The Famous San Diego Private Tour with Pickup
Overview
The Famous San Diego Tour is a private 2-hour sightseeing tour of San Diego. This tour begins when we come and pick you up and whisk you away on a fantastic sightseeing experience.
On this tour we drive you through the most gorgeous landscape of coastline, trees, and real estate in San Diego. See the famous Gaslamp Quarter, like a portal through time, and the rest of our pristine downtown center. We also visit the opulent and crystalline Coronado Island; and see the historic Balboa Park where the roots of our fine city were largely laid. Although leisurely, you will be amazed at how much substantive and thorough knowledge we will share with you on this private driving tour.
Take this tour and experience one of our most popular private tours. You will be glad you did. Complimentary snacks and beverages, along with a professional tour guide will entertain you throughout.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Round Trip Pick-up and Drop-off
- Luxury air conditioned vehicle
- Bottled Water and Small Snacks
- Mercedes Tour Van
- Narration by professional guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
300 G Street
San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Coronado Island
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Coronado Ferry Landing
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hotel del Coronado
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Gaslamp Quarter (pass by)
Balboa Park
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Private transportation.
- Round Trip Pick-up and Drop-off.
- Luxury air conditioned vehicle.
- Bottled Water and Small Snacks.
- Mercedes Tour Van.
- Narration by professional guide.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Famous San Diego Private Tour with Pickup is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Famous San Diego Private Tour with Pickup 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
- Private transportation
- Round Trip Pick-up and Drop-off
- Luxury air conditioned vehicle
- Bottled Water and Small Snacks
- Mercedes Tour Van
- Narration by professional guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
