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2Hr GPS Self Guided Scooter Tour: Downtown & Balboa Park

About this experience

This is the essential San Diego GPS guided scooter tour. You will see almost all of the greatest sights San Diego has to offer, from the visually stunning Balboa park which is littered with Spanish Renaissance inspired architecture, over a dozen museums, colorful flower gardens, and world renowned outdoor organ pavilion all the way to the always happening Hillcrest, which has a great variety of shops and restaurants, Hillcrest is known to have some of the best food in the county. But best of all you will also get to see Downtown San Diego at its finest, from the Maritime Museum, to the Historic Gaslamp Quarter. Downtown San Diego is one of the best places in the world for its diversity, and visual appeal. Don’t miss the best places San Diego has to offer on this Must-See tour.

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr
  • Private experience

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Start Time
Downtown/Balboa Tour: 2-hour GPS guided scooter tour through Downtown/Balboa.

Plan your experience

Time on the tour2 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (audio guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 2 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Local guides to help you plan

What is included

  • Rider orientation
  • Electric scooter
  • Helmets

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

Pass through Little Italy.

Drive by the Maritime Museum

Drive by the USS Midway Museum.

Drive by Seaport Village.

Drive through the Gaslamp Quarter.

Drive through Balboa Park.

Drive through Old Town.

Drive right in front of the San Diego Zoo.

Take the ferry

See the Hotel Del

See the Unconditional Surrender Statue.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Audio
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Speed Boat Adventures, Inc.

Accessibility and practical details

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Must be 21 with a valid driver's license to book.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 2 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (audio guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 10+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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