San Diego Tours

See the City by Land and Sea

San Diego: 90-Minute Seal Tour with Amphibious Bus

From $55.59

Whaley House Museum: Haunted Guided Evening Tour

From $20.00

San Diego Electric Bike Rental

From $43.50

Balboa Park: Guided Walking Tour

From $60.00

San Diego Harbor: 2-Hour Cruise with Live Guide

From $40.00

San Diego Old Town Trolley: See Over 100 Places of Interest

From $54.00

Go City San Diego: Explorer Pass

From $124.00

The easiest way to get your bearings in San Diego is to let someone show you around. Hop on and off an Old Town Trolley loop that crosses the Coronado Bridge, cruise San Diego Bay with a live guide, splash into the bay on an amphibious SEAL Tour, stroll through Balboa Park’s gardens and architecture with a guide, or hear the ghost stories of Old Town’s Whaley House after dark.

Which Tour is Best For You?

San Diego Old Town Trolley

Ride a fully narrated, two-hour, 25-mile loop through San Diego and over the Coronado Bridge, taking in more than 100 points of interest, and hop off at any of the 11 stops, from Old Town and the Gaslamp Quarter to Coronado and Balboa Park.

San Diego Harbor: 2-Hour Cruise with Live Guide

Spend two hours on San Diego Bay with a live guide sharing the stories behind the skyline, the waterfront and the bay’s naval heritage.

San Diego: 90-Minute Seal Tour with Amphibious Bus

See the city from the road and the water on San Diego’s amphibious sightseeing tour, which departs from Seaport Village and splashes into San Diego Bay off Shelter Island, with entertaining narration all the way.

Balboa Park: Guided Walking Tour

Explore Balboa Park on foot with a guide, taking in the Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, gardens and history of San Diego’s cultural heart, home to museums, theaters and the San Diego Zoo.

Whaley House Museum: Haunted Guided Evening Tour

Visit Old Town’s 1857 Whaley House after dark on a guided tour of the home widely regarded as one of the most haunted houses in America, once a general store, county courthouse and theater.

Good to Know Before You Go

The Old Town Trolley’s main stop is in Old Town at 4010 Twiggs Street. The full narrated loop takes about two hours, but you can hop off and back on at any of the 11 stops throughout the day.

The SEAL Tour departs from Seaport Village and spends part of the trip on San Diego Bay, so bring a light jacket. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles are available at Seaport Village with at least 24 hours’ notice.

The Whaley House is at 2476 San Diego Avenue in Old Town, a short walk from the Old Town Trolley stop, so the two pair easily in one day.

For the Balboa Park walking tour, wear comfortable shoes, and note that parking in Balboa Park has been paid since January 5, 2026.

FAQs

Which tours can I book on this page?

The Old Town Trolley, a two-hour San Diego Harbor cruise with a live guide, the amphibious SEAL Tour, a guided walking tour of Balboa Park, and the Whaley House haunted evening tour, along with more experiences in the listings above.

Which tours go out on the water?

The San Diego Harbor cruise spends two hours on San Diego Bay, and the SEAL Tour combines a drive through the city with a splashdown into the bay off Shelter Island.

How long does the Old Town Trolley take?

The fully narrated loop takes about two hours and covers around 25 miles, including a crossing of the Coronado Bridge. You can hop off at any of the 11 stops and rejoin later the same day.

Where does the SEAL Tour depart from?

The SEAL Tour departs from Seaport Village on the downtown waterfront.

Can I combine the Old Town Trolley and the Whaley House?

Yes. The Whaley House is a short walk from the Old Town Trolley’s Old Town stop, so you can hop off, visit the house and hop back on.

Which tours are best for families?

The Old Town Trolley and the SEAL Tour are popular with all ages. The Whaley House haunted evening tour focuses on ghost stories, so it may suit older children and adults best.