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We compared all 145 experiences in San Diego so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 145 experiences from US$ 9.99 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

San Diego Zoo: 1-Day Ticket & Unlimited Bus Tour Access
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Most booked
San Diego Zoo: 1-Day Ticket & Unlimited Bus Tour AccessSee koalas, tigers, penguins & more at San Diego Zoo with a flexible 1-day pass. Includes Skyfari tram rides, bus tour & easy entry. Book ahead for any date.
4,684 reviews
4.71★
Duration
1h–4h
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 78per person
San Diego Whale Watching Cruise: Gray & Blue Whales Year-Round
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★Top rated
San Diego Whale Watching Cruise: Gray & Blue Whales Year-RoundSailing cruise on Yacht America with guaranteed whale sightings or return free. Gray whales Dec–Apr, blue whales Apr–Aug, dolphins, sea lions. Includes parking, snacks, guide.
2,546 reviews
4.81★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley: 11 Stops & Balboa Park
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Best value
San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley: 11 Stops & Balboa ParkHop on hop off trolley covers 11 San Diego stops from Old Town to Coronado, Balboa Park & Zoo. Live commentary, departs every 20 minutes. Kids free in October.
2,885 reviews
4.68★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 57per person

Recommended (7)

Midway San Diego Tours: Walk the Flight Deck
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Travelers' pick
Midway San Diego Tours: Walk the Flight Deck
2,405 reviews
4.85★
Duration
2h–5h
fromUS$ 41per person
San Diego: Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise Mission Bay
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Travelers' pick
San Diego: Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise Mission Bay
1,774 reviews
4.59★
Duration
2h–3h
fromUS$ 71per person
San Diego: Amphibious Seal Tour by Land & Bay Waters
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Travelers' pick
San Diego: Amphibious Seal Tour by Land & Bay Waters
1,396 reviews
4.73★
Duration
1h 45m
fromUS$ 56per person
Little Italy food tour San Diego: 3.5-hour neighborhood tasting
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Travelers' pick
Little Italy food tour San Diego: 3.5-hour neighborhood tasting
1,079 reviews
4.96★
Duration
3h 30m
fromUS$ 93per person
San Diego Gaslamp: Food & Drink Tour with Scandal Stories
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Travelers' pick
San Diego Gaslamp: Food & Drink Tour with Scandal Stories
881 reviews
4.58★
Duration
2h 30m
fromUS$ 96per person
San Diego: Speed Boat Captain Tour & USS Midway Pass
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Travelers' pick
San Diego: Speed Boat Captain Tour & USS Midway Pass
772 reviews
4.81★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 89per person
San Diego Whale Watching Cruise: Gray Whales & Marine Life
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Travelers' pick
San Diego Whale Watching Cruise: Gray Whales & Marine Life
720 reviews
4.45★
Duration
3h 30m
fromUS$ 54per person

Top rated (10)

Guadalupe Valley Wine Tasting Tour: 3 Wineries & Lunch
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Guadalupe Valley Wine Tasting Tour: 3 Wineries & LunchPrivate wine tasting tour from San Diego to Guadalupe Valley with three artisan wineries, a Michelin-starred lunch at Finca Altozano.
184 reviews
5.00★
Duration
10h
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · IT · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 269per person
Valle de Guadalupe Wine Tour: 3 Wineries, Rosarito Tacos & Lunch
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Likely to sell out
Valle de Guadalupe Wine Tour: 3 Wineries, Rosarito Tacos & LunchWine and food tour in Valle de Guadalupe with three boutique wineries, 10–12 tastings, Rosarito taco stop, and tapas-style lunch in a private van.
120 reviews
5.00★
Duration
12h
Fri–Sun
08:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 259per person
San Diego Escape Room: 60-Min Gaslamp Quarter Adventure
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San Diego Escape Room: 60-Min Gaslamp Quarter AdventureFive themed escape rooms in Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego. 60 minutes, up to 8 players, puzzle-solving missions. Game guide included, family-friendly, wheelchair accessible.
518 reviews
4.99★
Duration
1h 15m
start times · Mon–Thu
54
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 46per person
San Diego Bay: Sunset & Day Sail Small Group Tour
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Travelers' pick
San Diego Bay: Sunset & Day Sail Small Group TourFeel the breeze as you sail San Diego Bay at sunset, spot dolphins and sea lions, sip drinks on deck, and see the Coronado Bridge: includes small group and beverages.
372 reviews
4.99★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 119per person
2-Hour Private Sailing in San Diego Bay
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2-Hour Private Sailing in San Diego BaySail San Diego Bay on a private yacht for two hours with champagne, snacks and water views of the Midway, sea lions and skyline. Captain Liz guides. You choose the route.
189 reviews
4.99★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
19
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 675per group
San Diego: Escape Room Game UTC Mall with 6 Themes
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San Diego: Escape Room Game UTC Mall with 6 ThemesStep into a real escape room at San Diego’s Westfield UTC. Choose from 6 themed games, work with friends or family, and get help from a local guide. Includes wheelchair access.
543 reviews
4.98★
Duration
1h 15m
start times · Mon–Thu
63
Free cancellationfromUS$ 46per person
San Diego Bay: Glow Pedal Boat Rental at Night
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Travelers' pick
San Diego Bay: Glow Pedal Boat Rental at NightGlow pedal boat rental in San Diego Bay with neon lights, Bluetooth speaker & blankets. Private boat for up to 3 adults & 1 child, 1 hour total. Dog-friendly.
358 reviews
4.97★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day except Tuesday and Wednesday
5
Free cancellationfromUS$ 99per group
2.5-Hour Catamaran Sailing in San Diego: Small-Group Harbor Tour
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2.5-Hour Catamaran Sailing in San Diego: Small-Group Harbor TourSail San Diego Harbor on a comfortable catamaran for 2.5 hours, viewing the downtown skyline.
114 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 119per person
San Diego Catamaran Sail: 2.5-Hour Small-Group Harbor Cruise
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Travelers' pick
San Diego Catamaran Sail: 2.5-Hour Small-Group Harbor CruiseSail San Diego Harbor on a spacious catamaran for 2.5 hours with drinks included, spotting sea lions and dolphins while the crew cuts the engine for an intimate experience.
375 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 119per person
San Diego: Balboa Park Walking Tour & Coffee Stop
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San Diego: Balboa Park Walking Tour & Coffee StopWander through San Diego’s Balboa Park with a local guide, explore hidden gardens, see Spanish Village Art Center, and end with coffee at a favorite park cart.
205 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h
start times · Tue–Sat
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person

Lowest price (10)

San Diego Embarcadero: Ghost Tour & Haunted Ships
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Likely to sell out
San Diego Embarcadero: Ghost Tour & Haunted ShipsWalking ghost tour of San Diego's downtown waterfront with paranormal detection tools, haunted ship stories, and Old Police Headquarters. 1 hour, small groups, PG-13.
15 reviews
4.27★
Duration
1h
Fri–Sun
19:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 23per person
San Diego Gaslamp Ghost Tour: Historic Hauntings Walking Guide
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Travelers' pick
San Diego Gaslamp Ghost Tour: Historic Hauntings Walking GuideWalk San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter with a live guide uncovering documented hauntings at the Horton Grand Hotel, William Heath Davis House.
118 reviews
4.00★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 26per person
San Diego Gaslamp Quarter True Crime Tour: Historic Murder Cases
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Travelers' pick
San Diego Gaslamp Quarter True Crime Tour: Historic Murder CasesWalk the Gaslamp Quarter with a guide through San Diego's darkest crimes, from 1920s murders to a serial killer's victims.
265 reviews
4.60★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
San Diego: 3-Hour Whale Watch Cruise & Gray Whales
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Travelers' pick
San Diego: 3-Hour Whale Watch Cruise & Gray Whales3-hour whale watching tour from Mission Bay on the 80-foot Legacy. See gray whales, dolphins & sea lions with certified naturalists. Free parking, indoor seating included.
427 reviews
4.56★
Duration
2h 30m–3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 34per person
Museum of Illusions San Diego: 50+ Interactive Exhibits
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Museum of Illusions San Diego: 50+ Interactive ExhibitsOver 50 optical illusion exhibits in downtown San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter. Walk through gravity-defying rooms and holograms. Admission includes all interactive displays.
104 reviews
4.81★
Duration
1m–1h 30m
start times · Every day
12
Instant confirmationfromUS$ 35per person
San Diego Old Town Ghost Tour: Haunted History Exclusive Access
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San Diego Old Town Ghost Tour: Haunted History Exclusive AccessWalk San Diego's most haunted sites with a live guide: Heritage Park, Whaley House grounds, and El Campo Santo Cemetery.
26 reviews
4.27★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 42per person
San Diego Gaslamp Ghost Tour: True Crime Stories at 30+ Sites
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San Diego Gaslamp Ghost Tour: True Crime Stories at 30+ SitesWalk the Gaslamp District's downtown with a local guide through over 30 locations tied to gunslingers, serial killers and haunted hotels.
145 reviews
4.63★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 42per person
Petco Park Behind-the-Scenes Tour: San Diego dugout, clubhouse, press box
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Travelers' pick
Petco Park Behind-the-Scenes Tour: San Diego dugout, clubhouse, press boxWalk the field warning track, sit in the major league dugout and step inside the visitors' clubhouse on a guided tour of Petco Park led by a live guide.
420 reviews
4.77★
Duration
1h 20m
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 43per person
Kayaking in La Jolla: 90-Minute Rental at the Ecological Reserve
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Travelers' pick
Kayaking in La Jolla: 90-Minute Rental at the Ecological ReserveKayak rental for two in La Jolla's Ecological Reserve with life vest, paddle and 90 minutes to paddle at your own pace.
91 reviews
4.59★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
7
Free cancellationfromUS$ 45per group
San Diego Bay Jet Boat Ride: 360-Degree Spins
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Travelers' pick
San Diego Bay Jet Boat Ride: 360-Degree SpinsDual-engine jet boat ride on San Diego Bay with 360-degree spins, views of the USS Midway and Coronado Island, and plastic ponchos included.
449 reviews
4.77★
Duration
30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
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San Diego at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: San Diego Zoo: 1-Day Ticket & Unlimited Bus Tour Access, US$ 78 (1h–4h, 4.71★ · 4,684).
  • Top rated: San Diego Whale Watching Cruise: Gray & Blue Whales Year-Round, US$ 85 (4h, 4.81★ · 2,546).
  • Best value: San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley: 11 Stops & Balboa Park, US$ 57 (2h, 4.68★ · 2,885).

Of the 145 experiences: 141 with free cancellation, 123 with instant confirmation, 18 with hotel pickup and 93 bookable last-minute.

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