USA · SAN DIEGO TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 san diego tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Scan your mobile pass for direct entry to the San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park, with tram and bus rides and pandas.
“The San Diego Zoo was an amazing experience! From the elephants to the monkeys. The animals looked very well cared for. I will come back”
Skip the line for a self-guided audio tour of the USS Midway at San Diego’s Navy Pier, with simulators, films, and climb-aboard aircraft.
“Absolutely fascinating and a unique experience. The best part is being able to talk to the people who served on this magnificent ship and talks from a pilot about how he landed his plane on her. 100% recommend especially the tour upto the bridge”
Open-air hop-on hop-off trolley with live narration and 11 stops, from Old Town, Zoo and USS Midway to Little Italy and Coronado.
“Great experience. Get to see San Diego in comfort with a knowledgeable driver. Loved all the stops. Eleven great stops!”
Sail on the historic America replica for gray whales and dolphins off San Diego. Includes snacks, a rebook guarantee, and stays smooth.
“I took my daughter and three of her friends for her 16th birthday the 2nd of January. We had an amazing whale watching experience! The crew was fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do. The boat was very nice and comfortable, and it never felt overly crowded, which made the experience even better. We were lucky enough to see two gray whales—a mom and her baby—migrating together, which was absolutely incredible. The crew shared so much informative and interesting information about the whales and other marine life throughout the trip. The complimentary snacks and sodas were a really nice bonus, and when one of the kids started feeling…”
Self-led, audio-guided USS Midway visit in San Diego with skip-the-line admission, restored aircraft, and time to explore at your pace.
“Give yourselves plenty of time to explore this national treasure. Whether you are interested in the Navy and military service or not, you will appreciate the sacrifices our armed service men and women make each day so that we can live freely from tyranny.”
LEGOLAND California in Carlsbad plus Sea Life Aquarium for marine fun. See Miniland, Driving School, LEGO Movie World, and optional 2nd-day deals.
“We do have a good time, rides is so cool 😎 😀. We will come back again. I recommend this amazing experience.”
Whale and dolphin cruise from Mission Bay with naturalists, big ocean views, and restroom onboard. 2 to 3 hours, $71.
“The boat 🛥️ is great; not a ‘bad seat’ in the “house”. The crew is exceptional….especially the captain (who has an eye for spotting whales) and the naturalist who offered whale 🐳 info in an engaging, interesting way. This was a spectacular experience.”
A narrated luxury yacht cruise of San Diego Bay, including views under the Coronado Bridge, naval ships, and sea lions.
“We had a great time! Very interesting and therapeutic!”
Skip the ticket booth line at San Diego Zoo, ride Skyfari, enjoy a guided bus tour, and plan around polar bears and Galápagos tortoises.
“Hadn't been to a zoo in so long and this was great. Fully recommended however felt food and drinks inside was poor value considering it's a full day experience.”
Hop on an authentic narrated trolley and explore Old Town, the Gaslamp, Coronado, Balboa Park, and Little Italy at your own pace.
“The trolley is convenient and fun to ride. Learnt a lot about the city and some hidden arts. Rico, Elijah, Mr J are amazing tour guides! Will definitely ride again next time!”
San Diego Harbor dinner cruise on the Spirit of San Diego with gourmet dinner, welcome drink, views of Coronado and downtown, plus optional open bar.
“Beautiful cruise on a wonderful ship. The food was excellent. And the service was great. Cesar, our waiter, did a superb job. The views from the ship were really memorable.”
Amphibious SEa and Land tour around San Diego Bay, with narration, sea lion sightings, and views from Seaport Village to USS Midway.
“Aviator is a 3rd party company to the Tour. If any issue occurs the on-site operators can only refer you back to them for rescheduling or refunds. There are two locations to check-in for the tour, and that fact is not emphasized enough, leading very often to going to the wrong one. Tour operators told us that this occurs often which reinforces the need to prioritize the correct location, maybe listing this information in each ticket. We had 4/9 of our family unable to go on the tour as we had to change to a later tour and it was too late in the day for young children, having traveled…”
Tandem kayak tour in La Jolla Sea Caves, La Jolla Ecological Reserve, with a naturalist guide, wildlife spotting, kelp beds, and possible cave time.
“Amazing time , the tour crew did great , thanks Alex for having patience with us , also amazing sense of humor , over all great experience”
Skip the ticket booth line and spend a full day at the San Diego Zoo with Skyfari tram rides, bus transport, and animal encounters.
“There could be better signs for directions at the zoo. Also some staff at different exhibits to give information about the animals”
Kayak La Jolla Sea Caves with a small guided group, paddle toward Seven Sea Caves and Emerald Cave, and watch sea lions and sharks.
“Hannah and Lydia were the best guides! Skillfully navigated all of us in the group to the caves and along the way shared little nuggets of information about the area and the ecological reserve and fun facts! We saw leopard sharks and sea lions and they made sure our cave experience was top notch. Highly recommend this tour and these expert guides!”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
