Top San Diego Private Sightseeing Tours

Q: Which San Diego Private Sightseeing Tours have Instant Confirmation?

San Diego Private Sightseeing Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Discover San Diego: Self-Guided Walking Tour San Diego Historic Gaslamp Quarter Self-Guided Walking Tour Pies & Pickaxes: A Historic Walking Tour of Julian, CA Explore Coronado Island on a Self Guided Audio Tour LA–San Diego Pacific Coast Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Drive View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which San Diego Private Sightseeing Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These San Diego Private Sightseeing Tours include Hotel Pickup: Private San Diego Beer Tasting Tour San Diego County Wine Tour (Private) Tijuana Cultural Private Day Tour San Diego Driving Tour: Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park & Old Town Discover San Diego's Beaches: Private Driving Tour View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more San Diego trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked San Diego Tours. Top 10 San Diego 2026 Senior-friendly tours San Diego The best tours and activities for culture lovers in San Diego Top Day Trips from San Diego Things to do in San Diego this summer View all San Diego Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in San Diego?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in San Diego are: San Diego Outdoor Activities San Diego Luxury & Special Occasions San Diego Luxury Tours San Diego Sightseeing Tickets & Passes San Diego Nature & Wildlife View all tour styles in San Diego →

Discover San Diego's Beaches: Private Driving Tour

With 266 days of golden sunshine a year, San Diego has bright skies and a mild climate benefit with gentle ocean breezes mitigating the heat. …More

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Discover San Diego's Beaches: Private Driving Tour

With 266 days of golden sunshine a year, San Diego has bright skies and a mild climate benefit with gentle ocean breezes mitigating the heat....

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Step back in time on a Private Historic & Cultural Walking Tour of San Diego and discover the stories that shaped this remarkable California city. …More

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Private Historic & Cultural Walking Tour of San Diego

Step back in time on a Private Historic & Cultural Walking Tour of San Diego and discover the stories that shaped this remarkable California city....

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$169

Puerto Nuevo Lobster, Margaritas and Mariachi Private Tour

Enjoy an amazing 5-7 hour long tour to Puerto Nuevo for lobster. Tour starts from the Chula Vista E Street trolley station in San Diego …More

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Puerto Nuevo Lobster, Margaritas and Mariachi Private Tour

Enjoy an amazing 5-7 hour long tour to Puerto Nuevo for lobster. Tour starts from the Chula Vista E Street trolley station in San Diego...

5 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$189

Private Deluxe Wine Tour to Valle de Guadalupe by Luxury Vehicle

Experience a luxury private wine tour in Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico’s premier wine region, with a fully customized itinerary featuring three to four amazing wineries, …More

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Private Deluxe Wine Tour to Valle de Guadalupe by Luxury Vehicle

Experience a luxury private wine tour in Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico’s premier wine region, with a fully customized itinerary featuring three to four amazing wineries,...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

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$190

Explore San Diego's Balboa Park with a private guide, and hear informative narration about this 1,200-acre (485-hectare) cultural icon, declared a National Historic Landmark District …More

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The Private Balboa Park Tour

Explore San Diego's Balboa Park with a private guide, and hear informative narration about this 1,200-acre (485-hectare) cultural icon, declared a National Historic Landmark District...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$199

The Famous San Diego Private Tour with Pickup

The Famous San Diego Tour is a private 2-hour sightseeing tour of San Diego. This tour begins when we come and pick you up and …More

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The Famous San Diego Private Tour with Pickup

The Famous San Diego Tour is a private 2-hour sightseeing tour of San Diego. This tour begins when we come and pick you up and...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$199

Explore the affluent beach resort town of Coronado with a private guide, departing for the island by luxury vehicle from your San Diego hotel. You’ll …More

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The Private Famous Coronado Tour

Explore the affluent beach resort town of Coronado with a private guide, departing for the island by luxury vehicle from your San Diego hotel. You’ll...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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San Diego: 3-Hour Sunset Cliffs and Beaches E-Sport Tour

Drive your GoCar, the world’s first storytelling car to historic Little Italy, part of San Diego’s Old Town you will see a melting pot of …More

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San Diego: 3-Hour Sunset Cliffs and Beaches E-Sport Tour

Drive your GoCar, the world’s first storytelling car to historic Little Italy, part of San Diego’s Old Town you will see a melting pot of...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$200

Brewery and Beer Tasting Tour in San Diego

We have transformed the standard motorcycle sidecar to accommodate two passengers and now we have the world’s first and only fleet of tandem sidecars. Whether …More

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Brewery and Beer Tasting Tour in San Diego

We have transformed the standard motorcycle sidecar to accommodate two passengers and now we have the world’s first and only fleet of tandem sidecars. Whether...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$215

2-Hour Downtown and Balboa Tour in GPS Guided Polaris GoCar

This is THE essential San Diego tour and experience it in style with our Polaris GoCar. The GoCar Exotic gets 30 mph, 0-60 in 4.5 …More

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2-Hour Downtown and Balboa Tour in GPS Guided Polaris GoCar

This is THE essential San Diego tour and experience it in style with our Polaris GoCar. The GoCar Exotic gets 30 mph, 0-60 in 4.5...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$231

Luxury Private Wine Tasting Tour to Guadalupe Valley from San Diego

We offer the best wine tasting tours to Guadalupe Valley starting from San Diego! You will visit three artisan wine makers in the heart of …More

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Luxury Private Wine Tasting Tour to Guadalupe Valley from San Diego

We offer the best wine tasting tours to Guadalupe Valley starting from San Diego! You will visit three artisan wine makers in the heart of...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$269

Join us for a unique, private adventure of La Jolla, with a guided tour in a motorcycle sidecar! Learn about the past & present of …More

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Private La Jolla Tour by Sidecar

Join us for a unique, private adventure of La Jolla, with a guided tour in a motorcycle sidecar! Learn about the past & present of...

2 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Join us for a unique, private adventure in and around downtown San Diego with a guided tour in a motorcycle sidecar! Learn about the past …More

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Downtown to Balboa Park Tour

Join us for a unique, private adventure in and around downtown San Diego with a guided tour in a motorcycle sidecar! Learn about the past...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$295

San Diego in a Day: Private Full-Day Highlights Driving Tour

Explore the best of San Diego in a day, with its spectacular Spanish colonial architecture, rich Mexican heritage, and seventy miles of coastline with a …More

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San Diego in a Day: Private Full-Day Highlights Driving Tour

Explore the best of San Diego in a day, with its spectacular Spanish colonial architecture, rich Mexican heritage, and seventy miles of coastline with a...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$295

Sunset Cliffs and Beaches Tour in the GPS Guided Polaris GoCar

Experience San Diego in the Polaris luxary talking GoCar which gets 30 mph, 0-60 in just 4.5 seconds! From Old Town you will make your …More

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Sunset Cliffs and Beaches Tour in the GPS Guided Polaris GoCar

Experience San Diego in the Polaris luxary talking GoCar which gets 30 mph, 0-60 in just 4.5 seconds! From Old Town you will make your...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$296

Private San Diego Heritage & Cultural walking Tour

Skip the crowds this is a private This private culinary tour invites you to explore the rich cultural heritage that connects San Diego with centuries …More

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Private San Diego Heritage & Cultural walking Tour

Skip the crowds this is a private This private culinary tour invites you to explore the rich cultural heritage that connects San Diego with centuries...

3 hours 30 minutes

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Grand Mexico Wine Country Tour from San Diego

Mexican greatest wine countries are in Baja, Valle de Guadalupe is of the most the best place to go and taste great Mexican Wine. …More

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Grand Mexico Wine Country Tour from San Diego

Mexican greatest wine countries are in Baja, Valle de Guadalupe is of the most the best place to go and taste great Mexican Wine....

7 to 9 hours Free Cancellation

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$323

The Private San Diego Highlights Tour introduces our guests to a private VIP guided experience that is unparalleled in its detail and scope. No other …More

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The Private San Diego Highlights Tour

The Private San Diego Highlights Tour introduces our guests to a private VIP guided experience that is unparalleled in its detail and scope. No other...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$349

2-Hour Private Pink Bachelorette Boat Cruise in San Diego Bay

With a Captain at the helm, you and your friends will enjoy a 2 hours Harbor Tour for up to 8 guests on the amazing …More

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2-Hour Private Pink Bachelorette Boat Cruise in San Diego Bay

With a Captain at the helm, you and your friends will enjoy a 2 hours Harbor Tour for up to 8 guests on the amazing...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$375

All Day San Diego Tour in the GPS Guided Polaris GoCar

This is the ultimate way to see Everything San Diego has to offer. Tour the city in the world's first storytelling car. Visit and learn …More

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All Day San Diego Tour in the GPS Guided Polaris GoCar

This is the ultimate way to see Everything San Diego has to offer. Tour the city in the world's first storytelling car. Visit and learn...

5 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

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$398

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

What are the best options for San Diego Private Sightseeing Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for San Diego Private Sightseeing Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly San Diego Private Sightseeing Tours are:

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Which San Diego Private Sightseeing Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which San Diego Private Sightseeing Tours have Free Cancellation?

San Diego Private Sightseeing Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

I need a ride! Which San Diego Private Sightseeing Tours have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more San Diego trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in San Diego?