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: Gondola Cruise through the Coronado Cays 2-Hour GoCar Tour: Downtown San Diego and Old Town or Beaches Luxury Private Wine Tasting Tour to Guadalupe Valley from San Diego Private Balboa Park Segway Tour San Diego Off Road Tours 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: Luxury Private Wine Tasting Tour to Guadalupe Valley from San Diego San Diego Private Tour, Coronado, La Jolla, Balboa Park & More Tijuana Cultural Private Day Tour Puerto Nuevo Lobster, Margaritas and Mariachi Private Tour The Private Balboa Park 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 →

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

4 Hour Self-Guided Electric Bike Tour or Rental

Get ready for an exciting adventure exploring all of San Diego's greatest sights with our easy-to-use E-bikes! Create your own journey through San Diego or …More

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4 Hour Self-Guided Electric Bike Tour or Rental

Get ready for an exciting adventure exploring all of San Diego's greatest sights with our easy-to-use E-bikes! Create your own journey through San Diego or...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$87

Private Luxury 45' Bay Cruiser Tour in San Diego: Suitable for Any Events

Rockstar offers scenic tours of San Diego Bay for private groups of up to 12 people ranging from 2 to 4 hours depending on your …More

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Private Luxury 45' Bay Cruiser Tour in San Diego: Suitable for Any Events

Rockstar offers scenic tours of San Diego Bay for private groups of up to 12 people ranging from 2 to 4 hours depending on your...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

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$1,100

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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$309

San Diego Holiday Lights Talking GoCar Tour

Pick up your E-Sport Vehicle and take a holiday lights tour through San Diego's famous downtown and Balboa Park area. Experience the magic of the …More

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San Diego Holiday Lights Talking GoCar Tour

Pick up your E-Sport Vehicle and take a holiday lights tour through San Diego's famous downtown and Balboa Park area. Experience the magic of the...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$115

Sailing Charter on san diego bay for up to 6 guests

While sailing on your private boat tour on the San Diego bay, enjoy breathtaking views of downtown, the naval base, aircraft carriers, destroyers, and submarines, …More

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Sailing Charter on san diego bay for up to 6 guests

While sailing on your private boat tour on the San Diego bay, enjoy breathtaking views of downtown, the naval base, aircraft carriers, destroyers, and submarines,...

2 hours

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$800

Private Secret La Jolla Art, Viewpoints and Architecture Tour

This private tour with award winning tour guide Julie Kremen showcases some of the outstanding yet hidden scenery of the La Jolla area, plus funky, …More

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Private Secret La Jolla Art, Viewpoints and Architecture Tour

This private tour with award winning tour guide Julie Kremen showcases some of the outstanding yet hidden scenery of the La Jolla area, plus funky,...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$495

Hidden Nature Walks in the City Private Tour

San Diego County is the most bio-diverse county in the United States. After you do our magnificent walks, you will understand and appreciate so much …More

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Hidden Nature Walks in the City Private Tour

San Diego County is the most bio-diverse county in the United States. After you do our magnificent walks, you will understand and appreciate so much...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$495

Catamaran Sailing Cruise on San Diego Bay for up to 6 Guests

Catamaran on San Diego bay for up to 6 guests while sailing on your private catamaran tour on the San Diego bay, enjoy breathtaking views …More

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Catamaran Sailing Cruise on San Diego Bay for up to 6 Guests

Catamaran on San Diego bay for up to 6 guests while sailing on your private catamaran tour on the San Diego bay, enjoy breathtaking views...

2 hours

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$800

GoCar 4Hr GoCar Tour: Experience San Diego

This tour is essential for anyone who really wants to get out and really experience San Diego. It takes the best parts of our Downtown, …More

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GoCar 4Hr GoCar Tour: Experience San Diego

This tour is essential for anyone who really wants to get out and really experience San Diego. It takes the best parts of our Downtown,...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$142

Private Sunset Sail on San Diego Bay with Champagne

What makes this experience truly unique is the combination of refined European luxury and a relaxed, intimate atmosphere. You will be sailing aboard a beautifully …More

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Private Sunset Sail on San Diego Bay with Champagne

What makes this experience truly unique is the combination of refined European luxury and a relaxed, intimate atmosphere. You will be sailing aboard a beautifully...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$975

San Diego Driving Tour: Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park & Old Town

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 …More

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San Diego Driving Tour: Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park & Old Town

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...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$160

The Best of San Diego: Private Walking Tour including USS Midway

Enjoy a privately guided tour of America’s Finest City, with a snack, coffee, and tickets included to the USS Midway Museum. First, your guide will …More

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The Best of San Diego: Private Walking Tour including USS Midway

Enjoy a privately guided tour of America’s Finest City, with a snack, coffee, and tickets included to the USS Midway Museum. First, your guide will...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$90

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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$168

Discover the fascinating heritage of Southern California on a Private Cultural Discovery Tour of Historic San Diego. Stroll through the charming streets of Old Town …More

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Private Cultural Discovery Tour of Historic San Diego

Discover the fascinating heritage of Southern California on a Private Cultural Discovery Tour of Historic San Diego. Stroll through the charming streets of Old Town...

5 hours

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$519

Private Julian Goldmine Tour from San Diego with Guide

Charming Julian, an hour east of downtown, could aptly be described “as American as apple pie.” Nestled in the picturesque Cuyamaca Mountains in East County, …More

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Private Julian Goldmine Tour from San Diego with Guide

Charming Julian, an hour east of downtown, could aptly be described “as American as apple pie.” Nestled in the picturesque Cuyamaca Mountains in East County,...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$649

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

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

Private Cultural & Craft Beer Tour of San Diego

Private cultural exploration through San Diego reveals a fascinating blend of historic districts, architectural landmarks, and a renowned craft beer tradition. Journey through neighbourhoods shaped …More

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Private Cultural & Craft Beer Tour of San Diego

4 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$1,299

We offer a four-wheeling experience like no other in San Diego and are popular with experienced off-roaders and first-timers alike! Whether you’ve never driven off-road …More

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San Diego Jeep Tours

We offer a four-wheeling experience like no other in San Diego and are popular with experienced off-roaders and first-timers alike! Whether you’ve never driven off-road...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$450

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?