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Top 15 San Diego Tours

27 tours  ·  from $37

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 san diego tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket - What the $78 admission really covers
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San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket

1.San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,248 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $78Our pick

Use your mobile ticket for direct entry to the San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park. Spend a few hours or a full day among pandas, koalas, gorillas, tigers, and thousands of other animals, with keeper talks, the Guided Bus Tour, Skyfari aerial tram, gardens, play zones, and children’s exhibits included.

“The San Diego Zoo was an amazing experience! From the elephants to the monkeys. The animals looked very well cared for. I will come back”

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San Diego: USS Midway Museum Entry Ticket - Get your bearings on the flight deck
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San Diego: USS Midway Museum Entry Ticket

2.USS Midway Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,896 reviews · 365 days · from $41

Tour the USS Midway at your own pace with an audio guide in six languages. Explore 60 exhibits, 25 aircraft, crew quarters, engine spaces, flight simulators, the bridge, and the 3D Battle of Midway Theater. Plan at least three to four hours, and arrive anytime from 10 AM to 4 PM.

“The volunteers for the Midway. Knowledgeable and friendly. Was a great day. Thank you”

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San Diego: Harbor Cruise - Choosing Between the One-Hour and Two-Hour Routes
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San Diego Harbor Cruise

3.San Diego Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,980 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $37Best value

Cruise San Diego Bay for one or two hours with indoor and outdoor seating, narration, Navy ships, the Coronado Bridge, sea lions, and skyline views. Guides such as Rusty and MC JJ bring local history to life. Choose a North Bay or South Bay route on the one-hour option.

“Great trip nice crew will take the two hour tour sometime soon. Didn’t have to worry about getting sea sick, very smooth ride.”

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San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour - Seaport Village and the marina offer an easy break
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San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

4.San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,523 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

Use a one or two-day pass to explore San Diego by open-air trolley. Ride with live commentary, then hop off near Old Town, the Zoo, Coronado, USS Midway, Little Italy, and eight other stops. Guides such as Kevin, Mike, Jack, and Scotty bring different styles to the city overview.

“Great way to get an overview of all the areas that make up the San Diego area. Highly suggest to do on day one of your visit so you know the places that most interest you. You may want to consider a 2-day pass if you do not have your own transportation to get back to some of the spots.”

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San Diego Whale Watching Cruise - Searching the Pacific for gray whales
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San Diego Whale Watching Cruise

5.San Diego Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,317 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85Top rated

Join guides such as Fathom aboard America, a replica of the 1851 America’s Cup winner, for a 4 to 4.5-hour sail from Shelter Island. Watch for gray whales, dolphins, sea lions, and Navy ships while enjoying snacks, sodas, wide decks, and a whale sighting guarantee.

“Amazing day! Knowledgeable and friendly crew. We were apprehensive that with the open schooner it would be too windy. Perfect day!, They supplied blankets but ww didn't need them. We saw so many whales and dolphins playing out in the ocean. We would go again, and definitely recommend this experience!!”

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USS Midway Museum Admission: Valid Any Date - Boarding at the Embarcadero
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USS Midway Museum Admission: Valid Any Date

6.USS Midway Museum Admission: Valid Any Date

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,165 reviews · 2 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $41

Board the USS Midway on San Diego’s Embarcadero and explore at your own pace with admission, an audio tour, restored aircraft, interactive displays, and access to 65 highlighted areas. Retired Midway sailors in yellow shirts add firsthand stories across the ship.

“It was a very impressive experience and all the volunteers were so helpful and knowledgeable. Very glad we joined the event while on vacation.”

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LEGOLAND® California Theme Park Admission Tickets - Driving School gives children their own starring role
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LEGOLAND® California Theme Park Admission Tickets

7.LEGOLAND® California Theme Park Admission Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,996 reviews · 1 to 2 days (approx.) · from $64

Use a mobile ticket to enter LEGOLAND California, home to 60-plus rides, shows, LEGO models, and play areas for children ages 2 to 12. Upgrade to a Hopper ticket for Sea Life Aquarium, the seasonal Water Park, and a second day within five days.

“Kids loved everything especially the water park. Perfect for the hot weather. The gift selection is nice too”

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San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise - From Mission Beach boardwalk to open Pacific
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San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

8.San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,588 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $71

Cruise from Mission Bay into the Pacific in 2 to 3 hours, with naturalists such as Allison and Jennifer pointing out whales, dolphins, sea lions, and landmarks. The boat has restrooms, a galley, open viewing areas, and free parking on Quivira Road.

“We were on our way back after seeing hundreds of dolphins, when all of a sudden the whales appeared!”

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San Diego: Harbor Cruise - Choosing Between the One-Hour and Two-Hour Routes
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San Diego: Harbor Cruise

9.Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,378 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $37

Take a Flagship harbor cruise with live English narration, indoor and outdoor seating, and views of San Diego’s skyline, naval fleet, sea lions, and Coronado Bridge. Choose a one-hour north or south route, or take the two-hour cruise for both sides of the bay. Guides such as Rusty, Max, and JJ add local detail.

“What a beautiful way to see the city! And we saw wild sea lions, as well as an osprey aircraft! Our guide was fantastic!”

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San Diego Zoo Admission Ticket - Elephant Odyssey adds a museum element
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San Diego Zoo Admission Ticket

10.San Diego Zoo Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,332 reviews · 1 day · from $78

Spend a full day at San Diego Zoo, a 100-acre park with more than 4,500 rare and endangered animals. Use the guided bus, express bus, and Skyfari tram, then visit polar bears, Galápagos tortoises, gorillas, koalas, and Africa Rocks at your own pace.

“The San Diego zoo was awesome. So many fascinating species from huge birds to exotic big cats. My favorite were the koalas and the gorillas. We took the sky tram which has a wonderful view of the zoo and area. I highly recommend spending the full day there and wearing comfortable shoes.”

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San Diego: Hop-on Hop-off Narrated Trolley Tour - Starting in Old Town and following San Diego’s early story
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San Diego: Hop-on Hop-off Narrated Trolley Tour

11.Hop-on Hop-off Narrated Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,323 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $57

See San Diego and Coronado aboard an authentic trolley with live English narration. Ride past 12 stops and more than 100 sights, then hop off at Old Town, Balboa Park, Seaport Village, the Gaslamp Quarter, or Coronado. Guides such as Jack, Frank, Bini, and Kaye add humor and local detail.

“It’s really nice that your able to hop on & off at any destination spot.”

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La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour For Two (Tandem Kayak) - Arriving at Avenida de la Playa
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La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour For Two (Tandem Kayak)

12.La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour For Two (Tandem Kayak)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,205 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

You’ll paddle a tandem kayak from La Jolla Shores toward the sea caves with guides such as Alex, Ike, Cassidy, or Hannah. Expect basic instruction, wildlife sightings, rocky coast views, and a surf ride back. Caves depend on waves, safety, and your group’s ability.

“We had an amazing experience kayaking in the La Jolla cove and 2 caves!! Our guides, Ike and Ane’, were experienced, fun-loving and prepared us well for our adventure. We felt safe even though we didn’t have prior experience. Seeing the wild sea life was a bonus! (Seals, sea lions, fish , pelicans, a sea turtle and leopard sharks( harmless) . We can’t recommend the tandem adventure enough!”

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San Diego Zoo: 1-Day Admission Ticket - Start with the guided bus tour
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San Diego Zoo: 1-Day Admission Ticket

13.San Diego Zoo: 1-Day Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,150 reviews · from $76

Spend a full day at the 100-acre San Diego Zoo, seeing rare animals, botanical gardens, Galápagos tortoises, polar bears, elephants, and more. Your ticket includes the guided bus tour, express bus, Skyfari aerial tram, and Children’s Zoo. Use your mobile voucher at the entrance.

“Had such a great time. Perfect weather, loved the whole thing, lots to see. Monkeys, and gorillas are always my favorites. But loved it all..”

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Two-Hour Luxury Whale Watching Tour from Oceanside - What the four listed stops really mean
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Two-Hour Luxury Whale Watching Tour from Oceanside

14.Two-Hour Luxury Whale Watching Tour from Oceanside

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 937 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $64

Set out from Oceanside Harbor on a 50-foot catamaran with a certified marine naturalist Captain. You’ll cruise San Diego’s coast for whales, dolphins, sea lions, porpoises, and more, with covered seating, open viewing areas, and a cash bar aboard.

“Our tour guide Clara was the best !! Plenty of wide life to see. Boat was clean and plenty of space !!”

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Original La Jolla Sea Cave Kayak Tour for Two - Launching through the surf
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Original La Jolla Sea Cave Kayak Tour for Two

15.Original La Jolla Sea Cave Kayak Tour for Two

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 871 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Paddle a two-person kayak through La Jolla Ecological Reserve with guides such as Sawyer, Lydia, or Hannah. Expect a safety lesson, open-water kayaking, sea caves, Emerald Cave views, sea lions, leopard sharks, and a good chance of getting soaked.

“The name of the provider needs to be in the up front information not buried in the ticket information area. The business street number is not always findable/seeable so we need to know the name of the business also. Remember we are driving and looking for our destination at the same time. A store front photo would to helpful.”

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