San Diego · WALKING TOURS

15 Walking Tours in San Diego to Build a Day Around

40 tours  ·  from $8

Every trip runs one free day short. These 15 walking tours are the ones that earn the slot, priced and timed so you can decide over breakfast.

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

1.Intro to Mexico Walking Tour: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

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

Cross from San Ysidro into Mexico with help from a local coordinator, then walk central Tijuana with guides such as Tadeo, Tabitha, Humberto, or Carlos. Expect Avenida Revolución, markets, food tastings, quesadillas, tequila, shopping, and a local lunch in a group of up to 12.

“Great tour guides and great stops. Definitely worth the amount. Great experience would recommend and would do it again.”

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Tijuana Local Walking Tour from San Diego - A Mexican Market and the Everyday Side of Tijuana
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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

Spend about 4.5 hours exploring central Tijuana with a local guide. Meet near San Ysidro, receive help at the border, then visit Avenida Revolución, a Mexican market, Art Alley, shops, and tasting stops. Guides such as Tadeo, Tabitha, Humberto, and Tiffany lead the Mexico portion.

“The tour guide never showed up at the location communicated on the USA side. Instead he texted me and asked me to meet him at the Mexico side. His English is very hard to understand, I don't feel comfortable at all to walk across the border to find him in the crowd. I didn't join him, but he never refund me either. Poor organization and communication. Wouldn't recommend to anyone.”

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Tequila, Tacos & Tombstones: Old Town Food & Drink Walking Tour - Starting at Cafe Coyote on San Diego Avenue
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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

Walk Old Town San Diego with guides such as Blerta, Ben, Magda, or Bleu, stopping for tacos, salsa, tortillas, tequila cocktails, and other Mexican specialties. Hear stories about Whaley House and El Campo Santo Cemetery, with mariachi at some stops. The tour ends at Fiesta de Reyes.

“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 - The first taste: food, drinks, and a useful introduction
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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

Walk San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter for 2.5 hours with guides such as Magda, Kaylee, or Bleu, stopping at three restaurants and Cali Cream Homemade Ice Cream. Expect generous food portions, drink samples, and stories about the former Stingaree red-light district.

“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 - Thirty locations in two hours
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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

Walk San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter with a local guide such as Dante, Vivian, Kat, or Bernice. Hear stories of Wyatt Earp, serial killers, gamblers, brothels, and reported hauntings while visiting more than 30 locations and entering two historic buildings. Expect a brisk pace, dark humor, and no jump scares.

“Great experience. Stories were fun and being able to go inside one of the buildings at night when no other tour was allowed was great!”

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Historic La Jolla Walking Tour - Starting at the La Jolla Recreation Center
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Historic La Jolla Walking Tour

6.Historic La Jolla Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $70Top rated

Walk La Jolla with local guide Chas, tracing the Scripps family legacy from historic cottages and churches to Sunny Jim’s cave, sea lions, Children’s Pool, and tide pools. Expect about two hours on foot, a small group of up to 15, coastal views, old photos, and practical dining tips.

“Chaz was an excellent tour guide. He gave a detailed account of La Jolla history and provided a tour that highlights how much of a gem La Jolla truly is. As I was his only tourist, he was kind enough to walk me to a local restaurant that he recommended, and the food was amazing!! Highly recommend this tour!”

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Ghosts of San Diego Walking Tour - Casa de Estudillo, a quiet start with eerie stories
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Ghosts of San Diego Walking Tour

7.Ghosts of San Diego Walking Tour

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

Walk through Old Town San Diego at 8 pm with guides such as Mina, Janine, Sherry, or Cassie, hearing ghost stories, true crime, and local history at three haunted sites. The tour stays outdoors, lasts about 90 minutes, and welcomes up to 30 people.

“Ann was our tour guide and we had the best time. It was just my mom and me on the tour and she catered it to us. I definitely recommend this tour to anyone else!”

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San Diego: Old Town Tequila and Tacos Walking Food Tour - Starting with food at Café Coyote
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San Diego: Old Town Tequila and Tacos Walking Food Tour

8.Old Town Tequila and Tacos Walking Food Tour

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

Walk San Diego’s Old Town for 2.5 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Ben, Blerta, or Magda. Expect food at three restaurants, Mexican dessert, tequila or cocktail samples, stories of the Mexican and American periods, and a look at the Whaley House.

“Blerta was amazing so knowledgeable about everything!!! It was our first time visiting SD and she was so knowledgeable about what she was talking about!! She made us feel comfortable and I loved our group!! Hopefully we get her once we book again!!♥️”

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San Diego: Gaslamp Quarter Ghosts and Crime Walking Tour - The Gaslamp Quarter after dark
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San Diego: Gaslamp Quarter Ghosts and Crime Walking Tour

9.Gaslamp Quarter Ghosts and Crime Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · from $27

Walk one mile through San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter with an English-speaking US Ghost Adventures guide. Hear stories tied to the Davis-Horton House, Carriage Works, Horton Grand Hotel, Old City Hall, and a murder involving a secret room and hieroglyphics. Fernando, Aiden, and Dave Rivas have led especially well-liked tours.

“Excellent tour. Would recommend. Lots of creepy history revealed. Aiden was great tour guide.”

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Vino! Vino! Little Italy Wine Tasting Walking Tour - Starting at Vino Carta on India Street
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Vino! Vino! Little Italy Wine Tasting Walking Tour

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

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

Spend about three hours walking through San Diego’s Little Italy with a guide such as Magda, Scott, or Angela. Taste wine at three local venues, enjoy Italian food at two, and hear neighborhood stories in a group capped at 12 people.

“It was a great experience, highly recommend. Our guide, Kirk, was very knowledgeable and super friendly. Food and wine was amazing!”

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Walking food tour + Round trip ferry to Coronado Island - The Coronado Bridge and Port of San Diego
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Walking food tour + Round trip ferry to Coronado Island

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

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

Join Maria for a three-hour walking food tour from San Diego’s waterfront to Coronado Island. You’ll sample food from four local favorites, see the USS Midway and Coronado Bridge, ride the ferry, and finish with a historic carousel ride at Seaport Village.

“Superb time in San Diego. Recommended 100% if you are visiting, start with the food tour. Great way to get a feel and great advice about places to visit.”

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San Diego Walking Tour: Balboa Park with a Local Guide - Meeting at Founder’s Plaza and Cabrillo Bridge
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San Diego Walking Tour: Balboa Park with a Local Guide

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

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

Walk Balboa Park for two hours with an English-speaking local guide, visiting the California Tower, Alcázar Garden, Old Globe, Zoro Garden, Spanish Village, Botanical Building, and Moreton Bay Fig Tree. Your ticket includes one coffee-cart drink and a practical park resource list.

“Jennifer made the very interesting and informative. I would go again if the opportunity came up.”

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Historical Walking Tour of San Diego - Walking through the Gaslamp Quarter
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Historical Walking Tour of San Diego

13.Historical Walking Tour of San Diego

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

Join Josh for a 75-minute, English-language walk from the Gaslamp Quarter to the USS Midway Museum. Learn about Spanish explorers, Old Town, rail travel, Hotel del Coronado, the San Diego Zoo, and the city’s military role. Mobile tickets are accepted, and museum admission is not included.

“Josh was awesome, we were the only ones on the tour. He showed us nice spots to check out afterwards. It was a great experience.”

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Specters and Sinners Walking Tour - The Davis-Horton House and its changing rooms
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Specters and Sinners Walking Tour

14.Specters and Sinners Walking Tour

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

Start at the Tivoli Bar at 9 p.m. for a 90-minute English walking tour through San Diego’s Gaslamp past. Guides such as Katlyn and Janine bring history, jokes, and spooky tales to the Tivoli Bar and Davis-Horton House, with a maximum of 30 people.

“Janine was our guide and was full of great stories, jokes, and info. She was super friendly and made us comfortable asking tons of questions. We had a great time and would definitely recommend this tour to anyone interested.”

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Little Italy Food and Drink Walking Tour: Pizza, Pasta & Piazzas - Starting at 519 W Date Street
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Little Italy Food and Drink Walking Tour: Pizza, Pasta & Piazzas

15.Little Italy Food and Drink Walking Tour: Pizza, Pasta & Piazzas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94

Spend 2.5 hours walking San Diego’s Little Italy, stopping at four food spots for pappardelle Bolognese, pizza, a slider, drinks, and gelato. Guides such as Anna, Amy, Kirk, and Bianca bring neighborhood stories to life, while the small group size keeps the outing friendly and relaxed.

“What is a very interesting walk, with good food and various drinks. We really liked and Magda excellent guide.Auto-translated”

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★ 5.0Guided Historic La Jolla Village Walking TourFrom $599 reviews
★ 4.7Little Italy Wine Tasting Walking TourFrom $1259 reviews
★ 5.0Gaslamp Quarter Walking TourFrom $399 reviews
★ 3.4Gaslamp Quarter Frontier History Walking TourFrom $354 reviews
★ 5.0Gaslamp Quarter Historic True Crime Walking TourFrom $295 reviews

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