TourTruth score 7.8 out of 10
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San Diego Downtown, Balboa and Old Town GoCar Tour 4 hr
TourTruth score 7.5 out of 10
GoodTop 27% in San Diego
71 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score
- San Diego
- 4 hrs
- Updated November 4, 2026
Explore downtown San Diego, Balboa Park, and Old Town at your own pace on a GPS-guided GoCar tour with time to stop along the way.
About this tour
Take the wheel and explore San Diego at your own pace on a four-hour GoCar tour through downtown, Balboa Park, and Old Town. With GPS navigation and time to stop along the way, this small two-person vehicle makes it easy to see the city beyond the usual drive-by views.
Follow routes through the Gaslamp Quarter and past Horton Plaza, then head to Balboa Park, where you can stroll through the Rose Garden or visit a museum. Continue to Old Town San Diego to wander among historic buildings, and make time for photo stops, a meal, or a visit to the Maritime Museum and its ships. The route also passes Bankers Hill and the San Diego Zoo. Your rental includes a full tank of gas, a map, helmets, and a driver orientation, so you can focus on discovering the neighborhoods and choosing where to linger.
San Diego GoCar tours combine independent exploring with GPS guidance and the freedom to pause at the sights that catch your eye. Book your ride and experience downtown, Balboa Park, and Old Town in one memorable outing.
Highlights
- Drive through the Bankers Hill neighborhood
- Explore historic Old Town San Diego
- Pass the San Diego Zoo and downtown sights
- Pause to visit Balboa Park, its museums, and Rose Garden
- Discover the Gaslamp Quarter and Horton Plaza
What's included
Included
- GoCar rental for up to 2 people
- GPS touring system and map
- Driver orientation and safety briefing
- Helmets
- Full tank of gas
- Sales tax
- 8.75% environmental fee for carbon offset, gasoline, and tire recycling
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Optional insurance or Collision Damage Waiver, approximately $19
- Gratuities
Ratings on each provider
The ratings and review counts each booking site shows for this tour.
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View on ViatorViator
5.00 / 5 · 2 reviews
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View on GetYourGuideGetYourGuide
4.64 / 5 · 69 reviews
Important information
- Drivers must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver's license and major credit card
- An international driver's license is not necessary
- GoCars do not accommodate booster seats for small children
- Call to reconfirm your reservation
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- Meet at 3918 Mason St, San Diego, CA 92110
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals are allowed
How this score is calculated
This tour scores 5.00 on Viator and 4.64 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.
How the score works and rating distribution in San Diego
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.5. Top 27% in San Diego means it ranks in the top 27% of tours in San Diego by this score.
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