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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 Hop On Hop Off Trolley: 11 Stops & Balboa Park
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Travelers' pick
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
San Diego Whale Watching Cruise: Gray & Blue Whales Year-Round
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Travelers' pick
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
Midway San Diego Tours: Walk the Flight Deck
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Best value
Midway San Diego Tours: Walk the Flight DeckUSS Midway Museum admission with self-guided audio tour by former sailors. Explore 30+ aircraft and flight deck views of San Diego Bay. Open 10am–5pm.
2,405 reviews
4.85★
Duration
2h–5h
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 41per person
San Diego: Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise Mission Bay
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Travelers' pick
San Diego: Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise Mission BayFeel the ocean breeze on a San Diego whale watching cruise from Mission Bay, spot dolphins with an expert guide, enjoy food onboard, and free parking included.
1,774 reviews
4.59★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 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 WatersFeel the splash as you ride San Diego’s only amphibious tour, rolling from downtown to the bay with live narration, city sights, and sea lions. Includes easy check-in.
1,396 reviews
4.73★
Duration
1h 45m
start times · Every day
11
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 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 tastingWalk through San Diego's Little Italy with a guide who knows the neighborhood's history, stopping at locally owned restaurants for tastings and specially.
1,079 reviews
4.96★
Duration
3h 30m
Tue, Wed, Thu and Sun
16:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 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 StoriesStep 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.
881 reviews
4.58★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 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 PassCaptain your own speedboat through San Diego Bay with live narration. USS Midway, sea lions, Maritime Museum, Coronado Bridge. No license needed, guide included.
772 reviews
4.81★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 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 LifeGray whale migration off San Diego Bay on a 360-degree viewing yacht with live guide, safety gear included. Morning and afternoon departures, all fitness levels welcome.
720 reviews
4.45★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 54per person
Haunted San Diego Ghost Tour: Enter the Most Active Locations
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Travelers' pick
Haunted San Diego Ghost Tour: Enter the Most Active LocationsGhost tour in San Diego with exclusive interior access to four haunted sites including the Gaslamp Museum, Whaley House grounds.
669 reviews
4.64★
Duration
1h 55m
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 58per person
San Diego Sunset Sail: USS Midway & Bay Views
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Travelers' pick
San Diego Sunset Sail: USS Midway & Bay ViewsEvening sailing cruise on San Diego Bay with views of USS Midway and Maritime Museum. Includes captain, deck seating with blankets. Departs Sunroad Marina at sunset.
661 reviews
4.91★
Duration
2h
Every day except Tuesday and Wednesday
15:00
Free cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego: Walking Tour & Border Crossing
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Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego: Walking Tour & Border CrossingWalk downtown Tijuana from the border to Avenida Revolución with a local guide. Includes border assistance, lunch, food tasting, and water. Learn to navigate like a local.
661 reviews
4.75★
Duration
4h–5h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 73per person
San Diego Sunset Sailing: Catalina Sailboat & Drinks
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San Diego Sunset Sailing: Catalina Sailboat & Drinks3-hour sunset sail from Point Loma on a 6-person Catalina sailboat. Includes beer, soft drinks, snacks, views of USS Midway and Coronado Bridge. Small groups or fully private.
642 reviews
4.94★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 127per person
San Diego: La Jolla, Coronado & Balboa Park 4-Hour Tour
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Travelers' pick
San Diego: La Jolla, Coronado & Balboa Park 4-Hour TourSan Diego tour covering La Jolla Cove, Mt. Soledad, Coronado, Balboa Park, Old Town and Downtown. Small groups, local guide, bottled water included.
614 reviews
4.63★
Duration
4h
Every day
09:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 92per person
Tijuana Day Trip: Arch, Culture & Street Food Tour
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Tijuana Day Trip: Arch, Culture & Street Food TourSix-hour walking tour from San Diego crossing the border to Tijuana's Arch, Cultural Center and Avenida Revolución with a local guide who shares.
593 reviews
4.65★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 93per person
San Diego: 3-Hour Sailing Cruise & Harbor Views
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San Diego: 3-Hour Sailing Cruise & Harbor Views3-hour sailing trip on San Diego Bay with beer, snacks & views of Coronado Bridge, USS Midway. Max 6 passengers, Shelter Island departure. Complimentary drinks included.
570 reviews
4.95★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 116per person
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 Escape Room: 60-Min Gaslamp Quarter Adventure
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★Top rated
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 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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