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Skip the Line: USS Midway Museum Admission Ticket in San Diego

Skip the Line: USS Midway Museum Admission Ticket in San Diego

Take a trip through American naval history with admission to the USS Midway Museum in San Diego. This enormous ship, known as the longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century, now offers a range of interactive exhibits, a self-guided audio tour and numerous restored aircraft across its 4-acre (1.6-hectare) flight deck and sections below. It’s an essential piece of San Diego’s, and America’s, military history.

2 to 5 hours
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San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

Explore some of the top highlights of San Diego with your or or two day trolley pass (depending on option selected) for the city’s Hop-on, Hop-off Trolley Tour. Choose your own adventure as you get on and off the trolley at any of the 11 included stops, covering famous sights including the Gaslamp Quarter, the San Diego Zoo, USS Midway and the Cruise Ship Terminal, Little Italy, and many more. This San Diego trolley tour also features live commentary from the on-board guide during your ride.

2 hours
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San Diego Seal Tour

San Diego Seal Tour

Take in the highlights of San Diego Bay during a sightseeing tour by amphibious vehicle. Travel on both land and water, starting on the streets of Seaport Village and rolling down Harbor Drive alongside San Diego Bay. Transition into the water after departing Seaport Village. Cruise past the SeaWorld and Vacation Isle, experiencing the best of maritime San Diego on this fun and informative tour.

1 hour 45 minutes
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Gaslamp Quarter Food and Drink Tour: Brothels, Bites & Booze

Gaslamp Quarter Food and Drink Tour: Brothels, Bites & Booze

Explore the best eats in the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego on a walking tour with an expert guide who shares the inside scoop on the district's hopping restaurant and bar scene. Sample delicious dishes at several eateries, sip drinks, and learn about the history of the district as you discover its latest incarnation as a top nightlife destination. Colorful stories shared by your guide make the history of San Diego come to life on this 2.5-hour tour.

2 hours 30 minutes
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San Diego Balboa Park Highlights Small Group Tour with Coffee

San Diego Balboa Park Highlights Small Group Tour with Coffee

Balboa Park is a must-do for most San Diego visitors, but many don't appreciate the long and rich history of this treasured cultural center. Go deeper into the park's many museums, gardens, and attractions on a guided walking tour that will help you plan where you want to go and appreciate how Balboa Park came to be. Plus, stay energized with an included coffee drink along the way.

2 hours
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Maritime Museum of San Diego Admission Ticket

Maritime Museum of San Diego Admission Ticket

Sail back into history during this visit to the Maritime Museum of San Diego. Enjoy one of the world’s biggest collections of historic ocean vessels, including five ships and one submarines. You’ll view the USS Dolphin research submarine, the iconic Star of India and the HMS Surprise (star of the ‘Master and Commander’ and ‘Pirates of the Caribbean films’) among others. A fun collection kid-friendly exhibits, plus an on-site maritime research library, round out the experience.

1 to 2 hours
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Haunted Whaley House Admission

Haunted Whaley House Admission

Learn about American history, especially early California history, while exploring the haunted house of Thomas Whaley. This is a self-guided tour that will transport you back to the 1800s. It lasts around 30 minutes. There are also docents on hand who are available to answer any questions. Don’t get too scared in America’s most haunted house.

30 minutes
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LEGOLAND® California Admission Tickets

LEGOLAND® California Admission Tickets

Let your imagination run wild during a day of fun with tickets to LEGOLAND ®California Resort. Build, play and explore among the park’s range of over 60 rides, shows and attractions. Visit LEGO MOVIE WORLD with a host of new rides and attractions based on the hit movies.

1 to 2 days

San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter Historic True Crime Tour

San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter Historic True Crime Tour

Fans of true crime won't want to miss this tour of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter. Your guide will take you through the area formerly known as Stingaree, telling you the back stories of some gruesome crimes that have taken place over the years, with a stop to visit a haunted hotel along the way.

1 hour 30 minutes
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North Park Beerucation Tour

North Park Beerucation Tour

Get to know the wide world of beer in San Diego's hip North Park neighborhood. You'll be guided by a local beer expert to learn about different styles of beer, how to properly pair foods and beer, what it takes to start a successful brewery, and the brewing process. We'll walk into about 3 or 4 craft breweries to taste local beers, have some snacks, and talk beer. This tour is open to anyone, beer nerds or not.

3 hours
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Go City: San Diego Explorer Pass, Choose 2 to 7 Attractions

Go City: San Diego Explorer Pass, Choose 2 to 7 Attractions

Save money by booking a San Diego Explorer Pass, which grants you access to your choice of two to seven local attractions and activities at discounted rates. The pass is valid for 60 days after first use, making it great for visitors and San Diego residents alike. Available attractions include the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego natural History Museum as well as speedboat tours and bike rentals.

60 days

San Diego Street Art Tour

San Diego Street Art Tour

The city is a canvas! Come enjoy beautiful street art and graffiti in San Diego, while learning things that change how you will see and experience cities everywhere. On this walking tour we view fantastic examples of street art and graffiti (don't know the difference? Come learn!). We also stop in gallery spaces and shops to see more of the incredible work being done in our community. Guests are consistently impressed by how much they learn on this tour, and appreciate the wonderful photo opportunities along the way!

1 hour 30 minutes
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Private Secret La Jolla Art, Viewpoints and Architecture Tour

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, quirky and mind-boggling art and architecture. You’ll also experience “San Diego’s newest tourist attraction” – a remarkable treasure that even locals don’t know about! But Shhhhh…. don’t tell anyone about these places….they’re secret! Note: This 4 hour tour is a private tour, but it is fully customizable; contact Julie to book as described above or to discuss how to change to suit your needs.

4 hours
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Learn Your Camera-2 Hr. Private Improve Your Photo Skills Session

Learn Your Camera-2 Hr. Private Improve Your Photo Skills Session

Raise your photography to the next level with a private photography training session or a photography tour led by Julie Kremen, an award winning professional photographer and certified tour guide. Read the reviews and see why she is top-rated on TripAdvisor. The instruction is completely customized to your abilities, interests, and goals; so you get the maximum amount of one-on-one instruction tailored to suit your needs. Personal instruction and the ability to shadow a skilled professional photographer allows you to receive immediate feedback as you shoot and get on-the-spot guidance as to how to improve. Julie works closely with you before the session to nail down exactly what you want to concentrate on so you can get the most out of your experience. Contact Julie with any questions and your boost your shooting skills! Any type of camera is okay, including mobile phone cameras.

2 hours
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Tijuana Urban Art Walk from San Diego

Tijuana Urban Art Walk from San Diego

Cross the border from San Diego to Tijuana to have and adventure in a day trip where you will see high quality urban art. The tour includes a local guide to show you the city, a meal of authentic Mexican food and a craft beer tasting.

6 hours
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Old Cali and the War for the West Gaslamp District Experience

Old Cali and the War for the West Gaslamp District Experience

One of California's oldest cities is San Diego, and the guys who created San Diego also created California. You'll see several of San Diego's renowned Gaslamp Quarter's most significant historically and architecturally on this trip. In addition to learning about the intriguing cast of personalities that helped build San Diego into the city it is today, you'll be able to marvel at the unusual architecture, such as the famous Davis-Horton House, Horton Grand Hotel, and Balboa Theatre.

2 hours
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The Private San Diego Highlights Tour

The Private San Diego Highlights Tour

The Private San Diego Highlights Tour introduces our guests to a private VIP guided experience that is unparalleled in its detail and scope. No other tour can include so much fun sightseeing and at so leisurely a pace. In five hours, you will see the best of America’s Finest City! Our tour begins daily at your desired pick-up location and from there we transport you throughout the loveliest and most renowned parts of our city.

5 hours
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Skip the Line: USS Midway Museum Admission Ticket in San Diego
San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour
San Diego Seal Tour
Gaslamp Quarter Food and Drink Tour: Brothels, Bites & Booze
San Diego Balboa Park Highlights Small Group Tour with Coffee

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