TourTruth score 7.6 out of 10
Best Historical Tours in San Diego
11 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work
We compared 11 historical tours in San Diego using 57 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is San Diego Old Town Walking History Tour 2 hr (6.8/10). Prices start at $9 and most cost between $25 and $38. A typical one lasts 1 hr 30 min.
Top picks
Best overall
TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10
San Diego Old Town Walking History Tour 2 hr
20 reviews · $35 · 2 hrs
TourTruth score 7.6 out of 10
TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10
TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10
San Diego Gaslamp Quarter History Walking Tour 1.5 hr
Top 42% · 1 hr 30 min · 2 reviews
from $30
2 providers
TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10
TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10
TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10
TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10
TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10
TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10
TourTruth score – out of 10
TourTruth score – out of 10
San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Walking Audio Tour
from $10
1 provider
Compare at a glance
| # | Tour | Score | Ratings by site | From | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Walking Tour 2 hr | TourTruth score 7.6 out of 10 | GetYourGuide 5.0★ (9) | $39 | 2 hrs |
| 2 | Coronado Historic Walking Tour 1 hr | TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (6) | $25 | 1 hr |
| 3 | 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 |
| 4 | San Diego History Walking Tour | TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (2) | $26 | 2 hrs |
| 5 | San Diego Historic Cultural Tour 5 hr | TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (1) | $1,269 | 5 hrs |
| 6 | San Diego Julian Goldmine Tour 5 hr 30 min | TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (1) | $649 | 5 hrs 30 min |
| 7 | San Diego Historic Bay Cruise Aboard 1914 Pilot Boat 45 min | TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10 | Viator 4.7★ (12) | $38 | 45 min |
| 8 | San Diego Old Town Walking History Tour 2 hr | TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10 | Viator 4.7★ (20) | $35 | 2 hrs |
| 9 | San Diego Gaslamp Quarter History Walking Tour 1 hr | TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10 | GetYourGuide 3.4★ (4) | $35 | 1 hr |
| 10 | San Diego Downtown and Maritime History Audio Tour | TourTruth score – out of 10 | – | $9 | 1 hr 30 min |
Questions
What is the best historical tour in San Diego?
San Diego Old Town Walking History Tour 2 hr has the highest TourTruth score (6.8/10) of the 11 historical tours in San Diego we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 20 reviews.
How much do historical tours in San Diego cost?
Listed prices start at $9; the median is $35, and most cost between $25 and $38. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.
How long are historical tours in San Diego?
The median listed duration is 1 hr 30 min.
Which historical tour in San Diego has the most reviews?
San Diego Old Town Walking History Tour 2 hr, with 20 reviews and a TourTruth score of 6.8/10.
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