Best Cultural & Theme Tours in San Diego

41 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work

We compared 41 cultural & theme tours in San Diego using 1,807 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Ghost and True Crime Walking Tour 1.5 hr (8.2/10). Prices start at $6.82 and most cost between $23.20 and $58. A typical one lasts 1 hr 30 min.

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Best overall

44 reviews · $23 · 1 hr 30 min

Reviewers like: knowledgeable guide, fun tour

Compare at a glance

#TourScoreRatings by siteFromDuration
1 San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Ghost and True Crime Walking Tour 1.5 hr TourTruth score 8.2 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (41) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (3) $23 1 hr 30 min
2 San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Walking Tour 2 hr TourTruth score 7.6 out of 10 GetYourGuide 5.0★ (9) $39 2 hrs
3 Coronado Historic Walking Tour 1 hr TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (6) $25 1 hr
4 San Diego Top Gun Filming Locations Tour 5 hr TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (5) $479 5 hrs
5 San Diego Haunted History and Sweet Treats Tour 2 hr TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (5) $79 2 hrs
6 Denver True Crime and Murals Tour TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10 GetYourGuide 5.0★ (4) – –
7 San Diego Gaslamp Quarter History Walking Tour 1.5 hr TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (1) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (1) $30 1 hr 30 min
8 La Jolla Art, Viewpoints and Architecture Tour 4 hr TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (2) $495 4 hrs
9 San Diego History Walking Tour TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (2) $26 2 hrs
10 San Diego Historic Cultural Tour 5 hr TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (1) $1,269 5 hrs

Questions

What is the best cultural & theme tour in San Diego?

San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Ghost and True Crime Walking Tour 1.5 hr has the highest TourTruth score (8.2/10) of the 41 cultural & theme tours in San Diego we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 44 reviews.

How much do cultural & theme tours in San Diego cost?

Listed prices start at $6.82; the median is $35, and most cost between $23.20 and $58. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.

How long are cultural & theme tours in San Diego?

The median listed duration is 1 hr 30 min.

Which cultural & theme tour in San Diego has the most reviews?

San Diego Haunted Ghost Tour by Bus 2 hr, with 700 reviews and a TourTruth score of 5.8/10.

Scores compare each tour's ratings with all others on the same booking site and weight them by review count. How scores work · Same tour, different price on Viator and GetYourGuide