About this experience
Enjoy a privately guided tour of America’s Finest City, with a snack, coffee, and tickets included to the USS Midway Museum. First, your guide will take you on a walking tour of several of San Diego’s many neighbourhoods, including historic Little Italy, the Gaslamp District, and Seaport Village. You will also get to see several of the city’s main attractions, including the Santa Fe Depot, and Petco Park. Enjoy a light snack and coffee along the route, while learning about the food scene in the city. Your tour finishes with tickets to the USS Midway, where you will enjoy the self-guided audio tour!
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Local guides to help you plan
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.
Where to stay in San Diego by trip rhythm
Use coast time, museum days, nightlife, family logistics, and transport needs to compare accommodation areas.
What is included
- A friendly, professional private tour guide
- Entrance to the USS Midway
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- A light pastry and coffee/soft drink
Not included
- Additional food and drink
- Hotel pickup, we do recommend a centrally located start point
- Gratuities (optional)
Itinerary and highlights
Discover the Santa Fe Depot, a historic train station in stunning Revival style architecture, built for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition which celebrated the opening of the Panama Canal.
See the century-old US Grant Hotel, a historic luxury hotel built in 1910 that boasts stunning Beaux-Arts architecture with a rich Prohibition-era speakeasy history.
Walk past the Balboa Theatre, a venue listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
See the home of the MLB’s San Diego Padres, Petco Park from the outside.
Relish the buzz of the Gaslamp Quarter where a lively string of eateries, cafés and bars beg exploration.
Explore Seaport Village and enjoy beautiful views of San Diego Bay.
WWII;
End your tour at the USS Midway for a self-guided tour where you will enjoy interactive experiences that tell the history of the ship and its crew.
Meeting and pickup information
- Your guide will meet you in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art, located at 1100 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
Languages and tickets
- English — Audio
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Travel Curious
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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