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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.
Description
Pass By: Coronado Bridge, State Route 75, South Embarcadero, San Diego, California 92101
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.
Stop At: Coronado, Coronado, California
Experience breathtaking ocean views, sparkling sandy beaches, elegant gardens, old-world mansions, quaint shops, and the famous architectural masterpiece Hotel Del Coronado.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 1st St, Coronado, California 92118
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Gaslamp Quarter, Fourth Avenue between Broadway and Market, Fourth Ave & Broadway, San Diego, California 92101
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Little Italy, 1668 Columbia St, From Laurel south to West A Street, San Diego, California 92101
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.
Stop At: Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, California 92101
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, 6905 La Jolla Scenic Drive South, Soledad Park, La Jolla, California 92037
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
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: La Jolla Cove, 1100 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, California 92037
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: La Jolla, La Jolla, California
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Schedule
- Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
- Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
- Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
- Duration: 5 hours (Approx.)
- Return Details: Returns to original departure point
What's Included
- Narration by a professional guide
- Round Trip Pick-up and Drop-off
- Bottled Water and Small Snack
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Transport by Mercedes Tour Van
- Gratuities
- Lunch
What To Bring
- Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
- Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
- A Smile!
Hotel Pickup
Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.
Additional Info
- 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
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.