Tijuana, Mexico is a short trip across the border from San Diego. The Mexican border town had at one point achieved notoriety as a town of ill-repute, but this reputation is only a small part of the history of this colorful, interesting city. Dip your toe into the fun and hospitality of this town with locals who are eager to share the true story of Tijuana with you.

Discover genuine Tijuana hospitality on a day tour south of the border
Lunch at an authentic local eatery is included (alcohol at your cost)
Enjoy learning about the culture of Baja Mexico
Please ensure you have proper identification to cross the border

What's Included

Food tasting
Lunch
Local guide
Bottled water

Food and drinks
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Tip for your guide

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA
"San Ysidro Trolley Station" - Front Doors McDonald's Border Regulations it may change the meeting point (Customer will be advice)

End point

Rtno Sentri 1462, Cuauhtemoc, 22010 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
Mexico side of the Border

What To Expect

Tijuana Arch (Pass By)

Avenida Revolucion

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Passport is required
Border Regulations it may change the meeting point (Customer will be advice)
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Reviews

4.5

447 reviews

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Great Tour

Carol_B, Apr 2024

Humberto was an excellent guide, very personable and knowledgeable about the culture and history. I’d recommend this walking tour to anyone. The only drawback was the 3 hour queue at the border to reenter the United States.

Cross the border they say……

Ayanna_S, Apr 2024

Great day exploring Tijuana. Victor was very knowledgeable and kept the interesting facts coming. Wonderful way to enjoy the culture, cuisine, and sights. We felt very safe and had a lot of fun. Highly recommend this tour.

Wonder safe Mexican cultural experience

Brad_N, Apr 2024

We had a wonderful time as a family under the guidance of Tadeo and Adres who made us feel very comfortable and welcomed in Tijuana. Walking across the boarder crossing was simple and easy with the anticipated wait coming back to the US. The street tacos were maginficant!

Tadeo in TJ !

Chris_W, Apr 2024

Tadeo was a great guy, relaxed, flexible and willing to answer all questions. Tijuana was interesting to see and the transfer between guides at the border was seamless.

good time

Isabella_A, Apr 2024

Great time getting the history through this walk. Great lunch and tequila tasting, even stopped for margaritas

Wild chicas

Briseida_V, Apr 2024

Wow what an awesome day trip! Thank you to Carlos for making us feel comfy and taking us to cool spots that I never thought were there! Definitely a tour to do! Thank you Carlos these chicas had a good time!

A great way to visit Mexico for the first time.

Kim_K, Apr 2024

Enjoyed a wonderful day in Tijuana. Tadeo was a wonderful guide who was very knowledgeable and made safety a priority for our group. Met some great people and enjoyed my first experience in Mexico.

Tadeo was a great guide!...

Kriste_M, Apr 2024

Tadeo was a great guide! He provided great information about the city, had a sense of humor and was receptive to our questions. Thank you!

Phenomenal Experience

Harshdeep_G, Apr 2024

Very grateful to be welcomed so warm heartedly to the beautiful city of Tijuana. Andes and Carlos went out of their way to make this trip very memorable for the whole family. Extending the bounds of culture, these gentlemen made us feel nothing but love being on the grounds they grew up on. Salute !

Walking Tour of Tijuana.

Daniel_L, Apr 2024

Our tour guide, Tadeo, was amazing. We felt safe at all times. The Taquila tasting was so fun. The food was great. We really enjoyed the markets and we brought some food back with us. The German couple with us was really interesting. We highly recommend taking this walking tour of Tijuana. We walked across the US-Mexico border both ways. Safe, interesting, fun.

Safe and enjoyable local experience

Jennifer_F, Mar 2024

Our guide was amazing. Really enjoyed walking around, and particularly the sampling of different foods, drinks and treats we are not used to. Guide was very knowledgeable about area and patient in answering all our questions

Fantastic Tijuana tour with Tadeo!

Luke_P, Mar 2024

Tadeo was an excellent host! We had a fantastic time walking Tijuana with him. We were considering crossing the border ourselves alone, but are so glad we booked Tadeo as we saw so many things we never would have otherwise.

Amazing tour with Victor

Peytton_B, Feb 2024

Simply amazing. Victor was incredibly knowledgeable of the city and so so kind. He was very helpful whenever we had any type of question he had the answer. The local food spot we stopped at was AMAZING I wish I could have it again right now haha. I world say bring a little bit of cash but besides that we had the best time.

Five stars

Anita_S, Feb 2024

Excellent tour!! Humberto was knowledgeable, friendly and caring guide. We really enjoyed our first venture into Mexico with him. Highly recommend!

Fabulous Tijuana experience

Lora_Z, Feb 2024

We had such a fun afternoon. Marisol was an excellent guide and we really enjoyed everywhere she took us to! Would highly recommend this tour to anyone!

So unique

Bonnie_I, Feb 2024

This was the best time ever !!!! Tadeo was the better than you could ask for as a tour guide he helped with everything and even helped my 4 year old a ton I hope to do another tour soon ! 10000% recommend

Tijuana is a city of rich Mexican culture

Joseph_T, Feb 2024

Please please, take this tour. Our tour guide Tadeo Calles was absolutely amazing. His story telling skills along with his amazing guidance through Tijuana makes me want to come back! I felt very safe as my partner and I received a very enriching experience of the city that is only 134 years old and still growing! All you need to do is be prepared with the proper equipment (passport, walking shoes money) and your good! Trust that this tour is extremely unique and catered to those who have not been to Mexico! I highly recommend suggest Tadeo and this tour for his hospitality and knowledge is uncanny! 10/10

Humberto was excellent. ...

Steven_C, Jan 2024

Humberto was excellent. He knew the area well and was well connected with the local merchants. Very much behind the scenes and personal which was impressive.

Victor and the tour was amazing

Jason_A, Jan 2024

Victor was amazing and knowledgeable about the city and its history. An amazing experience. The meal was amazing he recommended and the tour was great.

Lots of fun and very local guide

Maria_K, Jan 2024

Humberto was a fantastic guide and the whole experience felt like going out with a friend! This tour is a great way to see Tijuana and get a local guide that knows good spots to go to. Highly recommend! Thank you, Humberto!

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