San Diego in a Day: Private Full-Day Highlights Driving Tour

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10 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Explore the best of San Diego in a day, with its spectacular Spanish colonial architecture, rich Mexican heritage, and seventy miles of coastline with a private guide on this full-day driving tour where you will have the opportunity to see its most popular highlights and stop at your favourite spots. On the San Diego Private Half-Day Highlights tour, you will visit several of the city’s major historical sites –including Cabrillo National Monument and Balboa Park, quaint neighbourhoods, and Coronado Island - a picturesque peninsula blessed by gorgeous beaches, tidal pools, and coves. Soak up the buzz of the Gaslamp Quarter, the architecture of Old Town, and the sprawling green space of Balboa Park. San Diego offers plenty of mouth-watering options for lunch, from delicious fish tacos to homemade pasta, and your guide will happily direct you to their favourites in Old Town.

What's Included

Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
Entrance to Cabrillo National Monument
Hotel pickup/drop-off (if centrally located)
Private transport throughout the tour
A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group

Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend snacks along the way
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Hotel pick-up is available upon request. Please note that if you do not provide your hotel information, your guide will meet you at Tony Gwynn's Statue in 'Park at the Park' outside Petco Park.

End point

Finish point will be your hotel (if centrally located) or close to public transport and taxi links in San Diego and the guide will assist with advising you on your journey.

What To Expect

Balboa Park

Learn about Balboa Park, San Diego’s World Fair location. Visit the Botanic Garden and see the several great museums and Rose Gardens.

Coronado Island

Visit Cabrillo National Monument and enjoy another stunning view of Downtown San Diego, Coronado Island and Tijuana Beach.

Gaslamp Quarter

Enjoy a walk around the waterfront, with a photo stop at the famous USS Midway, before exploring Gaslamp Quarter.

Old Town San Diego

Walk around San Diego Old Town and the Spanish Mission. Enjoy a great lunch at one of the authentic Mexican restaurants on San Diego Avenue.

La Jolla

Visit stunning La Jolla Cove and enjoy marine life and the bay. Take a photo stop at Soledad Mountain with amazing views on downtown San Diego, Tijuana, Mexico and Mission Bay.