Tours in San Diego, California
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SAN DIEGO CITY TOUR
This narrated tour will show you the many diversified and unique areas as you journey through San Diego's vibrant Downtown, and The Gaslamp Quarter with its old-world buildings:
-The Embarcadero with wonderful harbor views
-Gaslamp Quarter, home to San Diego's hotspots
-Balboa Park and its Exposition Museum buildings
-La Jolla, known as the Jewel of the Pacific, with many upscale shops and eateries
-The historic landmark Hotel del Coronado along with its beautiful beach
Dates: 10/01/09-12/31/10
Departure Time: 8:30am
Length: Approximately 4 hours
Days: Sunday through Saturday |
GRAND TOUR WITH TIJUANA TOUR
Save by combining the Grand Tour with the Tijuana Tour. This narrated tour will show you the many diversified and unique areas as you journey through San Diego's vibrant Downtown, The Gaslamp Quarter with it's old world buildings, The Embarcadero with wonderful harbor views, a look at the many Navy ships in port and one of the oldest merchant sailing ships in the world, Old Town, California's birthplace - Balboa Park and it's Exposition Museum buildings, LA Jolla known as the Jewel of the Pacific - a charming seaside village with many upscale shops and eateries with panoramic ocean views. The historic landmark Hotel Del Coronado along with it's beautiful beach.
Travel across the "busiest international border in the world" to see Avenue of the Heros, Tijuana Cultural Center and the oldest Jai Alai Palace in Mexico. Then time for shopping to discover the hidden treasures of unique handcrafted artifacts and fine jewelry from various regions throughout Mexico. Bargains from all over the world are to be found amongst the many shops and colorful bazaars on Avenida Revolucion. The driver guide will be available to give helpful shopping tips and directions to the shops recommended and approved by Tijuana's Merchants Association for quality merchandise. American currency is accepted and English is spoken by most merchants.
Highlights will include: Downtown San Diego, The Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, The Embarcadero, Seaport Village, Mount Soledad, Hotel Del Coronado, Old Town San Diego, Bargain shopping in Tijuana, Avenue of the Heros, Cultural Center, American currency accepted and escorted tour available in high season.
Up to 2 children, ages 3-11 travel free on the Tijuana or City Tours when accompanied by 2 adults.
Dates: 10/01/09-12/31/10
Departure Time: 8:30am End Time: 7:00pm
Length: Approximately 10 1/2 hours
Days: Tuesday, Fridays and Saturday
Restrictions: All Visitors to Mexico will be required to present a passport for re-entry into the United States. |
SAN DIEGO CITY TOUR WITH HARBOR EXCURSION
San Diego City Tour with Harbor Excursion - see the City of San Diego by land - La Jolla, Coronado Island, Old Town - and by water. Tour combines City Tour with a harbor cruise.
The San Diego City Tour with Harbor Excursion lets you see San Diego from two great perspectives. Sightseeing provided by land and by sea.
This tour is very popular, and should be high priority on your list of things to do when visiting beautiful San Diego. San Diego is very diversified and has many unique areas, ranging from the pristine coastal waters off La Jolla (meaning The Jewel) to Coronado Island, which is home to the world famous Hotel Del Coronado, to Old Town, the historic center and rich with the Spanish heritage.
The fully narrated, one hour harbor cruise will show you many of the Navy ships in the Bay. It will also provide you with a fantastic view of downtown from a different perspective.
Dates: 10/01/09-12/31/10
Departure Time: 8:30am
End Time: 1:30pm
Length: 5 hours
Days: Sunday through Saturday |
SAN DIEGO ZOO
Span the globe in one afternoon, viewing rare and intriguing wildlife from nearly every region of the world, in just one location - the San Diego Zoo. With more than 4,000 animals representing 800 species, it's home to a diverse collection of animals, many of which are rarely seen at other zoos. Meet Mei Sheng, the second baby panda born at the San Diego Zoo! This is truly one of the most unique and most beloved species on the planet and very few are ever seen outside their native habitat in northern China. Swing by the Zoo's newest attraction, Absolutely Apes. An expansive rain forest habitat where orangs and siamangs live and play together just like they do in the wild.
Includes round trip transportation, admission, narrated bus tour, express bus and all shows, and children's zoo.
Dates: 10/01/09-12/31/10
Departure Time: 8:30am
End Time: 4:00pm
Length: Approximately 7 1/2 hours
Days: Sunday through Saturday |
SAN DIEGO ZOO'S WILD ANIMAL PARK
There's a magical place in San Diego where you can stretch out a hand to feed a gentle giraffe, rub noses with an endangered rhino or look deep into the eyes of a California Condor. The San Diego Wild Animal Park, one of the few places on earth where rare and exotic species roam free. Board the Wgasa Bush Railway for a 55-minute tour past herds of elephants, giraffe, zebra, and other endangered species. Trek through the Heart of Africa, a 32- acre safari adventure into the dense forests and grassy savannas of Africa. Includes roundtrip transportation, admission, Bush Line Railway, and shows.
Dates: 10/01/09-12/31/10
Departure Time: 8:30am
End Time: 6:00pm
Length: Approximately 9 1/2 hours
Days: Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday |
DISNEYLAND PARKS
You choose! Two great parks in the same location! No matter what attraction you choose, Downtown Disney® is a must and free to all. Tour includes round trip transportation, admission to either the original Disneyland® or the all new California Adventure® and all that Downtown Disney® has to offer.
Disneyland® : The original park with all the old favorite rides and magic for everyone's enjoyment.
California Adventure® : Celebrating the people, places, and experiences of California. Plus new shows and parades for added entertainment.
Dates: 10/01/09-12/31/10
Departure Time: 7:30am
Length: Approximately 13 hours
Days: Wednesday and Saturday |
TIJUANA TOUR
Travel across the "busiest international border in the world" to see Avenue of the Heros, Tijuana Cultural Center and the oldest Jai Alai Palace in Mexico. Then time for shopping to discover the hidden treasures of unique handcrafted artifacts and fine jewelry from various regions throughout Mexico. Bargains from all over the world are to be found amongst the many shops and colorful bazaars on Avenida Revolucion. The driver guide will be available to give helpful shopping tips and directions to the shops recommended and approved by Tijuana's Merchants Association for quality merchandise. American currency is accepted and English is spoken by most merchants.
Up to 2 children, ages 3-11 travel free on the Tijuana Tours when accompanied by 2 adults.
Dates: 10/01/09-12/31/10
Departure Time: 9:00am and 2:00pm
Length: Day trip
Days: Tuesday, Fridays and Saturday
Restrictions: All Visitors to Mexico will be required to present a passport for re-entry into the United States. |
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS TOUR
Get into blockbuster thrills. Go behind the scenes on the world-famous Studio Tour for an insider's peek at sets from your favorite movies and TV shows, including The War of the Worlds, Universal Pictures' King Kong and the The Fast and the Furious: Extreme Close-Up. Then, face heart-pounding special effects at every turn on the Revenge of the MummySM rollercoaster, raging dinosaurs in Jurassic Park® and defy every dimension at Shrek 4-DTM, an ogre the top adventure.
Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie Simpson, stars of one of televisions longest running series, will ride along with guests in a new mega-attraction now open at Universal Studios®. Guests will be rocketed along with the Simpson family on a hysterical, almost unimaginable adventure. They'll experience a side of Springfield previously unexplored as they enjoy the new ride's interpretation of thrill rides, dark rides and live shows that make up a new fantasy amusement park dreamed up by the show's cantankerous Krusty the Clown.
Add a classic Hollywood finish to your day, at Universal CityWalk® with over 32 great places to eat, 19 state of the art movie theaters, 6 hot night spots, over 30 unique stores, and more. Find a full day of entertainment all in one place. Universal Studios HollywoodSM.
Dates: 01/01/10-12/31/10
Departure Time: 7:30am
Length: 13 hours
Days: Wednesday and Saturday
Restrictions: Please note that there is a 25% cancellation fee on this tour if not canceled by 4:00 pm PST the day before your tour date. |
LEGOLAND TOUR
At LEGOLAND® California everyone in the family becomes a hero on our more than 50 super rides, shows and attractions. ADVENTURERS WANTED. The Land of Adventure, LEGOLAND California's newest area (opening March 2008), takes you inside the Lost Kingdom to uncover a forgotten empire, hunt for treasure and blast targets with lasers. But, make sure you have enough energy to explore the rest of the Land of Adventure including the new Cargo Ace, Pharaoh's Revenge and Beetle Bounce. PIRATES WANTED. Set sail on the high seas in a pirate galleon and get ready to use the water cannons as you meet other pirates in Splash Battle. KNIGHTS WANTED. Young knights test their bravery on the spine-tingling adventure, Knights' Tournament, where cutting edge robotic technology meets medieval LEGO® fun. Plus, check out the other exciting attractions. FIREFIGHTERS WANTED. Test your family's fitness, speed, and funny bone in a hilarious race to hose down a burning building at Fun Town Fire Academy. DRIVERS WANTED. Put your kids in the driver's seat of real electric cars at Volvo Driving School, where they'll earn a driver's license. Dig for dinosaur fossils in sand at Dig Those Dinos. Hop on Coastersaurus and take a journey through a Jurassic jungle of animated and life-size LEGO brick dinosaurs. Also, be sure to catch the action-packed live shows and grab a bite to eat at one of our great restaurants. It's just what every hero has been waiting for.
Dates: 01/01/10-12/31/10
Departure Time: 8:30am
Length: 7 hours
Days: Friday and Saturday (Tuesday in season) |
SEAWORLD TOUR
Venture beyond the ocean's door at SeaWorld® San Diego. Get so close you can touch a dolphin's fin, get up close to a penguin, stare down a shark and connect with the sea's creatures in their world. Come see what everyone's talking about and experience Believe, the visually stunning Shamu® show.
Encounter polar bears at Wild Arctic® and brave the daring drop on the Journey To Atlantis® water coaster. Everywhere you look, the energy and wonder of the world's water surround you in the sights and sounds of SeaWorld® .
Admission Includes: All shows, exhibits, aquariums and rides (with the exception of Skyride and Skytower*) are included with park admission. Food, dining experiences, merchandise, Behind-the-Scenes Guides tours and animal interactions are optional and an additional cost.
Tour Includes:
Includes Round-Trip Transportation
Admission
All Shows & Rides
Dates: 01/01/10-12/31/10
Departure Time: 10:00am
Length: 7 1/2 hours
Days: Daily
Restrictions: Skyride and Skytower tickets may be purchased inside the park for $3.00 for one ride or $5.00 for two rides. |
ENSENADA TOUR
A large part of the fun of Ensenada is getting there. See Tijuana, stopping at the famous Rosarito Beach Hotel, where the movie stars once played. Then travel down the coast past Puerto Nuveo, a village of over 30 lobster restaurants, FOX Studio Baja, where many famous films were shot and experience for yourself this magnificent stretch of coastal highway along the Baja Coast.
Upon arrival in Ensenada, you will see a sleepy fishing village that has come of age. Time for lunch to dine on authentic Mexican fare and enjoy a complimentary "Maggie." The town is bustling with many shops and eateries to enjoy and explore. Many visitors say that this is the most memorable part of their trip to San Diego. Bring your camera!
Upon return to the United States from Mexico, a Passport, I-94, Multiple Entry Visa or Resident Alien Card is required for non-U.S. citizens. Canadian citizens should have the identification required when entering the U.S. from Canada.
Tour Highlights: breath-taking Coastal Views, shopping. Tour includes lunch and complimentary Margarita.
Days: Tuesday, Fridays and Saturday
Restrictions: All Visitors to Mexico will be required to present a passport for re-entry into the United States. |
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