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Visite privée personnalisable des points forts de la ville emblématique - culturelle, historique, navette

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Journey with award winning tour guide Julie Kremen around San Diego’s cultural and historic sites—on a private tour of fun and informative must-see sightseeing hotspots.

On this private tour, you will experience and thoroughly understand how San Diego came to be the world-class modern city that it is. We’ll travel through the rich history of San Diego from its discovery by Spanish conquistadores, to the lively and festive Mexican period, to the days when it was the Wild Wild West’s new American frontier. And, of course, you’ll learn about its present-day standing as the 8th largest city in the US and what makes it the epitome of Southern California lifestyle. Discover why we are “America’s Finest City” and watch out… many who come to visit end up moving here!

Note: This 4 hour private tour is fully customizable; contact Julie to book as described above or to discuss how to change to suit your needs.
Ville: San Diego
Tue 10 Jun
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Ce qui est inclu
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Your expert guide Julie will take as many photos of you as you want
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Information additionnelle
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If you have a child in your party under 8 years old, you must bring your own child car seat or booster seat, depending on their age. It is NOT okay for the child to sit on your lap.
  • You will be shuttled in a midsize car. If there are 4 adults in your party this might be uncomfortable since 3 sit in the back.
  • On this tour we do mini walking tours around Balboa Park and Old Town which total approx. 1-2 miles. We can limit the walking if you have any mobility issues - just let us know and we will adjust the itinerary.
À quoi s'attendre
1
Balboa Park
BALBOA PARK is the cultural heartbeat of our city; you will fall in love with the country’s largest urban cultural park and be dazzled discovering its origins as you take in its incredible vegetation, gorgeous flowers and ornate architecture. TOUR TIDBITS: One of San Diego's biggest tourist destinations contains a tranquil garden purposely landscaped to attract countless beautiful butterflies. But this garden was not always so tranquil! Over the years it has served as a dance hall, a mining camp, and stagecoach station. And, at one point, it was surrounded by a big redwood fence with a few strategically placed holes that visitors could peek through to spy on… a nudist colony!
2
Gaslamp Quarter
TOUR TIDBITS: In the 1980s, when the city of San Diego was reinventing its downtown area—now known as "The Gaslamp Quarter"—they made plans and even produced signs with the original name for this soon-to-be resurrected historic district. (The original name was actually not "The Gaslamp Quarter.”) The original name caused a huge public outcry, and the city ended up renaming it "The Gaslamp Quarter." On the tour, you'll find out what the original name was, why they changed it, and you'll see the beautifully renovated architectural details from the Victorian era when gas lamps lit this historic district.
3
San Diego
DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO: Explore these San Diego Downtown essentials: scenic San Diego Bay’s Embarcadero waterfront, the famous and vibrant Gaslamp Quarter, hip and historic Little Italy, and Petco Park.
4
Old Town San Diego
OLD TOWN: Take a trip into the past and learn about our rich Spanish and Mexican heritage and why we are the “Birthplace of California.” Experience our original city—colorful and festive now, but find out why it wasn’t always that way. TOUR TIDBITS: For entertainment, early settlers in San Diego would tie the leg of a bull to the leg of a grizzly bear (which they would hunt down in our local mountains) and then let them fight. Find out where these brawls took place, and see the beautiful buildings surrounding this historic landmark. And if we’re lucky, you’ll feel like you were there in the early days if we happen to catch some artisans in period dress, folkloric dancers or Mariachis!
5
Balboa Park
BALBOA PARK is the cultural heartbeat of our city; you will fall in love with the country’s largest urban cultural park and be dazzled discovering its origins as you take in its incredible vegetation, gorgeous flowers and ornate architecture. TOUR TIDBITS: One of San Diego's biggest tourist destinations contains a tranquil garden purposely landscaped to attract countless beautiful butterflies. But this garden was not always so tranquil! Over the years it has served as a dance hall, a mining camp, and stagecoach station. And, at one point, it was surrounded by a big redwood fence with a few strategically placed holes that visitors could peek through to spy on… a nudist colony!
6
Gaslamp Quarter
TOUR TIDBITS: In the 1980s, when the city of San Diego was reinventing its downtown area—now known as "The Gaslamp Quarter"—they made plans and even produced signs with the original name for this soon-to-be resurrected historic district. (The original name was actually not "The Gaslamp Quarter.”) The original name caused a huge public outcry, and the city ended up renaming it "The Gaslamp Quarter." On the tour, you'll find out what the original name was, why they changed it, and you'll see the beautifully renovated architectural details from the Victorian era when gas lamps lit this historic district.
7
San Diego
DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO: Explore these San Diego Downtown essentials: scenic San Diego Bay’s Embarcadero waterfront, the famous and vibrant Gaslamp Quarter, hip and historic Little Italy, and Petco Park.
8
Old Town San Diego
OLD TOWN: Take a trip into the past and learn about our rich Spanish and Mexican heritage and why we are the “Birthplace of California.” Experience our original city—colorful and festive now, but find out why it wasn’t always that way. TOUR TIDBITS: For entertainment, early settlers in San Diego would tie the leg of a bull to the leg of a grizzly bear (which they would hunt down in our local mountains) and then let them fight. Find out where these brawls took place, and see the beautiful buildings surrounding this historic landmark. And if we’re lucky, you’ll feel like you were there in the early days if we happen to catch some artisans in period dress, folkloric dancers or Mariachis!
9
Parc Balboa
BALBOA PARK est le cœur culturel de notre ville ; vous tomberez amoureux du plus grand parc culturel urbain du pays et serez éblouis en découvrant ses origines en admirant son incroyable végétation, ses fleurs magnifiques et son architecture ornée. INFOS SUR LA VISITE : L'une des plus grandes destinations touristiques de San Diego contient un jardin tranquille spécialement conçu pour attirer d'innombrables beaux papillons. Mais ce jardin n'a pas toujours été aussi tranquille ! Au fil des ans, il a servi de salle de danse, de camp minier et de gare de diligences. Et, à un moment donné, il était entouré d'une grande clôture de séquoia avec quelques trous stratégiquement placés par lesquels les visiteurs pouvaient jeter un coup d'œil pour espionner… une colonie de nudistes !
10
Quartier Gaslamp
INFOS TOURISTIQUES : Dans les années 1980, lorsque la ville de San Diego réinventait son centre-ville, désormais connu sous le nom de « Gaslamp Quarter », ils ont élaboré des plans et même produit des panneaux portant le nom d'origine de ce quartier historique qui allait bientôt ressusciter. (Le nom d'origine n'était en fait pas "The Gaslamp Quarter".) Le nom d'origine a provoqué un énorme tollé public, et la ville a fini par le renommer "The Gaslamp Quarter". , pourquoi ils l'ont changé, et vous verrez les détails architecturaux magnifiquement rénovés de l'époque victorienne lorsque les lampes à gaz éclairaient ce quartier historique.
11
San Diego
CENTRE-VILLE DE SAN DIEGO : explorez ces incontournables du centre-ville de San Diego : le pittoresque front de mer Embarcadero de la baie de San Diego, le célèbre et animé quartier Gaslamp, la Petite Italie branchée et historique et le parc Petco.
12
Vieille ville de San Diego
VIEILLE VILLE : faites un voyage dans le passé et découvrez notre riche héritage espagnol et mexicain et pourquoi nous sommes le « lieu de naissance de la Californie ». Découvrez notre ville d'origine, colorée et festive maintenant, mais découvrez pourquoi il n'en a pas toujours été ainsi. INFOS TOUR : Pour se divertir, les premiers colons de San Diego attachaient la patte d'un taureau à la patte d'un grizzly (qu'ils chassaient dans nos montagnes locales) puis les laissaient se battre. Découvrez où ces bagarres ont eu lieu et admirez les magnifiques bâtiments entourant ce monument historique. Et si nous avons de la chance, vous aurez l'impression d'y être aux premiers jours s'il nous arrive de croiser des artisans en tenue d'époque, des danseurs folkloriques ou des Mariachis !
13
Balboa Park
BALBOA PARK is the cultural heartbeat of our city; you will fall in love with the country’s largest urban cultural park and be dazzled discovering its origins as you take in its incredible vegetation, gorgeous flowers and ornate architecture. TOUR TIDBITS: One of San Diego's biggest tourist destinations contains a tranquil garden purposely landscaped to attract countless beautiful butterflies. But this garden was not always so tranquil! Over the years it has served as a dance hall, a mining camp, and stagecoach station. And, at one point, it was surrounded by a big redwood fence with a few strategically placed holes that visitors could peek through to spy on… a nudist colony!
14
Gaslamp Quarter
TOUR TIDBITS: In the 1980s, when the city of San Diego was reinventing its downtown area—now known as "The Gaslamp Quarter"—they made plans and even produced signs with the original name for this soon-to-be resurrected historic district. (The original name was actually not "The Gaslamp Quarter.”) The original name caused a huge public outcry, and the city ended up renaming it "The Gaslamp Quarter." On the tour, you'll find out what the original name was, why they changed it, and you'll see the beautifully renovated architectural details from the Victorian era when gas lamps lit this historic district.
15
San Diego
DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO: Explore these San Diego Downtown essentials: scenic San Diego Bay’s Embarcadero waterfront, the famous and vibrant Gaslamp Quarter, hip and historic Little Italy, and Petco Park.
16
Old Town San Diego
OLD TOWN: Take a trip into the past and learn about our rich Spanish and Mexican heritage and why we are the “Birthplace of California.” Experience our original city—colorful and festive now, but find out why it wasn’t always that way. TOUR TIDBITS: For entertainment, early settlers in San Diego would tie the leg of a bull to the leg of a grizzly bear (which they would hunt down in our local mountains) and then let them fight. Find out where these brawls took place, and see the beautiful buildings surrounding this historic landmark. And if we’re lucky, you’ll feel like you were there in the early days if we happen to catch some artisans in period dress, folkloric dancers or Mariachis!
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Commentaires (8)
968W
Mar 2025
Julie was an absolute star, collected me from my hotel and showed me all the main sights in four hours. A mine of information which she shared in relaxed way so not to overload my jet lagged brain! Fun and informative so would definitely recommend if you only have a short time in the city or want an over view before exploring more.
Réponse de l'hôte
Mar 2025
W-- Thank you for the opportunity to show you some of San Diego's charms, teach you about our fascinating history, and see what makes us tick. I'm so glad you enjoyed the tour and now that you know a little bit of what there is to offer here, I hope you can come back for future explorations! ~Julie
22Terra
Feb 2025
Julie’s Private Customizable Iconic City Highlights Tour was an unforgettable experience! She guided us through the breathtaking Balboa Park, sharing fascinating history, architectural insights, and hidden gems we never would have found on our own. From the stunning gardens to the incredible museums and Spanish Colonial buildings, every stop was filled with rich storytelling that brought the park to life. We also had the chance to explore Little Italy, where Julie introduced us to its vibrant history and culture. She even gave us great recommendations for authentic dining spots to revisit later. The seamless shuttle service made the tour effortless, allowing us to relax and soak in every moment. Julie’s passion for the city, wealth of knowledge, and engaging personality made this tour truly special. If you want to experience the best of San Diego in a fun, informative, and hassle-free way, this is the perfect tour. Highly recommend! Julie is truly amazing and the only choice for any private tours of the area.
Réponse de l'hôte
Mar 2025
S- Even though we had some unfavorable weather, everyone on the tour was wonderful; I enjoyed taking you all around and sharing what I know about our unique history, culture and lifestyle. Thanks so much for your review and I hope we can do a part two at some point so you can discover more of San Diego’s treasures. ~Julie
orelmk
Oct 2023
We had an incredible day with Julie! We were picked up at our ship and had an amazing day visiting San Diego, Lo Jolla and Coronado. Julie showed us so many hidden gems that you would never experience in a large tour bus. She was so informative it was like doing a tour with a friend. Highly recommended !
Réponse de l'hôte
Nov 2023
M- I'm so happy that I was able to introduce you to America's finest city for your inaugural visit and that you enjoyed all the different locations I brought you to. And being the history buffs that you are, I’m so glad that you liked learning our history and now you have a better understanding about what happened here on the West Coast in the early days. Thank you so much for your review! ~ Julie

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