San Diego

15 Best San Diego Walking Tours

Walking is how I learn a neighborhood, and this page gathers the San Diego tours that do it properly. The weather here is the mildest of any major American city, so walks run comfortably in any month. Pick one district per outing; Gaslamp, Little Italy, and La Jolla each stand alone.

1.Intro to Mexico Walking Tour: Tijuana Day Trip From San Diego

Discover the vibrant culture and hidden gems of Tijuana on our Mexico walking tour. Escape to Mexico for a day and experience the magic just south of the border.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Great experience! Tadeo was knowledgeable, personable and kind. We felt safe and enjoyed learning about the history of Tijuana. Highly recommend!”

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2.Tijuana Local Walking Tour From San Diego

Discover the hidden gems of Tijuana on an unforgettable walking tour from San Diego. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and savor the flavors of Mexico.

★ 4.5

“Had an amazing time in this tour. Tbh I thought I would get bored but the guide (Humberto) was Amazing he was very informative and made the tour well worth it!! Definitely worth it!!”

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4.San Diego: Gaslamp Quarter Food & Drink Walking Tour

Navigate through San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter on a tantalizing food and drink walking tour, uncovering hidden culinary treasures and local secrets that will leave you craving more.

★ 4.7

“The tour was well done and our guide Magda was very knowledgable and fun. The restaurants and food were delicious, efficient and pleasant service. The amount of walking and what we saw was perfect!”

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5.San Diego Gaslamp Downtown Walking Tour

Discover the vibrant history and nightlife of San Diego's Gaslamp Downtown with our captivating walking tour. Uncover hidden gems and indulge in the city's lively atmosphere.

★ 4.5

“Dante is a terrific story teller! So many stories of history, architecture, money and wealth, gambling and goings on in the Stingeree district. As well as ghosts and other paranormal activities! Lots of fun! He gave us a little extra time to finish the tour.…”

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6.Ghosts of San Diego Walking Tour

Ghostly apparitions, unexplained phenomena, and chilling tales await thrill-seekers and history buffs on the Ghosts of San Diego Walking Tour, where the city's haunted past comes to life.

★ 4.5

“Ann was our tour guide and we had the best time. It was just my mom and me on the tour and she catered it to us. I definitely recommend this tour to anyone else!”

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8.Little Italy Wine Tasting Walking Tour – Vino! Vino!

Indulge in the flavors of Italy on our wine tasting walking tour. Sip, savor, and explore the vibrant streets of Little Italy. Vino lovers, this one's for you!

★ 4.5

“We had an amazing experience! Met awesome people, ate delicious food and drank fantastic wines! Our tour guide Angela was sweet, funny and charming! Would highly recommend!”

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10.Historical Walking Tour of San Diego

Yearning to uncover the captivating secrets of San Diego's past, participants embark on a Historical Walking Tour that promises to leave them spellbound.

“Josh was awesome, we were the only ones on the tour. He showed us nice spots to check out afterwards. It was a great experience.”

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12.Little Italy Food and Drink Walking Tour – Pizza, Pasta & Piazzas

Discover the flavors of Little Italy on our food and drink walking tour. Indulge in mouthwatering pizza, pasta, and more while exploring charming piazzas.

★ 5.0

“This was an amazing walking food/drink tour. Kirk was our guide and he was excellent! He new his history about the area and was very entertaining. If you get a chance to have Kirk as a tour guide you are very lucky. I alway had…”

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4.5San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Small Group Walking Tour$39.00 4.7San Diego: Little Italy Wine Tasting Walking Tour3 hours$125 5.0San Diego: Gaslamp Quarter Walking Tour$39 4.5San Diego Harbor Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game3 hours (approx.)$24.50 5.0San Diego: Barrio Logan Food and Art Guided Walking Tour3 hours$95 5.0San Diego: Gaslamp Quarter Historic True Crime Walking Tour1.5 hours$29 1.9San Diego: Old Town Ghost-Themed Walking Tour1.5 hours$29 3.5San Diego Gas Lamp: at Your Leisure & Pace. an Audio Walking Tour.1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)$14.99 3.4San Diego: Gaslamp Quarter Frontier History Walking Tour1 hour$35 5.0Pies & Pickaxes: A Historic Walking Tour of Julian, CA1 to 2 hours (approx.)$7.99 3.5Private Walking Tour San Diego: Little Italy and Gaslamp Quarter$234.18 5.0San Diego: East Village Food and Drink Walking Tour3 hours$90 5.0San Diego : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide2 hours$58 5.0The Best of San Diego: Private Walking Tour Including USS Midway4 hours (approx.)$230.00 5.0Discover San Diego – Private Walking Tour$289.11 San Diego Booze and Boos Haunted Ghost Walking Tour$33.96 Private Balboa Park Walking Tour in San Diego$236.50 Christmas Time in San Diego – Walking Tour$372.37 4.9San Diego: Embarcadero Waterfront Ghost Walking Tour1 hour$21 Nightmares & Nightcaps Haunted San Diego Walking Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$31.82 San Diego Balboa Park Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game$24.50 San Diego Must-see Attractions Private Guided Walking Tour$127.34 Sights of San Diego Harbor: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour1 to 2 hours (approx.)$10.99