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    The Half-Day San Diego Tour from San Juan Capistrano
    HomeSan DiegoSan Juan CapistranoThe Half-Day San Diego Tour from San Juan Capistrano

    The Half-Day San Diego Tour from San Juan Capistrano

    $111.07 - $291.4 / pax
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    The Half-Day San Diego Tour from San Juan Capistrano
    HomeSan DiegoSan Juan CapistranoThe Half-Day San Diego Tour from San Juan Capistrano

    The Half-Day San Diego Tour from San Juan Capistrano

    $111.07 - $291.4 /pax
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    TOUR INFORMATION

    Overview

    A focused San Diego tour from San Juan Capistrano with coastal stops and historic districts in a shorter timeframe.

     

    The experience begins in San Juan Capistrano with a direct route south into San Diego, designed to maximize time in the city while keeping the day efficient. As the coastline comes into view, the tour quickly transitions into its first coastal setting.

    In La Jolla, the focus is on oceanfront scenery, rocky shoreline, and a relaxed walking environment. This portion of the tour offers time to take in the coastal atmosphere, observe marine life, and explore one of the region’s most recognizable seaside areas.

    From there, the route shifts into the historic core at Old Town San Diego. Preserved buildings, open plazas, and cultural landmarks provide a glimpse into the early development of the city, offering a clear contrast to the coastal start of the experience.

    The tour then continues through central districts and waterfront areas, adding context with drive-through views of the city’s urban core before crossing toward the bay. A stop at Hotel del Coronado introduces a beachfront setting and one of the area’s most iconic landmarks.

    The return to San Juan Capistrano completes a streamlined experience that captures San Diego’s key environments—coast, history, and waterfront—without the extended duration of a full-day tour.

    Tour Highlights

    • La Jolla Cove – coastal views and sea life
    • Old Town San Diego – historic district and plazas
    • Coronado Island – bay and coastal setting
    • Hotel del Coronado – beachfront landmark
    • Downtown San Diego – drive-through city views

    Included in Tour:

    • Snacks & water
    • Transportation to/from your hotel or pickup spot
    • Fully narrated tour by your knowledgeable and fun tour guide
    • Stops for perfect picture spots
    • Stop for lunch (lunch cost not included in tour price)

    Excluded in Tour:

    • Lunch
    • Gratuities

    Hotel Pickup

    Best Western Capistrano Inn
    Best Western Capistrano Inn
    27174 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

    Your perfect day is just a click away. Reserve your tour now and get ready to explore!

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    $111.07 / GUEST

    *Not including the reservation system fee

    Tour Schedule:Monday - Friday
    Group size:4-14 people
    14
    guests
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    QUICK DETAIL

    Tour Length:
    7 Hours
    Main Attractions:
    Old Town, Embarcadero, Gaslamp Quarter, Coronado Island, Balboa Park, Little Italy
    Inclusions:
    Snacks, Water, Tour guide
    Exclusions:
    Lunches, Gratuities
    Cancelation Policy:
    3-Day Cancellation Policy

    TOUR ITINERARY

    Pick-upSan Juan Capistrano
    From: 09:15 AM
    To: 09:30 AM
    Pass by
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    Old Town San Diego

    Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

    Whaley House Museum

    Heritage Park

    Presidio Park

    Quick view
    From: 11:05
    To: 11:45
    Pass by
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    Seaport Village

     

    Quick view
    From: 12:05
    To: 13:05
    Pass by

    Gaslamp Quarter

    Victorian Buildings

    Gaslamp Quarter Archway

    Hotel Del Coronado

    North island naval air station

    Victorian Homes

    Orange Ave

    The Hotel Del Coronado

    Quick view
    From: 13:40
    To: 14:20
    Pass by
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    Balboa Park

    San Diego Museum of Art

    Museum of Us

    San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat)

    Fleet Science Center

    San Diego Air & Space Museum

    Botanical Building and Lily Pond

    Japanese Friendship Garden

    Alcazar Garden

    Old Globe Theatre

    Starlight Bowl

    San Diego Zoo

    Spreckels Organ Pavilion

    Balboa Park Visitors Center

    Quick view
    From: 14:35
    To: 15:00
    Pass by

    Little Italy

    Little Italy Mercato (Farmers’ Market)

    Piazza Basilone

    Drop-offSan Juan Capistrano
    From: 16:30
    To: 16:45

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