Private Tour
San Diego Private Tour, Coronado, La Jolla, Balboa Park & More
Overview
Available languages
5 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
My tour will take you to an Iconic first stop built in 1888 the fabulous Hotel Del Coronado simply know as the Del is an incredible ocean front hotel. Next we visit beautiful Balboa Park with its lovely Spanish architecture built to celebrate the opening of the Panama Canal and lots of small houses from around the world. Now we drive south to visit the stunning coastline of La Jolla with its rugged beaches and seals basking in the sun. Time to head south and stop briefly to see the cliffs and surfers at Sunset Cliffs before reaching Cabrillo National Monument with the best views of San Diego. Our last stop will be in Old Town and you will have enough time to try the delicious Mexican food and have a Margarita before heading back to your hotel or the airport. If you want to spend less time in one place and more in another that’s perfectly fine. Can’t wait to show you America’s finest city, you’re going to love it!!!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Coronado Island
Drive along Orange avenue and go inside the famous Hotel Del Coronado.
Balboa Park
See botanical gardens and lovey Spanish architecture.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled Water
Airport drop off if needed.
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Experienced Driver/Tour Guide
Gratuities
Pickup points
Marriott Vacation Club, San Diego
701 A Street San Diego United States
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego United States
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
1 Market Place, San Diego United States
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
1 Park Boulevard, San Diego United States
The US Grant, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego
326 Broadway, San Diego United States
Sheraton San Diego Resort
1380 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego United States
Pendry San Diego
550 J St San Diego United States
Options
5 hr private tour
Private Tour
Duration: 5 hours
Water & Snacks
Fee for Cabrillo included
Pickup included
Reviews
35 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
100%
Seaside05065664616,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was absolutely wonderful and our host was so kind, sweet and informative
Amazing and our tour...
Janae P,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing and our tour guide was so informative and nice. We recommended her to our friends who are in Dan Diego.
Book this tour!
cshaw049,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked our tour for the full day. We are 2 women with limited mobility and Darren could not have been more accommodating. Brand new car with snacks and water. Pick up was spot on time and Darren was engaging, interesting and full of information. We felt as if he was a relative giving us a tour. Darren’s itinerary missed nothing. We asked to stop for lunch and he took us to a great pub for fish and chips. Don’t hesitate to book Darren. He is open to any suggestions. Next time we want to do his wine tour! Thanks, Darren. You were a highlight of our stay in San Diego.
Comfortable and interesting. The best way to see San Diego!
Travelot36,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fantastic way to get to know San Diego! Darren is extremely knowledgeable and personable. He is very attentive to the needs of the passengers and tailors the tour accordingly. Highly recommend this tour!
Good overview and tailored the stops and timing to suit us. Extremely helpful.
Sean F,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Darren was great. Tailored our experience to our wants and desires. Went out of his way to make sure we had a great time. Awesome local knowledge and commentary and discussions. Very personal without being intrusive at all. Couldn’t ask for better.
San Diego, never better than this!!
Babie Duck,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun, friendly and customizable tour with Darren was exactly what we needed and was it delivered! Helpful with accessibility needs, Darren was very accommodating as we toured the highlights of San Diego. Fantastic tour, 12/10! Don’t hesitate, book it!
Fantastic tour!!
Debra E,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What an amazing tour! We got to hit all the great spots in San Diego in one day with a very knowledgeable tour guide! He was super accommodating had water and snacks and made the trip fun for us! A lot of the locations are super difficult to park at but we didn’t have an issue because he would just drop us off and then we would text to be picked up! Pictures that were taken of us were excellent and in just the right spots! Worth every penny for this private tour because you can tailor it to your specific needs and wants!!
You should think about this tour if you have a teenage kid who normally hate taking pictures with you :-)
Linda D,Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very glad that we took this tour. Had a great and relaxing time. Darren is a fun guide and took a lot of pictures of us at every spot. Makes me smile whenever I look at these pictures. Some hot spots can get crowed during summer, but he knew ways to get most of them.
Best tour ever ! Darren...
PANAGIOTIS A,Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Best tour ever ! Darren is the man. Phenomenal narrator , funny and so friendly. We ve been everywhere in the half day tour , beautiful places and views . Luxury car , no traffic at all and what a city . Take the tour !
Great private tour
I5423QWjenniferg,Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Darren with Alba Tours provided an outstanding private tour for our family. It was a great local experience. We will definitely reach out on our next trip to San Diego. Highly recommended!
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