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12 Best City Sightseeing Tours In San Diego

San Diego’s best days out.

A short guide to the 12 best city sightseeing tours, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who you book it through.

12 Best City Sightseeing Tours In San Diego

San Diego: SEAL City Tour by Amphibious Bus - The 100-minute flow: what happens when
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San Diego: SEAL City Tour by Amphibious Bus

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1.San Diego: SEAL City Tour by Amphibious Bus

Ride an amphibious bus into San Diego Bay for seal sightings, harbor wildlife, and big-hitter sights like USS Midway on a 100-minute tour.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“Great tour of the San Diego bay area, with very knowledgeable guides. Interesting to see the military influences in the area, but wildlife was the highlight. Really good to see them stop to pick up litter they spotted floating in the sea rather than just passing by.”

651 reviews1.7 hoursFrom $55by Historic Tours of America** - San Diego

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San Diego Scenic Tour - W Broadway meetup and how to set yourself up
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San Diego Scenic Tour

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2.San Diego Scenic Tour

A 4-hour small-group San Diego highlights tour: La Jolla sea lions, Mt. Soledad views, Old Town, Balboa Park, Coronado, and more.

★ 4.5

“We had a fun day with enough time to explore the highlights of the city with a knowledgeable and awesome guide!”

564 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $79.00by SAN DIEGO RIDE & TOURS, INC

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San Diego: The Most Extensive City & Beach Tour - The Coronado Bay Bridge ride: views with momentum
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San Diego: The Most Extensive City & Beach Tour

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San Diego Balboa Park Highlights Small Group Tour with Coffee - Coffee at the perfect moment (not at the end)
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San Diego Balboa Park Highlights Small Group Tour with Coffee

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4.San Diego Balboa Park Highlights Small Group Tour with Coffee

A guided small-group walk through Balboa Park’s best sights with coffee from a local cart, plus an easy plan for what to do next.

★ 5.0

“Excellent tour! Length and pacing were perfect. It didn’t feel like a ton of walking. It’s quite a nice stroll through the park and our guide, Jennifer, was so friendly and knowledgeable. She made it a great experience for our group. You hit the coffee stand about half way through and it’s delicious! I would…”

173 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $60.00by San Diego Walks

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San Diego Coronado History and Highlights Small Group Tour - Coronado Island: history that connects to what you’re seeing now
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San Diego Coronado History and Highlights Small Group Tour

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5.San Diego Coronado History and Highlights Small Group Tour

Small-group Coronado history tour covering beaches, downtown architecture, a classic library, churches, and museums—plus snacks and a sweet treat. $64.

★ 5.0

“Our guide Jennifer was great and very knowledgeable. She took us to some interesting spots the Library a few different Churches and parks and also Hotel Del”

72 reviews2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)From $64.00by San Diego Walks

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San Diego Off Road Tours - Driving your own 4x4: the best part for many first-timers
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San Diego Off Road Tours

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6.San Diego Off Road Tours

Private 4x4 tour from El Cajon to Otay Wilderness with wide US-Mexico border views. You may drive, guided in English.

★ 5.0

“We had a great time doing the tour with AK. Very friendly and accommodating. Informative and gave us a great sense of safety throughout the trip. The 4WD vehicles are well maintained and clean. Just an overall great experience! Please book. It’ll be great!”

71 reviews2 to 4 hours (approx.)From $450.00by San Diego Off Road Tours

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The San Diego Highlights Tour - Check-in and timing: the part that affects your whole day
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The San Diego Highlights Tour

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7.The San Diego Highlights Tour

San Diego Highlights Tour by Mercedes van: Coronado, Embarcadero, Balboa Park, La Jolla Cove, Mt. Soledad. 7 hours, guide, snacks.

★ 5.0

“Excellent experience with tour guide Julia. She was very knowledgeable, and knew about people and places. A solid 5 stars for her customer service.”

70 reviews7 hours (approx.)From $229.00by Another Side Of San Diego Tours

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San Diego: City and Beaches Guided Highlights Tour - Meeting Point at 655 W Broadway: How to Start Without Stress
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San Diego: City and Beaches Guided Highlights Tour

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San Diego: Coronado Highlights Small Group Walking Tour - Meeting at Rotary Park and managing the 150-minute pace
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San Diego: Coronado Highlights Small Group Walking Tour

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San Diego: City Highlights Guided E-Bike Tour - Gaslamp Quarter: historic neighborhood with a guided lens
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San Diego: City Highlights Guided E-Bike Tour

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10.San Diego: City Highlights Guided E-Bike Tour

Ride a pedal-assist e-bike through San Diego’s top sights, from the Gaslamp Quarter and USS Midway to Balboa Park, in 2.5 hours.

★ 4.7

“The tour was very entertaining and it was great fun to explore the city on an e-bike. The support on site was good and the guide was very committed. The bikes were not quite ideal.”

16 reviewsFrom $81by Unlimited Biking San Diego

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Private Customizable Iconic City Highlights Tour - Cultural, Historic, Shuttled - Balboa Park: butterfly gardens and the stories behind the paths
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Private Customizable Iconic City Highlights Tour – Cultural, Historic, Shuttled

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11.Private Customizable Iconic City Highlights Tour – Cultural, Historic, Shuttled

Private 4-hour San Diego highlights tour for up to 4 with guide Julie. Drive, mini walks, and photo stops from Balboa Park to Old Town.

★ 5.0

“Julie’s Private Customizable Iconic City Highlights Tour was an unforgettable experience! She guided us through the breathtaking Balboa Park, sharing fascinating history, architectural insights, and hidden gems we never would have found Read more”

8 reviewsFrom $455.00by San Diego Private Tours - Journeys with Julie

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All Day San Diego Scenic Tour - Getting started at 500 W Broadway and staying on schedule
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All Day San Diego Scenic Tour

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12.All Day San Diego Scenic Tour

All-day San Diego scenic tour with small-group transport, 25-minute stops at Balboa Park, Pacific Beach, Coronado, Old Town, and outlet shopping.

★ 3.0

“If you need a driver from point A to point B, this driver will get you there. However if you want to learn anything of detail about the areas you are driving through beyond the obvious, then this is not the tour for you.”

5 reviews7 hours (approx.)From $125.00by SAN DIEGO RIDE & TOURS, INC

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