San Diego: The Most Extensive City & Beach Tour | 7 hours

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San Diego: The Most Extensive City & Beach Tour
2 Adults x $99.99
$199.98
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$199.98

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Bottled water
  • Guided small-group tour of San Diego
  • Gratuities
  • Meals & beverages

Overview

Led by a fun & knowledgeable guide, the 7 hour trip features a 3-hour scenic drive and 4 hours spent at various locations. Learn the history of San Diego between stops with live narration, music & video. See all of San Diego in just a few hours. Pick up point is at Santa Fe Depot. We first make our way to the historic Gaslamp District & Little Italy. Then, down the Embarcadero to Chicano Park, over the Coronado Bridge & make a 1 HOUR STOP in the amazing city of Coronado. We then, go up the 5 Freeway to La Jolla Cove for a 50 minute stop, visit the Sea Lions. Mount Soledad is a 15 MINUTE STOP, see spectacular views of San Diego. Then we make a 50 minute stop at beautiful Balboa Park. We end the tour at the birthplace of California, Old Town, for a 50 MINUTE STOP, before returning to the downtown pick up point. Finest City San Diego Tours offers FIVE STOPS - the most extensive tour you will ever experience of San Diego!

Meeting points

TOUR BUS will arrive outside Santa Fe Depot on Kettner Blvd between 9:30-9:45am, north of Bus Stop, northside of building, by trees & bench, past Ped Crosswalk Traffic Signal. Arrive 15 min before start time. Paid parking behind SF Depot on Pacific Highway. Don't wait by Palm Trees on Broadway.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Santa Fe Depot

    Built in 1915, Santa Fe Depot is our pick up & drop off point.

    1 minute

  • Gaslamp Quarter (Pass By)

    We visit the historic Gaslamp District and learn about the history of Alonzo Horton and New Town.

  • Little Italy (Pass By)

    Mama MIa! We drive by the largest Little Italy in America.

  • Embarcadero (Pass By)

    We cruise past Embarcadero, where you will find the iconic Star of India & USS Midway. Then down to Seaport Village, the Convention Center & Petco Park.

  • Chicano Park (Pass By)

    Get a glimpse of colorful Chicano Park, a true street art display featuring numerous impressive murals on the bridge pillars.

  • Coronado Bridge (Pass By)

    We take a ride over the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge. Witness spectacular views of the San Diego skyline and Coronado.

  • Coronado

    Discover a great view of Downtown skyline from Ferry Landing and the elegant Hotel Del Coronado, a true historic landmark dating back to 1888. Get some lunch on Orange Avenue, take a stroll on the beach. There is a 1 hour stop in Coronado, the Crown City.

    1 hour

  • La Jolla Cove

    One of the most popular attractions in San Diego. See the seals in their natural habitat. Breath the cool ocean air and explore beautiful La Jolla Cove. There is a 45 minute stop here.

    50 minutes

  • Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial

    Honor our fallen soldiers and see spectacular views of San Diego. 15 minute stop.

    15 minutes

  • Balboa Park

    Take a walk in San Diego's green paradise, the incredible Balboa Park. Home to the famous San Diego Zoo & site of the 1915 Panama California Exposition. The park is also bustling with museums and landmarks. There is a 45 minute stop for you to discover the beauty of this park.

    50 minutes

  • Presidio Park (Pass By)

    We drive by historic Presidio Park and Junipero Museum, where the first mission in California once stood in 1769. And the see the Witches Tower.

  • Old Town San Diego

    Discover San Diego's roots in Old Town, the birthplace of California. Go back in time as you walk through the historic area and some of its emblematic buildings including the haunted Whaley's House and Casa De Estudillo from 1827.

    50 minutes

  • Santa Fe Depot

    Built in 1915, Santa Fe Depot is our pick up & drop off point.

    1 minute

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • No children under age of 5. No infants.
  • Not recommended for travelers with breathing, leg or knee problems. Elderly with walking or health problems. There is a lot of walking on the tour.
  • By purchasing tickets you agree to our terms & conditions

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • 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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Reviews

4.7

126 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    109
  • 4 stars
    10
  • 3 stars
    3
  • 2 stars
    0
  • 1 star
    4

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 109 reviews with 5 stars

Great taste of the beautiful San Diego area.

Published on Jan, 2025

Excellent overview of many interesting sites in and around San Diego. Our driver was extremely knowledgeable and helpful.Fantastic, comprehensive tour.

Great option for seeing the city in a short time

Published on Jan, 2025

This tour was a great way to see lots of different sites around the city all in one day. Our driver George was very informative and accommodating.

Great comprehensive tour!!

Published on Dec, 2024

Fantastic tour! George was great! Exactly as advertised! The cove was or favorite spot. Old Town is amazing as well!!

Amazing Guided Tour

Published on Dec, 2024

Trip guide was the best thing of the tour. Bus was on time at a right place. Guide person was an amazing person n guided thoroughly on each and every aspect. Enough stoppage time.

Great Tour

Published on Dec, 2024

We had a great day with our host …. We saw sights we likely would have missed on our own. The bus was very comfortable and it was a great overview.

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