Tours in San Diego

Eat your way through San Diego! People of any diet will enjoy themselves as we indulge on some of the most delicious food in San Diego. On our route we learn about San Diego history and culture. Food is included in the ticket price. Meat eaters, vegetarians, vegans and even people who like pineapple on pizza are encouraged to join. (No pineapple on pizza is allowed on the tour!). ***Please double check the neighborhood and time you are booking*** • DOWNTOWN TOUR: Runs Thursdays and Saturdays at 11:00am. We meet outside the Children's Park on 1st Avenue between Harbor Drive and Island Avenue, on the sidewalk by the dog park. Goes through Marina, Gaslamp Quarter, and East Village. • NORTH PARK TOUR: Runs Wednesdays at 6:00pm and Saturdays at 4:30pm. We meet outside Tribute Pizza on the SE corner of Grim Ave and North Park Way. Goes through the North Park neighborhood.

Embark on a town quest with your team and Riddle Routes! Solve clues, discover local treasures, learn fascinating city history, enjoy beautiful views, and make lasting memories with your crew. Challenge your team with puzzles, riddles, trivia, GPS navigation, and keen observations. Our mobile app games, available 24/7, blend adventure and intellect. Play at your pace and let the journey begin anytime! Our routes average a distance of 2 miles and a duration of 3 hours, and are dog friendly as there is no need to go inside any stores. The purchase is for a team of 2-4 people with game access on one phone. Contact Riddle Routes directly if you have multiple teams (corporate event, field trip, birthday parties, team building, etc).

On our Secret Food Tours: San Diego, you'll walk into Gaslamp while enjoying dishes with influences from Mexico to the Far East. Your guide will take you on a mouth-watering food journey exploring diverse cuisine that has evolved over generations. Feast on the freshest fish Taco, the Melt Burger, sweets and of course our delicious Secret Dish! At the end of your tour, you'll have sampled some of San Diego's most delicious dishes and gained a better understanding of our culture and history. As a private tour, everything works around you! Our start times are much more easy going, dates can open up. It's a much more intimate and cozy experience. No need to shout over other tourists, you will have every question answered, and leave feeling like a native yourself!

Electric Scooter & Speedboat Combo where you get to explore the bay in your very own speedboat then explore San Diego in your very own GPS guided storytelling scooter. This combo land sea adventure makes for the perfect day in San Diego. Both tours do not need to be taken on the same day.  Just book the day and time of the speedboat portion you want online and call the number above to book your scooter tour. After your purchase is confirmed we will email you a confirmation.

PCF 816 is a tangible reminder of the service and dedication of so many Swift Boat sailors and allows visitors the opportunity to better understand what they sacrificed. The Swift Boat Sailors Association brought the PCF 816 Swift Boat to the Maritime Museum of San Diego to be restored and operated on San Diego Bay. Museum visitors now can experience the sound and throbbing vibration from two V12 diesels delivering 980 horsepower for high speed runs through the Bay while retired Swift Boat Sailors and docents talk about what it was like to be a crewman in Vietnam, serving as a Quartermaster, Gunner’s Mate, Engineman, Radarman, Bosun’s Mate or Skipper. The Navy first used them on coastal patrol as a part of Operation Market Time to interdict seaborne supplies on their way to the Viet Cong and the North Vietnamese Army in South Vietnam. Later, the boats moved into the rivers and canals of the Mekong Delta and the Ca Mau peninsula to conduct special operations.

Visit Rosarito Baja from San Diego, come and taste the sea food of this village in Rosarito and walk along the beach.

This GPS guided scooter tour takes you on a multi-cultural tour of San Diego, starting in Little Italy, where you learn about the rise and fall of San Diego’s Italian population, your tour continues past the maritime history museum, the USS Midway, and into beautiful Seaport Village. You also get to travel past Horton Plaza which just begs be visited again after the tour ends. After Horton Plaza you make your way into the heart of San Diego, with a quick loop around the Home of San Diego Padres, and into the Historic Gaslamp Quarter, which after its reinvention is MUCH more family friendly then it used to be. As you leave the Gaslamp Quarter you will enter Banker’s Hill with is unique shops, also borders the always beautiful Balboa Park. Tour Highlights: • Little Italy • Maritime Museum • U.S.S. Midway • Seaport Village • Horton Plaza • Historic Gaslamp Quarter • Petco Park • Bankers Hill

This combination ghost tour and pub crawl that will take you on a walking tour to explore the fascinating history of San Diego and hear some of its most famous and creepy haunted stories. 21+ only. A costumed guide will lead tour goers on a 2-2.5 hour journey, offering glimpses into the past and revealing the stories of long-dead phantoms and specters who still call San Diego home. You'll visit a few different bars and have a chance to purchase some delicious libations as the guide tells you about all the spooky happenings and great history of this amazing town! *Tour route and drink stops are subject to availability. *All guests must be 21+ with Valid ID. Alcohol is not included.

5 hour private wine tasting tour of the wineries in North County San Diego. This is a very unique tour as most people head to Temecula. North County wineries are very good and produce some lovely wines. The tour itself will be approximately 3 1/2 hours the other 1 1/2 hours will be the drive time from downtown to Escondido and back to downtown and also the drive time between wineries. You will see some very picturesque scenery of the Mountains in North County and all the beautiful wineries along the way. It’s a very enjoyable tour.

Come experience the thrill of riding an electric bike while taking in dramatic bay and breathtaking city skyline views on our MOST POPULAR e-bike tour in San Diego. Over the course of a leisurely two hours, you will explore the stunning our boardwalk along the Embarcadero, The Historic Gaslamp Quarter, & beautiful Balboa Park too.

On The Gaslamp History Tour Pub Crawl you'll visit 4 historic pubs in San Diego's famous Gaslamp Quarter with an expert guide who will share unknown stories of San Diego while you enjoy local beers and craft cocktails amid the company of fellow travelers from around the globe. You'll learn the hidden history of San Diego from the city's early days as a sleepy military outpost to its rise as a major port. You'll hear stories of conquistadors, bootleggers, aviation pioneers, and much more. The Gaslamp History Tour Pub Crawl lasts 2 hours and 15 minutes and begins at the 400 5th St. Come laugh and learn over some beer. Cheers!

Explore some of San Diego's unique and off-the-beaten-path attractions while driving some of the best backroads in San Diego County. We'll make our way to the top of Palomar Mountain and visit the Palomar Observatory and Museum. We'll descend down to the desert town of Borrego Springs with its bighorn sheep and iconic metal sculptures dotting the landscape. Finally, we'll make our way back through the historic mountain town of Julian, known for its delicious apple pies. You'll want to allow a full day for this 152-mile drive. While the drive itself could technically be done in 4 hours, we'll be pointing out several points of interest and places to stop along the way. We'll also share some of the rich history of San Diego's past. Don't miss out on this unforgettable San Diego drive!

Try the world's first off-road electric hoverboard and ride like a pro! With a top speed of 19mph and the ability to ride on grass, trails, sand, and of course pavement you'll be having a blast in no time. Riding the Onewheel is easy to learn, even for people with no previous board sport experience with proper instruction (lesson included). I will be providing instruction, helmets, safety gear (knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards). Electric scooters are available for those who prefer not to try the Onewheel. Enjoy a beautiful ride along the San Diego Waterfront from Liberty Station Park to Embarcadero. Pictures and videos of your adventure included!

Street food is king in Tijuana! It rules with an unyielding iron fist. No matter what concoction they come up with at the swankiest restaurants, it all derives from the love and respect for the simplicity of those beloved dishes.

Experience the majesty of Southern California's largest whale species on this exclusive, guided speedboat tour from San Diego. Journey through the seasons, witnessing gray whales during winter and spring, the awe-inspiring blue whales in the summer, and the acrobatic humpbacks in the fall. Year-round, delight in encounters with various dolphin species, including common dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, Risso's dolphins, and occasionally, the elusive orcas. Get up close and personal with the vibrant marine life, guided by industry-leading experts who prioritize both your safety and the environment. Their state-of-the-art Zodiac fleet, known for its speed and agility, ensures a thrilling and intimate experience with the ocean's wonders. With Net Zero Expeditions, excellence isn't just a promise—it's their standard.

Turn San Diego into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure! This challenge combines the excitement of the Amazing Race with a 3-hour city walking tour. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Note: Pricing is per individual, but teams must book together in order to be included in the same adventure.

This is your experience, and we are here to make it memorable, long lasting, and share the stoke with each person who steps into our surf shop. We make surfing your favorite thing to do! Why? Because we love being able to share the stoke wherever we are in the world, or people who visit us in San Diego here! Our team is dedicated to providing an experience that has you hungry for more, dreaming of the next swell, and booking you next San Diego stay the moment you exit the water. The adult surf retreat will have you at the center of your experience, customizing your surfing goals! So whether it's creating a new experience, getting back out there, having your colleagues jealous of your new SoCal tan, we leave you stoked on surfing, making it your favorite thing to do!

Embark on a 5-hour private tour that combines scenic beauty, history, and culture in San Diego. We'll start our adventure with a visit to Coronado Island, known for its stunning beaches and charming small-town atmosphere. Walk along the famous Coronado Beach and admire the historic landmarks with breathtaking ocean views. Next, explore the cultural gem of Balboa Park, home to numerous intriguing sites. Immerse yourself in the park's vibrant ambiance as we stroll through lush gardens and admire the Spanish-Renaissance architecture. We will step back in time in Old Town San Diego, where the city's early history comes to life. Discover the rich heritage and colonial architecture while enjoying the lively atmosphere of shops, restaurants, and street performances. Our tour wouldn't be complete without a visit to the picturesque coastal community of La Jolla. Throughout the journey, our guide will share stories, providing you with a deeper understanding of San Diego.

The Specters & Sinners Ghost Tour is our Adults-Only Tour in San Diego. It's also the most unique. We use San Diego's haunted locations to tell the lesser-known stories of our Founding Fathers and the hauntings tied to them. If you're looking for an amazing, through-provoking Ghost Tour, this is the tour for you.

A Sunset Sailing Charter on San Diego Bay is an awesome way to spend the day sightseeing in beautiful San Diego. Pacifica Sailing Charters offers several different types of sunset sailing charters and boat tours. Our sunset sailing charters and boat tours take you on an exciting tour of San Diego Bay. Book a sunset sailing boat charter and stretch out in the San Diego sunshine with a trusty skipper at the helm, A sunset sailing boat tour on San Diego Bay with Pacifica Sailing Charters is the perfect sailing experience for you and your guests. With over 20 years of boating on San Diego Bay and the waters surrounding the San Diego harbor, our sunset boat charters and sunset sailing boat tours are rated #1 on Google, Yelp, and TripAdvisor.

Experience the beauty of San Diego’s Mission Bay with a peaceful bay and sunset cruise aboard Bluebill. Enjoy three (3) hours on the water as you either take in scenic ocean views and colorful sunsets, or a daytime fun in the sun with water activities. Ideal for small gatherings, family outings, or friend events such as bachelorette ad bachelor parties, this cruise offers a luxurious and memorable way to enjoy San Diego's best bay. Additional time may be available upon request, depending on boat availability—book now to start your unforgettable waterfront experience. Captain included for tours of 6 or less passengers. For 7-12 passengers, a bareboat charter is a rental arrangement where the entire vessel is leader for without a crew or provisions provided by the owner. Rules for renting and operating the boat apply, as follows: - Valid USCG license required unless hiring a licensed captain. - Licensed captains available upon request at $125/hr (paid directly by charterer).

This private excursion allows a party of six passengers to cruise the San Diego Bay and Coast on a customizable charter. Create your own adventure on a vintage sailing yacht for 4 hours with an experienced captain.

San Diego offers world class fishing, inshore and offshore, from the novice looking to catch their first fish to the trophy hunter looking to set a personal best record. Inshore fishing trips are shorter and focus on the bay and kelp beds targeting the various types of bass found in our local waters including halibut and bass. During the late summer months, there is even the chance for some pelagic fish like Yellowtail and Bonito. Fishing in San Diego Bay is a great, outdoor activity for the family, that will make lasting memories any time of the year. The boat provides a large, stable platform for fishing with plenty of extra room to relax , take in the views, or just watch while others try their luck fishing for the big one. The classic trawler has a comfortable enclosed cabin for protection from the elements, a full size bathroom, and room to relax or take a nap. All the fishing gear is included. Drinks and snacks are provided. All charters can be customized upon request.

Explore the wonderful coast outside of San Diego with a local expert and discover some the beautiful coast and its wonderful beaches. Your drive/guide will show you the most beautiful beaches and its villages. Learn the history of the area, see the beach lifestyle and marine life of San Diego.