2-Hour GoCar Tour: Downtown San Diego and Old Town or Beaches
Overview
This 2-Hour GoCar Tour is your key to fun in San Diego! This self-drive tour takes you through the Downtown and Old Town areas of San Diego, but you will also pass through other thriving areas such as Little Italy, The Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, Mission Hills and Presidio Park. This exciting tour has turn-by-turn GPS with tour commentary along the way. *If booking more than 2 people please submit separate orders!
What's Included
- Map
- Tank of gas
- Rental of GPS touring car
- Rider orientation
- 8.75% environmental fee for carbon offset, gasoline and tire recycling
- Helmets
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
3918 Mason Street
San Diego, CA 92110, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Little Italy (pass by)
Balboa Park (pass by)
Gaslamp Quarter (pass by)
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (pass by)
San Diego Zoo (pass by)
Presidio Park (pass by)
Mission Hills (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Driver's License Required and be 21+ to Drive
- Optional Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) is available upon request at check-in and costs approximately $19
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 2-Hour GoCar Tour: Downtown San Diego and Old Town or Beaches?
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Activity code: C-3871P11
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- Map.
- Tank of gas.
- Rental of GPS touring car.
- Rider orientation.
- 8.75% environmental fee for carbon offset, gasoline and tire recycling.
- Helmets.
- Gratuities (optional).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 2-Hour GoCar Tour: Downtown San Diego and Old Town or Beaches is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 2-Hour GoCar Tour: Downtown San Diego and Old Town or Beaches will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Map
- Tank of gas
- Rental of GPS touring car
- Rider orientation
- 8.75% environmental fee for carbon offset, gasoline and tire recycling
- Helmets
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Driver's License Required and be 21+ to Drive
- Optional Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) is available upon request at check-in and costs approximately $19
