The Story of San Diego's Balboa Park A Walk Down El Prado
Step into the heart of Balboa Park and discover El Prado like never before. This self-guided walking tour invites you to look beyond the beauty and explore the stories, styles, and surprises behind San Diego’s most beloved promenade.
You’ll uncover how architecture, ambition, and artistry transformed a temporary exposition into a timeless cultural icon at every stop.
As you stroll past ornate facades, hidden courtyards, and dramatic colonnades, you’ll learn how theatrical design and clever engineering helped shape not just the park and San Diego’s identity.
GPS-triggered audio brings each structure to life with rich history and unexpected insights along the way.
This tour offers a thoughtful, immersive experience at your own pace, whether you're a first-time visitor or a local seeing the park with fresh eyes.
Come for the beauty—stay for the stories hidden in the walls.
Duration: 2 hours – 2 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
San Diego: Luggage Storage close to Little Italy
Experience the freedom of exploring without the extra weighting in San Diego. Our luggage storage service ensures your belongings are secure, allowing you to enjoy the wonders of your destination with peace of mind. Whether you're waiting for a late flight, have arrived early for your stay, or simply want to explore without the burden of your bags, our service is the perfect solution. Store your bags at prime locations near major attractions, transport hubs, and popular areas, making your travel experience smoother and more enjoyable.
Duration: 1 day
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Private One-Way Transportation to Cruise - Port Of San Diego
If Your Coming Into Town For A Cruise, Allow The Chiefton Group To Meet You There or Get You There… Get Curbside Pick Up / Drop Off Service with its Directly Between The Airport & The Cruise Port, or If You Have to Go From The Airport To A Hotel, and Then Later On Venture To The Cruise Port.. Enjoy The Scenic Ride From and/or The Scenic Ride Back to The Airport/Hotel/Cruise Port.
Duration: 1 hour
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
LA–San Diego Pacific Coast Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Drive
Follow the Pacific Coast Highway between Los Angeles and San Diego in either direction on a self-guided smartphone audio drive. Hear 40+ GPS-triggered stories about beaches, surf towns, wildlife and coastal history, from Manhattan Beach and the Queen Mary to Laguna Beach, Dana Point, Oceanside and Torrey Pines.
A live GPS map shows the route while audio plays through your phone or connected car speakers. Download before departure for offline use, then start anywhere, pause for viewpoints and travel at your own pace. Allow about 4–5 hours plus optional stops and traffic. Bring your own vehicle and smartphone; there is no in-person guide.
This is a one-way drive between LA and San Diego, not a return to your starting point. Attractions and interior visits are optional and admission is separate. Seal Beach refuge has restricted entry, and Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is currently closed to visitors; the audio route can be completed without entering either site.
Duration: 4–5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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Discover San Diego: Self-Guided Walking Tour
Discover San Diego with your self-guided audio tour, exploring America’s Finest City at your own pace. Begin in Balboa Park where Spanish Colonial architecture, 17 museums, and the famous San Diego Zoo fill 1,200 acres in the heart of the city. Wander the historic Gaslamp Quarter where Victorian buildings house restaurants and rooftop bars. Explore the USS Midway aircraft carrier and the Embarcadero waterfront celebrating San Diego’s naval heritage. Discover La Jolla’s sea cliffs and sea lions, Pacific Beach’s surf culture, and Coronado’s iconic Hotel del Coronado. Visit Old Town where adobe buildings preserve the Spanish and Mexican heritage of California’s birthplace. Marvel at the Cabrillo National Monument with views stretching to Mexico. Sample fish tacos at the source, craft beer from over 150 local breweries, and the Baja-influenced cuisine that defines this border city where beach culture, military pride, and Mexican flavors create America’s most livable city.
Duration: 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Belmont Park Ride and Play Pass
Located in the heart of San Diego, Belmont Park combines the best of it all with a unique and memorable setting for any occasion. We offer an unforgettable experience with its beachside location and nostalgic amusement park! Come see a sunset, touch the pacific ocean in Mission Beach or walk the famous boardwalk. Belmont Park has everything you want from a day in Southern California, all in one place.
Duration: 1–8 hours
- Free cancellation
A Local’s Guide to San Diego’s Sights: A GPS Self-Guided Drive
Designed by a pair of lifelong California residents with a passion for the region’s hidden history, this immersive audio tour transforms your vehicle into a private theater on wheels.
While massive tour buses are confined to rigid schedules, this digital experience allows you to navigate at your own pace, uncovering the secret stories behind the "Street of Dreams" in La Jolla and the rugged, off-the-beaten-path majesty of Sunset Cliffs.
Your drive weaves audio stories through the historic Gaslamp Quarter, the coastal heights of Cabrillo National Monument, and the lush architecture of Balboa Park.
Using smart GPS technology, the commentary plays automatically as you drive, functioning entirely offline to ensure a seamless journey without data interruptions.
By the time you reach the panoramic summit of Mt. Soledad, you won't just have seen the sights—you’ll have experienced San Diego through the eyes of an insider who knows exactly where the city’s heart beats.
Duration: 2–3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Best of San Diego eBike Tour (English or Spanish)
Join us for a 2.5 hour guided electric bike tour around the stunning city of San Diego. Beginning from our store location, the first stop on this leisurely tour is the historic Gaslamp Quarter, established in the 1860s and redeveloped in the 1980s. From there, you’ll ride your pedal assist eBikes to the San Diego Bay, where you’ll learn the history of the USS Midway, Billionaire Row, and The Bob Hope Memorial. Our licensed tour guides will then lead you through Balboa Park, measuring just under five kilometers or 1,200 acres. In Balboa Park, you will ride past and learn about the San Diego Zoo, the Spanish Village Art Center, and the famous Casa de Balboa. This city is perfect for animal lovers, beach enthusiasts, and outdoorsy folks! Our guides are happy to take plenty of pictures for you so you can cherish the memories. The tour ends back at our store location on K Street.
Please note: there will be a good deal of street riding on this tour.
Duration: 2 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Small Group Beach Yoga in San Diego
No Yoga Experience? No Problem!
Whether you're new to yoga or an experienced yogi, this session is designed just for you. I will custom-tailor the experience to meet your individual needs and comfort level.
Together, we’ll move through a fun and energetic flow that promotes mental clarity, deepens body awareness, and leaves you feeling calm, centered, and refreshed. Expect a supportive environment, clear guidance, and plenty of options to move at your own pace.
Come as you are — and leave feeling stronger, lighter, and more at peace.
Explore La Jolla, Aka Jewel of the Sea, after your session!
* Hike the beautiful trails at Torrey Pines State Park
* Paragliding from the Gliderport
* Visit the sea lions at La Jolla Cove
* luxury boutiques, art galleries, and top-tier dining
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Downtown Splendors
Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led adventure hunt company. Explore the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and tackling challenges along the way. Team up with your friends or go head-to-head as you uncover fascinating facts and create unforgettable memories.
Let’s Roam Adventure Hunts are perfect for any occasion—whether it's an everyday outing, a bachelorette bash, a birthday celebration, or a corporate team-building extravaganza! Each player gets to choose an interactive role, with unique challenges for everyone. Ready for an adventure? Let's Roam!
Duration: 2 hours
- Private tour
Premium Valle de Guadalupe Wine and Food Tour
Discover Valle de Guadalupe like a local with Baja Society Tours! Your day starts cruising Baja’s coast with a stop in Rosarito for fresh Baja-style tacos at a family-run spot.
Then visit 3 boutique wineries, sampling reds, whites, and rosé while learning about the winemaking process. Lunch is served at the second winery with delicious options filled with local ingredients and vibrant flavors — vegetarian options available.
Relax in a private van stocked with cold beer and bottled water as you soak in stunning views and capture insta-worthy moments.
Public tours typically run Saturdays, starting ~8:30 AM and returning ~7 PM. A minimum of 6 guests required. All-inclusive—no extra costs day of (tips appreciated). US pickup/drop-off available for an additional fee.
Need more info? Reach out to Baja Society Tours - SoCal's #1 rated Baja food, wine, and private transportation company!
Duration: 12 hours
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
San Diego County Wine Tour (Private)
5 hour private wine tasting tour of the wineries in North County San Diego. This is a very unique tour as most people head to Temecula. North County wineries are very good and produce some lovely wines. The tour itself will be approximately 3 hours the other 2 hours will be the drive time from downtown to Escondido and back to downtown and also the drive time between wineries. You will see some very picturesque scenery of the Mountains in North County and all the beautiful wineries along the way. It’s a very enjoyable tour.
Duration: 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
The Gaslamp Quarter Walking Tour
Discover the fascinating history of San Diego’s Historic Gaslamp Quarter on a 90-minute guided walking tour through one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods.
Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll hear engaging stories about the people, buildings, businesses, and events that helped shape downtown San Diego. Learn about early developer William Heath Davis and the beginnings of New Town, explore beautifully preserved Victorian-era architecture, and uncover colorful stories from the neighborhood’s past.
Along the way, see notable landmarks including the Davis-Horton House, Horton Grand Hotel, historic theaters, Old City Hall, the Yuma Building, and more. Your guide will share historical context, interesting facts, and memorable local stories while allowing time for questions and photos. With a relaxed walking pace and a carefully planned route, this tour is ideal for guests who enjoy history, architecture, and discovering the stories behind the places they visit.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
San Diego National Comedy Theatre Ticket
For more than 25 years, National Comedy Theatre has entertained San Diego with professional, completely unscripted comedy. Every performance is created live, so no two shows are ever the same. Guests can share suggestions from their seats, cheer for their favorite performers, and meet the cast afterward. Participation is always optional, and no one is put on the spot—making it a welcoming night out for couples, families, groups, and San Diego visitors. The show is appropriate for all audiences.
Duration: 1 hr 50 min
Wine tasting Tour to Temecula from San Diego (Private)
Private wine tour to Temecula stopping off at a lovely winery in Fallbrook. Monserate Winery began with a desire to preserve the beauty and integrity of Gird Valley. For 56 years, the beautiful 116-acre property was a public golf course, dotted with 100-year-old oaks and towering sycamore trees. After falling on hard times, the golf course closed. We had a vision to revitalize the land and create something incredible that would also enrich the lives of the surrounding community, and thus, Monserate Winery was born. We have been hard at work to bring this vision to life since 2016 and have made a lot of progress. Today, Monserate’s San Diego county wineries boast breathtaking vineyards, tranquil lakes, and spectacular scenery.
Akash Winery & Vineyards is a family-owned boutique winery in Temecula, CA, producing 100% estate-grown wines alongside their Dreamville label the modern 20-acre estate is celebrated for its lively, approachable vibe, great vineyard views, and food and music.
Duration: 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
San Diego Bike Rentals
Ride through Balboa Park and visit the Bea Evenson Fountain and Japanese Friendship Garden
Stop and visit the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Air & Space Museum
This is a perfect experience for locals and tourists, couples and solo riders, families and friend groups!
Duration: 2–10 hours
- Free cancellation
E-Bike Tour in Balboa Park
On this Balboa Park E-Bike Tour you will learn what San Diego locals know, that Balboa Park is San Diego’s best kept secret! As the largest urban cultural park in the country, Balboa Park is one of the most unique attractions in San Diego. From hiking trails, to desert gardens and world-class museums, you could easily spend an entire day in this gorgeous San Diego park.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Private Julian Goldmine Tour from San Diego with Guide
Charming Julian, an hour east of downtown, could aptly be described “as American as apple pie.” Nestled in the picturesque Cuyamaca Mountains in East County, Julian is famous for its mouth-watering apple pies and cider from local orchards along with a rich California gold rush history. You can find Victorian-style architecture, old-fashioned stores, country-style restaurants, scenic hiking trails and a friendly country atmosphere in one of San Diego’s rural treasures. Discover an exciting learning experience at The Eagle Mining Co. in Julian, California. Our old-fashioned gold mine offers terrific and informative California tours that guide adventures through the world of a 1870s mining operation.
Duration: 5 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Chauffeured Adventure to Local San Diego Vineyards
INCLUDED in your fully-guided 4.5 hour San Diego Winery tasting adventure
- Transportation (4 convenient meeting/drop off locations). Groups of 5+ can choose their home/hotel address
- 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).
Duration: 5 hours
- Free cancellation
San Diego Electric Bike Rental
Discover San Diego like never before with an electric bike rental from Wheel Fun Rentals –the ultimate way to cruise the city with ease. Skip the traffic and parking hassles and glide through vibrant neighborhoods and to must-see spots like Balboa Park and Mission Bay. Our premium e-bikes make it easy to cover more ground, climb hills with ease, and enjoy every mile in comfort. Whether you’re chasing ocean views, exploring hidden gems, or just soaking up the SoCal sun, an e-bike adventure turns every moment into an unforgettable ride.
All electric bike rentals must be returned by end-of-business on the same day; no overnight rentals are available.
Electric Bike Riders must be 16 years of age or older and wear a helmet regardless of age.
Duration: 4–8 hours
- Free cancellation
Outdoor Escape Room in San Diego - Little Italy
An immersive clue-solving adventure around San Diego's Little Italy. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget!
Reschedule anytime with no fees.
It's a scavenger hunt, escape room, and urban crawl all-in-one. Follow the storyline around town as you find clues and use them to crack codes. Then enter solutions on the app to find out where to go next. Clues can be anywhere - murals, statues, landmarks, and more!
Plan on about two hours of playtime, depending on your experience level and how much time you spend exploring along the way. Difficulty level is adjustable - take as many or as few hints as you’d like!
PLEASE NOTE: Bookings made less than 7 days before your play date will be scheduled for local pickup. For bookings made 7+ days in advance, our team will contact you to arrange shipping.
Duration: 2 hours
- Private tour
Specters and Sinners Walking Tour
The Specters & Sinners Ghost Tour is our Adults-Only Tour in San Diego. It's also the most unique. We use San Diego's haunted locations to tell the lesser-known stories of our Founding Fathers and the hauntings tied to them. If you're looking for an amazing, through-provoking Ghost Tour, this is the tour for you.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Old Town Walking History Tour in San Diego
Book a tour of Old Town San Diego with our local company for an authentic and memorable experience. Learn about the rich culture and heritage, get exclusive access to Heritage Park, and hear true historical stories.
Our guides are passionate, knowledgeable, and costumed with a sense of humor. Support local business and make the most of your money by choosing us for an unforgettable tour experience.
Don't be fooled by our out-of-town, big budget competitors - we've caught them making up stories many times, seriously.
Our hosts are passionate and costumed individuals who love this city and want you to have an unforgettable tour experience. Real history, done theatrically with a sense of humor.
When you choose us, you're also supporting a local business and feeling great knowing your money is being put to good use. Join us today for an unforgettable tour experience and make the most of your money and time!
Duration: 2 hours
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
Super Saver: Self-Guided Speed Boat Adventure & iRide GPS Guided ScooterTour
Electric Scooter & Speedboat Combo where you get to explore the bay in your very own speedboat then explore San Diego in your very own GPS guided storytelling scooter. This combo land sea adventure makes for the perfect day in San Diego. Both tours do not need to be taken on the same day. Just book the day and time of the speedboat portion you want online and call the number above to book your scooter tour. After your purchase is confirmed we will email you a confirmation.
All tours are subject to weather, sea conditions, and operational circumstances. If a tour cannot operate due to unforeseen circumstances, we will make every effort to reschedule or provide an alternative, subject to availability. If no alternative is available, a refund will be provided according to the operator’s cancellation policy.
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour