Essential San Diego 5 Self Guided Walking Tours Bundle
- 2–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the essence of San Diego through five self-guided walking tours, allowing you to explore at your own pace. Stroll through the historic streets of Old Town, immerse yourself in the cultural treasures of Balboa Park, delight in the vibrant atmosphere of the Gaslamp Quarter, enjoy stunning waterfront views along the Embarcadero, and take in the coastal beauty of La Jolla. Each tour features engaging storytelling paired with GPS-triggered audio, enhancing your experience as you walk. Perfect for first-timers or returning visitors, these tours are yours to keep, so you can enjoy them now or on your next trip. - Five self-guided walking tours covering iconic San Diego destinations - Blends storytelling with GPS-triggered audio for an immersive experience - Explore at your own pace, perfect for both first-time and returning visitors - Tours are yours to keep for future visits, allowing flexibility in your schedule
Inclusions
What's included
- Audio Guide & Route Map (in-app)
- Flexible Usage (tours are yours to keep)
- App and Tour Download
What's not
- Smartphone (bring your own)
Itinerary
Wander along the waterfront past the maritime museum, USS Midway Museum, cruise ships, public art, and scenic views of the harbor and Coronado Bridge.
A living landmark of Spanish Colonial architecture, this elegant train station connects San Diego’s past and present while welcoming travelers from near and far.
Get up close to one of America’s most storied aircraft carriers, now an iconic museum that honors the spirit of those who served at sea and in the sky.
A stretch of waterfront devoted to remembrance, where moving memorials honor courage, sacrifice, and homecoming in America’s military history.
Once San Diego’s police headquarters, this artfully restored complex now houses unique boutiques and restaurants—where history meets modern waterfront life.
A charming bayside destination filled with shops, eateries, and timeless attractions like a 19th-century carousel—ideal for a leisurely stroll or afternoon treat.
It was here in Old Town that Saint Junípero Serra celebrated his First Holy Mass in California on July 2, 1769, near this site of the present-day Immaculate Conception Church.
This modest structure is California Historic Landmark number 49 and it has one of the most complicated backgrounds of any you’ll see on this tour!
Step into one of San Diego’s oldest cemeteries, where 19th-century graves and adobe walls preserve the stories of early settlers, outlaws, and soldiers. El Campo Santo is a quiet, hauntingly beautiful stop that offers a glimpse into the city’s frontier past. Keep an eye out because some say not all of its residents rest in peace.
Heritage Park is a charming collection of restored Victorian homes and cottages, each relocated here in the 1970s to save them from demolition. As you explore the park, you'll pass beautifully preserved structures like the Sherman-Gilbert House, Bushyhead House, and Senlis Cottage—each with its own story tied to San Diego’s past. It's a peaceful, walkable glimpse into the city's architectural and cultural legacy, brought back to life through grassroots preservation efforts.
This free museum shares the remarkable story of the Mormon Battalion, a group that marched over 2,000 miles west during the Mexican-American War and helped shape early San Diego. Today, the Mormon Battalion Historic Site offers hands-on exhibits, immersive storytelling, and interactive activities like gold panning and brick making. It's a fascinating stop that blends local, military, and religious history in one engaging experience.
Once home to one of Old Town’s most prominent families, the Casa de Aguirre now serves as a small museum showcasing artifacts from both the Aguirre household and its later use as a Catholic-run industrial school for Native American children in the late 1800s. Displays include luxury imports, household items, and tools from the era, offering a glimpse into two very different chapters of Old Town’s past. It’s a thought-provoking stop that reflects both wealth and hardship in San Diego’s early history.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The walking tour of the Embarcadero downtown waterfront starts on the path along the waterfront, just in front of the San Diego Maritime Museum. Once there, open the Drives & Detours app and tap "Start Tour" to begin.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Drives & Detours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in San Diego
- Its from-price is 89% below the median of the 56 day trips we list in San Diego.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About San Diego
San Diego is a sunny Pacific port city in southern California, with long beaches, a park of museums, a Victorian Gaslamp district and the border close by.
San Diego is where Spanish settlers founded California's first mission and presidio in 1769, remembered today in Old Town. Balboa Park holds museums, gardens and Spanish-style buildings from the 1915 exposition, with the zoo beside it. The Gaslamp Quarter's Victorian streets, a restored waterfront, Coronado's grand seaside hotel and a retired aircraft carrier turned museum are other landmarks.
Top-ranked sights in San Diego: Downtown San Diego, USS Midway Museum, Coronado.
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