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.

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

“I enjoyed the experience. Meeting point was ideal to cross the border. Plenty of partying available if you are driving to the border. The communication from the tour guide was great. Highly recommend it.”

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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

“Mina was a GREAT guide! Her enthusiasm, knowledge, and “bad jokes” made the tour so much fun! Easy to park for the tour and the walking was a great way to experience the haunted Old Town.”

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7.Vino! Vino! Little Italy Wine Tasting Walking Tour

Discover San Diego’s Little Italy with a 3-hour guided walking tour featuring wine tastings, Italian food samples, and engaging local history.

★ 4.5

“This is NOT a food tour. It is a wine tour with a small amount of food. There are three stops all serving obscure, organic wine. Interesting for sure, however the wine is described well at only two of the stops. The third stop, they…”

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8.San Diego Walking Tour: Balboa Park with a Local Guide

Discover Balboa Park’s stunning architecture, gardens, and history on this engaging 2-hour walking tour led by friendly local guides for $54.

★ 4.9

“As a previous San Diego local of several years, I took Balboa Park for granted. Our guide was excellent, and the history I learned from her on this very pleasant walking tour has made me really appreciate this terrific park and everything it has to…”

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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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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