The San Diego Tour
Embark on this 3-hour guided journey throughout San Diego. You'll be transported by your local guide throughout some of the loveliest areas of the city. A few highlights include sparkling Coronado, El Prado, and the beautiful Balboa Park.
San Diego Balboa Park Highlights Small Group Tour with Coffee
Balboa Park is one of San Diego’s most iconic destinations, but with more than 1,200 acres of museums, gardens, and historic architecture, it can be overwhelming to explore on your own. This guided walking tour brings the park to life through engaging stories, context, and carefully chosen highlights.
Now in our 10th year, we’re proud to be one of the longest-running tour operators in the park. Your guide explains not just what you’re seeing, but why it’s there—unpacking the symbolism of the Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, introducing the people behind the park’s creation, and pointing out details many visitors miss.
The tour blends iconic sights with quieter corners, moves at a relaxed pace, and allows time for photos, questions, & conversation. Partway through, enjoy a casual beverage stop, giving you a chance to rest & recharge before continuing your walk.
-Experience Balboa Park’s highlights
-Architecture, history & hidden details explained
-Includes beverage stop
Taste of Little Italy in San Diego
During this tour, you will learn about the rich history, culture, and architecture of the area from one of our highly trained guides throughout the way. Taste samples and enjoy specially created dishes at locally owned restaurants. The tour lasts 3 hours long.
Glow Electric Boat night date experience in San Diego Bay
We’re excited to introduce our 60-minute Glow Boat Experience on Electric Boats — a romantic night date in San Diego Bay.
The boats glow beautifully after dark and come equipped with a Bluetooth Speaker so you can enjoy music while cruising.
Your group will be assigned one of our electric glow boats based on your group size. Both options offer the same Glow Electric Boat experience.
* Red Electric Glow Boat: Up to 4 adults + 1 small child (4–5 years old), maximum combined weight 650 lbs.
* White Electric Glow Boat: Up to 3 adults + 1 small child (4–5 years old), maximum combined weight 600 lbs.
The specific boat model is assigned by our team based on your group size.
Our crew provides full instructions and guides all boats on the water, with safety crew present. You’ll stay dry and comfortable the entire ride.
Semi-Private Surf Lesson
This is your experience, and we are here to make it memorable, long lasting, and share the stoke with each person who steps into our surf shop. We make surfing your favorite thing to do! Why? Because we love being able to share the stoke wherever we are in the world, or people who visit us in San Diego here! Our team is dedicated to providing an experience that has you hungry for more, dreaming of the next swell, and booking you next San Diego stay the moment you exit the water. The semi-private surf lesson will have your group at the center of the experience, customizing each person's surfing goals! So whether it's creating a new experience, getting back out there, having your colleagues jealous of your new SoCal tan, we leave you stoked on surfing, making it your favorite thing to do!
San Diego Walking Food Tour and Ferry to Coronado Island
Get ready for an unforgettable 3-hour waterfront food adventure—complete with a scenic roundtrip ferry ride to Coronado Island!
We begin at the world-renowned, award-winning Fish Market, where you'll enjoy mouthwatering, shareable appetizers right on the water. Then, take a leisurely stroll past the iconic USS Midway to the Broadway Pier.
Next, hop aboard a stunning 15-minute ferry ride to charming Coronado Island, where we’ll dine at Spiro’s Mediterranean—a beloved local favorite.
After soaking in the island vibes, we return to Seaport Village for bold, flavorful street tacos from the award winning street tacos from Quiero Tacos. Next be a kid again and enjoy a nostalgic ride on the historic carousel, followed by a sweet treat from the legendary Seaport Fudge Factory, in business for over 30 years.
Throughout the journey, your local guide will share fascinating stories and fun facts about San Diego’s rich history and vibrant waterfront.
Daytime Sailing Along San Diego's Skyline
Set sail with your Captain aboard our sail yacht and see some of San Diego's finest highlights on thisfamily-friendly sailing experience. We'll set sail from Safeharbor Sunroad Marina on Harbor Island on San Diego Bay, we often see Sea Lions and occasionally Dolphins frolicking, and we always have a fantastic time! White wine, soda, water are available on board complimentary
For a private sailing experience for you and your friends only, feel free to book all 6 seats
If you don't see a date scheduled that your interested in, reach out! We sail daily and can usually accommodate you!
Other things to note
Smoking is not permitted on board.
Small-Group San Diego Afternoon Sailing Excursion
This three-hour adventure on a a beautiful modern-day sailboat is limited to just 6 people, allowing you a comfortable, semi-private experience (or, grab five friends and fill up the whole boat!). Sit back, relax and enjoy the complimentary beer, soft drinks and snacks as you soak in the warm sun and Bay sights.
Departure times vary throughout the year. Guest must contact Sail San Diego after purchase for the exact departure time. Please note this activity does require a minimum of 3 guests total in order to sail.
If members in your group are booking their tickets separately, please call Sail San Diego so they can ensure you're on the same boat. If they don't know ahead of time, you may be seated on separate boats!
Small-Group San Diego Sunset Sailing Excursion
Set sail from San Diego on this small-group sailing tour on a sunset sail on the open ocean. This three-hour adventure on a Catalina sailboat is limited to six (6) guests allowing you a comfortable, semi-private experience (or, purchase all 6 tickets and grab five friends to have a completely private sail!).
Sit back, relax and enjoy the complimentary beer, soft drinks and snacks as you watch the sun slowly drop behind the gentle contours of Point Loma with the glistening city lights behind you.
Departure times vary throughout the year. Guest must contact Sail San Diego after purchase for the exact departure time. Please note this activity does require a minimum of 3 guests total in order to sail.
If members in your group are booking their tickets separately, please call Sail San Diego so they can ensure you're on the same boat. If they don't know ahead of time, you may be seated on separate boats!
Private Sailing Charter on San Diego Bay
San Diego Bay is one of the most beautiful bodies of water on the West Coast of the United States. Why not enjoy this natural wonder aboard a beautiful sailing yacht with a knowledgeable and friendly Captain? This private charter includes the yacht plus Captain for your exclusive use. It's your vessel and you determine the itinerary. See detailed description for itinerary ideas or make up your own. You can participate in sailing the vessel as much or as little as you like. Complimentary bottled water, and snacks are included or bring your own food and drink (no red wine please).
San Diego Old Town Tales, Tacos and Tequila Small Group Tour
Meet your guide and group at Old Adobe Chapel, which can be credited for saving Old Town San Diego thanks to a 1884 book. Continue on to one of the most haunted homes in Southern California, also unusual for its architecture and building materials.
After a view of some Victorian architecture we'll pass by the original location of the Presidio and Mission when the Spanish first settled in California. Admire the oldest 18th-century structure in the area and learn about the indigenous tribes who lived here for thousands of years.
Back in town, we'll see some authentic Mexican handcrafts (no bad souvenirs here!), visit a hundred year old Catholic church that is a descendant of the original Mission, followed by a stroll through a landmark cemetery with graves dating back to the 1850s. Our final stop is a local Tequileria to learn about the many different kinds of tequila. Enjoy a taste or select another beverage of your choice, plus gourmet tacos.
Group Surf Lesson
This is your experience, and we are here to make it memorable, long lasting, and share the stoke with each person who steps into our surf shop. We make surfing your favorite thing to do! Why? Because we love being able to share the stoke wherever we are in the world, or people who visit us in San Diego here! Our team is dedicated to providing an experience that has you hungry for more, dreaming of the next swell, and booking you next San Diego stay the moment you exit the water. The private surf lesson will have you at the center of your experience, customizing your surfing goals! So whether it's creating a new experience, getting back out there, having your colleagues jealous of your new SoCal tan, we leave you stoked on surfing, making it your favorite thing to do!
San Diego Mountain Hike and Meditation Tour
During this guided tour in San Diego, customers will receive a transformative experience immersed in nature. The tour includes a calming guided meditation led by an experienced teacher, and a mountain hike up a beautiful mountain surrounded by real sage plants to cleanse inner chaos. Lastly, participants will embark on a quiet nature walk to release inner pain to Mother Nature, leaving them feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.
Embark on this nature tour for a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and connection with your inner self! This is one of the most unique things to do in San Diego.
San Diego Segway Tour
You will surely enjoy this fun ride, as it is an excellent and creative way to see our city and our dynamic downtown. On this fantastic tour, a world of possibilities awaits you. Join us for this fun adventure and tour experience as we teach you how to ride a Segway and discover our wonderful city too. Enjoy this amazing and fabulous ride that we are famous for.
Join us for this fun tour experience that we are famous for. Here, we will teach you how to ride a Segway properly and discover our wonderful city sights too. This tour is designed to cover as much of The Gaslamp Quarter and Bayfront as we can in the time allowed. Enjoy learning to ride a Segway® Personal Transporter with our local experts. Ride the "Bike of the Future", and enjoy the beautiful scenery of San Diego. We will safely guide you through America's Finest City, complemented with historical information and quirky fun facts throughout the ride.
We roll all over San Diego! Check out our other Segway Tours.
Top Rated San Diego Sunset Sail Classic Yacht 6 Guests
Skip the crowded tour boats. Liberty carries just six guests and that changes everything.
Sail San Diego Bay aboard a classic 41-ft Friendship sloop with Captain Phil, a USCG-licensed captain with 55 years of sailing experience. Whether you choose an afternoon sail or stay for sunset, the experience is calm, unhurried, and genuinely personal — less like a tour, more like being invited onto a private yacht.
Take in the San Diego skyline, Coronado Bridge, and USS Midway from the water — no narration script, no rushing, just the bay at its best.
Afternoon sail — open skies, warm sun, and the city in full view.
Sunset sail — watch the sky change over the water as the city lights come on.
Ideal for couples and travelers who want an authentic, uncrowded San Diego sailing experience.
All sails are 2.5 hours.
Included: craft beer, California white wine, soft drinks, and packaged snacks.
Paid marina parking available. Gratuity for the captain is appreciated and not included.
San Diego Early Bird Segway Tour
You will surely enjoy this fun ride, as it is an excellent and creative way to see our city and our dynamic downtown. On this fantastic hour long Segway Tour (plus 30 minutes of training), a world of possibilities awaits you. Join us for this fun adventure and tour experience as we teach you how to ride a Segway and discover our wonderful city too.
Luxury Catamaran Sailing Charter of San Diego
The Malarky is a 47' Luxury Catamaran, located in the San Diego Bay. Our on-board Captain and Crew will assist you with any needs while you enjoy adventuring San Diego Bay, and the Southern California Coastline.
Port Lounge
Indoors or outdoors the Malarky has plenty of space to entertain and dine. The indoor dining area is located on the port side, surrounded by comfortable lounge cushions, beautiful wood work, large windows, allowing you to dine in style.
Starboard Lounge
Relax in the spacious lounge area located inside the cabin on the starboard side. Enjoy the beautiful craftsmanship, comfortable lounge cushions, coffee table, inviting window light, calling you to slow down and relax in style.
Aft Deck
Entertain outside with a view and the cool sea air. The aft dining area offers plenty of comfortable shaded seating with a large table.
State Rooms
Equipped with 4 modern decorated State Rooms with flat screen televisions in each - with restrooms on both sides of the boat.
Downtown Food and Drink Tour: Libations on the East Side
Discover San Diego’s most evolving foodie neighborhood the East Village. Previously a warehouse district, the East Village is now home to an array of eclectic eateries, award winning restaurants, breweries, and cocktail bars. Now bordered by the bay and unified by the famous Petco Park the East Village is becoming one of the best neighborhoods for worldwide local cuisine. Throughout this tour you will learn about the evolution of San Diego’s culinary underground and how an area loaded with warehouses and factories like Wonderbread became the “new downtown” in San Diego, while eating and drinking some of the best booze, food, and brews San Diego has to offer.
-Walk into 4-5 local restaurants, cocktail bars, and breweries
-Eat an eclectic variety of cuisine from award winning michelin restaurants, cocktail bars and unique breweries
-Sip on multiple libations
-Local Tour Guide
-Learn how an area filled with warehouses and factories turned into the hot spot for local eateries
North Park Beerucation Tour
Beer is the backbone of San Diego and North Park is a beer mecca. The goal of the Beerucation Tour is to dive deep into San Diego’s beer world trying a multitude of different styles, from a multitude of different breweries. We order all of these crazy beers at bars etc. but do we really know what we are drinking, what food we can pair it with, and what makes it so delicious. While sipping on some of these there will be some great knowledge to be found in an area that is filled with art and culture.
-Walk into 3-4 local craft breweries and get a chance to taste and learn about a variety of different beer styles, the brewing process, food and beer pairing and what it takes to start a successful brewery
-Learn how to pair beer with food while munching on some delicious snacks
-Learn about a neighborhood that went from an area filled with street cars to a land of hipsters and famous restaurants
-This is NOT only for beer nerds. (Other options will be available)
Sunset Sail Along the San Diego Skyline
Enjoy an evening sailing under the sunset on a relaxing sailing cruise with a unique perspective on San Diego that you can only get from the water. Our San Diego Bay Sunset Sailing Cruises provide an up-close and personal view of the scenic waterfront architecture, military crafts, historical ship's and landmarks, local sea life and spectacular photo opportunities.
Chauffeured Adventure to Local San Diego Vineyards
INCLUDED in your fully-guided 4.5 hour San Diego Winery tasting adventure
- Transportation (convenient meeting/drop off locations)
- Hands on viticulture demos: taste the grapes that are growing.
- Behind-the-scene tours (sometimes there are ghost stories!)
- Ample tastes of local wines
- Full meal overlooking the vineyards!
- Explore the vineyards and enjoy scenic photo opportunities
- Relaxing adventure with no stress.
A wine tote gift for everyone in the group…and MORE!
This is an all-inclusive event (tour guide gratuity is NOT included)
Perfect for 2 to 14 GUESTS PER DAY. SINGLE TRAVELERS WELCOME.
For groups of 15+ please inquire.
Public and Private Tours available.
Meeting time approx 10AM and drop-off by 2:30PM
Customized meeting spots available for groups of 5+
We are proud to promote San Diego Wine Country. This is the original California wine country (we do not go to Temecula, Riverside County).
The San Diego Highlights Tour
Enjoy an overview of San Diego's top sights and the stunning northern coastline on a full-day tour by a luxury vehicle that includes Coronado, the Embarcadero and Balboa Park. Check out places of interest in the Gaslamp Quarter, where you’ll have free time to purchase lunch and explore at your leisure. Then spend the afternoon in the enclave of La Jolla — the ‘jewel of San Diego’ — where rugged shoreline cliffs charm all travelers, from both near and far.
We do require a minimum of 4 people total (solo travelers are welcome to join) to have the tour go out, in the event of us not achieving 4 guests we'll send you out on our shorter version or supply you with another tour of equal value or issue a full refund!
If the tour is booked with less than 4 total guests, then we do the 4 Hour version of the tour. This still hits all of the points of interest, although it eliminates the break that we would normally have for lunch. If we do book more than 4 guests the 7 hour tour will be given.
Little Italy Food and Drink Walking Tour: Pizza, Pasta & Piazzas
On this tour, guests will get a local expert to guide them around the Little Italy neighborhood giving insight to local restaurants, shops and vendors they might not otherwise discover as well as the unique history of this area. Guests will get the opportunity to meet new people while they taste food samples at four different locations, two of which include wine or beer samples and one includes dessert.
Private Balboa Park Segway Tour
Join us in one of the largest urban cultural parks in the US on a Segway tour of San Diego’s Balboa Park. Cover the enormous 1,200 acre park on a fun-to-ride self-balancing segway while a guide shares the history and highlights. We start and end in the park ensuring that you cover everything from the 16 museums to artists’ workshops. While stopping to take photos among the amazing gardens and theaters. Let us help you feel like a local as we give you the best overview of one of San Diego's best gems.