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Tijuana Cultural Private Day Tour

About this experience

If you really want to experience Tijuana like a local, this six hour cultural driving tour is for you! Experience the real charm of the city while walking the main streets of Tijuana while interacting with locals at the city market, museum and Avenida Revolucion. Visit the infamous Trump's wall and enjoy some time at the beach. Try local craft beer, Tequila and Mescal. Visit the Caesars restaurant where the Caesar's salad was invented and have free time for curios shopping. Also learn about the culture at the CECUT center and botanical gardens in Zona Rio. And for lunch, enjoy the real Mexican tacos with lots of guacamole and salsa! You will have a private vehicle for your party. No strangers. Minimum of four people per booking needed.

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  • Duration: 6 hr
  • Private experience

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Tijuana Cultural Private Day Tour
Tacos and beer included.
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour6 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Italian (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Craft Beer or Tequila tastings included. Choose from trying tequila and mezcal from Jalisco or go for the craft beer from Ensenada and Tijuana.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Traditional Mexian Tacos for lunch with beverage included. You have the option to eat the Caesar's salad but you pay that out of pocket.

Not included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

The tour begins in Chula Vista. The Cool Down Coffee Shop at the E street / Bay Front trolley station in Chula Vista is the meeting place and starting point of the tour. Be on time, transport will give 15 minutes grace period and then leave for the tour.

Visit to The Tijuana Cultural Center to experience the museum and botanical gardens as well as do some sightseeing on Boulevard Heroes.

Visit to the infamous Trump's Wall in Playas de Tijuana for pictures, sightseeing and enjoy the beach as well as some cocktails and ceviche tostadas.

Walk around Avenida Revolucion for shopping, sightseeing and craft beer and tequila tastings. Also visit to the famous Caesars Restaurant where the Caesar's salad was invented. See the Jai Alai building and Caliente Casino.

Tacos Taconazo in Zona Rio will be the stop over for lunch. Enjoy delicious real Mexican tacos of pork, beef or vegetarian with lots of guacamole and salsa.

Last stop is the City Market (Mercado Hidalgo) where you will have a chance to experience where locals buy their food and more. Try delicious churros with chocolate and do some shopping for souvenirs.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Public tours will meet at 9:30am in front of "Cool Down Coffee Shop" located inside the parking lot of the E trolley station. If you choose to be picked up at your place (south of Mission Valley) please send your address to us.
  • You can also request to be picked up at your home or hotel as long as you are south of Mission Valley (south of freeway 8). Otherwise the meeting point will be the "Cool Down Coffee Shop" located at the E street / Bay Front Trolley station in Chula Vista. Or the Oldtown trolley station at 4005 Taylor Street. You will receive an itinerary with the determined final pick up location five days prior to your tour.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Baja California Wine Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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 6 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
You can also request to be picked up at your home or hotel as long as you are south of Mission Valley (south of freeway 8). Otherwise the meeting point will be the "Cool
Down Coffee Shop" located at the E street / Bay Front Trolley station in Chula Vista. Or the Oldtown trolley station at 4005 Taylor Street. You will receive an itinerary with the determined final pick up location five days prior to your tour.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Italian (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 4–14; Adult tickets: age 15+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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