The Private San Diego Highlights Tour
from $349.00
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
The Private San Diego Highlights Tour introduces our guests to a private VIP guided experience that is unparalleled in its detail and scope. No other tour can include so much fun sightseeing and at so leisurely a pace. In five hours, you will see the best of America’s Finest City! Our tour begins daily at your desired pick-up location and from there we transport you throughout the loveliest and most renowned parts of our city.
5 hours
Pickup or meet at start point
Our office door is located inside of this large courtyard next to the parking garage. If you see two huge grey concrete pillars then you are at the right place. Walk into the courtyard and a little more than half-way…
Itinerary
- 1Coronado Bridge
The San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge is a symbol of the San Diego area-just as the Golden Gate or San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridges.
- 2Coronado
Experience breathtaking ocean views, sparkling sandy beaches, elegant gardens, old-world mansions, quaint shops, and the famous architectural masterpiece Hotel Del Coronado.
- 3The Coronado Ferry Landing
The main port from the island to San Diego Downtown offers an unparalleled view of the city. Iconic shops and restaurants line the shoreline as soon as you step off of the dock.
- 4Stop
The Hotel Del Coronado is a historic building with classic bright red Victorian architecture that's overlooked the waters of Coronado Beach for 130 years. Known for hosting many celebrities and US presidents, the Del was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1977.
- 5Gaslamp Quarter
During the tour we stop at the Gaslamp Quarter for a 1 hour lunch-break. The Gaslamp Quarter, known as the Historic Heart of San Diego, is a 16 block downtown neighborhood full of nightlife and world-renowned restaurants. Full of Victorian architecture and small museums, as well as Horton Plaza Park and Petco Park, it's a must-see.
- 6Little Italy
Little Italy is a chic, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood, packed with trendy cocktail bars, brewpubs and restaurants with bustling patios. Upscale clothing boutiques, indie music venues and quaint piazzas dot the area, while the weekly Little Italy Mercato Farmers’ Market draws crowds to its mix of produce, gourmet food and craft stalls. The green lawns of Waterfront Park have fountains, and offer views of the bay.
- 7Balboa Park
Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre historic urban cultural park in San Diego, California, United States. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation zones, green belts, gardens, and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the San Diego Zoo.
- 8Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
Crowned with a white cross, the Mt. Soledad memorial honors living and dead soldiers from the Revolutionary War all the way to the modern War on Terror. It features black granite slabs honoring everyone from Presidents, to the common every-day solider
- 9La Jolla Cove
A picturesque beach surrounded by water-carved cliffs and full of tidepools and favorite seal spotting areas. The shoreline is protected as part of a marine reserve and full of barely-touched natural beauty.
- 10La Jolla
Visit Mt. Soledad to look over the entire city from the highest coastal mountain top. Taking in dramatic ocean views from the coastline to the mountains, experience a natural cove, mysterious caves, rugged cliffs, abundant marine life, and even some lively seals.
What's included
- Private transportation
- Round Trip Pick-up and Drop-off
- Narration by a professional guide
- Transport by Mercedes Tour Van
- Bottled Water and Small Snack
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please provide hotel/port pickup address
