San Diego Scenic Historic Tour Experience

Led by a fun & knowledgeable guide, the 7 hour trip features a 3-hour scenic drive and 4 hours spent at various locations. Learn the history of San Diego between stops with live narration, music & video. See all of San Diego in just a few hours.
Pick up point is at Santa Fe Depot. We first make our way to the historic Gaslamp District & Little Italy. Then, down the Embarcadero to Chicano Park, over the Coronado Bridge & make the first 45 minute stop at the historic Hotel Del Coronado. Then make a 50 minute stop at beautiful Balboa Park. We then go to the birthplace of California, Old Town, for a ONE HOUR STOP for lunch to enjoy the many Mexican restaurants.

Next, go up the 5 Freeway to La Jolla Cove for another 45 minute stop, visit the Sea Lions. Mount Soledad is next 20 MINUTE STOP, see spectacular views of San Diego, before returning to the downtown pick up point.

Finest City San Diego Tours offers FIVE STOPS - the most extensive tour you will ever experience of San Diego!

Meeting Point

1050 Kettner Blvd

1050 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

WHITE TOUR BUS will arrive at Santa Fe Depot on Kettner Blvd between 9:30am-9:45am, north of the MTS Bus Stop by the tree & bench, next to Museum of Contemporary Art.. Arrive 15 minutes before start time. Paid parking behind Santa Fe Depot on Pacific Coast Highway. Tour departs on time at 9:45am.

What's included:

• Bottled water
• Guided small-group tour of San Diego

Not included:

• Meals & beverages

What to expect:

Duration: 7 hours

Santa Fe Depot

1050 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, 92101-3339, California

Built in 1915, Santa Fe Depot is our pick up & drop off point.

1 minute

Gaslamp Quarter

Fourth Avenue between Broadway and Market, San Diego, 92101, California

We visit the historic Gaslamp District and learn about the history of Alonzo Horton and New Town.

Pass by without stopping

Little Italy

San Diego, 92101, California

Mama MIa! We drive by the largest Little Italy in America.

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Embarcadero

400 Kettner Blvd, World Pier, San Diego, 92101, California

We cruise past Embarcadero, where you will find the iconic Star of India & USS Midway. Then down to Seaport Village, the Convention Center & Petco Park.

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Chicano Park

Between Logan Ave. and National Ave, San Diego, 92113, California

Get a glimpse of colorful Chicano Park, a true street art display featuring numerous impressive murals on the bridge pillars.

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Coronado Bridge

State Route 75, San Diego, 92118, California

We take a ride over the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge. Witness spectacular views of the San Diego skyline and Coronado.

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Hotel del Coronado

1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA

Discover elegant Hotel Del Coronado, a true historic landmark dating back to 1888. There is a 45 minute stop here for you to marvel at the oldest wooden structure in America. Also visit Coronado beach.

45 minutes

Balboa Park

1549 El Prado, , San Diego, 92101-1660, California

Take a walk in San Diego's green paradise, the incredible Balboa Park. Home to the famous San Diego Zoo & site of the 1915 Panama California Exposition. The park is also bustling with museums and landmarks. There is a 45 minute stop for you to discover the beauty of this park.

50 minutes

Presidio Park

Presidio Drive at Taylor Street, , San Diego, California

We drive by historic Presidio Park and Junipero Museum, where the first mission in California once stood. And the Witches Tower.

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Old Town San Diego

San Diego, 92110, California

Discover San Diego's roots in Old Town, the birthplace of California. Go back in time as you walk through the historic area and some of its emblematic buildings including the haunted Whaley's House. There is a ONE HOUR STOP here for lunch, to eat at one of the many Mexican restaurants.

1 hour

La Jolla Cove

1100 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, 92037-3600, California

One of the most popular attractions in San Diego. See the seals in their natural habitat. Breath the cool ocean air and explore beautiful La Jolla. There is a 45 minute stop here.

45 minutes

Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial

6905 La Jolla Scenic Drive South, La Jolla, 92037, California

Honor our fallen soldiers and see spectacular views of San Diego. 15 minute stop.

20 minutes

Santa Fe Depot

1050 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, 92101-3339, California

Built in 1915, Santa Fe Depot is our pick up & drop off point.

1 minute