San Diego · WALKING TOURS
43 tours
Good walking 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.
Guided Tijuana walking day trip from San Diego with border coaching, Avenida Revolución, included lunch and tastings, small group, 4-5 hours.
“We absolutely enjoyed every moment. Everything went as scheduled, our guides were amazing, and we are so thankful for the sharing of history, culture and knowledge! We would recommend just make sure you have comfortable shoes!”
Tijuana local walking tour from San Diego with border help, downtown sights, market stops, Art Alley, and shopping. Small group, English.
“Tadeo was the best host we have had in all our tours in any city. He is very knowledgeable on the history and culture of Tijuana and other parts of Mexico. He made sure everyone was happy and understood. The different sites were amazing . Thanks for the great tour !!”
Old Town San Diego walking tour with tequila tastings, tacos, mariachi, and tombstone stories at Whaley House for $94.
“This was so much fun and a cool way to see San Diego! The food was great and I loved that we had enough time at each place to sit down and enjoy it! Sometimes on food tours you eat while standing and walking but it was nice to sit and take it all it. Blerta was so great! She made sure to ask us all our favorite food and then give a local recommendation to try for that food. Would highly recommend. Come hungry it’s a lot of food!!”
Taste San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter on a guided history walk with cocktails, restaurant samples, and ice cream, plus Stingaree District lore.
“The tour was fun and well paced. Loved all the food stops and would come back to each of them. Aparna was so engaging and funny.”
A brisk 2-hour San Diego Gaslamp walking ghost tour with true crime, 30+ stops, and two haunted building entries, $42 per person.
“Our guide, Kat, was very knowledgeable about area and building history. Her storytelling colored the experience, and built up suspense for the last two stops!”
A 2-hour Historic La Jolla walking tour with Ellen Scripps landmarks, sea lions, and a local guide’s practical tips for lunch and after.
“Wonderful tour with Chas. Learned so much history and so proud of the dedication and generosity of the women who created this gem of a town. Chas was so informative with in depth knowledge and direct experience.”
An evening Old Town walk through Casa de Estudillo, the Whaley House, and El Campo Santo, mixing paranormal tales and true crime for $29.99.
“Very cool tour and experience! Didn’t think we saw anything during the tour but looked at the pics after and…saw both a lady in the church window and an orb where George was sitting!”
Walk Old Town’s restored streets with tequila, tacos, and ghost stories, plus tastings at three restaurants and a haunted-house stop.
“Definitely a must try! We learned a lot about Old Town San Diego and our tour guide was very fun and informative. The Margaritas were strong and we got more food than we expected!”
A one-hour Gaslamp Quarter ghost walk at 8 PM, led by US Ghost Adventures, with real crime stories, famous landmarks, and spooky surprises.
“The Tour guide was absolutely lovely and we enjoyed our tour very much”
Little Italy wine walk in San Diego with a guided history stroll, tastings at three venues, and Italian bites at two stops.
“This is NOT a food tour. It is a wine tour with a small amount of food. There are three stops all serving obscure, organic wine. Interesting for sure, however the wine is described well at only two of the stops. The third stop, they don’t tell you anything about the wine at all which was disappointing. At the second stop, with only a very small amount of charcuterie to sustain us, we were starving so we decided to ask for more bread. The server obliged, the tour guide blanched, AND I got charged $12 for four quarter chunks of bread for the table. Also there was a strict timeline…”
Taste San Diego’s waterfront eats and history on a 3-hour walking tour, with a round-trip ferry to Coronado and a carousel ride.
“Awesome tour with such a fun guide! Maria was personable, detailed and knowledgeable. She planned the day out so well and the food was delicious. Would highly recommend to those in town looking for a fun day!”
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.”
A 75-minute walk through San Diego’s key eras, from Spanish roots to rail boom to wartime industry, led by Josh for $10.
“Josh our tour guide was very knowledgeable we were so impressed that we have to revisit San Diego again to visit and see some of the places. We are leaving with a history lesson and learned so much we didn’t know. This should be on everyone’s bucket list. Thanks Josh for the great experience.”
A 90-minute San Diego night walk mixing spooky storytelling with two real downtown history stops, plus tips on timing and value.
“Janine was our guide and was full of great stories, jokes, and info. She was super friendly and made us comfortable asking tons of questions. We had a great time and would definitely recommend this tour to anyone interested.”
Homemade pasta, grass-fed sliders, New York pizza, and Italian gelato on a 150-minute Little Italy walking tour with wine.
“Magda was a wonderful tour guide, thanks for a wonderful experience.”
