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Solo Travel in San Diego: Small-Group Tours & Safe Experiences

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San Diego Balboa Park Highlights Small Group Tour with Coffee

Balboa Park is one of San Diego’s most iconic destinations, but with more than 1,200 acres of museums, gardens, and historic architecture, it can be overwhelming to explore on...

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $60 a person
2h

San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

Discover San Diego at your leisure with a unique tour around "America's Finest City".

  • 4.7★ · 2755 reviews
  • Bestseller
From $57 a person
1h 45m

San Diego Seal Tour

Hop aboard San Diego’s only amphibious Sea and Land Adventure for an unforgettable 1 hour and 45 minute tour that combines city sights with aquatic enchantment.

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Free cancellation
From $56 a person
San Diego Harbor Cruise
2h

San Diego Harbor Cruise

Take a 1- or 2-hour relaxing harbor cruise through the bay of San Diego, featuring unforgettable views of San Diego's skyline.

  • 4.5★ · 3219 reviews
  • Bestseller
From $37 a person
Old Town Tales, Tacos and Tequila in San Diego
2h 30m

San Diego Old Town Tales, Tacos and Tequila Small Group Tour

Meet your guide and group at Old Adobe Chapel, which can be credited for saving Old Town San Diego thanks to a 1884 book.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $85 a person
3h

Small-Group San Diego Sunset Sailing Excursion

Set sail from San Diego on this small-group sailing tour on a sunset sail on the open ocean.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $127 a person
Easy, relaxed walk with frequent stops. Perfect for large groups.
2h

San Diego Pizza & Gelato Walking Tour in Little Italy Small Group

Eat your way through San Diego’s Little Italy on this small-group walking tour featuring authentic pizza slices, creamy gelato, and insider tips from a local foodie guide.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $80 a person
2h 45m

San Diego Coronado History and Highlights Small Group Tour

Charming Coronado is a short ride from downtown San Diego, but it feels like a world away!

  • 5.0★ · 82 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $64 a person
Sip and relax with friends
3h

Small-Group San Diego Afternoon Sailing Excursion

This three-hour adventure on a a beautiful modern-day sailboat is limited to just 6 people, allowing you a comfortable, semi-private experience (or, grab five friends and fill up...

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $116 a person
2h 30m

2.5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Sail with Drinks

Experience the ultimate San Diego sailing adventure with a spacious catamaran cruise, offering your choice of a relaxing daytime sail or a breathtaking sunset sail.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $119 a person
1h 45m

San Diego Shore Excursion: San Diego Seal Tour

While you’re in port in San Diego, explore the city by both land and sea on the San Diego Seal Tour.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $56 a person
3h

Small Group Cultural Walking Tour in San Jose Costa Rica

As you explore this enchanting city, you'll discover a perfect blend of old-world charm and modern vibrancy.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $45 a person
1h 30m

Small Group Beach Yoga in San Diego

No Yoga Experience? No Problem!

  • 5.0★ · 58 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $45 a person
3h

Small-Group Food Tour in Cabo San Lucas

To get the most out of your visit to Cabo experience where the locals live and eat exactly as they do.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $82 a person
Charlotte, team leader of the Van team, prefers drinking in views of the fall colors in the vineyards!
9h 30m

Small-Group Wine Country Tour from San Francisco with Tastings

Beautiful Sonoma Valley is your destination on this laid-back, fun-filled, all-day tour.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $179 a person
Painted Ladies
3h 30m

San Francisco Afternoon City Tour Small-Group Half-Day

Enjoy a glimpse into the culture and diversity of San Francisco's many districts with a comprehensive panoramic tour of the city.

  • 4.6★ · 333 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $79 a person
1h 15m

Historical Walking Tour of San Diego

The is a group walking tour to see the sights of downtown San Diego.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $15 a person
5h

Muir Woods and Sausalito Small-Group Tour

This tour will visit Muir Woods and Sausalito.

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Free cancellation
From $99 a person
Every wave tells a story
2h 30m

San Diego Sailing Cruise Small Group 6 Guests Classic Yacht

Skip the crowded tour boats.

  • 5.0★ · 84 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $125 a person
USS Midway at night
1h 30m

San Diego City Lights Night Tour

San Diego is known for its stunning beaches and sunny days, but on this Trolley tour, you will get the chance to see this city from a unique and lesser known perspective—at night!

  • Free cancellation
  • Short pick · ≤2h
From $44 a person
2h 30m

2.5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Sailing Adventure with Drinks

With over 38 years of experience sharing our love of sailing with San Diego visitors, we are prepared to offer you a memorable day on the sea.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $119 a person
9h

Small Group: Ultimate Napa & Sonoma Wine Tour from San Francisco

Soak in the best of California Wine Country.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $170 a person
3h 30m

Malaga Wine & Tapas Small Group Guided Tour

Taste your way through Malaga on this 3.5-hour guided evening wine and tapas tour.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $80 a person
Guide greets a small-group of travelers in Plaza de Mayo, Beunos Aires, for a sightseeing city tour.
3h to 5h

Buenos Aires Small-Group City Tour

This service is unique due to its specific characteristics: small groups of people per tour, one language per vehicle, and an excellent profile and preparation of the tour guides.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Bestseller
From $38 a person