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Unique and Unusual San Diego Tours

For those who think they've seen it all in San Diego

Think you've seen everything there is to see? Think again. With a region this large, there's always another new and unique perspective for getting to know San Diego.

From Ocean Water to Other-Worldly

Looking for something completely different? Take a look at San Diego from a different angle, at a faster speed, astride a horse or through another dimension. Here is a list of some of the more unique tours to be had.

Arts

San Diego Photography Tours

Learn to take postcard-quality photos and go home with photos of San Diego's landmarks that will make your friends say, "Wow." Tours from a few hours to a full day.

Bicycle / Segway / Walking

Another Side of San Diego Tours

From hiking and horseback to sailing and segway, Another Side of San Diego Tours offers trips through nature, neighborhoods, wineries, breweries and more.

Bike & Kayak Tours, Inc. - La Jolla

Offers scenic bike tours of La Jolla/Pacific Beach/Mission Beach, ocean kayak tours of La Jolla's sea caves and a half day bike/kayak tour.

Bikes & Beyond

Bicycle and surrey rentals in scenic Coronado at the Coronado Ferry Landing.

La Jolla Kayak

Kayak, snorkel and biking adventures along the beautiful coastline of La Jolla.

Misha Tours

Misha offers daily sightseeing tours of San Diego in French, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese and English.

San Diego Fly Rides

Make the bike ride of Mt. Soledad even easier by doing on an electric bike with a guided tour from San Diego Fly Rides. Or rent their ebikes and do your own self-guided tour.

VIP Pedicab Tours

See the sights downtown via a pedicab ride downtown or along the Embarcadero. Also available for weddings and corporate group events by appointment.

Ghost / Mystery

Ghosts of the Gaslamp Walking

Stroll through the Gaslamp Quarter's haunted history with stops in hotels, saloons, brothels and a long-ago funeral parlor, ending inside the Gaslamp's most haunted edifice—the Davis-Horton House.

Ghostly Tours In History

Travel in a limousine to 5-6 locations in San Diego, beginning in Old Town. Visit historic buildings and graveyards. Walking tours also available.

Murder n Mayhem

What better way to see San Diego's most popular sights than while solving a murder mystery. The thrilling Murder Mystery Adventure in San Diego is a murder mystery scavenger hunt that lasts 2 hours.

Helicopter

Corporate Helicopters of San Diego

Helicopter tours range from coastal scenery to wine tasting in Temecula to a helicopter / bay cruise combination tour.

Rotor Zen Helicopters

Experience San Diego landmarks from above with a luxury helicopter tour. The 24-30 minute flights depart from San Diego International Airport.

Hiking/Outdoor

Another Side of San Diego Tours

From hiking and horseback to sailing and segway, Another Side of San Diego Tours offers trips through nature, neighborhoods, wineries, breweries and more.

Bike & Kayak Tours, Inc. - La Jolla

Bike, kayak and snorkeling rentals and tours with over 35 tours running daily in the summer months.

La Jolla Kayak

Kayak, snorkel and biking adventures along the beautiful coastline of La Jolla.

Jeep

California Overland

Day tours and overnight excursions in the incredible Anza-Borrego desert aboard specially converted military vehicles. Rugged adventures in an amazing place.

Motorcycle

California Motorcycle Tours

Ride a Harley. Guided day rides to Mt. Palomar, Anza-Borrego Desert, Tecate and Julian. Multi-day trips available.


 

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