2-Hour GoCar Tour of Downtown and Balboa Park | 2 hours

42 Reviews | San Diego
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Map
  • Tank of gas
  • Rental of GPS touring car
  • Rider orientation
  • 8.75% environmental fee for carbon offset, gasoline and tire recycling
  • Helmets
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Overview

This is a must-do tour for the young and young at heart! Drive your GoCar to San Diego’s signature sights like Balboa Park, Downtown and the Embarcadero - San Diego's waterfront district. At Balboa Park, marvel at the Spanish Renaissance Architecture or visit one of the many museums. Continue to Downtown San Diego and see the historic Maritime Museum and USS Midway. A GoCar is the most fun way to explore these diverse areas, at your own pace with GPS directions and commentary to keep you entertained along the way!

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Little Italy (Pass By)

    Start your tour in historic Little Italy, home to the Italian community and see how it has evolved into the modern business and artistic community it is today.

  • Maritime Museum of San Diego (Pass By)

    The Maritime Museum in San Diego is one of the world's top three maritime museums and for good reason! Visit the museum with its variety of exhibits and don't miss the Star of India, built in 1863 and still sailing today!

  • USS Midway Museum (Pass By)

    Drive by the USS Midway on your GoCar Tour. This once active aircraft carrier, now museum is home to over 60 exhibits including the flight deck, galley, engine room and more. The USS Midway was the longest serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century.

  • Seaport Village (Pass By)

    As you head towards the coast, you can't miss Seaport VIllage. This quaint area is home to a variety of shops, restaurants and experiences. Open daily from 10am-9pm (subject to change).

  • Petco Park (Pass By)

    The home of the San Diego Padres is Petco Park! This large sporting venue dominates the bayfront area. Behind-the-scenes tours are available to purchase.

  • Balboa Park (Pass By)

    Drive through Balboa Park, a stunning 1,200 acre park in the middle of San Diego. Featuring many attractions such as the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum, the Air & Space Museum, The Museum of Art and more!

  • San Diego Zoo (Pass By)

    Drive by the San Diego Zoo, one of the most renowned zoos in the world and is home to over 12,000 rare and endangered animals.

  • Gaslamp Quarter (Pass By)

    Make your way into the Gaslamp Quarter which was once San Diego’s red-light district and see how it has been re-imagined into the social scene it is today

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Driver's License Required and be 21+ to Drive
  • Optional Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) is available upon request at check-in and costs approximately $19

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

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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42 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 32 reviews with 5 stars

Perfect team building experience

Published on Oct, 2024

We were beyond thrilled with this experience for our international team to experience San Diego. There was 40 of us in 20 cars, we didn't have a single complaint. Our team would easily do this again if we ever have the pleasure of being in the area again in the future.

Original means to discover San Diego

Published on Oct, 2024

Nice welcome, clear explanations, with a slight weight of humour. Wha t to ask more ? May be just the fact that the goCars are quite noisy and providing some ear protections could be a good thing. Anyway, it is a fun means to discover the city

Super fun day!

Published on Sep, 2024

Such a fun thing to do, staff was great - helpful- amazing! would recommend highly to all. A great way to enjoy the nice weather in San Diego.

Freedom!

Published on Jul, 2024

It was super fun and the gentleman that worked there was great. Took a lot of time answering our questions and he was funny!

Definitely recommend gocar

Published on Jul, 2024

We had an awesome experience and we had so much fun on tour!!! Calvin and the 2 other workers at the shop were super helpful. Great customer service. I would definitely recommend the gocar. We will be back again.

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