The Ultimate San Diego Tour
Overview
Let a private guide escort you on a ultimate 4-hour sightseeing tour of San Diego while you relax with personal transportation by luxury car or SUV. Instead of a set itinerary, you can customize your own plans to see that sights that interest you most. You will visit Coronado, the historic Gaslamp Quarter, resplendent and beautiful Balboa park, and the famed and glittering La Jolla, with its attendant cove and pristine beaches. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
What's Included
- Round Trip Pick-up and Drop-off
- Bottled Water and Small Snacks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Mercedes Tour Van
- Narration by professional guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
We pick up at any Downtown San Diego hotel or arrival location and provide drop off to the same location.
What To Expect
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Another Side Of San Diego Tours (pass by)
Coronado Bridge (pass by)
Coronado Island
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
The Coronado Ferry Landing
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hotel del Coronado
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Glorietta Bay Park (pass by)
Gaslamp Quarter (pass by)
Balboa Park
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Comic-con Museum (pass by)
Timken Museum Of Art (pass by)
Museum of Us (pass by)
La Jolla Shores Park (pass by)
Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial (pass by)
Spanish Village Art Center (pass by)
La Jolla Cove
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Children's Pool
10 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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children 3 and under are free
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Lyft & Uber: We are listed on the ride share apps as 'Another Side Of San Diego Tours'. Ride-shares are the preferred and best way for our guests to come to us.
- Option 1: The LAZ Parking lot is located at 8th Ave. and G Street. The address is: 665 8th Ave San Diego, CA 92101
- Option 2: The Park-It-On-Market lot is located at 7th Ave. and Market Street. The address is: 614 Market St. San Diego, CA 92101
- Option 3: The next closest all day lot is at the corner of 2nd Ave. and Island. The lot is directly across from 100 Harbor Club Dr. San Diego, CA 92101 **Not available from 7/1 thru 7/31 due to Comic Con***
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Ultimate San Diego Tour?
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Activity code: C-5044PRIVSD
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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).
- Round Trip Pick-up and Drop-off.
- Bottled Water and Small Snacks.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Mercedes Tour Van.
- Narration by professional guide.
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks, unless specified (optional).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 The Ultimate San Diego Tour 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 Ultimate San Diego Tour 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
- Round Trip Pick-up and Drop-off
- Bottled Water and Small Snacks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Mercedes Tour Van
- Narration by professional guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified (optional)
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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children 3 and under are free
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Lyft & Uber: We are listed on the ride share apps as 'Another Side Of San Diego Tours'. Ride-shares are the preferred and best way for our guests to come to us.
- Option 1: The LAZ Parking lot is located at 8th Ave. and G Street. The address is: 665 8th Ave San Diego, CA 92101
- Option 2: The Park-It-On-Market lot is located at 7th Ave. and Market Street. The address is: 614 Market St. San Diego, CA 92101
- Option 3: The next closest all day lot is at the corner of 2nd Ave. and Island. The lot is directly across from 100 Harbor Club Dr. San Diego, CA 92101 **Not available from 7/1 thru 7/31 due to Comic Con***
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
