Top Experiences in Little Italy San Diego

During this tour, you will learn about the rich history, culture, and architecture of the area from one of our highly trained guides throughout the way. Taste samples and enjoy specially created dishes at locally owned restaurants. The tour lasts 3 hours long.

This 2 hour to 2.5 hour segway tour is the premier way to experience downtown San Diego and world famous Balboa Park. Visit historic sites like the Hall of Justice, Pantoja Park, and then make your way through Little Italy. Experience all the wonders that San Diego has to offer.

Hop aboard this San Diego’s Taco Shuttle Tour for an unforgettable culinary journey through the city’s taco scene. Led by an enthusiastic guide, savor a variety of mouthwatering tacos, from traditional classics to innovative creations. Relax in the comfort of the spacious bus as you explore vibrant neighborhoods, learn about taco history, and indulge in flavorful bites. Bite into each taco and experience the perfect balance of savory fillings, fresh ingredients, and tantalizing seasonings that make San Diego’s tacos legendary. From the bustling streets of downtown to the vibrant neighborhoods off the beaten path, this taco tour will take you on a delicious adventure, immersing you in the vibrant local food culture. Whether you’re a taco aficionado or new to the culinary scene, this tour is designed to cater to your taste buds and leave you with a satisfied palate and memories to cherish.

Long before becoming a culinary hotspot, Little Italy was home to generations of Italian families who made their living as fishermen. Now the past mingles with the present with top chefs opening culturally diverse restaurants, rooftop bars, breweries and pubs next to Italian American Landmarks and traditions. We will immerse ourselves in this culinary diversity and sample delicious booze and bites during this three hour walking tour.

-Visit 4 local eateries, lounges, cafes and taprooms

-Taste some of Little Italy’s best diverse cuisine

-Sip on multiple libations

-Local Tour Guide

-Learn about a neighborhood with Italian charm and history blends with a new era of diversity

-No tour is the same

World class private tour, completely controlled by you!

Embark on the ultimate journey of adventure and breathtaking beauty with San Diego: Drive Into Paradise Tour! Discover the enchanting coastal city of San Diego like never before as you navigate through its vibrant neighborhoods, sun-kissed beaches, and iconic landmarks. Set on a luxurious drive to witness magnificent sunsets over the Pacific Ocean, then gear up for thrilling adventures in the stunning Balboa Park. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of adventure in the Gaslamp Quarter, dive into the rich history of Old Town. With every step, this tour will leave you breathless and in awe of the remarkable paradise that is San Diego!
Don't worry about other people, this tour is completely tailored to you with the Pintours App.

With our app, you can pause the tour, and check out the locations as long as you want! You can skip a stop you don't like, and you have all the best information about each stop at your fingertips.

SAVE UP TO $50. The EARLY BIRD 1/2 DAY SPECIAL requires the vehicle be returned to the departure location by 12:00 PM. All for the price of 2 hours in a GoCar.

Let GoCar take you off the beaten path through many of San Diego’s iconic parks like the Balboa Park and Petco Park on the way to Hillcrest and back. Snap some amazing photos along the Pacific Ocean and see the San Diego up close. You can even park and take a stroll along if you choose. On the way back explore the boutique shopping districts of Hillcrest. This tour is approximately two hours drive time at a slow pace and has several fun, informative detours and stop options along the way. If you want to extend the tour you have the option of taking the Oldtown loop at the end of the tour.

Electric Scooter & Speedboat Combo where you get to explore the bay in your very own speedboat then explore San Diego in your very own GPS guided storytelling scooter. This combo land sea adventure makes for the perfect day in San Diego. Both tours do not need to be taken on the same day.  Just book the day and time of the speedboat portion you want online and call the number above to book your scooter tour. After your purchase is confirmed we will email you a confirmation.

If you want to see almost all of the greatest sights that San Diego has to offer. The Downtown San Diego and Balboa Park tour is THE essential San Diego Tour to do. You will visit Balboa Park up close and personnel with your scooter. Stop at one of a dozen of museums and explore the fragrant flower gardens or outdoor organ pavilion. Head up to Hillcrest which has a variety of shops and restaurants and is known to have some of the best food in the country. See Downtown San Diego’s Maritime Museum or the Historic Gaslamp Quarter. San Diego will be one of the most diverse and visually appealing cities your will ever visit and the Balboa Park scooter tour is one of the best ways to take it all in.

This is the essential San Diego GPS guided scooter tour. You will see almost all of the greatest sights San Diego has to offer, from the visually stunning Balboa park which is littered with Spanish Renaissance inspired architecture, over a dozen museums, colorful flower gardens, and world renowned outdoor organ pavilion all the way to the always happening Hillcrest, which has a great variety of shops and restaurants, Hillcrest is known to have some of the best food in the county. But best of all you will also get to see Downtown San Diego at its finest, from the Maritime Museum, to the Historic Gaslamp Quarter. Downtown San Diego is one of the best places in the world for its diversity, and visual appeal. Don’t miss the best places San Diego has to offer on this Must-See tour.

On this GPS guided scooter tour you will start in historic Little Italy that was home to the Italian community, and see how it evolved into the modern business and artistic community it is today. Make your past the ships in the bay that explored the new world, or patrolled the waters in time of war, into the Gaslamp Quarter which was once San Diego’s red-light district and see how it got re-imagined into the social scene it is today. As you leave modern San Diego you will begin your tip into history as you make your way through beautiful Mission Hills, you will pass many houses and businesses 50 years old and some much older. Your jump into history will take you past Historic Fort Stockton, into Presidio Park where the old Spanish Mission used to stand, into Old Town San Diego where you can see how San Diego looked in the old west with its Spanish and American residents forming a thriving community.

While you’re in port, discover San Diego at your own pace with a one-day ticket on the San Diego Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour. This do-it-yourself shore excursion allows you to create your own itinerary so you can see the popular sights of San Diego at your own pace – simply hop off at any stop and hop back on the trolley when you’re ready!

Discover San Diego at your leisure with a unique tour around "America's Finest City". Create your own itinerary to see the most popular sights of San Diego and Coronado at your own pace hopping on and off with the options that best suit your interests.

The ultimate San Diego City tour, you will be able to visit all the highlights of America's finest city with a local tour guide in smaller groups ! It includes visit of La Jolla & Mt Soledad - Coronado Island - Balboa Park - Old Town & Downtown, Little Italy Pacific beach, Seaport village & the USS Midway. It’s a 7-hour tour of the best scenic stops.

If you buy this All day City Tour, we offer you, for you and your group a free Shopping Tour, to Las Americas Outlet (upon availabilities): With 125 stores, Las Americas Premium Outlets is area's largest outlet center, located just 20 minutes south of downtown San Diego and Tijuana. Stroll through beautiful outdoor courtyard settings and shop at: Banana Republic, Lacoste, Michael Kors Tommy Hilfiger.. and many more! With savings of 25% to 65% every day. Dine at Achiote Mexican Restaurant and enjoy the authentic flavors of Mexico, or sit down and enjoy the variety of restaurant options at the Food Court

You will start in historic Little Italy that was home to the Italian community, and see how it evolved into the modern business and artistic community it is today. Make your past the ships in the bay that explored the new world, or patrolled the waters in time of war, into the Gaslamp Quarter which was once San Diego’s red-light district and see how it got re-imagined into the social scene it is today. As you leave modern San Diego you will begin your trip into history as you make your way through beautiful Mission Hills, you will pass many houses and businesses 50 years old and some much older. Your jump into history will take you past Historic Fort Stockton, into Presidio Park where the old Spanish Mission used to stand, into Old Town San Diego where you can see how San Diego looked in the old west with its Spanish and American residents forming a thriving community.
*If booking more than 2 people please submit separate orders!

Led by a fun and knowledgeable guide, the 7 hour trip features a 3-hour scenic drive and 4 hours spent at various locations. Learn the history of San Diego between stops with live narration, music and video. See all of San Diego in just a few hours.

Pick up point is at Santa Fe Depot. We first make our way to the historic Gaslamp district and Little Italy. Then, down the Embarcadero to Chicano Park, over the Coronado Bridge and make the first 45 minute stop at the historic Hotel Del Coronado. Then, the tour will make a 45 minute stop at beautiful Balboa Park. We then go to the birthplace of California, Old Town, our next 45 minute stop.

Next, go up the 5 Freeway to La Jolla Cove for another 45 minute stop. We ride by Pacific Beach and stop at Mission Beach for final 45 minute stop, before returning to the downtown pick up point.

We offer FIVE 45 minute stops - the most extensive tour you will ever experience of San Diego!

This is a must-see tour for young and old alike. Take your GoCar past San Diego’s signature sights like Balboa Park. Its diversity of Spanish Renaissance Architecture, museums for all interests, gardens, and the outdoor pavilion make it a great place to explore in your GoCar. Then head up to Hillcrest and discover a variety of shops and restaurants. Get the inside scoop on some of the best food in the country. Continue to Downtown San Diego and see the historic Maritime Museum for all the old ship enthusiasts. You will also pass by the much-talked-about Gaslamp District, with its amazing restaurants, shops, and nightlife. A GoCar is the only way to see Balboa Park and Downtown San Diego, up close and personal, giving you memories you will cherish for many years to come.

This GPS guided scooter tour takes you on a multi-cultural tour of San Diego, starting in Little Italy, where you learn about the rise and fall of San Diego’s Italian population, your tour continues past the maritime history museum, the USS Midway, and into beautiful Seaport Village. You also get to travel past Horton Plaza which just begs be visited again after the tour ends. After Horton Plaza you make your way into the heart of San Diego, with a quick loop around the Home of San Diego Padres, and into the Historic Gaslamp Quarter, which after its reinvention is MUCH more family friendly then it used to be. As you leave the Gaslamp Quarter you will enter Banker’s Hill with is unique shops, also borders the always beautiful Balboa Park.

Enjoy this private 4 hour tour of San Diego. This tour includes a private driver-guide for a unique experience. Pick up will be arranged from your hotel or place of choice inside the city of San Diego. You will get to explore the best of San Diego during 4 hours.

Your driver-guide will take you to unique locations like Little Italy, amazing beach locations, Embarcadero, Balboa Park, the Gaslamp Quarter and so much more.bDrop off will be arranged as well after the 4 hours is up to your place of choice of hotel in the city of San Diego.

This tour is done with a driver-guide, this is one person.

Visit San Diego area with a local tour guide in smaller groups ! It includes visit of La Jolla & Mt Soledad - Coronado Island - Balboa Park - Old Town & Downtown. It’s a 4-hour tour of the best scenic stops.

Tour is offer Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 1.30pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9am to 1pm or 1.30pm to 5.30pm

Turn San Diego into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure! This challenge combines the excitement of the Amazing Race with a 3-hour city walking tour. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Note: Pricing is per individual, but teams must book together in order to be included in the same adventure.

The all day Everything Tour is fun for the whole family, and lets you see nearly everything San Diego has to offer. From the historic Gaslamp Quarter where the fun is always happening and the iconic Horton Plaza where the shopping is just as fun as navigating the mall. You will see the beautiful rose garden of Balboa Park and the natural Beauty of the Point Loma Ecological preserve where you can wade through the tide pools looking at sea anemones, crabs, lobster, fish and the occasional octopus. You can walk around Ocean Beach and San Diego’s famous Maritime Museum, experience the always beautiful Balboa park where a Family photo is a must, and stroll through Old Town San Diego and see how San Diego has changed over the centuries from the small Mission and Mexican community it was to the Most Beautiful City in America.
*If booking more than 2 people please submit separate orders!

This GPS guided scooter tour takes you on a multi-cultural tour of San Diego, starting in Little Italy, where you learn about the rise and fall of San Diego’s Italian population, your tour continues past the maritime history museum, the USS Midway, and into beautiful Seaport Village. You also get to travel past Horton Plaza which just begs be visited again after the tour ends. After Horton Plaza you make your way into the heart of San Diego, with a quick loop around the Home of San Diego Padres, and into the Historic Gaslamp Quarter, which after its reinvention is MUCH more family friendly then it used to be. As you leave the Gaslamp Quarter you will enter Banker’s Hill with is unique shops, also borders the always beautiful Balboa Park.

Tour Highlights:
• Little Italy
• Maritime Museum
• U.S.S. Midway
• Seaport Village
• Horton Plaza
• Historic Gaslamp Quarter
• Petco Park
• Bankers Hill

This is THE essential San Diego tour and experience it in style with our 2020 Vanderhall. The GoCar Exotic gets 30 mph, 0-60 in 4.5 seconds. You will see almost all of the greatest sights San Diego has to offer, from the visually stunning Balboa park which is littered with Spanish Renaissance inspired architecture, over a dozen museums, colorful flower gardens, and world renowned outdoor organ pavilion all the way to the always happening Hillcrest, which has a great variety of shops and restaurants, Hillcrest is known to have some of the best food in the county. But best of all you will also get to see Downtown San Diego at its finest, from the Maritime Museum, to the Historic Gaslamp Quarter. Downtown San Diego is one of the best places in the world for its diversity, and visual appeal. Don’t miss the best places San Diego has to offer on this Must-See tour.
*If booking more than 2 people please submit separate orders!
*Must be 25 years old to rent

Enjoy a walking tour of beautiful and interesting parts of San Diego while following clues on your smartphone and solving interesting puzzles along the tour.

Play the game on your smartphone with your group as the game guides you through the city.

Score points for correct answers and try to get the high score on the leaderboard.

See major attractions as well as less-known gems of San Diego on this unique scavenger hunt and walking tour.

Play any time that fits your schedule! There is no in-person guide you have to wait for!

Tour several key sections of San Diego - Little Italy, Downtown, Gaslamp Quarter, and the Marina.

Your group of 2 to 6 people works together to solve the 24 challenges on the scavenger hunt.

Wear comfortable shoes! You'll walk about 4 miles along this scavenger hunt tour.

Explore the city at your own pace
Enjoy fun challenges with family and friends
Discover San Diego's hidden gems and historic sights
Perfect for all ages

Enjoy this private 3 hour walking tour of San Diego. Two of the great areas of the city.
This private tour will begin at a walking location in Little Italy. If your hotel is walking distance, please inform at the time of booking.

Discover two of the most unique areas of San Diego with a local expert. Stroll around the cafés, restaurants and beautiful houses that the Italian immigrants shaped since 1920 in what today is the vibrant Little Italy neighbourhood. You will also visit the oldest quarter in the city; Gaslamp quarter. You will wander around renovated victorian-era buildings and restaurants, cafés, art galleries and more, while learning the fascinating history of this historical area of San Diego.

Your private licensed tour guide will be at your entire disposition during the total duration of the tour.

Come along for a fun-filled adventure of touring “America’s Finest City” – San Diego! From the white sand beaches of La Jolla to the oldest Spanish settlement of Old Town, the vibrancy of The Gaslamp Quarter, Seaport Village, Downtown San Diego, Little Italy, and Coronado Island, San Diego has it all! Whether on vacation with your family or in town for the day on business, you will be sure to fall in love with this city on the sea.

San Diego is known for its stunning beaches and sunny days, but on this tour, you will get the chance to see this city from a unique and lesser known perspective—at night! You'll take in romantic views of the city, cruise past notable landmarks, and experience San Diego like you never have before. See why the locals equally love their nights as much as their days in America's Finest City.

Our wine walking tour is a fantastic way to explore Downtown's most dynamic neighborhood and discover some of its hidden gems while sipping on delicious wines. There are several things that are unique to our tours:

First and foremost, the wine selection is key. Our wine walking tour features a variety of high-quality, unique wines that showcase the best of the region.

Secondly, our tour guide is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and passionate about wine. Our guide will be able to educate you on the different types of wine, the history of the region, and the production process.

Thirdly, the locations we visit on our tour are diverse and interesting.
Our wine walking tour takes you to some of the best wine bars, wine shops, and restaurants in the area.

Finally, the atmosphere is super relaxed and convivial. Our tour is a fun and social experience, where you can meet new people and enjoy the company of friends.

Come experience the thrill of riding an electric bike while taking in dramatic bay and breathtaking city skyline views on our Early Bird City & Bay E-Bike Tour in San Diego. Over the course of a leisurely two hours, you will explore the stunning our boardwalk along the Embarcadero, The Historic Gaslamp Quarter, The Embarcadero, & even Little Italy too.

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.

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment!

Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Get ready for an exciting adventure exploring all of San Diego's greatest sights with our easy-to-use E-bikes! Create your own journey through San Diego or take a self-guided tour, either way, you will get the chance to visit the beach, balboa park, downtown, oldtown and so much more! Our E-bikes will make your journey unforgettable and give you the opportunity to see San Diego's greatest sights. Our self-guided tour will give you more than enough time to park your E-bike, tour the Maritime Museum and check out all of the ships. You'll get the chance to navigate through the unique Horton Plaza Mall, and the Gaslamp Quarter to see all the sights of Downtown. From there, you can peruse Balboa Park on foot and really take in the sights and sounds. You can even go to one of the many other museums and stop to smell the roses in the Rose Garden with over 800 different varieties. Your adventure awaits!

Are you a segway fanatic? If you have ridden segways numerous times. Skip the training arrive and ride. This tour moves quickly to cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time. With a knowledgeable guide, cruise along the San Diego downtown and urban neighborhoods and see interesting sights along. Check out areas like Balboa Park. The outskirts of Little Italy. The San Diego Embarcadero, with views of Coronado while riding along the bayside waterfront. Making our glide through the popular Gaslamp Quarter.We will cover 12.5 miles in 2.5hrs steady cruisin.

This is the ultimate way to see Everything San Diego has to offer. Tour the city in the world's first storytelling car. Visit and learn interesting facts as you pass by San Diego’s biggest attractions. From the historic Gaslamp District with its incredible gastronomy scene to the Horton Plaza where you can find one-of-a-kind shopping in quint small mom-and-pop shops. Visit the breath-taking Rose Garden of Balboa Park and the natural beauty of the Ecological Preserve, Point Loma. The Point Loma tide pools are fun to wade through looking at sea anemones, crabs, and other aquatic life. Stroll around Ocean Beach and the famous San Diego Maritime Museum. Don’t forget the world-famous San Diego Zoo is in Balboa Park. See how Old Town San Diego has changed and grown over the years. Experience the culture and diversity of Mexican culture that has made San Diego one of the most beautiful cities in America. If you want to see everything San Diego has to offer, GoCar Tours is the way to go!

Vino! Vino! walking tour is a great way to get to know Little Italy, San Diego – one of the chicest neighborhoods in the Downtown area. With many unique boutiques, historic buildings, and luxury high-rises, this area is known today as a great area to stay and find some of the best food and drink establishments in all of San Diego. On this tour, you will visit 3 establishments and sample a variety of wines. You will meet local wine enthusiasts who are eager to share with you small production wines, as well as Italian favorites. Spend the day learning about the different styles of wine, and taste your way through Little Italy. Taste not just wine, but Italian foodie favorites such as Italian cheeses and a favorite pasta dish.

Experience a unique tour of downtown San Diego by an electric GoCar Esport. Embark on an open-air adventure with the silence of an electric motor. This is THE essential San Diego tour. You will see almost all of the greatest sights San Diego has to offer, from the visually stunning Balboa park which is littered with Spanish Renaissance inspired architecture, over a dozen museums, colorful flower gardens, and world renowned outdoor organ pavilion all the way to the always happening Hillcrest, which has a great variety of shops and restaurants, Hillcrest is known to have some of the best food in the county. But best of all you will also get to see Downtown San Diego at its finest, from the Maritime Museum, to the Historic Gaslamp Quarter. Downtown San Diego is one of the best places in the world for its diversity, and visual appeal. Don’t miss the best places San Diego has to offer on this Must-See tour.
*If booking more than 2 people please submit separate orders!