Tours and Trips in San Diego

Experience San Diego's scenic highlights and historic landmarks on a full-day tour of the 'America's finest city'. Listen to the legends behind San Diego's most important sites as you skirt the bay to Coronado Island, explore the Embarcadero then follow lush roads into Balboa Park's elegant gardens and museums. Pause to find lunch in a Gaslamp Quarter restaurant, take in La Jolla's world-class shopping district and sweeping coastline and finish your day in the heart of downtown San Diego.

Explore San Diego's historic downtown and waterfront in a fun, eco-friendly way on a morning Segway tour. Beat the crowds and avoid the hassle of driving as you roll through the charming Gaslamp Quarter and along the harbor on a self-balancing electric scooter. The tour includes a 30 minutes of training and practice so you can confidently scoot around one of America's most livable cities while a guide shares interesting anecdotes and history along the way.

Explore San Diego by Segway on this comprehensive 2-hour tour. Led by a local guide, you'll learn about the city's major landmarks and history while passing top attractions like Balboa Park, the USS 'San Diego' Memorial, Petco Park and the historic Gaslamp Quarter. Snacks and beverages are included along the way, as well as a brief safety session to ensure that you feel completely comfortable hitting the streets on your Segway.

Explore San Diego at your own pace with a full-day ticket to ride a hop-on, hop-off trolley through the city. Simply board the trolley at your cruise ship's port of call and visit historic landmarks and vibrant neighborhoods at eleven centrally-located stops. Get a glimpse of California's past in Old Town then see the magnificent ships that moor at the bustling waterfront; grab a spot on a beach to watch surfers catch breaking waves, and try to spot the famous ghost at the elegant Hotel del Coronado.

Catch the holiday spirit on this 3-hour tour of San Diego's best Christmas light neighborhoods. Visit the famous Christmas House, Christmas Card Lane, and the Chula Vista neighborhood to see the homes and palm trees all lit up for the season. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Spend a few hours relaxing, sunbathing and sightseeing in the placid waters just off San Diego during this 1- to 2-hour San Diego Harbor cruise. Sit back and relax as you take in a fully-narrated tour, offering top-notch sight lines of the San Diego skyline, a cruise under Coronado Bridge, a look at the bustling US Naval fleet and a chance to spot some of the harbor's resident sea lions. Choose between 1- and 2-hour cruise options, offering you two trips to fit your schedule and interests.

In just four hours, experience the scenic highlights of San Diego and its neighboring areas. Watch sea lions and pelicans on the beaches of La Jolla and capture fantastic views from the top of Mt Soledad. Soak up the Old World elegance of the mansions and Hotel Del on Coronado Island, and find peace in the urban oasis of Balboa Park. Wind through downtown and Old Town San Diego, learning about the city's history along the way. Enjoy personalized attention on this small-group tour limited to just 14 people.

When you're in port in San Diego, see the sights of the city in a convenient way with this 4-hour shore excursion. Traveling by coach, you'll see Balboa Park, Old Town, the Embarcadero, Petco Park, and more. Stop for photo ops at select places, and visit La Jolla, the idyllic coastal suburb north of the city known for its sea caves.

Walk the decks of American naval history with an independent shore excursion to San Diego's USS Midway Museum. Visit an aircraft carrier that was the world's largest, and whose career stretched from the end of World War II to Operation Desert Storm. Learn how 4,500 crew members made their home onboard the massive 'city at sea, ' and get a glimpse of life below decks. Climb into the cockpit of a fighter plane, see the museum's vast collection of historic aircraft then take off on a hair-raising flight simulator.

The San Diego Model Railroad Museum is one of the world's largest model railroad museums features a scale model railway that replicates San Diego's tracks, and is the largest indoor exhibit in the United States. SDMRM has collections of some of the first scale model trains ever to be built in the entire world! Plus, the museum has over 27,000 square feet of exhibiting layouts featuring the world famous Tehachapi Pass Exhibit, Historic San Diego and Arizona Eastern Exhibit, SoCal's Largest N'scale Exhibit, O-Guage Exhibit, and award winning Toy Train Gallery.

Set sail on the San Diego Harbor for a 2.5-hour dinner cruise with beer pairings, and spend an evening dancing, drinking and dining on board an elegant yacht. Kick off the night with a sumptuous buffet paired with beers from the region's renowned craft breweries. Watch the sun set into the Pacific Ocean and take in views of San Diego's city lights, Coronado Island and the bustling harbor as you dance to songs by the yacht's DJ.

See what's brewing in San Diego during this 5-hour drinking excursion including a behind-the-scenes tour of Green Flash or Ballast Point brewery. Discover why San Diego is now home to one of the world's best craft beer scenes, as you visit three of the city's best brewers, ranging from Stone to Lost Abbey and Karl Strauss. At each stop you'll enjoy a beer flight, plus an explanation of key beer styles and flavors. A knowledgeable guide, transport between breweries, beer flights at each stop and one behind-the-scenes tour are included.

Make San Diego your personal game board with a 3-hour smartphone scavenger hunt that leads you through the city's scenic waterfront, historic sites and atmospheric downtown neighborhoods. Form a team of 2-5 people, then trace a 2.5-mile route through the heart of the city, on foot and using public transit. Solve a series of exciting puzzles and challenges, compare your scores to other teams, and enjoy the freedom to explore San Diego at your own pace, with plenty of time to eat, drink and sightsee. 

Arrange your round-trip transport from San Diego to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park and skip the hassle of driving and parking in Escondido. This convenient service takes you from your San Diego hotel or private residence to the Safari Park and back, so you can spend a full day enjoying the theme park's 1,800 acres (730 hectares) of lions, rhinos and elephants and more.

Explore fascinating aspects of the natural world on display at the San Diego Natural History Museum. Centrally located in pretty Balboa Park, the natural history museum is the oldest scientific institution in California, with a focus on southern and Baja California. Your general admission ticket provides entrance to the museum and a variety of fascinating exhibits that are spread out over four floors. You can also watch films in the giant-screen theater - a great excursion for the whole family!

Paddle, pop-up and ride a wave with a 1.5-hour surf lesson at La Jolla Shores, one of San Diego's most scenic beaches. Learn the basics on the sand, then head into the water with expert instructors and a group of beginning surfers. Catch breaking sets as you surf alongside your instructors, and perfect your technique with their tips and advice. Watch for the dolphins and sea lions that live along the Pacific Coast, enjoy San Diego's famously warm water, and get an unforgettable taste of California's most iconic sport.

View more than 4,000 animals roaming in large enclosures on a 2-day visit to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. This admission ticket allows you to spend 2 days at the Zoo, or split your time between the Zoo and the Safari Park. At the zoo, see the diverse collection of animals, many of which are not present at other zoos in the United States. The Safari Park is inspired by the Serengeti Plains in Africa and the Asian plains and is home to lions, tigers, zebras, which you can see from the a 32-acre (13-hectare) safari trail. Access to all shows and exhibits, as well as use of all the in-park transportation, are included. With mobile tickets, simply scan your phone for direct entry into the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park.

Cruise around downtown San Diego during a leisurely 3-hour bike tour with an expert guide who shows you the best of this beachside city. Pedal along the waterfront, where you get clear views of the city skyline, San Diego Bay and Coronado Island, and take quieter streets through the historic Gaslamp Quarter and vibrant East Village. Your guide shares insider tips and informative details about San Diego's history throughout your tour.

Feel the good vibes of the California coast as you stroll the sands of San Diego's best beaches on this 4-hour tour. Sip a refreshing iced tea at the historic Hotel Del Coronado before checking out iconic strips of sand including Ocean Beach, Mission Beach and Pacific Beach, where you'll stop for lunch. Finish your day amidst the postcard-perfect views of La Jolla Cove, admiring the resident sea lions, seals and pelicans that call the area home. All beach entrance fees, plus lunch, bottled water and a driver-guide, are included.

Go whale-watching from San Diego aboard a replica of a historic sailing schooner that won the world's first America's Cup sailing competition in 1851. Throughout your 4-hour cruise, your expert guide shares informative commentary about gray whales, dolphins and other marine animals, along with details about the US Navy sites you pass as you head out on the Pacific Ocean. Your cruise includes refreshments and a complimentary same-day admission ticket to the San Diego Maritime Museum.