The 15 Best Walking Tours in San Diego

Intro to Mexico Walking Tour: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego - Avenida Revolución and the story of central Tijuana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 616 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $73Our pick

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…”

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Tijuana Local Walking Tour from San Diego

2.Tijuana Local Walking Tour from San Diego

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 283 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $53

Explore Tijuana from San Diego with border assistance, local markets, Revolution Street, art, shopping, and tequila tasting time.

“One of the best experience of my life! I always dreamed to cross the border between USA and Mexico and I couldn't ask for anything more. Humberto is a very nice person who knows everything about Tijuana. The best moment was when we did the tequila tasting. I felt safe ALL the time, Tijuana has special vibes! 🇲🇽🌮☀️ IMPORTANT: feedbacks where people say you have to cross the border alone are old and outdated. That problem was only during Covid-19, but now they are perfectly organized. You'll meet at McDonald's in San Ysidro with Andres, a very nice guys who will take you to the border checking. No problems, I…”

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Tequila, Tacos & Tombstones: Old Town Food & Drink Walking Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 225 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94

Taste tacos and tequila while exploring Old Town San Diego’s adobe landmarks, mariachi stops, cemetery tales, and the Whaley House.

“This was so much fun and a cool way to see San Diego! The food was great and I loved that we had enough time at each place to sit down and enjoy it! Sometimes on food tours you eat while standing and walking but it was nice to sit and take it all it. Blerta was so great! She made sure to ask us all our favorite food and then give a local recommendation to try for that food. Would highly recommend. Come hungry it’s a lot of food!!”

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San Diego: Gaslamp Quarter Food & Drink Walking Tour

4.Gaslamp Quarter Food & Drink Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 154 reviews · 2h 30m · from $94

Taste San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter on a 2.5-hour food and history walk with cocktails, local dishes, and ice cream for $94.

“Super fun, great food and overall lovely experience. Our guide Bleu was energetic, informative and had a very positive energy to make the tour even more pleasant.”

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San Diego Gaslamp Downtown Walking Ghost Tour

5.San Diego Gaslamp Downtown Walking Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 133 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Explore San Diego’s Gaslamp after dark on a brisk, theatrical ghost tour with true crime, haunted buildings, and 30 historic stops.

“Where do I start this tour is not to be missed, Fred was a brilliant tour guide, kept us interested and entertained. Highly recommend”

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Ghosts of San Diego Walking Tour

6.Ghosts of San Diego Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Explore San Diego’s haunted Old Town on a 90-minute evening walk to Casa de Estudillo, Whaley House, and El Campo Santo Cemetery.

“Jeannine was great at explaining the ghost story . I was shocked and impressed with all the information is out there in old town. She was funny and very careful in her stories because we had kids in the crowd. My family and I left mesmerized by her warm attitude and pleasant energy.”

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San Diego: Old Town Tequila and Tacos Walking Food Tour

7.Old Town Tequila and Tacos Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 71 reviews · 2h 30m · from $89

Taste tacos, tequila, and dessert while exploring Old Town San Diego, the Whaley House, historic plazas, and California’s early story.

“Nothing could have been improved. Ben was an amazing guide, super informative and great guy to get along with during the tour. Food was great. Would recommend to anyone”

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San Diego: Gaslamp Quarter Ghosts and Crime Walking Tour

8.Gaslamp Quarter Ghosts and Crime Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · from $27

Explore San Diego’s haunted Gaslamp Quarter on a one-hour night walk featuring ghost stories, crime tales, historic landmarks, and local guides.

“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 it’s your first time in San Diego. Thanks again Fernando!”

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Vino! Vino! Little Italy Wine Tasting Walking Tour

9.Vino! Vino! Little Italy Wine Tasting Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125

Review of San Diego’s Vino Vino Little Italy wine tour, with three tastings, Italian bites, neighborhood history, pricing, and practical tips.

“This was such a great experience. Raul was wonderful! And it really was such a great bang for your buck!”

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Walking food tour + Round trip ferry to Coronado Island

10.Walking food tour + Round trip ferry to Coronado Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125Top rated

Review of San Diego’s three-hour food walk with Maria, harbor sights, four local food stops, a ferry to Coronado, and a carousel ride.

“Everything was great about the tour. Marie was excellent . I would highly recommend this food tour! The restaurants were very good.”

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San Diego Walking Tour: Balboa Park with a Local Guide

11.San Diego Walking Tour: Balboa Park with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 50 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

Explore Balboa Park’s expositions, Spanish colonial architecture, gardens, art studios, and wartime stories on a friendly two-hour walk.

“Great tour! Just the right amount of time. Brooke was engaging and provided interesting information about the park. She even provided all of us with a follow-up email that answered our groups obscure questions. As locals with family visiting, we learned a great deal from her insights.”

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Historical Walking Tour of San Diego

12.Historical Walking Tour of San Diego

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $10Best value

Explore San Diego’s beginnings, railroad boom, and military past on Josh’s affordable 75-minute downtown history walk.

“My mother and I had an amazing time on our tour. Josh did a great job of explaining the historical and cultural influences to the city and how they affected each other. He also gave great recommendations for restaurants and activities to do throughout the city. We highly recommend this experience if you are visiting San Diego!”

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Specters and Sinners Walking Tour

13.Specters and Sinners Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Explore San Diego’s Gaslamp past after dark on a 90-minute ghost tour with Tivoli Bar, Davis-Horton House, and tales of room 309.

“The hotel was amazing & beautiful the room 309!was very interesting and spooky wanted to see something happen while we was doing the tour about 309 lol”

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