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The 8 San Diego Tours That Earn Their Price

8 tours  ·  from $37 a head

The 8 best san diego tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.

San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket - Start with the Guided Bus Tour
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San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket

1.San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,248 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $78Our pick

Review the San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass, with pandas, keeper talks, Skyfari, bus tours, hills, costs, and practical planning tips.

“The San Diego Zoo was an amazing experience! From the elephants to the monkeys. The animals looked very well cared for. I will come back”

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San Diego: Harbor Cruise - Choosing between the one-hour and two-hour routes
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San Diego Harbor Cruise

2.San Diego Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,980 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $37Best value

Review the San Diego Harbor Cruise for Navy ships, skyline views, sea lions, narration, seating, price, timing, and practical booking tips.

“Tour was very informative and relatively smooth. I would have liked more information on taking a tour of the entire San Diego harbor but the half tour was nice.”

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San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour - Maritime Museum and the Embarcadero
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San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

3.San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,523 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

See San Diego’s top sights by vintage trolley, with 11 stops, live guides, Coronado access, and one or two days to explore.

“Great way to get an overview of all the areas that make up the San Diego area. Highly suggest to do on day one of your visit so you know the places that most interest you. You may want to consider a 2-day pass if you do not have your own transportation to get back to some of the spots.”

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San Diego Whale Watching Cruise - Leaving Shelter Island and reading San Diego from the water
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San Diego Whale Watching Cruise

4.San Diego Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,317 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85Top rated

Sail San Diego’s historic schooner America in search of gray whales, dolphins, and sea lions, with snacks, blankets, and a whale guarantee.

“I took my sister-in-law visiting from Illinois and my 8 yr old grandson. My sister-in-law enjoyed the day, loved the trip and the weather. My grandson said it was "his best day ever!" He likes boats and He loves animals. He knows so much about whales and was just thrilled to see a mommy and her baby, and the dolphins were a special treat. He told his mom and dad he thought he saw 500 of them. I am sure he will be taking this trip again with his parents. The crew was excellent. They were all very personable and great communicators. Marie was a hoot, we just loved her.…”

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USS Midway Museum Admission: Valid Any Date - Follow the audio tour through 65 locations
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USS Midway Museum Admission: Valid Any Date

5.USS Midway Museum Admission: Valid Any Date

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,165 reviews · 2 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $41

Explore the USS Midway in San Diego with flexible admission, restored aircraft, sailor stories, flight-deck views, and a self-guided audio tour.

“It is an excellent facility to visit. Many helpful volunteers who are friendly and knowledgeable. Easy to navigate wheelchair friendly. Food and gift shop available.”

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LEGOLAND® California Theme Park Admission Tickets - Start early at LEGOLAND California
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LEGOLAND® California Theme Park Admission Tickets

6.LEGOLAND® California Theme Park Admission Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,996 reviews · 1 to 2 days (approx.) · from $64

Review of LEGOLAND California tickets, with rides, Miniland USA, SEA LIFE, water park access, prices, tips, and family value.

“This was a second visit for some of the family, albeit 16 years apart. We were thrilled to find some of our favorites still there and enjoyed experiencing new attractions! The joy and excitement in the 5-year-old was wonderful! We’ve already started planning our next visit within the year!”

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San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise - Crossing the bay toward the Pacific
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San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

7.San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,588 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $71

San Diego whale watching cruise review with whale, dolphin, sea lion sightings, bay views, practical tips, pricing, and honest drawbacks.

“Amazing! I thoroughly enjoyed our whale watching trip. The boat and the crew/naturalist made this fun as well as educational. Whales, dolphins, sea lions, blue water, sunshine and a nice boat ride … what’s not to love? This was the best of our many experiences while vacationing in San Diego! Do not pass up this company and their whale watching trip. Highly recommended tour.”

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San Diego: Harbor Cruise - Choosing between the one-hour and two-hour routes
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San Diego: Harbor Cruise

8.Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,378 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $37

Review the San Diego Harbor Cruise for bay views, naval history, sea lions, Coronado Bridge scenery, comfort, access, and value.

“I loved the whole experience! Boarding was easy and well organized, and the boat had all the amenities we needed to enjoy the ride comfortably. We were lucky with the weather, which made everything even more enjoyable. Just a heads up: we took the 2-hour tour, and we especially loved the second half, where we headed north along the bay — the views were stunning and totally worth it!”

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