San Diego

15 Best San Diego Walking Tours

The walking tours: Gaslamp architecture, Little Italy’s blocks and Balboa Park’s gardens at strolling pace. The climate never argues with a walking plan here.

1.Intro to Mexico Walking Tour: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

Discover Tijuana’s vibrant culture and flavorful food on this guided walking tour from San Diego, including local eats, history, and the border experience.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Great experience! Tadeo was knowledgeable, personable and kind. We felt safe and enjoyed learning about the history of Tijuana. Highly recommend!”

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2.Tijuana Local Walking Tour from San Diego

Discover Tijuana with this guided walking tour from San Diego, exploring historic landmarks, vibrant markets, and authentic Mexican culture in about 4.5 hours.

★ 4.5

“Had an amazing time in this tour. Tbh I thought I would get bored but the guide (Humberto) was Amazing he was very informative and made the tour well worth it!! Definitely worth it!!”

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4.San Diego: Gaslamp Quarter Food & Drink Walking Tour

Discover San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter on a 2.5-hour guided food and drink tour, sampling ethnic cuisines, local stories, and vibrant nightlife.

★ 4.7

“Super fun, great food and overall lovely experience. Our guide Bleu was energetic, informative and had a very positive energy to make the tour even more pleasant.”

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5.San Diego Gaslamp Downtown Walking Tour

Discover San Diego’s haunted past with a 2-hour Gaslamp walking tour. Visit historic buildings, hear ghost stories, and explore insider secrets for $42.

★ 4.5

“Been on may “ghost tours” around the world. Never walked out on one before🤷 Not offensive, just insubstantial .”

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6.Ghosts of San Diego Walking Tour

Discover San Diego’s haunted side on this 1.5-hour walking tour. Visit historic sites, hear ghost stories, and explore the city’s spooky past with knowledgeable guides.

★ 4.5

“Ann was our tour guide and we had the best time. It was just my mom and me on the tour and she catered it to us. I definitely recommend this tour to anyone else!”

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9.Historical Walking Tour of San Diego

Discover San Diego’s history and vibrant neighborhoods on this engaging 1-hour 15-minute walking tour, ideal for curious travelers seeking authentic insights.

★ 5.0

“Josh was awesome, we were the only ones on the tour. He showed us nice spots to check out afterwards. It was a great experience.”

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10.Specters and Sinners Walking Tour

Discover San Diego’s haunted past with this adults-only ghost tour. Explore historic sites, hear lesser-known stories, and enjoy knowledgeable guides for a memorable experience.

★ 5.0

“It was very interesting . Had a great tour guide who was Katlyn. Was very knowledgeable and would highly recommend her.”

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12.Little Italy Food and Drink Walking Tour: Pizza, Pasta & Piazzas

Discover San Diego’s Little Italy on a 2.5-hour food and drink tour featuring tastings at four spots, history insights, and local conversations.

★ 5.0

“Bianca, the owner, did the tour of Little Italy. She was entertaining knowledgeable and make the tour fun. Really got to know the other members of the group. It felt like a family walking through Little Italy vs just a tour. Food at each stop…”

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15.San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Small Group Walking Tour

Explore San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter on a 2-hour small group walking tour, discovering landmarks, secrets, and stories from its colorful past.

★ 4.5

“A great way to learn about how the Gaslamp area of San Diego was started and the naughty background of the city :-) Maybe a little less detail on every owner for each building. But the stories of the Marbles was brilliant. Remember Gaslamp is…”

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More San Diego Walking Tours

4.6USS Midway Museum Entry + Embarcadero Walking Tour1 day$46 5.0San Diego: Gaslamp Quarter Walking Tour$39 4.7San Diego: Little Italy Wine Tasting Walking Tour3 hours$125 4.5San Diego Harbor Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game3 hours (approx.)$24.50 5.0San Diego: Barrio Logan Food and Art Guided Walking Tour3 hours$95 5.0San Diego: Gaslamp Quarter Historic True Crime Walking Tour1.5 hours$29 1.9San Diego: Old Town Ghost-Themed Walking Tour1.5 hours$29 3.4San Diego: Gaslamp Quarter Frontier History Walking Tour1 hour$35 5.0Pies & Pickaxes: A Historic Walking Tour of Julian, CA1 to 2 hours (approx.)$7.99 3.5San Diego Gas Lamp: At your leisure & pace. An audio walking tour.$14.99 5.0San Diego: East Village Food and Drink Walking Tour3 hours$90 5.0San Diego : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide2 hours$58 4.5San Diego USS Midway with Waterfront Walking Tour$39.00 5.0The Best of San Diego: Private Walking Tour including USS Midway$230.00 5.0San Diego Embarcadero Walking Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$129.00 5.0The Gaslamp Quarter Walking Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$99.00 4.4Old Town Haunted Walking Tour INSIDE Heritage Park1.5 hours$999 4.9San Diego: Embarcadero Waterfront Ghost Walking Tour1 hour$21 4.6San Diego: Pizza and Ice Cream Walking Tour2 hours$79 Art of Balboa Park Walking Tour$65.00 Discover San Diego Together with Family Walking Tour$289.20 San Diego Booze and Boos Haunted Ghost Walking Tour$33.96 Nightmares & Nightcaps Haunted San Diego Walking Tour$31.82 Ocean Beach San Diego Walking Tour Experience$25.00