great time and our tour guide was fantastic. He took us to some really fun places. Mexico was beautiful.

Great guide. He was...

Rachmiel_K, Jan 2024

Great guide. He was accommodating to dietary restrictions. He was friendly and knew many things about Tijuana. I felt safe the whole time.

Joe is Awesome

Suzanne_D, Dec 2023

Tijuana was quite intimidating for the uninitiated. This was our family’s first foray into Mexico, and figured a guide was in order. Our guide was Joe and he intimately knew Tijuana. Anything that piques your interest, he’ll get you there in style. We were interested in tacos, and Joe did not disappoint. Joe knew all the spots and the food was unbelievable. He took us to Caesars and we got their world-famous salad with the dressing made table-side. What made the excursion exceptional was our guide. Joe has a great personality and shared his Mexican culture in a fun and informative way. We really enjoyed our time and look forward to visiting Mexico again.