The Ultimate San Diego Tour

San Diego, US
75% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (22 reviews)
Self-guided

Included

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    Round Trip Pick-up and Drop-off
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    Narration by professional guide
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    Bottled Water and Small Snacks
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    In-vehicle air conditioning
    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Mercedes Tour Van

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    Gratuities
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    Food and drinks, unless specified (optional)

Pickup

Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)

Pickup Location
1906 Lodge
51st Street Travelodge
Ace Budget Motel
Admiral at Promenade
Admiral at Promenade
Alma San Diego, A Tribute Portfolio
Americas Best Value Inn Loma Lodge
Andaz San Diego
Bahia Resort Hotel
Balboa Park Hotel
Bay Inn & Suites
Baycities Motel
Baymont by Wyndham San Diego Downtown
Bayside Walk Cottage
Bayview Inn
Beach Haven
Beach Village At The Del, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Berkshire Motor Hotel
Best Western Downtown San Diego
Best Western Plus Bayside Inn
Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
Best Western Plus Suites Hotel Coronado Island
Best Western San Diego Zoo/SeaWorld Inn & Suites
Best Western Seven Seas
Best Western Yacht Harbor Hotel
Big 7 Motel
California Suites Hotel
Candlewood Suites San Diego, an IHG hotel
Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton
Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
Chula Vista Inn
Churchill Hotel San Diego
Club Wyndham Harbour Lights
Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South
Comfort Inn Gaslamp Convention Center
Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town
Comfort Inn Sea World Area
Coronado Beach Resort
Coronado Inn
Coronado Island Inn
Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa
Corporate Suites at Archstone Harborview
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley / Hotel Circle
Courtyard San Diego Airport/Liberty Station
Courtyard San Diego Central
Courtyard San Diego Downtown
Courtyard San Diego Gaslamp/convention Center
Courtyard San Diego Old Town
Crown City Inn & Bistro
Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Sdsu
Days Inn by Wyndham Mission Valley/SDSU
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego/Downtown/Convention Center
Diamond Head Inn
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Hotel Circle
Doubletree By Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley
Doubletree By Hilton Hotel San Diego Downtown
E-Z 8 Motel Old Town
Ebb Tide Motel
El Cordova Hotel
El Rancho Motel
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
Ensenada Court Condo
Extended Stay America - San Diego - Fashion Valley
Extended Stay America - San Diego - Mission Valley - Stadium
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Old Town
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Pacific Beach
Four Points by Sheraton San Diego
Four Points By Sheraton San Diego Downtown Little Italy
Gaslamp Plaza Suites
Glorietta Bay Inn
GreenTree Inn San Diego/Mission Bay
Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station
Hampton Inn San Diego-downtown
Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa
Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley
Handlery Hotel San Diego
Harbor View Motel
Harborview Inn & Suites
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Harvey's Motel
Hawaiian Gardens
Hercor Hotel - Urban Boutique
Heritage Inn La Mesa
Heritage Inn San Diego
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley Stadium
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/Seaworld Area
Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Diego - Mission Valley, an IHG hotel
Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near Sdsu, an IHG hotel
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport-Old Town, an IHG hotel
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG hotel
Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - Chula Vista, an IHG hotel
Holiday Inn Express San Diego South-National City, an IHG hotel
Holiday Inn Express San Diego-Sea World Area, an IHG hotel
Holiday Inn San Diego - Bayside, an IHG Hotel
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport-Liberty Station
Homewood Suites By Hilton San Diego Downtown/bayside
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle/SeaWorld Area
Homewood Suites By Hilton San Diego Mission Valley/zoo
Horton Grand Hotel
Hotel Aqua Mar
Hotel Del Coronado
Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter, an IHG hotel
Hotel Iris
Hotel Marisol Coronado
Hotel Milagro
Hotel Palmeras Chula Vista
Hotel Point Loma
Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection
Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South
Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Sea World
Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego State University Area
Howard Johnson Suites By Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista Bayfront
Humphreys Half Moon Inn
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
Inn At The Park
InterContinental San Diego, an IHG hotel
Island Inn
J Street Inn
Jamaica Court Townhouse
Kings Inn San Diego
Kona Kai San Diego Resort
La Avenida Inn
La Jolla Biltmore Motel
La Pensione Hotel
La Petite Rouge Motel
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
Lodge at 32nd
Lodge Of La Mesa
Loews Coronado Bay Resort
Main Street Motel
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Marriott Vacation Club, San Diego
Mission Bay Inn San Diego
Mission Bay Motel
Mission Bay RV Resort
Mission View Inn & Suites
Motel 6 Chula Vista, CA - San Diego
Motel 6 La Mesa CA
Motel 6 National City
Motel 6 San Diego - La Mesa
Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor
Motel 6 San Diego Hotel Circle
Motel 6 San Diego North
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown
Moxy San Diego Downtown/gaslamp Quarter
National 9 Inn
Navajo Lodge
Navy Gateway Inns & Suites - Naval Amphibious Base - Coronado
Navy Gateway Inns & Suites, Naval Base San Diego
Oakwood La Mirage
Ocean Beach Cottages
Ocean Beach Hotel
Ocean Boulevard Condo
Ocean Park Inn
Ocean Villa Inn
Old Town Inn
Omni San Diego Hotel
Pacific Shores Inn
Pacific Terrace Hotel
Pacific View Inn
Palihotel San Diego
Palomar Inn
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
PB Surf Beachside Inn
Pendry San Diego
Pier South Resort, Autograph Collection
Pleasant Inn
Porto Vista Hotel
Prime Inn San Diego
Quality Inn Chula Vista San Diego South
Quality Inn San Diego I-5 Naval Base
Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Airport
Ramada by Wyndham San Diego National City
Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Sea World Area
Ramada Conference Center San Diego
Ramada Suites by Wyndham San Diego
Rambler Motel
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront
Residence Inn San Diego Central
Residence Inn San Diego Downtown
Residence Inn San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
Residence Inn San Diego Mission Valley
Riverleaf Inn Mission Valley
Riviera Hotel
Rodeway Inn & Suites Chula Vista
Rodeway Inn Lemon Grove
Rodeway Inn National City
Rodeway Inn San Diego Near Qualcomm Stadium
Salem Court Beach House
San Diego
San Diego Days Inn National City/South Bay
San Diego Downtown Lodge
San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter
San Diego Marriott Mission Valley
San Diego Mission Bay Resort
San Gabriel Place Home
Sand Castle Inn and Suites
Sands Of La Jolla
Sea Breeze Motel
Sea Harbor hotel
Sheraton Mission Valley San Diego Hotel
Sheraton San Diego Resort
SpringHill Suites San Diego Downtown / Bayfront
SpringHill Suites San Diego Mission Valley
Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp
Studio 6 National City, CA - Naval Base San Diego
SuiteAmerica The Villages at Morena Vista
Sunrise Inn San Diego
Super 8 by Wyndham National City Chula Vista
Super 8 by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
SureStay By Best Western Chula Vista San Diego Bay
Surestay Hotel by Best Western - San Diego/Pacific Beach
SureStay Plus By Best Western Chula Vista West
Surfer Beach Hotel
The Atwood Hotel
The Bay Club Hotel & Marina
The Beach Cottages
The Bower Coronado
The Bristol Hotel - San Diego
The Dana on Mission Bay
The Guild Hotel, A Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Inn at Sunset Cliffs
The Lafayette Hotel And Club
The Maryland
The Pacific Hotel
The Pearl Hotel
The Sofia Hotel
THE US GRANT, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego
The Wayfarer San Diego
The Westgate Hotel
The Westin San Diego Bayview
The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Tower23 Hotel
Town And Country Resort
TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown
TownePlace Suites San Diego Airport/Liberty Station
TownePlace Suites San Diego Central
Travel Time Motel
Travelodge by Wyndham San Diego SeaWorld
Urban Boutique Hotel
Western Inn Old Town
WorldMark San Diego - Mission Valley
Wyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
We pick up at any Downtown San Diego hotel or arrival location and provide drop off to the same location.

What to expect

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Another Side Of San Diego Tours

Allow us to escort you on the best private sightseeing tour experience in America’s Finest City! This tour begins when we meet you at your point of origin to transport you throughout the loveliest and most renowned parts of our city.

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Coronado Bridge

Built in 1969, the Coronado Bridge spans more than 11,000 feet and rises 200ft at maximum clearance. At it's base on the San Diego side sits the Chicano Park, and the bridge is easily visible from both the coast and the air. It's now as synonumous with San Diego as the Golden Gate bridge is with San Francisco.

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Coronado Island

"The Crowned One" in Spanish, Coronado island is a jewel of the coast. Surrounded by silvery mica-laced beaches, and full of art galleries, small shops, and renowned restaurants, it is a beach paradise. The island has been attracting visitors since before the 1880s and is a must-see for any vacationer looking for that SoCal beach experience.

Duration 45 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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The Coronado Ferry Landing

Located in one, if not the most picturesque settings in Coronado. Coronado Ferry Landing has everything you can ask for in a first-class shopping village.

Duration 10 minutes
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Hotel del Coronado

An iconic oceanfront presence since 1888 Along the Pacific on Coronado Island, our Victorian-style resort has hosted royalty, celebs, and beach loving families for over 130 years. We offer a wellness spa with pool, an outdoor pool, and activities for the whole family. Take in California sunsets with seven waterfront dining options. Chandelier-lit ballrooms, blooming gardens, and panoramic views make events shine.

Duration 15 minutes
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Glorietta Bay Park

Bayside playground with a boat ramp & picnic area, plus views of downtown San Diego.

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Gaslamp Quarter

The Gaslamp Quarter, known as the Historic Heart of San Diego, is a 16 block downtown neighborhood full of nightlife and world-renowned restaurants. Full of Victorian architecture and small museums, as well as Horton Plaza Park and Petco Park, it's a must-see.

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Balboa Park

Balboa Park is a 1,200 acre park full of museums, the beautiful Spanish Art Village, restaurants and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. It was placed in reserve in 1835 and remains one of Americas oldest public parks, right in the heart of downtown San Diego.

Duration 45 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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Comic-con Museum

For the past 50 years, San Diego Comic-Con has created one of the biggest, most popular conventions of its kind in the world. But the organizers of Comic-Con wanted to do even more to recognize fans and spread the magic of Comic-Con. They imagined a place where fans could come together to celebrate the things they love, not just for a few days each summer, but all year long. A place where the public could learn about areas of art and pop culture of which they may not even be aware. A space where everyone is included, where old fans and new could enjoy the passion, creativity, and imagination of Comic-Con, while learning about science, technology, art, storytelling and much more. Now, with the help of fans like you, that dream will soon become reality.

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Timken Museum Of Art

The Timken Museum of Art sits within walking distance of the Spanish Village and the Botanical Building. It features a collection of European Old Masters, 19th century American art, and Russian Icons. It also features the only Rembrandt painting on display in San Diego.

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Museum of Us

Dedicated to the exploration of cultural anthropology, the Museum of Man features exhibits that explore everything from cannibalism to beer history. Currently undergoing a seismic retrofit, the Cannibals and PostSecret exhibitions still remain open to the public.

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La Jolla Shores Park

La Jolla Shores, with its northern part Scripps Beach, is a beach and vacation/residential community of the same name in La Jolla, San Diego, California. The La Jolla Shores business district is a mixed-use village encircling Laureate Park on Avenida de la Playa in the village of La Jolla Shores.

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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial

Crowned with a white cross, the Mt. Soledad memorial honors living and dead soldiers from the Revolutionary War all the way to the modern War on Terror. It features black granite slabs honoring everyone from Presidents, to the common every-day solider protecting American freedoms.

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Spanish Village Art Center

The Spanish Art village was originally constructed in 1935 for the California Pacific International Exposition, it designed as a colorful vibrant small courtyard meant to invoke the feeling of being transported to a country village in Spain. Today it is a thriving community of artisans, everything from blacksmiths to glass-blowers to basket weavers.

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La Jolla Cove

La Jolla Cove is a small cove with a beach that is surrounded by cliffs in La Jolla, San Diego, California. Point La Jolla forms the south side of the cove. The area is protected as part of a marine reserve and is popular with snorkelers, swimmers and scuba divers.

Duration 10 minutes
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Children's Pool

Children's Pool in La Jolla was originally an area in San Diego designated for children to swim. In 1932, a seawall was built to protect the shore from oncoming waves, making it the ideal spot for children to paddle without danger. While the Children's Pool in La Jolla provides a swimming spot suitable for children, the conditions also prove to be idylic for harbor seals and sea lions. Seal Rock, which is located just north of the beach is home to hundreds of seals, and its close proximity to the Children's Pool La Jolla has increased seal interest in the pool area. Seals have since come to the La Jolla Children's Pool to bathe, bask and even give birth to their seal pups.

Duration 10 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
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    Children 3 and under are free
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Lyft & Uber: We are listed on the ride share apps as 'Another Side Of San Diego Tours'. Ride-shares are the preferred and best way for our guests to come to us.
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    Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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    Option 1: The LAZ Parking lot is located at 8th Ave. and G Street. The address is: 665 8th Ave San Diego, CA 92101
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    Option 2: The Park-It-On-Market lot is located at 7th Ave. and Market Street. The address is: 614 Market St. San Diego, CA 92101
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    Option 3: The next closest all day lot is at the corner of 2nd Ave. and Island. The lot is directly across from 100 Harbor Club Dr. San Diego, CA 92101 **Not available from 7/1 thru 7/31 due to Comic Con***
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Service animals allowed
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    Specialized infant seats are available
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What our experts say

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    Try the local seafood at Point Loma.
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    Visit the historic Gaslamp Quarter for dining.
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    Plan extra time for Balboa Park's museums.
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    Check out the seals at La Jolla Cove.
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    Bring a camera for stunning coastal views.

More About this Experience

Introduction

Welcome to the Ultimate Private San Diego Sightseeing Tour! This exclusive experience offers you the chance to explore the best of San Diego with a private guide by your side. Forget about crowded group tours and rigid itineraries - this tour allows you to customize your own plans and see the sights that interest you most. Sit back and relax as you are chauffeured in a luxury car or SUV, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable journey throughout the city.

What to expect?

During this 4-hour tour, you can expect to visit some of San Diego's most iconic landmarks and neighborhoods. You will have the opportunity to explore Coronado, a beautiful island known for its stunning beaches and charming shops. Marvel at the impressive Coronado Bridge, a symbol of the city, and soak in the breathtaking views. The tour continues to the Gaslamp Quarter, a vibrant downtown neighborhood filled with Victorian architecture and a lively nightlife. Discover the rich history and culture of San Diego while strolling through Balboa Park, home to world-class museums and the famous San Diego Zoo. Finally, explore the exquisite beauty of La Jolla with its picturesque cove and pristine beaches.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for anyone looking for a personalized and exclusive sightseeing experience in San Diego. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, this tour is designed to cater to your specific interests and preferences. Solo travelers, couples, families, and groups of friends will all find something to enjoy on this tour. No matter your age or background, this tour offers a unique opportunity to discover the best of San Diego in a private and intimate setting.

Why book this?

Booking this Ultimate Private San Diego Sightseeing Tour ensures that you will have a truly memorable and unforgettable experience. With a private guide at your disposal, you can customize your itinerary to suit your interests and spend more time exploring the places that captivate you the most. Sit back and relax in a luxury car or SUV as you are whisked away to San Diego's top attractions, without the hassle of navigating public transportation or dealing with crowds. The personalized attention and insider knowledge provided by your guide will ensure that you make the most of your time in San Diego, discovering hidden gems and local treasures.

Good to know

It is important to note that hotel pickup and drop-off are included, making this tour convenient and hassle-free. Your guide will share valuable insights about each location, providing you with a deeper understanding of the city's history, culture, and highlights. Be sure to bring comfortable shoes, as there will be some walking involved during the tour. Don't forget your camera to capture the stunning views and memorable moments along the way. This tour is wheelchair accessible, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the wonders of San Diego.

Reviews

Customers rave about the Ultimate Private San Diego Sightseeing Tour, praising the personalized attention, flexibility, and knowledge of the guides. Many reviewers mention that this tour allowed them to discover hidden gems and explore the city in a way that would have been impossible on their own. Travelers appreciate the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off, as well as the comfortable transportation provided. Overall, the tour receives high praise for its excellent customer service and the unique experience it offers to visitors of San Diego.

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