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    Catamaran Sailing Adventure Premium 2.5hr Small group w/ drinks

    5.0 (75)

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    San Diego, CA

    With over 38 years of experience sharing our love of sailing with San Diego visitors, we are prepared to offer you a memorable day on the sea. 2.5 hour tour length is perfect for seeing all the beautiful sights. Catamarans really are more fun to sail with the special bow nets designed for sunbathing, and lounging around watching sea life, and water rush by. The swift and stable ocean design ensures a comfortable, and exhilarating ride without the rolling and leaning that often causes seasickness on other boats. When you are welcomed aboard, you'll feel comfortable right away because we really do like people, and with such small groups, you've escaped the crowds.

    In-person

    4+ years

    $119

    San Diego Scenic Tour

    4.6 (552)

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    San Diego, CA

    Visit San Diego area with a local tour guide in smaller groups ! It includes visit of La Jolla & Mt Soledad - Coronado Island - Balboa Park - Old Town & Downtown. It’s a 4-hour tour of the best scenic stops. Tour is offer Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 1.30pm Saturday & Sunday: 9am to 1pm or 1.30pm to 5.30pm

    In-person

    All ages

    $79

    Tall Ship Adventure aboard the Schooner Californian with General Admission

    4.3 (6)

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    San Diego, CA

    Californian was built from the ground up in 1984 at Spanish Landing in San Diego Bay. She was launched with great fanfare for the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. In July 2003, the Governor signed a bill into law designating the Californian as the official tall ship of the State of California. She is the only ship to carry this prestigious title. Since her launching in San Diego the Californian has played host to thousands of adventure travelers, sailing enthusiasts, students and history buffs up and down the West coast. She has also made voyages to Hawaii, Mexico and the East coast of the United States. Californian casts a distinctive and instantly recognizable silhouette and has become one of the most well known tall ships in America. Sailing the Californian and experiencing a tall ship adventure with the Maritime Museum sail crew on San Diego Bay is a Top Thing To Do when in San Diego!

    In-person

    1+ years

    $119

    Snorkel San Diego's Mission Bay with a Marine Biologist

    5.0 (52)

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    San Diego, CA

    Explore San Diego's hidden gem of snorkeling! Everyone who visits San Diego knows about La Jolla, but did you know there's an even better snorkeling spot? Avoid the big waves and crowds with this more relaxed snorkel experience geared for all skill levels. I taught middle and high school marine biology for more than a decade before committing to environmental tourism! With fifteen years of teaching youth and adults in outdoor education settings, plus my background in conservation biology, provides guests with in-depth (pun intended) knowledge of marine life during our snorkel. Groups are small (maximum of 5 participants, with occasional exceptions for private groups/families) which makes a more intimate and personal experience. **Important: After booking you will receive a welcome message with important details. Be sure to have notifications and/or emails from your booking platform turned on!**

    In-person

    10+ years

    $60

    San Diego Harbor Cruise

    4.5 (2880)

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    San Diego, CA

    Take a 1- or 2-hour relaxing harbor cruise through the bay of San Diego, featuring unforgettable views of San Diego's skyline. This fully narrated tour will take you to all the places you want to see with time to spare! Enjoy live commentary that will give you a background, history and highlights of this awesome bay. You'll see some of the largest watercraft in the world up close.

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    All ages

    $35

    USS Midway Museum Entry Ticket

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    San Diego, CA

    Skip the Ticket Purchase Line and Save Time – Don’t let long lines take away from your travel experience. Self-guided audio tour — available in English, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish; narrated by former Midway sailors. Explore 60+ historic areas — from Officer’s Quarters and the Brig to the Galley, Flight Control, Engine Room, and beyond. Flight Deck with 30+ aircraft — see restored jets and helicopters, enjoy panoramic views of San Diego Bay, and hear from ship volunteers. Flexible and Independent Experience – Perfect for travelers who prefer freedom over group tours. It is not possible to skip the security lines. There could be a line at the entrance and is mandatory for all visitors.

    In-person

    4+ years

    $49

    Intro to Mexico Walking Tour: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

    4.7 (594)

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    San Diego, CA

    This tour is the perfect introduction into Mexico, and we do it the only way that will ensure you get a true local experience. Walking along with a personalized local guide that will take you to uncommon as common places. The idea is that you get to know how to visit by yourself.

    In-person

    All ages

    $73

    Taco Tuesday Hop to Tijuana from San Diego

    4.8 (109)

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    San Diego, CA

    The Tijuana city it’s waiting crossing the border from San Diego, since 1889 has been growing and in the different neighborhoods of the city you can find different kind of tacos. The taco can be adapted to the occasion and the hour of the day. Early in the morning the mexican breakfast  it’s the birria taco, the crispy tortilla and all the toppings ad layers of flavor. At the lunch time go easy and pick a classic, asada tacos with guacamole and a few drops of lime. The taco also lives into the restaurants some good ones will make something really new but familiar. This day trip also includes a craft beer tasting, in Baja California we have the best ones of Mexico. To finish in the night the diner should be a adobada taco previous to start a party in a mexican cantina. Come join us to eat mexican food  Maybe start a new weak it’s too hard, nobody want to go back to the job when you have been resting a few days, but the Taco Tuesday it's a light of hope, in Border Tour we believe the mexican food and especially a good taco can make a boring day into something extraordinary simply the best part of a trip.

    In-person

    All ages

    $83

    Pier Fishing Tour - San Diego

    3.7 (6)

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    San Diego, CA

    Let a professional show you expert techniques and tactics for catching fish! The whole family can enjoy this fishing trip. Our guides are friendly, knowledgeable, and excited to share San Diego’s secrets with you. With plenty of fish to catch and incredible views, you're bound to have a blast on one of our 2 hour fishing tours!

    In-person

    2+ years

    $75

    San Diego Gas Lamp: At your leisure & pace. An audio walking tour.

    3.3 (4)

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    San Diego, CA

    A unique downloadable audio walking tour of San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter from carriage works to haunted hotels, and the favored haunts of such characters as lawman Wyatt Earp and Ah Quin, the unofficial but beloved mayor of Chinatown. Our tour is available anytime you want to take an enlightening walk in San Diego. Simply download the Welcome Walks app to your smart phone, enter your code an you are ready to go.

    In-person

    1+ years

    $14

    Cross Border Vegan Food Tasting from San Diego

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    San Diego, CA

    When you are in Mexico it’s easy to find vegan food if you are with the correct guide, the Mexican cuisine has dishes with lots of vegetables and mushrooms and the meat it’s easy to replace. The flavors are always amazing thanks to a good salsa. Crossing the border from San Diego to Tijuana a local guide will take you to 3 different places to eat. A craft beer tasting it’s also part of the tour.

    In-person

    1+ years

    $120

    San Diego Gaslamp Downtown Walking Ghost Tour

    4.7 (130)

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    San Diego, CA

    Go inside!! We Are the Only Tour Entering Locations dowtown! Check our site for sales. Warning-The citizens of the Gaslamp are wild! If you are brave, adventurous and can rock city night life this if for you. It's a fun experience, it moves fast and downtown is crazy, join if you dare. Too much for you? Consider our Haunted Bus Tour. Enter Locations The only tour where you enter locations. We have access to two locations and we are waiting another. Join us for a ghostly walking tour with dark history / true crime elements through San Diego's downtown Gaslamp District. SD's Downtown has a sorted history of gunslingers, brothels, killers, businessmen, and puppies. There are ghosts, ghouls, and according to the SD ghost hunters - the most active location in all of San Diego. Find out with us. Local Knowledge Only local Ghost Tour downtown. Our competitors are corporations not from SD, don't care about SD history/ghost. They care about your pocketbook. Go local, go with us!

    In-person

    All ages

    $42

    San Diego Embarcadero Waterfront Ghost Tour

    4.7 (12)

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    San Diego, CA

    Experience the darker side of San Diego on this Murder n' Mayhem walking tour of the downtown waterfront with tales of ghostly history and haunted ships. During this 1 hour walking tour, you will visit several of the Embarcadero’s most popular haunted locations while learning of spooky spirits, disease, death and espionage. With many infamous ghosts & ships there are several notable occurrences of haunting at the downtown San Diego Embarcadero along the waterfront. You will hear the thrilling stories of the spirits and have an opportunity to ghost hunt outdoors with detection tools in several areas along the way. Tools are provided at no charge. * Tour Rating: PG13. Please note due to the type of information shared we advise children to be at least 13 years of age. This experience includes discussion of death that some may find offensive. Children under the age 13 are allowed to attend with parental supervision. Private tours available upon request.

    In-person

    13+ years

    $19

    San Diego Sunset or Afternoon Sail on Classic Yacht

    5.0 (79)

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    San Diego, CA

    Book an unforgettable tour with Captain Phil and sail in style aboard Liberty, a stunning replica of a 1904 gaff-rigged Friendship sloop. Our boat features highly-finished woodwork, bronze fixtures, and gaff rigging that showcase the exceptional wood working and craftsmanship of a bygone era. With over 50 years of sailing experience, Captain Phil offers an unparalleled tour of San Diego Bay that combines breathtaking views, local history, and great photographic moments. No other sailing tour on the bay can match the beauty and personalized touch of our family-owned and operated business. Relax and enjoy unlimited refreshments, including craft beer, white wine, sodas, water, and packaged snacks, while admiring the many land marks and sights of San Diego Bay Escape the congestion of large tour groups; we only take six passengers at a time. Looking for a private tour? Simply book all six seats.

    In-person

    All ages

    $125

    San Salvador Spanish Galleon Adventure Day Sail with General Admission

    4.7 (3)

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    San Diego, CA

    Your 4-hour San Salvador Adventure Day Sail is your opportunity to step back into time as you step on board this 16th century Spanish galleon. The San Salvador is a replica of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo’s ship that arrived at the port we now call San Diego on September 28, 1542. These 4-hour Sailing Adventures are for people who love history, and sailing. Very few people have sailed aboard galleons of the 16th century and now you can!

    In-person

    1+ years

    $119

    Tijuana Local Walking Tour from San Diego

    4.7 (282)

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    San Diego, CA

    This is a Local Guide service to show you around Tijuana in a walking tour, no amenities are included. We will offer to stop and eat something of the group convenience. And time to shop if the group requires it. We have a pit stop for Alcohol drink too. This tour it's for does with limited time on the visit to San Diego. The group will experience the local perspective as all our tours

    In-person

    All ages

    $53

    Behind-the-Scenes at Petco Park Tour

    4.7 (345)

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    San Diego, CA

    Explore America's #1 Ballpark on one of our daily guided tours. Experience the ballpark as only players and staff do. Led by a tour guide, this historical, behind-the-scenes tour allows guests to experience the ballpark while learning about the history of Petco Park and the San Diego Padres. Visit: Visitor's Clubhouse Major League Dugout Press Box Private Luxury Suite Coronado Club Gallagher Chairman's Club Home Plate Club Historic Western Metal Supply Co. Building The Breitbard Hall of Fame Padres Hall of Fame presented by Motorola *All tour stops are subject to change depending upon Petco Park schedule and area availability. ** Receive 10% off in the Padres Team Store on day of tour. Valid day of tour only.

    In-person

    All ages

    $43

    San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Self-Guided Walking Tour

    3.0 (1)

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    San Diego, CA

    Discover the historic Gaslamp Quarter, explore the cultural landmarks, and the stories of the people who shaped San Diego's history. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour is location aware and plays as you walk. It's theatrically created to tell the story and bring the area to life. You’ll hear about Wyatt Earp’s, The Stingaree, the story of Bud and how this wild west town became the Birthplace of California.

    In-person

    5+ years

    $7

    Sweet Treats of San Diego & Little Italy: Donuts, Pastries & More

    4.9 (84)

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    San Diego, CA

    Get ready for a sweet adventure on the new San Diego Underground Donut Tour! In about 2 hours, you'll visit four of the city’s favorite donut and pastry shops, starting with the famous Devil’s Dozen Donuts, known for its devilishly good creations and a rooftop with stunning views. Then, stroll through a historic district to a bakery filled with irresistible pastries, followed by a local coffee roastery serving fresh brews and donuts. The tour wraps up at The Donut Bar, where you'll indulge in their oversized donuts. Along the way, enjoy the charm of Little Italy’s history, farmers market, and waterfront views. Each stop offers its own unique atmosphere, from the cozy bakery to the relaxed coffee roastery. Ready for a sugar-filled adventure? Book your tour today and treat yourself to San Diego’s best donuts!

    In-person

    3+ years

    $85

    Catamaran Sunset Sail Premium 2.5hr Small group w/ drinks

    4.9 (206)

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    San Diego, CA

    Catamarans really are more fun to sail with the special bow nets designed for sunbathing, and lounging around watching sea life, and water rush by. The swift and stable ocean design ensures a comfortable, and exhilarating ride without the rolling and leaning that often causes seasickness on other boats. When you are welcomed aboard, you'll feel comfortable right away because we really do like people, and with such small groups, you've escaped the crowds. We always say it's great to be a tourist, but better to not feel like a tourist. With cushioned seating with back rests, our catamarans are comfortable for all ages of guests from young kids to seniors. A perfect way to spend a lazy day, unwinding and relaxing, no cares in the world.

    In-person

    1+ years

    $119

    Glow Electric Boat night date experience in San Diego Bay

    5.0 (7)

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    San Diego, CA

    We are happy to introduce you to the 60-minute Glow Boat Experience on Electric boats, a romantic night date idea in San Diego Bay! The boat illuminates 360 degrees outside, and it is a lot of fun riding it after dark. To complete your experience, a stereo system will make your boat rock'n'roll. Our crew will guide everyone through San Diego Bay to ensure you feel safe and know where to go. On an average night, we have 3 Glow Electric boats and one boat with our safety crew. The ride will start at America's Cup Harbor, and after 10 minutes, you will find yourself in San Diego Bay with a beautiful Night view of Downtown. Listen to music, chat with your partner, and enjoy fantastic scenery! Electric boats can accommodate up to 4 adults. No experience is necessary to maneuver these electric boats; our crew will provide you with detailed instructions! You will stay dry all the time!

    In-person

    All ages

    $75

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