Self-Guided Tour of San Diego 5 options
All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-17| Option | Price | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Guided GoCar Tour: San Diego Downtown & Gaslamp QuarterOur pick | US$ 52 per person | 1h | 4.69★ · 29 | free | — |
| Coronado Island Self-Guided Audio Tour: History at Your PaceBest value | US$ 9.99 per person | 1h 30m–2h | 4.43★ only 7 reviews | free | — |
| San Diego: 1-Hour GPS Scooter Tour Harbor & Gaslamp QuarterAlso recommended | US$ 63 per person | 1h | 4.10★ · 10 | free | — |
| San Diego: GoCar After Dark Gaslamp & Balboa Park | US$ 106 per person | 2h | 4.67★ only 6 reviews | free | — |
| San Diego: 4-Hour E-Bike Tour & Rental, Balboa Park & Downtown | US$ 87 per person | 4h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | free | — |
Self-Guided Tour of San Diego at a glance
- Our pick: Self-Guided GoCar Tour: San Diego Downtown & Gaslamp Quarter, US$ 52 (1h, 4.69★ · 29).
- Best value: Coronado Island Self-Guided Audio Tour: History at Your Pace, US$ 9.99 (1h 30m–2h, 4.43★ · only 7 reviews).
- Also recommended: San Diego: 1-Hour GPS Scooter Tour Harbor & Gaslamp Quarter, US$ 63 (1h, 4.10★ · 10).
Real price per person across the 5 options: US$ 9.99–US$ 106 (median US$ 63).
Of the 5 options: 5 with free cancellation, 5 with instant confirmation, 2 kid-friendly and 4 last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Frequently asked questions
Which option do travelers like most?
The favorite is “Self-Guided GoCar Tour: San Diego Downtown & Gaslamp Quarter”, rated 4.69★ from 29 reviews. 86% rated it 5 stars.
What time do they start?
The first departure is at 09:00 and the last at 20:00. From 17:00: “San Diego: GoCar After Dark Gaslamp & Balboa Park” (17:00, 18:00 and 19:00).
Which days do they run?
All of them run every day.
How long do they last?
Most last 1h–2h. Longest: “San Diego: 4-Hour E-Bike Tour & Rental, Balboa Park & Downtown” (4h).
Which places do they visit?
The places that come up most: Downtown San Diego (in 4 options), USS Midway Museum (3), Maritime Museum of San Diego (3) and Balboa Park (3).
Which ones include hotel pickup?
None includes hotel pickup: you make your own way to the meeting point.
Can I bring children?
2 of 5 accept children of any age. One of them is stroller-friendly. Adults only: “San Diego: 4-Hour E-Bike Tour & Rental, Balboa Park & Downtown” (21+).
Can I book at the last minute?
4 of 5 can be booked up to 24 hours before the start, with instant confirmation, and 2 of them as late as an hour before.