San Diego Tours and Tickets, Compared

Some of these cross the bay, some paddle into the sea caves at La Jolla, some walk you through Old Town or feed you across a neighborhood, and some are simply gate admission to a park that takes a whole day. Here is how they differ in length, pace and price.

USS Midway Museum Entry Ticket

4.8 4,214 traveller reviews

the Embarcadero · Entry ticket to the USS Midway Museum in San Diego

This entry ticket gets you into the USS Midway Museum in San Diego. Spend your visit exploring the museum and its sights at your own pace.

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Taste of Little Italy, Little Italy

Taste of Little Italy

5 1,040 traveller reviews

Little Italy · 30-minute food tour of San Diego's Little Italy

Spend 30 minutes on this food tour of Little Italy in San Diego. Walk through the neighborhood and stop to taste food along the way. It is rated 5 by 1040 reviewers.

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Small-Group Sunset Sailing, Point Loma

Small-Group Sunset Sailing

4.9 638 traveller reviews

Point Loma · 3 hour small group sunset sailing excursion

Join a small group aboard a sailboat for a 3 hour sunset sailing excursion in San Diego. The excursion carries a 4.9 rating from 638 reviews.

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USS Midway Museum Admission, the Embarcadero

USS Midway Museum Admission

4.9 2,328 traveller reviews

the Embarcadero · USS Midway Museum admission, valid any date

Visit the USS Midway Museum with admission valid any date. Allow 2 to 5 hours for your visit, with prices starting from $41. It holds a 4.9 rating from 2328 reviews.

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Harbor Speed Boat Adventure, Point Loma

Harbor Speed Boat Adventure

4.8 764 traveller reviews

Point Loma · 2 hour San Diego Harbor speedboat ride

Climb aboard a speedboat for a 2 hour ride across the waters of San Diego Harbor. The adventure carries a 4.8 rating from 764 reviews.

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Zoo Admission Ticket, San Diego

Zoo Admission Ticket

4.7 1,531 traveller reviews

San Diego · Admission ticket to the San Diego Zoo

Use this admission ticket to visit the San Diego Zoo. Wander the grounds and see what the zoo has to offer during your visit.

from $78per person Check availability →
Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour, San Diego

Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour

4.7 1,509 traveller reviews

San Diego · Narrated hop-on hop-off trolley tour of San Diego, valid for 2 days

Tour San Diego on a narrated trolley and hop on and off along the way. Your ticket is valid for 2 days, so you can plan your sightseeing around your stay.

from $57per person Check availability →
SEAL City Tour by Amphibious Bus, San Diego

SEAL City Tour by Amphibious Bus

4.7 748 traveller reviews

San Diego · 1h 40m San Diego city tour by amphibious bus

Ride the amphibious bus on this 1h 40m city tour of San Diego. Sit back and enjoy the views as the bus carries you along the route.

from $55.59per person Check availability →
City Lights Night Trolley Tour, San Diego

City Lights Night Trolley Tour

4.7 539 traveller reviews

San Diego · Night trolley tour of San Diego city lights, 1h 30m

See San Diego's city lights from a trolley on this night tour. The ride lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes and travels through the city after dark.

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Harbor Cruise, the Embarcadero

Harbor Cruise

4.6 1,456 traveller reviews

the Embarcadero · 1 hour harbor cruise in San Diego

This 1 hour cruise takes you around the San Diego harbor. Sit back, take in the sights, and enjoy the views as you ride along the water.

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Haunted: The Only Ghost Tour, San Diego

Haunted: The Only Ghost Tour

4.6 641 traveller reviews

San Diego · 55 minute San Diego ghost tour with exclusive entry

Take a 55 minute ghost tour through San Diego with exclusive entry included. The tour carries a 4.6 rating from 641 reviews.

from $58per person Check availability →
La Jolla Sea Cave Kayak Tour, La Jolla

La Jolla Sea Cave Kayak Tour

4.5 765 traveller reviews

La Jolla · 2 hour kayak tour of the La Jolla sea caves

Paddle a kayak out to the La Jolla sea caves on this 2 hour tour. Take in the scenery as you go and enjoy your time on the water.

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LEGOLAND California Theme Park, Carlsbad

LEGOLAND California Theme Park

4.3 2,090 traveller reviews

Carlsbad · Admission to LEGOLAND California Theme Park, 1 to 2 days

Use these admission tickets to visit LEGOLAND California Theme Park. Plan for 1 to 2 days at the park, with prices starting from $69. It holds a 4.3 rating from 2090 reviews.

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Harbor Dinner Cruise, the Embarcadero

Harbor Dinner Cruise

4.1 1,336 traveller reviews

the Embarcadero · 3 hour San Diego Harbor dinner cruise

Dine aboard a boat during a 3 hour cruise across San Diego Harbor. The dinner cruise carries a 4.1 rating from 1336 reviews.

from $125.70per person Check availability →
Luxury Private Wine Tasting Tour, Valle de Guadalupe

Luxury Private Wine Tasting Tour

5 182 traveller reviews

Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California · Private wine tasting tour from San Diego to Guadalupe Valley, 10 hours

Depart San Diego for Guadalupe Valley on this 10 hour private wine tasting tour. Travelers spend the day tasting wine in a private, luxury format away from the city.

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Petco Park Stadium Tour, East Village

Petco Park Stadium Tour

4.9 216 traveller reviews

East Village · 1h 20m stadium tour of Petco Park, home of the Padres

This 1h 20m tour takes visitors through Petco Park, home of the Padres. Walk the ballpark and see the stadium up close. The tour holds a 4.9 rating from 216 reviews.

from $42.50per person Check availability →
Bay Sunset and Daytime Sailing, Point Loma

Bay Sunset and Daytime Sailing

4.9 184 traveller reviews

Point Loma · 2-hour San Diego Bay sailing experience, sunset or daytime

Sail San Diego Bay on this 2-hour experience, offered at sunset or during the daytime. Relax on deck and take in the views, with tickets starting from $89. The sail holds a 4.9 rating from 184 reviews.

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La Jolla Cove Snorkeling Tour, La Jolla

La Jolla Cove Snorkeling Tour

4.9 155 traveller reviews

La Jolla · 1h 30m snorkeling tour of La Jolla Cove with sea lions and caves

Go snorkeling at La Jolla Cove on this 1h 30m tour. The route takes in sea lions and caves, with tickets starting from $90. The tour holds a 4.9 rating from 155 reviews.

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Drive Your Own Speed Boat Tour, San Diego

Drive Your Own Speed Boat Tour

4.9 128 traveller reviews

San Diego · 2 hour San Diego speed boat tour you drive yourself

Drive your own speed boat on a 2 hour tour in San Diego. Take the wheel and navigate the water yourself for the full 2 hours.

from $99.64per person Check availability →
Pier Fishing, San Diego

Pier Fishing

4.9 136 traveller reviews

San Diego · 2 hour San Diego pier fishing experience

Cast a line from a San Diego pier during this 2 hour fishing experience. The outing carries a 4.9 rating from 136 reviews.

from $74.99per person Check availability →
Private Balboa Park Segway Tour, Balboa Park

Private Balboa Park Segway Tour

4.9 160 traveller reviews

Balboa Park · Private 2 hour Segway tour of Balboa Park

Ride a Segway through Balboa Park on this private tour. The outing runs 2 hours and carries a 4.9 rating from 160 reviews.

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Patriot Jet Boat Thrill Ride, the Embarcadero

Patriot Jet Boat Thrill Ride

4.7 444 traveller reviews

the Embarcadero · Patriot jet boat thrill ride in San Diego, 30 minutes

Board the Patriot jet boat for a 30 minute thrill ride in San Diego. The speedboat heads out on the water and the ride is full of thrills from start to finish.

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Gaslamp Quarter Food and Drink, Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter Food and Drink

4.7 178 traveller reviews

Gaslamp Quarter · 2h 30m food and drink walking tour of the Gaslamp Quarter

Walk through the Gaslamp Quarter on this 2h 30m food and drink tour. Stop for food and drinks along the route, with tickets starting from $94. The tour holds a 4.7 rating from 178 reviews.

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GoCar Tour, Old Town

GoCar Tour

4.7 196 traveller reviews

Old Town · 2 hour GoCar tour of Downtown San Diego with Old Town or beaches route

Drive a GoCar on a 2 hour route through Downtown San Diego that continues to Old Town or the beaches. Travelers take the wheel themselves and see the city from the driver's seat.

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Best of the Bay Scenic Harbor, the Embarcadero

Best of the Bay Scenic Harbor

4.6 420 traveller reviews

the Embarcadero · Scenic harbor cruise in San Diego, 1.5 hours

Take a 1.5 hour scenic cruise through the harbor of San Diego. Sightsee along the harbor and take in the scenery from the water on this boat tour.

from $36.01per person Check availability →
Tijuana Trip with Lunch, Tijuana

Tijuana Trip with Lunch

4.6 339 traveller reviews

Tijuana, Baja California · Guided day trip from San Diego to Tijuana with lunch, 5 hours

Travel from San Diego to Tijuana on this guided 5 hour day trip. A guide leads the way, and lunch is included during the outing.

from $73per person Check availability →
La Jolla: Sea Cave Kayaking Tour, La Jolla

La Jolla: Sea Cave Kayaking Tour

4.6 271 traveller reviews

La Jolla · Guided La Jolla sea cave kayaking tour, 1h 30m

Join a guide for this 1h 30m La Jolla sea cave kayaking tour. Paddle a kayak out to the sea caves and back during the outing. The tour is rated 4.6 by 271 reviewers.

from $159per person Check availability →
Old Town Walking Food Tour: Tequila, Old Town

Old Town Walking Food Tour: Tequila

4.5 240 traveller reviews

Old Town · Old Town San Diego walking food tour with tequila, tacos and tombstones

Walk through Old Town San Diego on a food tour built around tequila, tacos and tombstones. Travelers stop along the way to eat and drink while picking up the stories that give the tour its name.

from $115per person Check availability →
Whale Watch Cruise, San Diego

Whale Watch Cruise

4.4 451 traveller reviews

San Diego · Whale watching cruise from San Diego, 3 hours

Go whale watching on a 3 hour cruise that departs from San Diego. Spend the time on the water looking out for whales throughout the trip.

from $34per person Check availability →
Zoo Safari Park Ticket, Escondido

Zoo Safari Park Ticket

4.4 324 traveller reviews

Escondido · 1-day ticket to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

This 1-day ticket covers admission to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Visitors can spend the day exploring the park, with tickets starting from $78. The experience holds a 4.4 rating from 324 reviews.

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City Cruises Gourmet Dinner Cruise, the Embarcadero

City Cruises Gourmet Dinner Cruise

4.4 208 traveller reviews

the Embarcadero · 2.5-hour gourmet dinner cruise in San Diego

Spend 2.5 hours on a gourmet dinner cruise in San Diego. Enjoy the meal while the boat is out on the water, with tickets starting from $154.85. The cruise holds a 4.4 rating from 208 reviews.

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SeaWorld Park, Mission Bay

SeaWorld Park

4.2 625 traveller reviews

Mission Bay · SeaWorld Park admission ticket in San Diego

Spend the day at SeaWorld Park in San Diego with this admission ticket. Enter the theme park and explore its attractions during the visit.

from $85.67per person Check availability →
La Jolla: Surfing Lesson, La Jolla

La Jolla: Surfing Lesson

5 55 traveller reviews

La Jolla · 1.5-hour surfing lesson in La Jolla

Take a 1.5-hour surfing lesson in La Jolla. Over the 1h 30m session, learn to surf and practice the skills covered in the lesson with instruction throughout.

from $149.76per person Check availability →
Brewery Tour, North Park

Brewery Tour

5 21 traveller reviews

North Park · 3-hour San Diego brewery tour with tastings and food pairings

This 3-hour San Diego brewery tour includes tastings and food pairings. Sample drinks and try the food served with them during the outing. It is rated 5 by 21 reviewers.

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Lions Tigers and Bears Animal Sanctuary, Alpine

Lions Tigers and Bears Animal Sanctuary

5 29 traveller reviews

Alpine · Guided 1h 30m visit to Lions Tigers and Bears animal sanctuary in Alpine

Join a guided 1h 30m visit to the Lions Tigers and Bears animal sanctuary in Alpine. Walk through the sanctuary and see the lions, tigers, and bears there. The visit is rated 5 by 29 reviewers.

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Pies and Pickaxes, Julian

Pies and Pickaxes

5 5 traveller reviews

Julian · Historic walking tour of Julian, California with a pies and pickaxes theme

Walk through Julian, California on this 1 to 2 hour historic walking tour. Travelers explore the town on foot while learning the stories behind its pies and pickaxes past.

from $9.99per person Check availability →
Private Joshua Tree NP Tour, Joshua Tree National Park

Private Joshua Tree NP Tour

5 8 traveller reviews

Joshua Tree National Park · Private day tour from San Diego to Joshua Tree National Park, 10 hours

Take a private day tour from San Diego to Joshua Tree National Park lasting 10 hours. Travelers explore the park with only their own group for the full day.

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Coronado Island Segway Tour, Coronado

Coronado Island Segway Tour

5 50 traveller reviews

Coronado · 3-hour Segway tour of Coronado Island

Ride a Segway on a tour of Coronado Island. The outing runs 3 hours, with prices starting from $229. It holds a 5 rating from 50 reviews.

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Vibrant Waterfront, the Embarcadero

Vibrant Waterfront

5 1 traveller review

the Embarcadero · Free Embarcadero stroll with a downtown local, about 1 hour 30 minutes

Paula is a retired teacher who lives in downtown San Diego and has guided on GuruWalk since 2025. Her free stroll along the Embarcadero runs about 1 hour 30 minutes in English and meets at Tuna Harbor Park by the Unconditional Surrender statue, just south of the USS Midway. Look for a pink umbrella.

Free to join, you decide the tip at the end.

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Old Town Tequila and Tacos, Old Town

Old Town Tequila and Tacos

4.9 79 traveller reviews

Old Town · 2h 30m tequila and tacos walking food tour in Old Town San Diego

Walk through Old Town San Diego on a 2h 30m food tour of tequila and tacos. Stop for tacos and tequila as you make your way around Old Town.

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Walking Tour: Balboa Park, Balboa Park

Walking Tour: Balboa Park

4.9 50 traveller reviews

Balboa Park · San Diego walking tour of Balboa Park with a local guide

Join a local guide for a 2-hour walking tour of Balboa Park in San Diego. Walk through the park as the guide points out the sights along the way.

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E-Bike Tour, Balboa Park

E-Bike Tour

4.9 37 traveller reviews

Balboa Park · Guided e-bike tour of Balboa Park and Gaslamp Quarter

Ride an e-bike on a guided 2h 30m tour covering Balboa Park and the Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego. Pedal between the two areas with a guide and see the sights along the route.

from $80.81per person Check availability →
North Park Beerucation Tour, North Park

North Park Beerucation Tour

4.9 110 traveller reviews

North Park · North Park brewery tour in San Diego built around beer education

Spend 3 hours visiting breweries in North Park on a tour centered on beer education. Travelers get an on the ground look at the San Diego neighborhood's brewery scene.

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Temecula - Wine Country Tour, Temecula

Temecula - Wine Country Tour

4.9 100 traveller reviews

Temecula · 9-hour Temecula wine country tour from San Diego plus Old Town Temecula

Take a 9-hour tour from San Diego to Temecula wine country. The itinerary also includes Old Town Temecula, with prices starting from $258.54. It holds a 4.9 rating from 100 reviews.

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Temecula: 3-Winery Tour, Temecula

Temecula: 3-Winery Tour

4.8 64 traveller reviews

Temecula · Temecula wine tour with tastings at 3 wineries and lunch

Spend 5 hours on a Temecula wine tour visiting 3 wineries. Take part in tastings during the visits and enjoy lunch as part of the 5-hour day.

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Learn to Surf in La Jolla, La Jolla

Learn to Surf in La Jolla

4.8 64 traveller reviews

La Jolla · 30-minute surf lesson in La Jolla

Learn to surf in La Jolla during a 30-minute lesson. Prices start from $129, and the lesson holds a 4.8 rating from 64 reviews.

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CityPASS Save Up to 48%, San Diego

CityPASS Save Up to 48%

4.7 90 traveller reviews

San Diego · San Diego CityPASS with savings of up to 48%

Buy a CityPASS and save up to 48% on admission to San Diego attractions. Use the 1 day pass to visit the attractions it covers.

from $169per person Check availability →
City and Beaches Highlights Tour, San Diego

City and Beaches Highlights Tour

4.7 66 traveller reviews

San Diego · San Diego city and beaches guided highlights tour

Join a guided highlights tour that covers San Diego city and beaches. Over 5h 30m, travel with a guide and take in the city sights and beach stops along the way.

from $107.49per person Check availability →
Little Italy Food and Drink, Little Italy

Little Italy Food and Drink

4.7 41 traveller reviews

Little Italy · San Diego Little Italy food and drink walking tour

Spend 2h 30m on a food and drink walking tour of Little Italy in San Diego. Walk through the area and stop for food and drinks along the way.

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Historic Downtown and Waterfront, Gaslamp Quarter

Historic Downtown and Waterfront

4.68 149 traveller reviews

Gaslamp Quarter · Free walking tour of historic downtown San Diego and the waterfront

Join a free walking tour through historic downtown San Diego and along the waterfront. The walk lasts 2 hours 30 minutes, and it holds a 4.68 rating from 149 reviews.

Free to join, you decide the tip at the end.

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Coronado: Bay Jetski Rental, Coronado

Coronado: Bay Jetski Rental

4.4 146 traveller reviews

Coronado · 1 hour San Diego Bay jet ski rental in Coronado

Rent a jet ski for 1 hour on San Diego Bay, starting from Coronado. Ride across the bay and spend your hour out on the water.

from $125per person Check availability →
LEGOLAND California and SEA LIFE, Carlsbad

LEGOLAND California and SEA LIFE

4.4 144 traveller reviews

Carlsbad · 1 day admission to LEGOLAND California and SEA LIFE Aquarium

Spend 1 day at LEGOLAND California with admission that includes SEA LIFE Aquarium. Explore the theme park, then visit the aquarium.

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Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour, Old Town

Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

4.4 135 traveller reviews

Old Town · 1.5 hour ghost tour of San Diego by trolley

Ride a trolley through San Diego on a 1.5 hour ghost tour. Hear stories of ghosts and gravestones as the trolley makes its way through the city.

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La Jolla: Kayak and Snorkel Tour, La Jolla

La Jolla: Kayak and Snorkel Tour

4.1 208 traveller reviews

La Jolla · Kayak and snorkel tour in La Jolla, 2h 30m

This 2h 30m La Jolla tour combines kayaking with snorkeling. Paddle a kayak, then get in the water to snorkel before the outing ends. It is rated 4.1 by 208 reviewers.

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Wild West Stories of Old Town, Old Town

Wild West Stories of Old Town

3.67 3 traveller reviews

Old Town · Free Old Town walk on San Diego's Wild West years, about 2 hours

Charlie's free walking tour covers the Wild West stories of Old Town San Diego over about two hours, in English. It is listed on GuruWalk, which shows only a generic meeting point for it, so the guide's own instruction is to look for his blue t-shirt. You tip whatever you thought it was worth.

Free to join, you decide the tip at the end.

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Julian Gold Mine Tour with Pie, Julian

Julian Gold Mine Tour with Pie

No traveller rating yet

Julian · 7-hour Julian gold mine day trip with pie

This 7-hour day trip combines a tour of the Julian gold mine with pie. Travel to Julian, take the mine tour, and enjoy pie as part of the day.

from $179per person Check availability →
UCSD and Adjacent Landmarks Tour, La Jolla

UCSD and Adjacent Landmarks Tour

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La Jolla · Free campus walk around UC San Diego, about 1 hour 15 minutes

A free walking tour of the UC San Diego campus and the landmarks beside it, led by Alexander, who has guided on GuruWalk since 2024. It runs about 1 hour 15 minutes in English and meets by the University Center sign on Gilman Drive in La Jolla. You decide at the end what it was worth.

Free to join, you decide the tip at the end.

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