The Best of San Diego: Private Walking Tour including USS Midway in San Diego
San Diego, United States

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

Outty Ranking 57 5.0 · 1 traveler reviews4 hoursFrom $90

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57/100

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Is The Best of San Diego: Private Walking Tour including USS Midway worth booking?

The Best of San Diego: Private Walking Tour including USS Midway is a 4-hour experience in San Diego, United States, from $90 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
57 / 100
Rating
5/5 (1)
Duration
4 hours
From
$90 per person

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 take you on a walking tour of several of San Diego’s many neighbourhoods

What you get

    About this experience

    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 take you on a walking tour of several of San Diego’s many neighbourhoods, including historic Little Italy, the Gaslamp District, and Seaport Village. You will also get to see several of the city’s main attractions, including the Santa Fe Depot, and Petco Park. Enjoy a light snack and coffee along the route, while learning about the food scene in the city. Your tour finishes with tickets to the USS Midway, where you will enjoy the self-guided audio tour!

    What's included

    Included

    • A friendly, professional private tour guide
    • Entrance to the USS Midway
    • Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
    • A light pastry and coffee/soft drink

    Not included

    • Additional food and drink
    • Hotel pickup, we do recommend a centrally located start point
    • Gratuities (optional)

    What you'll see and do

    1. Santa Fe Depot

      Discover the Santa Fe Depot, a historic train station in stunning Revival style architecture, built for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition which celebrated the opening of the Panama Canal.

      30 minutes here

    2. See the century-old US Grant Hotel, a historic luxury hotel built in 1910 that boasts stunning Beaux-Arts architecture with a rich Prohibition-era speakeasy history.

      30 minutes here

    3. Balboa Theatre

      Walk past the Balboa Theatre, a venue listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

      15 minutes here

    4. Petco Park

      See the home of the MLB’s San Diego Padres, Petco Park from the outside.

      15 minutes here

    5. Gaslamp Quarter

      Relish the buzz of the Gaslamp Quarter where a lively string of eateries, cafés and bars beg exploration.

      30 minutes here

    6. Seaport Village

      Explore Seaport Village and enjoy beautiful views of San Diego Bay.

      30 minutes here

    7. USS Midway Museum

      WWII; End your tour at the USS Midway for a self-guided tour where you will enjoy interactive experiences that tell the history of the ship and its crew.

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    San Diego

    Your guide will meet you in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art, located at 1100 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101, United States

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Finish point will be at the entrance to the "USS Midway Museum" located at 910 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, United States.

    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 12 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Travel Curious

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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    Traveler reviews

    1 verified traveler reviews for The Best of San Diego: Private Walking Tour including USS Midway. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    R9104IEtonyb · July 2023

    a great history lesson

    The knowledge volunteers make the experience of the tour invaluable. Thank you Henry Schrik. Great museum!

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    4 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $90 to $405
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    0
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Why this scores 57

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)78
    Review evidence (18% weight)9
    Booking momentum (14% weight)0
    Value for money (12% weight)93
    Listing quality (10% weight)80
    Local standing (8% weight)52
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

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

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for San Diego.

    How much does The Best of San Diego: Private Walking Tour including USS Midway cost?

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    Prices start at $90 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 The Best of San Diego: Private Walking Tour including USS Midway take?

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    Plan for about 4 hours 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 The Best of San Diego: Private Walking Tour including USS Midway worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 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 The Best of San Diego: Private Walking Tour including USS Midway?

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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 The Best of San Diego: Private Walking Tour including USS Midway suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book The Best of San Diego: Private Walking Tour including USS Midway?

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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 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

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