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15 Best Self-Guided Tours In San Diego

San Diego’s best days out.

A short guide to the 15 best self-guided tours, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who you book it through.

15 Best Self-Guided Tours In San Diego

A Local’s Guide to San Diego’s Sights: A GPS Self-Guided Drive - The route set-up: why this loop works for first-timers
Guided, San Diego, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

A Local’s Guide to San Diego’s Sights: A GPS Self-Guided Drive

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1.A Local’s Guide to San Diego’s Sights: A GPS Self-Guided Drive

A GPS self-drive loop from Mission Bay to Mt. Soledad with VoiceMap audio on San Diego’s top sights and beaches.

Most Popular★ 4.0

“This tour was way better than I expected. Synced to your gps, it provided timely info as you drove, and ability to go at your pace with opportunities for extended stops along the way. Our original tour was cancelled last minute, so this was our only other option but we got to see and learn…”

31 reviews2 to 3 hours (approx.)From $19.99by VoiceMap Audio Tours

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A Local’s Guide to La Jolla’s Sights: A Self-Guided Urban Stroll - Legends Gallery to La Valencia: Art and classic La Jolla vibes
Guided, La Jolla, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

A Local’s Guide to La Jolla’s Sights: A Self-Guided Urban Stroll

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2.A Local’s Guide to La Jolla’s Sights: A Self-Guided Urban Stroll

Self-guided GPS audio walk through La Jolla with offline playback, art galleries, churches, Scripps landmarks, and Sunny Jim Sea Cave background.

★ 4.5

“Loved the GPS synchronization which allows you to easily proceed at your desired pace. My phone lost GPS a couple of times along the path above the cliffs, but it was easy enough to restart yhe narrative.”

19 reviews1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)From $14.99by VoiceMap Audio Tours

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Apple Pies & Desert Skies: A Self-Guided Driving Tour - Price and Value: What $14.99 Buys You (and What It Doesn’t)
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Apple Pies & Desert Skies: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

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3.Apple Pies & Desert Skies: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

Self-guided San Diego drive from Escondido to Palomar Observatory, Borrego Springs serpent sculptures, and Julian apple pie for $14.99.

★ 4.0

“If you go the wrong way you kind of know because talking won't start for audio. I loved that there was audio to tell us some history of each spot. I would totally do this again with others and I'm definitely utilizing the 30 days full access you get. I've lived in San Diego for…”

14 reviews4 to 6 hours (approx.)From $14.99by Drives & Detours

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Old Town SD Team Trivia Hunt: New 2024 Mobile Game App! - Price and value: what $21 buys in a 4-hour phone hunt
San Diego, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

Old Town SD Team Trivia Hunt: New 2024 Mobile Game App!

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San Diego: Balboa Park Botanical Exploration Game - Museum and Old Globe Theatre stops: keep it moving without paying entry
Balboa Park Tours, San Diego, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

San Diego: Balboa Park Botanical Exploration Game

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5.San Diego: Balboa Park Botanical Exploration Game

Solve 12 botanical puzzles at Balboa Park in a self-paced story game. Private group, mobile ticket, $7.20 per person, ~90 minutes.

★ 4.5

“I think the idea of this is great but I would have liked it to be more like an amazing race. The game had a story line that made no sense and took aways from the challenges.”

12 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $7.20by Questo

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San Diego: Beaches & Bluffs Self-Guided Driving Tour - Where You Start: Del Mar Heights Rd Makes a Clear Launch Point
Del Mar, Guided, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

San Diego: Beaches & Bluffs Self-Guided Driving Tour

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1Hr GPS Self Guided Scooter Tour: Harbor/Gaslamp Quarter - The GPS System: How to Stay Confident When the Route Gets Busy
E-Scooter Tours, Gaslamp Quarter Food & Drink Tours, Guided, San Diego, Scooter Rentals, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

1Hr GPS Self Guided Scooter Tour: Harbor/Gaslamp Quarter

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7.1Hr GPS Self Guided Scooter Tour: Harbor/Gaslamp Quarter

One hour of electric scooter fun in San Diego with GPS guidance through Little Italy, Seaport Village, Gaslamp-area streets, and more.

★ 4.0

“Best experience ever!! I was super scared at first. Especially because this was my first time drive anything that fast, but after a bit practice, I had the time of my life. It had me excited the whole time, not once was I bored.”

10 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $63.11by Speed Boat Adventures, Inc.

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A Seaside Stroll: La Jolla's Hidden Treasures Self-Guided Tour - Coast Walk Trail: your first big La Jolla panorama
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A Seaside Stroll: La Jolla’s Hidden Treasures Self-Guided Tour

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Ultimate La Jolla Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle - How the App Actually Works: Offline Maps and Auto-Playing Audio
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Ultimate La Jolla Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle

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9.Ultimate La Jolla Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle

Flexible La Jolla self-guided driving and walking audio tour bundle with offline maps, location-triggered stories, and lifetime access for up to 4.

★ 3.5

“I highly recommend this! I learner history of La Jolla and interesting facts about the area. It was so easy to use from my phone and it was a fabulous experience!”

9 reviews1 to 3 hours (approx.)From $24.99by Adventures with Action

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Gaslamp Secrets: Self-Guided Puzzle Walk in San Diego - Getting your bearings at 501 L St (the Gaslamp Historical Sign)
Gaslamp Quarter Food & Drink Tours, Guided, San Diego, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

Gaslamp Secrets: Self-Guided Puzzle Walk in San Diego

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2Hr GPS Self Guided Scooter Tour: Downtown & Balboa Park - The Setup: Scooter, Helmet, and Rider Orientation
Balboa Park Tours, E-Scooter Tours, Guided, San Diego, Scooter Rentals, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

2Hr GPS Self Guided Scooter Tour: Downtown & Balboa Park

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11.2Hr GPS Self Guided Scooter Tour: Downtown & Balboa Park

A 2-hour GPS scooter loop through Little Italy, the Gaslamp, Balboa Park, and more in San Diego, with helmets and narration included.

★ 4.0

“This guided scooter tour was lot of fun.. it was a bit scary at times riding with traffic and along side the freeway. It would have been better just to have stayed by the harbor or just old town.”

6 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $81.56by Speed Boat Adventures, Inc.

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Viator Exclusive GoCar After Dark: Self-Guided Tour of Gaslamp and Balboa Park - Starting at 3918 Mason St: how the experience flows
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Viator Exclusive GoCar After Dark: Self-Guided Tour of Gaslamp and Balboa Park

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12.Viator Exclusive GoCar After Dark: Self-Guided Tour of Gaslamp and Balboa Park

Ride a GoCar through San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter and Balboa Park at night, with GPS-led commentary and top waterfront sights for about 2 hours.

★ 4.5

“We had a wonderful time cruising the street of San Diego in our GoCar. The instructors were very helpful and the GPS system works great. It was beautiful to see San Diego sunset as the streets lite up.”

6 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $115.28by GoCar Tours San Diego

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Carlsbad Village Team Trivia Hunt: New 2024 Mobile App! - Mission Stops Across Carlsbad Village: What You’ll Be Solving
Carlsbad, San Diego Food Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

Carlsbad Village Team Trivia Hunt: New 2024 Mobile App!

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Half Day Self Guided Electric Bike Tour of North San Diego Coast - Stop 2: Encinitas back roads, audio landmarks, beaches, and downtown wandering
Carlsbad, Cycling Tours, E-Bikes, Electric & City Bike Tours, Guided, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Half Day Self Guided Electric Bike Tour of North San Diego Coast

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14.Half Day Self Guided Electric Bike Tour of North San Diego Coast

Self-guided e-bike ride along the North San Diego coast with phone navigation, audio history, and easy stops in Encinitas and Del Mar.

★ 5.0

“The ride was so much fun and the e-bike instruction was the best. Having it as an audio tour allows us to take our time. Would do it again and recommend this business and tour as a must do if you are in San Diego.”

4 reviews3 to 4 hours (approx.)From $79.00by Pedego Electric Bikes, Solana Beach/Del Mar

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San Diego Gas Lamp: At your leisure & pace. An audio walking tour. - Stop 1: San Diego Chinese Historical Museum and Irving Gil’s family connection
Audio Tours, San Diego, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

San Diego Gas Lamp: At your leisure & pace. An audio walking tour.

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15.San Diego Gas Lamp: At your leisure & pace. An audio walking tour.

A self-paced audio walking tour of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, with stops at the Chinese Historical Museum, Balboa Theatre, and the US Grant.

★ 3.5

“I didn’t do the tour. I paid and received instructions by email on how to download the app Welcome Walks. You must create an account and sign up to use the app and this is where I encountered problem. The app wouldn’t let me register an account, it kept displaying an error. I deleted and…”

4 reviews1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)From $14.99by Welcome Walks USA

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