USS Midway Museum Admission: Valid Any Date

Prices start at $41 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.

Plan for about 2 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.

It holds an Outty Ranking of 93 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 2,395 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in San Diego, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.

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.

Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

Around 838 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.

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 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

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.

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 Taste of Little Italy in San Diego, San Diego Whale Watching Cruise, The Escape Game San Diego: 60-Minute Adventure in Gaslamp Quarter. 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.

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.

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.

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Included: Embarcadero Adventure Offers including discounts for other nearby attractions; All taxes, fees and handling charges; Audio Tour; Ability to skip the ticketing line - does not apply to lines within the attraction; and World famous Midway volunteers will bring the flight deck alive. Not included: Gratuities; Hotel pickup and drop off; and Parking: please note that during the summer, parking is limited and early arrival is encou. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

The experience starts at USS Midway Museum, 910 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, California, 92101-5811, United States. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

It is offered in German, Chinese, Japanese, English, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Complimentary, loaner wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis; and Approximately 60 percent of the museum’s exhibits are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in San Diego. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

Across 2,395 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.