San Diego · GUIDED
39 tours
Good guided tours fill up fast here, and the best of them go first. The 15 below come with current prices and what actually separates one from the next.
5-hour guided trip from San Diego to Tijuana for a walking tour, taco lunch, and border-crossing help with local flavor.
“Carlos did a great Job taking care of us and was very knowledgeable of Tijuana. I would recommend the tour for a glimpse of Mexico and looking on the other side of the border.”
Guided Temecula winery tour on a party bus with 3 stops, tastings included, a Somerset amphorae barrel-room visit, and a take-home bottle.
“You would enjoy this tour. I received a text message prior to the tour with all the instructions to the pick up spot, where to park, if there was a special event I was celebrating, etc. etc. I would do this tour again.”
A 90-minute guided snorkel in San Diego’s La Jolla Cove sanctuary, with gear included, sea caves, and frequent sea lion encounters.
“Great way to see the Sea Lions and fish at La Jolla Cove.”
A 5.5 hour San Diego highlights loop with Balboa Park, Old Town, Coronado, La Jolla seals, and live narration, timed for cruise days.
“Liked that we got to see so much of SD as a great overview so we knew what we wanted to see again and spend more time at”
E-bike tour from Solana Beach to Encinitas, covering 15 miles of North County sights with guided stops, helmet and water included.
“The ride was breathtaking on a windy day! Loved stopping and visiting the gardens in Encinitas. Our guide was knowledgeable and catered to our desires for the ebike experience. Thankyou I would definitely do it again.”
Walk Balboa Park with a local guide for 2 hours. $60 includes a coffee cart drink, Spanish colonial photo stops, and exposition stories.
“As a previous San Diego local of several years, I took Balboa Park for granted. Our guide was excellent, and the history I learned from her on this very pleasant walking tour has made me really appreciate this terrific park and everything it has to offer.”
3-hour whale and dolphin watching in San Diego with a max of 6, expert guides, and life jackets. Dress warm for cold water.
“It didn’t really last 3 hours as advertised. The Captain was nice, but was hard to hear as sometimes surrounding noise is loud and he didn’t have a voice that projects. We sat in the back of a six person boat and missed out on his explanation of why whales weren’t around. He did an amazing job of navigating us to see and experience a lot of dolphins.”
Pickup, lunch, and tastings at three Temecula wineries for a relaxed 5-hour wine country afternoon.
“Muy buen plan, la comida y las degustaciones de vino fueron adecuadas en términos de calidad y cantidad. Muchas gracias Vicky, fuiste una guía-anfitriona excelente.”
GPS self-drive San Diego tour with English audio, offline maps, and stops from Mission Bay to Mt. Soledad in 2 to 3 hours.
“First day we tried the app shut down after about an hour and we could not get it to restart. Tried again another day and it worked fine.”
2-hour GPS scooter tour through Little Italy, Gaslamp, Balboa Park and the Coronado ferry, with helmet and voice directions.
“The team was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. They recommended options that actually made for a better experience and just not upsold us. They ensured that we were comfortable and had all our questions were answered prior to hitting the road. Really enjoyed it and planning to do it again.”
A 30-minute night guided walk through San Diego’s Whaley House, mixing 1857 Old Town history with PG-13 ghost stories for $19.
“The Whaley House tour was a fascinating and slightly spooky experience! Hunny, our guide, was fantastic. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the house and the Whaley family, sharing intriguing details and captivating stories. His enthusiasm and engaging storytelling really brought the house to life (and maybe a few spirits!). Hunny was also great at answering questions and made the tour feel personal and engaging. Highly recommend this tour, and if you get Hunny as your guide, you're in for a treat!"”
Ride pedal-assist e-bikes through San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter and Balboa Park, with bay views and USS Midway stops in 2.5 hours.
“Our family had a blast and learned a ton about San Diego we didn’t know!”
One-hour GPS electric scooter tour through San Diego’s Harbor and Gaslamp area, with helmet and orientation, plus iconic waterfront stops.
“The views were amazing & we took a lot of pics! The GPS was easy to follow! The traffic was slow but we utilize that time to get great pics along the way!”
A self-guided GPS audio stroll through La Jolla, from Prospect Street to Sunny Jim Sea Cave, with offline listening.
“Loved the GPS synchronization which allows you to easily proceed at your desired pace. My phone lost GPS a couple of times along the path above the cliffs, but it was easy enough to restart yhe narrative.”
Luxury guided e-bike tour linking Solana Beach and Encinitas, with photo stops at Cardiff Kook, Swami’s Beach, and Moonlight Beach.
“Our guide, Matthew was very friendly and accommodating. We had a couple of issues with our bikes but he resolved them immediately. He took us to nice sights where we could stop and take pictures. We all had a great time and wonderful experience.”
