Walking Tours in San Diego at a glance
- Our pick: San Diego Gaslamp: Food & Drink Tour with Scandal Stories, US$ 96 per person (2h 30m, 4.58★ · 881).
- Top rated: San Diego: Little Italy Donut & Pastry Tour with Coffee Stops, US$ 80 per person (2h, 4.96★ · 168).
- Best value: San Diego Gaslamp Quarter True Crime Tour: Historic Murder Cases, US$ 30 per person (1h 30m, 4.59★ · 266).
Price per person across the 17 options priced per person: US$ 9.99–US$ 125 (median US$ 80). With 100+ reviews: 9 of 17.
Of the 17 options: 16 with live guides in English, 17 with free cancellation, 16 with instant confirmation, 8 kid-friendly, 1 private and 14 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Walking Tours in San Diego
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
17 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
San Diego Gaslamp: Food & Drink Tour with Scandal Stories Step into San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter for a food & drink tour with scandalous tales, local bites, and lively bars. Includes tastings and a local guide. Every day · 11:00, 14:00 and 17:30 · Ages 18–64 ★ 4.58 (881 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 96 per person
San Diego Gaslamp Quarter True Crime Tour: Historic Murder Cases Walk the Gaslamp Quarter with a guide through San Diego's darkest crimes, from 1920s murders to a serial killer's victims. Every day · 13:00 and 19:00 · From age 13 ★ 4.59 (266 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 30 per person
Old Town San Diego Walking Food Tour: Tequila, Tacos & Tombstones Walk through San Diego's first European settlement sampling Mexican cuisine at 3–4 restaurants, plus tequila and cemetery history. Every day · 12:00 and 16:30 · All ages ★ 4.53 (242 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 96 per person
San Diego: Balboa Park Walking Tour & Coffee Stop Wander 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. Tue–Sat · 10:00 and 14:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.95 (209 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 60 per person
San Diego Gaslamp Ghost Tour: Historic Hauntings Walking Guide Walk San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter with a live guide uncovering documented hauntings at the Horton Grand Hotel, William Heath Davis House. Every day · 19:00 and 20:00 ★ 4.01 (119 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 26 per person
San Diego Gaslamp: Food Tour with 6 California Tastings Walk the Gaslamp Quarter sampling fish tacos, California burgers, avocado toast and more. 6 tastings with a local guide, includes specialty coffee and secret dish. Every day · 7 start times, 11:00 to 17:30 · Up to age 75 ★ 4.82 (337 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 97 per person
San Diego: Little Italy Donut & Pastry Tour with Coffee Stops Every day · 09:00 and 11:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.96 (168 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
San Diego Gaslamp Ghost Tour: True Crime Stories at 30+ Sites Walk the Gaslamp District's downtown with a local guide through over 30 locations tied to gunslingers, serial killers and haunted hotels. Every day · 18:00 and 19:00 · All ages ★ 4.63 (145 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 42 per person
San Diego Old Town: Haunted Houses, Tacos & Tequila Walk Step into San Diego’s Old Town with a local guide, explore haunted Whaley House, taste street tacos & tequila at a tequileria. Includes snacks & drinks. Tue–Sat · 10:00 and 13:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.94 (131 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
San Diego: Waterfront Food Tour & Ferry to Coronado Island Follow San Diego’s waterfront from Seaport Village to Coronado Island by ferry, tasting local favorites and sharing stories with a small group. Includes food, ferry tickets, and carousel ride. Every day · 11:00 and 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.93 (86 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 125 per person
Little Italy Wine Tasting Walking Tour: 3 stops, local guide Walk through Little Italy with a guide, tasting wines at three local venues and sampling Italian cheeses and pasta. Fri–Sun · 15:00 · From age 21 ★ 4.68 (66 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 125 per person
Little Italy Food Tour San Diego: Pizza, Pasta & Piazzas Walk through San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood with a local guide, tasting food and wine at four stops while learning the area's Italian heritage and modern food scene. Mon–Thu · 16:30 · From age 13 ★ 4.91 (43 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 96 per person
San Diego Old Town Ghost Tour: Haunted History Exclusive Access Walk San Diego's most haunted sites with a live guide: Heritage Park, Whaley House grounds, and El Campo Santo Cemetery. Every day · 19:00 and 21:00 ★ 4.27 (26 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 42 per person
Old Town San Diego Ghost Hunt Paranormal Tour Tools Walk Old Town San Diego's most active paranormal sites with a guide and investigation equipment: Heritage Park, El Campo Santo Cemetery, and Whaley House. Every day · 19:00 and 21:00 ★ 4.56 (9 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 55 per person
San Diego Embarcadero: Ghost Tour & Haunted Ships Walking 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. Fri–Sun · 19:00 · From age 13 ★ 4.27 (15 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 23 per person
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From US$ 9.99 per person
Coronado Island Self-Guided Audio Tour: History at Your Pace Walk Coronado Island at your own speed with an audio guide covering the Hotel Del Coronado, Coronado Beach, and seven landmark stops. Every day · No fixed time ★ 4.43 (7 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m–2h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 9.99 per person
San Diego Vegan Food Tour: Walk & Eat Downtown or North Park Spend two hours walking through San Diego neighborhoods, stopping at vegan restaurants where dinner is included and a guide shares the city's history. Wed, Thu and Sat · 11:00 and 18:00 · All ages ★ 5.00 (25 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 89 per person
The top 12 of 17 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Gaslamp: Food & Drink Tour with Scandal StoriesOur pickGroup of up to 15 | US$ 96 per person | 2h 30m | 4.58★ · 881 | Every day · 11:00, 14:00 and 17:30 | English |
| San Diego: Little Italy Donut & Pastry Tour with Coffee StopsTop rated | US$ 80 per person | 2h | 4.96★ · 168 | Every day · 09:00 and 11:00 | English |
| San Diego Gaslamp Quarter True Crime Tour: Historic Murder CasesBest value | US$ 30 per person | 1h 30m | 4.59★ · 266 | Every day · 13:00 and 19:00 | English |
| Old Town San Diego Walking Food Tour: Tequila, Tacos & TombstonesGroup of up to 15 | US$ 96 per person | 2h 30m | 4.53★ · 242 | Every day · 12:00 and 16:30 | English |
| San Diego: Balboa Park Walking Tour & Coffee StopGroup of up to 15 | US$ 60 per person | 2h | 4.95★ · 209 | Tue–Sat · 10:00 and 14:00 | English |
| San Diego Gaslamp Ghost Tour: Historic Hauntings Walking Guide | US$ 26 per person | 1h | 4.01★ · 119 | Every day · 19:00 and 20:00 | English |
| San Diego Gaslamp: Food Tour with 6 California TastingsGroup of up to 15 | US$ 97 per person | 3h 30m | 4.82★ · 337 | Every day · 7 start times, 11:00 to 17:30 | English |
| San Diego Gaslamp Ghost Tour: True Crime Stories at 30+ Sites | US$ 42 per person | 2h | 4.63★ · 145 | Every day · 18:00 and 19:00 | English |
| San Diego Old Town: Haunted Houses, Tacos & Tequila WalkGroup of up to 15 | US$ 85 per person | 2h 30m | 4.94★ · 131 | Tue–Sat · 10:00 and 13:00 | English |
| San Diego: Waterfront Food Tour & Ferry to Coronado IslandGroup of up to 12 | US$ 125 per person | 3h | 4.93★ · 86 | Every day · 11:00 and 16:00 | English |
| Little Italy Wine Tasting Walking Tour: 3 stops, local guideGroup of up to 12 | US$ 125 per person | 3h | 4.68★ · 66 | Fri–Sun · 15:00 | English |
| Little Italy Food Tour San Diego: Pizza, Pasta & PiazzasGroup of up to 15 | US$ 96 per person | 2h 30m | 4.91★ · 43 | Mon–Thu · 16:30 | English |
By what you need
- Private (1): Coronado Island Self-Guided Audio Tour: History at Your Pace (US$ 9.99 per person)
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