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Top 15 San Diego Sightseeing Tours

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San Diego: SEAL City Tour by Amphibious Bus

San Diego: SEAL City Tour by Amphibious Bus - USS Midway, Star of India, and the Military Clues You’ll Actually Remember

1.SEAL City Tour by Amphibious Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 651 reviews · 1h 40m · from $55Our pick

SEAL City Tour mixes San Diego Bay wildlife with an amphibious bus ride past USS Midway and Shelter Island.

“There is parking for $5 in a lot by seaport. I got a text that morning that said if I wasn’t there 30 minutes early my spot would be forfeited, which ended up not being applicable at all and we left 10 minutes late. The tour itself was great. 60 minutes in the water and 15 mins to and from the water. Got to see sea lions and some dolphins, very informative.”

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San Diego Scenic Tour

San Diego Scenic Tour - Mt Soledad: A Viewpoint Stop That Explains San Diego

2.San Diego Scenic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 564 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $79

A 4-hour small-group San Diego scenic tour with La Jolla sea lions, Mt Soledad views, Old Town, Balboa Park, and Coronado’s Hotel del.

“Roxanne was amazing and super informative. She is one of the best drivers I have ever had the pleasure of being driven by, safe but savvy! Great Tour perfect amount of time!”

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City Cruises San Diego: Scenic 90-Minute Narrated Harbor Tour

City Cruises San Diego: Scenic 90-Minute Narrated Harbor Tour - Navy Ships and Submarine Base Area: What You’ll Notice From the Water

San Diego: City Lights Night Trolley Tour

San Diego: City Lights Night Trolley Tour - Gaslamp Quarter After Dark: Victorian Streets With a Story

4.City Lights Night Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 418 reviews · from $44

A 90-minute San Diego night trolley through Gaslamp, Balboa Park, and Coronado, with a 20-minute skyline photo stop and fun music.

“This is a lovely way to see San Diego. Our guide was funny and very informative. He played music the entire time and it was obvious he designed the music to complement where we were touring. City lights were beautiful. The trolley was fun. I would recommend this tour company.”

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City Cruises San Diego: Best of the Bay Scenic Harbor Tour

City Cruises San Diego: Best of the Bay Scenic Harbor Tour - The full 90-minute loop: why this route works for first-time visitors

City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise

City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise - The Route You’ll Actually Notice: Coronado Bridge, Naval Bases, Point Loma

City Cruises San Diego: Gourmet Dinner Cruise & Skyline Views

City Cruises San Diego: Gourmet Dinner Cruise & Skyline Views - Deck Views After Dinner: Coronado Bridge and USS Midway Moments

7.City Cruises San Diego: Gourmet Dinner Cruise & Skyline Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 299 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $121

San Diego Bay gourmet dinner cruise with DJ, skyline views, USS Midway sights, and a plated 3-course meal on an upscale yacht.

“Overall pleasant experience. Calvin was a great waiter and DJ was fun. However, the food service lacked in that they ran out of steak before we got any to avoid crowds and there was no peach warm cobbler like advertised.”

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San Diego: The Most Extensive City & Beach Tour

San Diego: The Most Extensive City & Beach Tour - Coronado in 50 minutes: Hotel Del Coronado, Orange Avenue, and the beach

8.The Most Extensive City & Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 195 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

A small-group San Diego city and beach tour hitting Gaslamp, Little Italy, Coronado, La Jolla Cove, Balboa Park, and Old Town.

“Great extensive tour of San Diego and surrounding areas. George, the guide, gived a lot of interesting information. One of the best city tours I have ever taken.”

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San Diego City Lights Night Tour

San Diego City Lights Night Tour - Gaslamp Quarter and the “first wow” factor: Victorian streets at night

9.San Diego City Lights Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 189 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44

See San Diego’s top waterfront and neighborhoods lit up on a 1.5-hour guided night bus tour from Seaport Village, including Coronado views.

“Cesar kept the tour light and fun playing music in between city facts. The lights were beautiful. The trolley gets windy so bring a light jacket.”

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San Diego: City Cruises Gourmet Dinner Cruise

San Diego: City Cruises Gourmet Dinner Cruise - The bay route: why passing big landmarks still feels special

City Cruises San Diego: Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventure

City Cruises San Diego: Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventure - Dec–Apr Gray Whales: Why the Season Makes This Worth Your Time

11.City Cruises San Diego: Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 143 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $56

Spot gray whales, dolphins, and more on a 3–4 hour cruise from San Diego Bay, with naturalists aboard and a whale-check guarantee.

“We received texts and emails from this place saying the look forward to seeing us at the 9am tour Sunday August 18th. We left a hour early and the ride there said 11 minutes according to google maps. We were 4 minutes from the destination downtown San Diego and there was a marathon that day! The streets were blocked off every where! We tried calling the company which the only phone it went to was th viator number. We had no direct communication to this company! They had all my information and could have reached out to me letting me know there was a marathon that was happening and couldn't…”

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San Diego: City Cruises Buffet Breakfast and Brunch Cruise

San Diego: City Cruises Buffet Breakfast and Brunch Cruise - The brunch buffet: build-your-own plate with classic and local-friendly hits

San Diego Off Road Tours

San Diego Off Road Tours - Where you meet and how the tour day usually flows

13.San Diego Off Road Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $450Top rated

Private 4x4 tour from El Cajon into Otay Wilderness for big US-Mexico border views; you drive with coaching and photo stops.

“We had an amazing time and highly recommend the trip. My wife and I had one vehicle and our guide Angelo had his. It was the perfect balance of private, social, and fun. He would radio us when something cool was coming up or point out points of interest. We made stops at beautiful overlooks getting to see San Diego and Tijuana. We took the Intermediate and it was just right for us. The wife wasn't too scared and I got to drive through some awesome terrain.”

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The San Diego Highlights Tour

The San Diego Highlights Tour - Coronado Island and Hotel del Coronado: classic SoCal with real texture

14.The San Diego Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $229

San Diego Highlights Tour covers Coronado, Balboa Park, La Jolla Cove, and more with Mercedes transport, snacks, and a 7-hour guide.

“Awesome tour of the San Diego area. Julia is extremely knowledgeable, entertaining and flexible to adjust the tour to our desires.”

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The San Diego Tour

The San Diego Tour - Balboa Park: Where The Walking Time Is Actually Worth It

15.The San Diego Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $169

A 3-hour guided San Diego highlights tour by air-conditioned van, covering Coronado, Balboa Park, Embarcadero, and the Gaslamp Quarter.

“My tour of San Diego was wonderful. It was the perfect way to learn about San Diego and it’s history in a few hours. Judy, my guide, was well versed in all things San Diego past and present, and tailored the tour to my requests. Judy was enthusiastic and fun to be with. I especially loved seeing and hearing about Coronado with the Hotel Del Coronado, magnificent homes and gorgeous view back over the city, and Balboa Park, amongst other sites. This is a tour that would work for one or several people and be time well spent.”

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