Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

Overview

In order to understand how we got to this cultural awakening, which is making a people want to come and explore Tijuana once again. We must first show you a little of where we’ve been. This first tour is the perfect “toe dip” into Tijuana, and we do it the only way that will ensure you get a true local experience.

City: San Diego

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $77.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $77.00

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What's Included

Local guide

Lunch

Food tasting

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Passport is required
Border Regulations it may change the meeting point (Customer will be advice)
If you are US citizen and don't have a passport, Birth Certificate (Not Copy) and ID are required
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (279)

Vikki K

Jul 2019

We are local San Diegans who have avoided TJ and the border since 9-11. We were mey outside the McDonalds in San Ysidro and the guide walked us across the border. We then took a small local bus to downtown. Sarah took us to a great mix including the Cultural Museum, Ave Revolution, a neat lunch stop at a locals only spot in one of the cute covered alleyways, craft beer tasting and as an extra we did some tequila tasting. She rought us back to the border crossing in the similar bus. It was a fun day exploring how Tijuana has changed in the last 10-15 years. It is ll for the better!

David_C

Jul 2019

Loved our guide. Had a bit of trouble interpreting the museum displays & knowledge of Tijuana history. Everything else was great! Being a local he personalised the day for us.

briannamason

Jun 2019

My boyfriend and I wanted to visit Tijuana while we were on our short trip in San Diego. We took the trolley from Downtown San Diego to San Ysidro like the details in the description recommend. It was simple and easy. I was able to contact Border Tours to identify my tour guide, Sarah. She was amazing! She guided us through crossing the border safely and efficiently. As a local, she was knowledgeable about public transit in the city and all the safe short cuts and walkways to get us to our various destinations. We were able to see the general tourist attractions but everything we ate was local and authentic. The street tacos she got us were absolutely delicious. We sampled fresh homemade bread, craft beer, and looked at all the cool shops. All throughout the trip, she took pictures of us at the various destinations to send to her boss. This was for safety so someone could know our last whereabouts at all times. This reassured me and I never felt like I was in danger. We stayed in the city for long enough to eat and shop. She then led us back to the border to say our goodbyes. I can’t recommend this enough. THIS is how you do a day trip to Tijuana. All of the places we went would have been impossible to find by ourselves. Wonderful experience.