A Local’s Guide to San Diego’s Sights: A GPS Self-Guided Drive | 2 hours to 3 hours

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A Local’s Guide to San Diego’s Sights: A GPS Self-Guided Drive
2 Adults x $19.99
$39.98
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$39.98

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink

Overview

Get the inside scoop into why San Diego is known as “America’s Finest City” with this affordable driving tour. • Listen to the city’s illustrious Spanish colonial history while driving around some of its most-loved neighborhoods and landmarks • Hear from producers Jerry and Mindy Flanagan, California locals and owners of TourFreely • Do it all in 2 hours or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Meeting points

Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

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The tour ends in the parking lot of Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial.

Itinerary

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Our tour begins at the edge of Mission Bay and takes in legendary landmarks including SeaWorld San Diego, the Cabrillo National Monument at Point Loma, Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, Old Town State Park and Presidio Park.

  • SeaWorld (Pass By)

    The tour passes by legendary landmarks including SeaWorld San Diego, the Cabrillo National Monument at Point Loma, Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, Old Town State Park and Presidio Park.

  • Ocean Beach (Pass By)

    Experience Ocean Beach’s hippie vibe while gazing at the West Coast’s longest fishing pier and its unusual design.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    On this drive, you'll be guided through the city's unique beach neighborhoods like La Jolla, Sunset Cliffs, and Pacific Beach.

  • Point Loma (Pass By)

    The tour passes by legendary landmarks including SeaWorld San Diego, the Cabrillo National Monument at Point Loma, Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, Old Town State Park and Presidio Park.

  • Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery (Pass By)

    The tour passes by Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. You'll hear about the cemetery while you drive.

  • Cabrillo National Monument (Pass By)

    See where Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, the first European to explore present-day California, made his initial landfall on the West Coast.

  • Gaslamp Quarter (Pass By)

    On this drive, you'll be guided through the vibey Gaslamp Quarter and hear its history.

  • San Diego Zoo (Pass By)

    The tour passes by legendary landmarks including SeaWorld San Diego, the Cabrillo National Monument at Point Loma, Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, Old Town State Park and Presidio Park.

  • Balboa Park (Pass By)

    The tour passes by legendary landmarks including SeaWorld San Diego, the Cabrillo National Monument at Point Loma, Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, Old Town State Park and Presidio Park.

  • Cabrillo Bridge (Pass By)

    The tour takes you over the Cabrillo Bridge.

  • Old Town San Diego (Pass By)

    The tour passes through Old Town San Diego. You'll hear a bit of its history while you drive.

  • Presidio Park (Pass By)

    The tour passes by legendary landmarks including SeaWorld San Diego, the Cabrillo National Monument at Point Loma, Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, Old Town State Park and Presidio Park.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    You'll be guided along Camino de la Costa, La Jolla’s “Street of Dreams”.

  • Pacific Beach (Pass By)

    On this drive, you'll be guided through the city's unique beach neighborhoods like La Jolla, Sunset Cliffs, and Pacific Beach.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    On this drive, you'll be guided through the city's unique beach neighborhoods like La Jolla, Sunset Cliffs, and Pacific Beach.

  • Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial (Pass By)

    The tour ends on Mt. Soledad where you'll be greeted by a dramatic 360-degree view.

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Additional Info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

June 10100% refund
June 11No refund

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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26 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 19 reviews with 5 stars

Easy and fun trip through San Diego

Published on Nov, 2024

Excellent stories about the local area. The instructions were very clear and easy to follow. Loved the emphasis on the beaches and history

Excellent tour for first timers

Published on Sep, 2024

Well done. Good narration, good navigation instructions. Took us to interesting places we didn’t know existed.

Tour without the hassle

Published on Aug, 2024

What a bargain. If you have a car, this is a definite must. I had not been to San Diego since the 70's, and then only for a day. This guided tour of the area was exactly what I was looking for. It took me on a complete easy-to-follow tour of the entire area accompanied by an informative narrative. You can go at your own pace, exlpore any area when you want for as long as you want. I highly recommend

eye opener

Published on Jul, 2024

been to SD many times over the years for business and family. Never much of a fan of the city. Had some free time and a car, so tried this recorded tour. Easy to use and follow. More importantly, the tour guided us to areas and sights we weren't aware of, that were beautiful, interesting and off the beaten path. highly recommended. (If you get a chance, hit Mitch's for great seafood on the water)

Great Local's Guide to San Diego via GPS Self-Guided Tour

Published on Jun, 2024

My husband and I took the Local Guide to the San Diego Sights Tour two weeks ago. We both had been to San Diego before to visit relatives but we really didn't do any sightseeing as part of those previous trips. First of all this self guided GPS tour is very easy to use. It covers a lot of ground that one would probably not have figured out how to cover on one's own. The sights included are scenic, cultural and historical. We both learned so much especially regarding the historical origins of the city from the Spanish explorers to development of the military bases, etc, and how its history has shaped modern day San Diego. There are even recommendations of where to eat along the route that are the tour operators own personal favorites. I highly recommend this tour as a great, self guided option to learning about this beautiful city. Enjoy!!

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