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

“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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3.Old Town Food & Drink Walking Tour – Tequila, Tacos & Tombstones

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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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

“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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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

“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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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

“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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7.San Diego: Gaslamp Quarter Ghosts and Crime Walking Tour

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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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

“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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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 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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11.Specters and Sinners Walking Tour

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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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

“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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14.San Diego: Old Town Tales, Tacos, and Tequila Walking Tour

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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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