San Diego · 1-DAY TOURS
Good full-day tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of the San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass, with panda tips, tram and bus rides, walking advice, costs, access, and family planning help.
“A lot of walking. Go early if it is a warm day because the animals go into caves where it is cooler.”
Spend a full day at San Diego Zoo with 4,500 animals, Skyfari, guided bus tours, polar bears, tortoises, and more.
“Amazing zoo, plan on spending a lot of time there. Volunteers were awesome, very helpful in directing you to what you are most interested in seeing. We arrived for rope drop and it helps to get an early start as the day goes on it gets more crowded. All the exhibits that we saw were wonderfully maintained with the animals and comservation at the forefront. Great activity for kids and adults. GYG ticket helps you skip the ticket booth line which is a bonus!”
Review of the Tijuana walking tour from San Diego, with local food, tequila tasting, history, border tips, costs, and practical advice.
“The tour involves quite a bit of walking so I’m glad I wore my sneakers. Also it was very sunny, so bring sun block and sunglasses. Initially there was confusion about the meeting place. The line to get into the U.S. was very long so I had to meet my guide on the Mexican side. It’s very easy to cross on your own. Tadeo was a great tour guide. I learned a lot. The food was really delicious and tasted very fresh. The tequila sipping was also fun. The aged tequila was so smooth. My only issue was the shopping options - very overpriced. I wish I could have done…”
Review of Border Tours’ six-hour Tijuana trip from San Diego, with guided border crossing, tacos, tastings, walking, and practical tips.
“Great time, will tell you there is a lot of walking but the got to know the downtown area. Also our tour guide Carlos was very knowledgeable and answered any questions given. Would do again”
Review the San Diego Zoo Safari Park day pass, with Africa Tram, animal habitats, costs, walking tips, food, parking, and who should go.
“Just amazing concept! I highly recommend the African tram and lunch at the watering hole restaurant.”
Review of a five-hour Tijuana day trip from San Diego with border crossing, guided walking tour, tacos, drinks, and practical tips.
“Tabitha was a great guide, very personable, and knowledgeable of Tijuana. When I return to San Diego, I plan to add the Tijuana tour to my next visit, and with luck have Tabitha as my guide again. Thank you Tabitha for a great experience.”
Taste tacos, fruit, corn, tequila, and craft beer on a guided Tijuana day trip from San Diego with border assistance.
“Victor was great provided us a great overview of the Tijuana food scene and history. We went to 3 places we would have never found ourselves. His brief history overviews of Tijuana were also much appreciated. Highly recommend the tour.”
Review of the Tijuana Toe Dip from San Diego, with tacos, tequila, local history, a small group, and key border-crossing tips.
“Walking the downtown area, tour guide did an excellent job. Very polite and knowledgeable of the city.”
Review of a small-group Tijuana day trip from San Diego with local guides, Mexican food, craft beer, museums, markets, and border tips.
“The trip was very beautiful and enjoyable. Our guide, young Tabota, helped and did everything to make this exceptional. For every recommendation”
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