San Diego Driving Tour: Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park & Old Town
Overview
On the San Diego half-day highlights tour, you will visit many of the city’s major historical sites, neighbourhoods and parks, including Balboa Park, the elegant architecture of the Gaslamp Quarter, the Old Town’s rich culture and the beautiful coastal stretch of some of San Diego's beaches.
Through the local insight of your private guide, you will be introduced to some of San Diego’s lesser-known corners with plenty of opportunities to grab some fabulous photographs of the city’s most picturesque landmarks, be it quaint Victorian streets, bloom-filled gardens, or the stunning cliff-strewn coastline that are home to seals, marine birds and rugged sea caves.
Please note that the Botanical Garden in Balboa Park is closed for major renovation until the end of 2024.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup (if centrally located)
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- Private Transportation
- A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
- Gratuities (optional)
- No tickets required
- Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
Meeting and Pickup
Please ensure to meet your guide at the lobby of your hotel 10 minutes before tour departure time.
840 K Street
San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
San Diego
CA, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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Petco Park
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Balboa Park
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Gaslamp Quarter
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Town San Diego
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
La Jolla
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- Hotel pickup (if centrally located).
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places.
- Private Transportation.
- A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group.
- Gratuities (optional).
- No tickets required.
- Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the San Diego Driving Tour: Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park & Old Town is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for San Diego Driving Tour: Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park & Old Town will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pickup (if centrally located)
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- Private Transportation
- A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
- Gratuities (optional)
- No tickets required
- Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
