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✓ 2026-09-28| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego: 2-Hour GoCar Self-Drive Tour Downtown & Old TownBest value | US$ 52 p.p. | US$ 52 | 2h–3h | 4.73★ · 200 | free | — |
| Old Town San Diego Ghost Hunt Paranormal Tour Tools | US$ 55 p.p. | US$ 55 | 1h 30m | 4.56★ only 9 reviews | free | — |
| San Diego Old Town: Haunted Houses, Tacos & Tequila WalkTop rated | US$ 85 p.p. | US$ 85 | 2h 30m | 4.94★ · 130 | free | — |
| San Diego Old Town: Tequila, Tacos & Tombstones Food WalkOur pick | US$ 115 p.p. | US$ 115 | 2h 30m | 4.53★ · 241 | free | — |
| San Diego Private Tour: Hotel Del, La Jolla, Cabrillo & Old Town | US$ 479 per group | US$ 120 (4 share) | 5h | 5.00★ · 48 | free | — |
| Los Angeles to San Diego: USS Midway & Old Town Tour | US$ 975 per group | US$ 195 (5 share) | 10h | — | free | — |
Real price per person across the 6 options: US$ 52–US$ 195 (median US$ 85). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 6.
Default order: real price per person — the group price divided by the seats it includes.
San Diego: 2-Hour GoCar Self-Drive Tour Downtown & Old TownYou drive yourself through San Diego's main neighborhoods—Little Italy, Balboa Park, the Gaslamp Quarter, Old Town, and past the Zoo—following GPS turn-by-turn directions and tour commentary for two hours. The rental includes gas, helmet, and orientation; you just need a valid license and to be 21 or older. It's the fastest way to see the city's layout and history without being herded through it.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to cover San Diego's main neighborhoods and landmarks in two hours without following a guide's schedule—you control the pace and stops, though you're still guided by GPS and commentary the whole way.
Old Town San Diego Ghost Hunt Paranormal Tour ToolsA 90-minute paranormal investigation tour of Old Town San Diego combines ghost stories and hands-on investigation at Heritage Park, El Campo Santo Cemetery, and Whaley House Museum. You'll use paranormal investigation equipment to search for evidence yourself at locations where activity is documented. The tour includes exclusive access to Heritage Park—a privilege no other ghost tour holds—and covers about a mile on foot across three focused stops. Activity varies by night; the guide adjusts time spent at each location based on what the equipment and the environment register.Is it for me?The guide speaks English and leads the investigation at a pace set by paranormal activity rather than a fixed schedule, so you're comfortable with a flexible timeline and genuinely interested in searching for evidence yourself rather than watching a performance.
San Diego Old Town: Tequila, Tacos & Tombstones Food WalkYou’ll sip tequila, taste fresh tacos, and wander Old Town San Diego with a guide who knows both legends and recipes. From Whaley House tales to tamarind candy at El Campo Santo Cemetery, every stop mixes flavor with history. You’ll laugh with locals and leave full—not just from food but from stories you might keep thinking about long after.
San Diego Old Town: Haunted Houses, Tacos & Tequila WalkYou’ll wander through San Diego’s Old Town with a local guide, hearing tales of haunted houses and early settlers as you walk past historic chapels and cemeteries. Taste fresh handmade tortillas before ending with street tacos and tequila at a local tequileria. Expect laughter, real conversation, and flavors you’ll remember long after you leave.
San Diego Private Tour: Hotel Del, La Jolla, Cabrillo & Old TownA private guided tour of San Diego covering Hotel Del Coronado, Balboa Park, La Jolla Cove, Sunset Cliffs, Cabrillo National Monument and Old Town, with hotel or airport pickup included. The route is flexible—you can spend more time at any stop and less at another. Five hours total, with an experienced driver-guide speaking English or Spanish, plus bottled water and snacks.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see San Diego's main landmarks in one morning without renting a car or navigating between stops yourself. The private format means you set the pace at each location—linger at Cabrillo's views or spend more time in Old Town without affecting anyone else's schedule.
Los Angeles to San Diego: USS Midway & Old Town TourYou travel from Los Angeles to San Diego with a driver who knows the route and handles all the timing. You spend time at Old Town's historic district and walk through the USS Midway Museum at your own pace, then pass through Balboa Park's 1,200-acre grounds. The three-hour drive each way is built into the day, and you return to Los Angeles in the evening without arranging transport yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see San Diego's major landmarks in one day without renting a car or planning the three-hour drive yourself — the fixed itinerary and included transport mean you show up and move through the day without logistics getting in the way.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 6 of the 6 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
San Diego Old Town: Tequila, Tacos & Tombstones Food Walk is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.53 out of 5 across 241 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 2 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
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