San Diego: Extensive City & Beach Tour

Experience the best of San Diego on a comprehensive city and beach tour. Explore historic districts, iconic landmarks, and beautiful beaches with a knowledgeable guide. Book now!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Santa Fe Depot - Constructed in 1915, Santa Fe Depot serves as the pick-up and drop-off location.
  • Gaslamp Quarter - Explore the historic Gaslamp District and delve into the history of Alonzo Horton and New Town.
  • Little Italy - Mama Mia! Pass by the largest Little Italy in the United States.
  • Embarcadero - Glide past Embarcadero,…
What's Included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Guided small-group San Diego tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Meals & beverages
Additional Information

Guided by an engaging and knowledgeable tour leader, this 6-hour excursion includes a 2-hour picturesque drive and 4 hours exploring various sites. Discover San Diego’s history between stops with live commentary, music, and video. Experience all of San Diego in just a few hours.
The tour begins at Santa Fe Depot. The first destination is the historic…

Location
1050 Kettner Blvd
Kettner Boulevard
Bus will arrive outside Santa Fe Depot on Kettner Blvd between 9:45-10:00am, north of Bus Stop, northside of building, by trees & bench, past Ped Crosswalk Traffic Signal. Arrive 15 min early. Paid parking behind SF Depot on Pacific Highway. Don't wait by Palm Trees on Broadway. Tour begins 10am.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Dionne
Jul 27, 2025
Enjoyable - It was get to see so much in a 6 Hour time period. The driver was knowledgeable. I liked stopping at different locations to get different experiences.
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Carlton_t
Jul 25, 2025
Driver was exceptionally... - Driver was exceptionally great! Very informative! Very professional, kind and personable! Would recommend to others!
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Audreyco7034il
Jul 18, 2025
- It was a very enjoyable day. The driver gave excellent narration. I would never have gotten to all the places we went. Enough time was spent at each location to get enough photos and take in the sights.
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Marci_b
Jun 26, 2025
A fun day exploring San Diego - This was a well-organized tour and overview of the city highlights and areas. We had several stops for walking about and taking photos.
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Vern
Jun 23, 2025
City Tour - Enjoyed the six stops, especially the history of Coronado Island, and the narration explaining the history of San Diego. Very courteous host on this trip.
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Syc5678
Jun 16, 2025
LJ , our guide, was great - LJ , our guide, was friendly and pleasant to be with. She’s knowledgeable and passionate about the animals. Good idea to go around without walking too much. Learned more from her expertise in small groups setting. Got a general sense how to explore the zoo more efficiently. Enjoy her tour.
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Narciso_f
Aug 3, 2025
Enjoyable Coastal & City Highlights Tour - I took the Finest City & Beach Tour last Friday and had a really enjoyable experience overall. The itinerary was well thought out, covering a nice mix of city landmarks and coastal spots. The guide was knowledgeable and kept things interesting without overdoing it. I especially appreciated the relaxed pace, but I feel there was not enough time to enjoy each stop without feeling rushed. That said, while the tour was solid, there were a couple of small areas that could be improved to make it a five-star experience—perhaps a bit more depth at some of the locations or a touch more organization at pick-up. Still, I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a good introduction to San Diego. It was a great way to spend the day.
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Sabine2022a
Jul 9, 2025
Good overall impression of San Diego - Overall a nice day. The program, or their comments from the guide, seemed "unwound" and a bit tired. We would have liked a few more tips at the exit locations. For example restaurant recommendations or more information about the animals.
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Prasannakumar_g
Jun 18, 2025
Good tour - Nice private tour. Very good tour operator & nice places we visited. Need to do these tour without fail.
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Mark
Jul 26, 2025
Great overview of the area...see detailed comments... - This was my second time on an all-day bus tour of San Diego. It is a great overview of the area. Our guide/driver was professional and informative...but not particularly friendly. He would say watch your step when exiting the bus to EVERY passenger. When an elderly woman stumbled... his response was... "That's why I told you to watch your step . The tour was very informative. Awesome overview of the area! Long day! The lunch stop at Coronado does not provide time to tour the hotel and get lunch. Recommend you bring lunch with you and eat on the bus.
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From $100
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).