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.
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“It is a relatively short overview of the history of Tiajuana and a comfortable walk through downtown. Our tour leader Tadeo was knowledgeable and friendly.”
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616 reviews4 to 5 hours (approx.)From $73.00by Border Tours
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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“I forgot the name of my tour guide but he had curly hair. He was very good very casual even traveling solo”
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283 reviews4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $53.00by Border Tours
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Discover the best of Old Town's food and drink scene on this tequila-infused walking tour. Indulge in tacos, sip on margaritas, and explore haunted tombstones.
★ 4.5“Our group enjoyed this outing. All 4 of us live local so it was cool to get some background history of San Diego. We did spend a lot of time eating vs walking. And it would have been nice to go in to different historical…”
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225 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $94.00by So Diego, Inc.
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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“Benjamin was a fantastic tour guide!! I learned several cool tidbits about the history of the Gaslamp District, ate lots of delicious local food, and met some super fun people!! Exactly what I had hoped for!😁”
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154 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $94by So Diego, Inc.
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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“Our guide, Kat, was very knowledgeable about area and building history. Her storytelling colored the experience, and built up suspense for the last two stops!”
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133 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $42.00by Haunted San Diego Ghost Tours
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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“Janine, our tour guide, was a good sport and did an enthusiastic job considering it was raining during most of the 1 and 1/2 hour tour. Beside the historical facts about the buildings themselves, she had interesting and sometimes sad facts about the individuals who…”
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94 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $29.99by Ghost City Tours San Diego
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Fascinate your senses with chilling tales of ghosts and crime in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, where history's dark secrets beckon.
★ 4.5“This tour is fantastic! We were guided by Fernando who was so fun and knowledgeable about the history of San Diego. Not only is the tour super captivating, but Fernando also gave us great recommendations while seeing the city. Highly suggest this tour, especially if…”
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61 reviewsFrom $27by US Ghost Adventures
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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“Raul was fantastic! Energetic and fun and full of great tidbits of information! Wine was just meh but the places were cool and the staff pouring and explaining the wines were great.”
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58 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $125.00by So Diego, Inc.
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Bask in the beauty of Balboa Park as you follow a local guide through its hidden treasures, revealing secrets that will leave you wanting more.
★ 4.9“Jennifer made the very interesting and informative. I would go again if the opportunity came up.”
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50 reviews2 hoursFrom $60by San Diego Walks
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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 our tour guide was very knowledgeable we were so impressed that we have to revisit San Diego again to visit and see some of the places. We are leaving with a history lesson and learned so much we didn’t know. This should be on…”
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38 reviews1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)From $10.00by San Diego Historical Walking Tour
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Intrigued by San Diego's haunted past? Embark on the
★ 5.0“Janine was our guide and was full of great stories, jokes, and info. She was super friendly and made us comfortable asking tons of questions. We had a great time and would definitely recommend this tour to anyone interested.”
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38 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $34.99by Ghost City Tours San Diego
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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“Anna our guide was so wonderful! She was very knowledgeable about the area and was very charming and fun. The food was very good and plentiful. Overall a great tour.”
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37 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $94.00by So Diego, Inc.
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Dive into a culinary adventure like no other on the San Diego Little Italy Food & Drink Walking Tour, where hidden gems and gastronomic delights await.
★ 4.8“Ben was very informative, he made me Feel welcomed, seen and heard. I love a well rounded tour”
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37 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $94by So Diego, Inc.
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Embark on the 'San Diego: Old Town Tales, Tacos, and Tequila Walking Tour' for an unforgettable blend of history, food, and spirits that will leave you craving more.
★ 5.0“The tour was really great! We walked around the old town of San Diego, while our guide Jennifer told us a lot about the history of the buildings and the town itself. We got to see some hidden places, nice stores and restaurant’s restaurants. the…”
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21 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $85by San Diego Walks
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Wander through the enchanting Coronado Island on a small group walking tour that promises hidden gems and local secrets waiting to be uncovered...
★ 4.9“It was very informative and fun. We had never been to Coronado before but we will be back.”
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19 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $64by San Diego Walks
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