About this experience
If you want to see almost all of the greatest sights that San Diego has to offer. The Downtown San Diego and Balboa Park tour is THE essential San Diego Tour to do. You will visit Balboa Park up close and personnel with your scooter. Stop at one of a dozen of museums and explore the fragrant flower gardens or outdoor organ pavilion. Head up to Hillcrest which has a variety of shops and restaurants and is known to have some of the best food in the country. See Downtown San Diego’s Maritime Museum or the Historic Gaslamp Quarter. San Diego will be one of the most diverse and visually appealing cities your will ever visit and the Balboa Park scooter tour is one of the best ways to take it all in.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr
Plan your 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
- The minimum rider age is 15. If under the age of 18 the rider must be accompanied by an adult. Must possess a major credit card and photo ID.
Local guides to help you plan
Balboa Park without rushing the day
Choose fewer institutions, understand the park’s scale, and leave room for gardens, architecture, and current venue information.
A practical San Diego coastal day from La Jolla to Ocean Beach
Build one flexible coast day around geography, marine conditions, realistic transitions, and a late return to the water.
How to choose a San Diego neighborhood base
Compare coast, park, downtown, and central-neighborhood bases by the trips they make easier, not by one universal center.
What is included
- Rider orientation
- Electric scooter
- Helmet
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All Fees and Taxes
Itinerary and highlights
Drive through Little Italy.
Drive through the heart of downtown.
Drive through Balboa Park.
Drive by the San Diego Zoo.
Drive through Old Town San Diego.
Pass by the USS Midway.
Learn about the Maritime Museum as you drive by.
Take the Ferry
See the Unconditional Surrender Statue
Drive by the Convention Center
Drive by Petco Park
Meeting and pickup information
- Just look for the yellow GoCars and Scooter in front of the building.
Languages and tickets
- English — Audio
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- GoCar Tours San Diego
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All renters must be able to read, understand and sign a liability release and waiver form.
- Each rider will be charged a 150.00 incidental deposit fee. This will not be charged to your card but an authorization to hold will be placed on the card.
- Min weight 100lbs, max. 250lbs
- The minimum rider age is 15. If under the age of 18 the rider must be accompanied by an adult. Must possess a major credit card and photo ID.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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