San Diego highlights private full-day driving tour
Explore the best of San Diego - with its spectacular Spanish colonial architecture, rich Mexican heritage, and seventy miles of coastline - on a full-day private tour which will give you the opportunity to see its most popular highlights. After being picked up or meeting with your professional driver-guide, you'll cruise through some of the city's most iconic landmarks and natural wonders: you’ll visit the stunning La Jolla Cove and marvel at the crystal-clear waters and stunning coastal cliffs; you'll snap a memorable photo at the Soledad Mountain with breathtaking views of downtown San Diego, Tijuana, and the Mission Bay; you’ll walk around San Diego’s Old Town; you’ll explore the Balboa Park, see its museums and gardens; you’ll admire the Cabrillo National Monument, standing at the westernmost point of the continental United States, and enjoy stunning views of downtown San Diego, Coronado Island and Tijuana Beach; you’ll enjoy a walk around the waterfront, with a photo stop at the famous USS Midway, an iconic aircraft carrier now serving as a museum; you’ll discover the Gaslamp Quarter and soak up the energy of this vibrant neighborhood. Enjoy a full-immersion in California’s second-largest city to learn all about its history and culture, including the local food tradition. Don’t hesitate to ask your driver-guide for recommendations. At the end of the tour, you’ll be dropped off back at your hotel or somewhere central of your choosing.
Overview
Explore the best of San Diego - with its spectacular Spanish colonial architecture, rich Mexican heritage, and seventy miles of coastline - on a full-day private tour which will give you the opportunity to see its most popular highlights. After being picked up or meeting with your professional driver-guide, you'll cruise through some of the city's most iconic landmarks and natural wonders: you’ll visit the stunning La Jolla Cove and marvel at the crystal-clear waters and stunning coastal cliffs; you'll snap a memorable photo at the Soledad Mountain with breathtaking views of downtown San Diego, Tijuana, and the Mission Bay; you’ll walk around San Diego’s Old Town; you’ll explore the Balboa Park, see its museums and gardens; you’ll admire the Cabrillo National Monument, standing at the westernmost point of the continental United States, and enjoy stunning views of downtown San Diego, Coronado Island and Tijuana Beach; you’ll enjoy a walk around the waterfront, with a photo stop at the famous USS Midway, an iconic aircraft carrier now serving as a museum; you’ll discover the Gaslamp Quarter and soak up the energy of this vibrant neighborhood. Enjoy a full-immersion in California’s second-largest city to learn all about its history and culture, including the local food tradition. Don’t hesitate to ask your driver-guide for recommendations. At the end of the tour, you’ll be dropped off back at your hotel or somewhere central of your choosing.
Location
Hotel pickup is available upon request. Please note that if you don't provide your hotel's information, your guide will meet you at the Tony Gwynn's Statue in "Park at the Park", outside Petco Park.
Address
San Diego, CA, USA
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Private tour
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Entrance ticket
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
Venues
- Old Town San Diego
Witness the living legacy of California's birthplace walking around Old San Diego streets. Get a glimpse into the past, when converging cultures transformed San Diego from a Mexican town to an American settlement after the Mexican American War in 1848.
- Balboa Park
Known as one of North America’s most iconic urban parks and a must-see on any visit to San Diego, Balboa Park offers a 1,200-acre cultural oasis where recreation, science, and nature meet. Built in 1868, the park attracts around 12 million visitors per year.
- La Jolla
A sought-after destination for locals and tourists alike, La Jolla offers breath-taking views, mysterious sea caves, and all kinds of fun activities to do near the shores. This hilly, seaside neighborhood known as ‘the jewel of San Diego’, is surrounded on three sides by the sea and backed by the steep slopes of Mt. Soledad.
Additional Information
- Know in advance:
- please contact the local supplier to discuss your pickup time and location, and if a child seat is needed (contact details in the info voucher you'll receive after booking)
- Cruise through some of the city's most iconic landmarks and natural wonders
- please note that the Botanic Garden in the Balboa park is closed for major renovation until the end of 2024
- Visit stunning La Jolla Cove, marvel at the crystal-clear waters and stunning coastal cliffs, and appreciate marine life
- entrance to the Cabrillo National Monument is already included in the tour's price
- Walk around San Diego's Old Town, a historic neighborhood that gives a glimpse into its rich past
- in the event of unforeseen circumstances such as extreme weather, natural disasters, riots, strikes, etc., if the tour cannot operate as published, your date/time will be rescheduled, otherwise you’ll be provided with a full refund
- Explore Balboa Park, San Diego’s World Fair location
- Remember to bring:
- comfortable shoes, and appropriate clothing according to season
- See the Cabrillo National Monument
Timings
- Please refer to the calendar for updated starting times and availability
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 4 days before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 4 days before the activity start time.
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