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San Diego, CA
Best Tours and Excursions (Attractions & Activities)
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"Where You Want to Be!" Tours |
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255 G St #716, San Diego 92101 • 619-917-6037 |
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This unique outfit leads fun and unique walking tours through San Diego and beyond. From basic overviews of Old Town or the Gaslamp Quarter, to more detailed tours of Balboa Park’s neighborhoods or Pacific Beach’s Polynesian Tiki statues. You could also opt for a bike tour of Pacific Beach or Coronado, or a double decker bus tour of the city. Specialized group tours, scavenger hunts, Segway tours, and even cruises are available, too.
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Adventure Rib Rides |
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1380 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego 92121 • 619-808-2822 |
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POINT LOMA. If you consider traditional cruises to be somewhat dull and slow, this is the tour for you. Real Navy SEAL R.I.B.s (Rigid Inflatable Boat) get you out on open water in no time flat – it’s combination thrill ride and sightseeing tour. Different tours are offered at different times of year, but you may be able to enjoy whale watching, a naval and maritime history tour, an eco-tour to the Coronado Islands, or even a themed treasure hunt. |
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Blue Line Trolley |
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4005 Taylor St, San Diego 92110 • 800-266-6883 |
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OLD TOWN. Although this is not the quickest or most scenic route into Mexico, it is the most convenient and least expensive. Upon arrival at the San Ysidro station on the US-Mexico border, you can hop over to Tijuana, where you'll find festive Mexican food and colorful souvenirs. The Blue Line starts at the Old Town Transit Center, but you can embark at several locations, including near PetCo Park. The trip takes approximately 40 minutes. |
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User Rating: 10 / 10
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Ghostly Tours in History |
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Various locations, San Diego • 877-220-4844 |
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Hear spooky tales of San Diego’s ghostly past as you take a guided walking tour of Old Town or the Gaslamp Quarter. Or ride in comfort to several of the city’s most haunted sites, such as the Horton Grand Hotel, and the Star of India. Old Town tour departs from The Living Room (2541 San Diego Ave); Gaslamp tour departs from the William Heath Davis House (410 Island Ave); Limo tour departs across the street from the Theatre in Old Town (4040 Twiggs St). Tickets available on-line or in person at The Living Room. |
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GoCar Tours |
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2100 Kettner Blvd, San Diego 92101 • 800-914-6227 |
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DOWNTOWN. Now here’s something fun and unusual that’s offered in only a handful of cities worldwide. GPS-navigated, two-seat cars zip around town as a taped narrator relates the most interesting, funny or odd stories of the city’s history. The three-wheeled, bright yellow cars have open tops, great in sunny San Diego, and you can stop and start at will. |
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Old Town Trolley Tours |
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San Diego • 800-868-7482 |
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OLD TOWN. An exciting and fun way to learn over 400 years of San Diego's history and enjoy some of its most treasured sites, including the San Diego Zoo and beautiful Coronado. Tours leave every 30 minutes beginning at 9am and last approximately two hours. After your tour, be sure to take a leisurely stroll around Old Town for a glimpse of San Diego's humble beginnings. Reservations are required for some tours. |
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User Rating: 7.6666 / 10
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San Diego Bike and Kayak Tours |
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2222 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla 92037 • 858-454-1010 |
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La Jolla’s sea caves can only be truly appreciated by water – guided tours are safest and most interesting. Explore the caves and glimpse a wide variety of marine wildlife – no experience is necessary, and the water here is calm enough for any skill level. If you want a closer look at the wildlife, kayak-snorkel combination tours are the way to go. Bike-kayak tours are popular, too, and the Freefall Bike Tour guides cyclists down the side of Mt. Soledad before heading through Pacific Beach and La Jolla. A wide variety of other tours is offered seasonally, including shark encounters and whale watching. |
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San Diego Harbor Excursions |
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1050 N Harbor Dr, San Diego 92101 • 800-442-7847 |
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Take the ferry to Coronado for a great outing. Hourly departures offer flexibility which may be necessary – once you get to the community of Coronado, you might decide to stay longer. Other possibilities include dinner and brunch cruises, sightseeing tours and whale watching trips. |
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San Diego Seals Harbor Tour |
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849 W Harbor Dr Seaport Village, San Diego 92101 • 619-298-8687 |
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DOWNTOWN. This is San Diego's only bus-boat amphibious tour. You start out on land at Seaport Village, traversing bayside roads as you listen to interesting and witty commentary about San Diego history, wildlife, the military and more. Then the vehicle dives into the bay for a look at the highlights from a different perspective. Fun for the whole family. Tours last about 90 minutes. |
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Walkabout International |
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Various locations, San Diego • 619-231-7463 |
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Free walking tours led by volunteers! The schedule, route, difficulty and topic of discussions varies, but you might enjoy an easy tour of Old Town with a knowledgeable commentary on its history, or a strenuous hike through canyons and mountains with discussion of the indigenous people or wildlife. Check the Walkabout website for the monthly schedule. |
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