Sights of San Diego Harbor: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
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Sights of San Diego Harbor: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour is a 1-hour experience in San Diego, United States, from $11 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 56 / 100
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- Duration
- 1 hours
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- $11 per person
Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore San Diego's incredible waterfront! We'll point out and tell you all about the attractions, statues, buildings, parks, memorials and more that make up the inc
What you get
About this experience
Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore San Diego's incredible waterfront! We'll point out and tell you all about the attractions, statues, buildings, parks, memorials and more that make up the incredibly beautiful San Diego Harbor. Aside from the sights, you'll learn a bit about San Diego's history, the bay and wildlife that frequent the area. Tour highlights include the USS Midway Museum, Seaport Village, Rady Shell, Coronado Bridge, Ruocco Park, Bob Hope Memorial & more! The tour also comes with fun location based trivia questions. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your answer. Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play. Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route. The number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to. Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 25,000+ happy customers.
What's included
Included
- No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
- Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
- Live GPS map shows route & your location
- Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours mobile app
- Customer Service via Phone & Email
Not included
- Smartphone or tablet
- Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
- Attraction Tickets
- **Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.
What you'll see and do
If you take a look across the road you will see the "Jewel on the Bay" notable for its architecture. We'll tell you why.
5 minutes here
Maritime Museum of San Diego
The museum preserves one of the largest collections of historic sea-vessels in the United States. We'll give you a brief overview on a few of the vessels you can see from the dock.
5 minutes here · Admission not included
Portside Pier
One of the only restaurants in the area constructed entirely on an over-water platform, with panoramic views of the bay. It's not just for those eating, either!
5 minutes here
B-STREET PIER. The majority of cruise-ships leaving from San Diego dock here. We'll tell you where some of them are headed.
5 minutes here
USS Midway Museum
Here you'll see a decommissioned naval aircraft carrier, known as the Midway, that's been docked right here on Navy Pier and turned into a museum. We'll tell you about it's service.
5 minutes here · Admission not included
The Homecoming Statue
We'll tell you the story behind the statue which expresses the joy of a sailor returning to his family after a long period at sea.
5 minutes here
Tuna Harbor Park
Hear how this park was formerly known by the funny-sounding name and why.
5 minutes here
THE BATTLE OF LEYTE GULF MEMORIAL. Hear about the memorial dedicated to the Battle of Leyte Gulf, which is considered the largest naval battle of World War II.
5 minutes here
We'll tell you the origins of the statue which date back to an iconic photo in 1945.
5 minutes here
A National Salute to Bob Hope & the Military
We'll tell you why this statue is a well deserved salute to an actor and comedian known worldwide and his greatest legacy.
5 minutes here
U.S.S. San Diego Memorial
The memorial you'll see here, honors the USS San Diego and it's crew, who served during World War II.
5 minutes here
Welcome to Ruocco Park! A 3.3-acre waterfront park featuring quaint rest-areas, complete with greenery like shrubs, trees & grass as well as some unique public artwork.
5 minutes here
THE RIPARIUM. If you look at the sculpture as a whole, including the poles and-cables used to suspend the tree, what do you see? We'll tell you!
5 minutes here
Tuna Harbor Dockside Market
Not only can you buy delicious fish, but you can gain an understanding and appreciation of the San Diego fishing and aquaculture industry.
5 minutes here
Seaport Village
Opened in 1980, the village's aesthetics were intended to recreate a harbor-side setting of a century ago.
5 minutes here
BRIEF HISTORY OF SAN DIEGO. As you walk along the beautiful waterfront and stare out at San-Diego Bay, it seems like the perfect time to tell you a little bit about the history of this incredible city.
5 minutes here
You're currently walking through the venue for the annual San Diego Blues Festival. Since its debut in 2011, the festival has become a must-attend event for blues fans across the country.
5 minutes here
San Diego's goal is to both develop their economic base and, at the same time, protect the ecosystems that make up this unique natural treasure.
5 minutes here · Admission not included
Hear how Roy is known for his Hawaiian inspired cuisine, blended with California French Japanese cooking traditions, created with fresh ingredients from the Islands.
5 minutes here
We'll point out the roof to the Sails Pavilion which is intended to reflect San Diego's maritime history, as well as to advertise the center's proximity to the San Diego shore.
Pass by without stopping
You'll hear about this eye-catching sculpture, which in Spanish is called 'Flama De-La Ahmistad', which was created by Leonardo Nierman of Mexico City.
5 minutes here
Jacobs Park's Rady Shell is a state of the art concert-venue, that is said to elevate the experience of live music. We'll tell you how it came to be.
5 minutes here
Coronado Bridge
Hear the interesting reason why the bridge takes a very unusual curved path, rather than a straight and much more direct one.
5 minutes here
SUPERYACHTS. We'll tell you about this docking area, known as Fifth Avenue Landing and composed of 12 slips designed for superyachts.
5 minutes here
Embarcadero
You'll be walking along the Embarcadero the whole time!
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
San Diego
The tour begins at San Diego's famous Embarcadero waterfront path, across from the San Diego County Administration Building.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour ends at the Convention Centre Parking lot.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tripvia Tours
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
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Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 56
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Sights of San Diego Harbor: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for San Diego.
How much does Sights of San Diego Harbor: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $11 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in San Diego usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Sights of San Diego Harbor: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in San Diego is not rushed.
Is Sights of San Diego Harbor: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in San Diego, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Sights of San Diego Harbor: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Sights of San Diego Harbor: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Sights of San Diego Harbor: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in San Diego can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in San Diego and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Sights of San Diego Harbor: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central San Diego within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in San Diego?
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San Diego is an outdoor-first city: whale watching from December through April, La Jolla kayak and snorkel runs year round, harbour cruises and the USS Midway, plus Balboa Park museums when the marine layer sits low. We rank water operators on group ratios and gear quality, which is where the cheap La Jolla trips fall down. On Outty we rank every San Diego experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include USS Midway Museum Admission: Valid Any Date, Taste of Little Italy in San Diego, San Diego Whale Watching Cruise. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit San Diego?
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March to May and September to November, either side of the June overcast. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in San Diego?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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