Guided San Diego Bus Tours for All Occasions
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride
Discover the best of San Diego with So Diego’s customized bus tours, where we partner with top transportation companies to offer you the perfect mix of comfort, convenience, and expert guidance. Whether you’re a visitor or a local, our tours are designed to help you explore the city’s iconic sights in less time, with a knowledgeable guide who brings San Diego’s rich history and vibrant culture to life.
Why Choose a So Diego Bus Tour?
See More in Less Time: Maximize your day with a San Diego sightseeing tour that covers more ground quickly, allowing you to experience San Diego attractions in a single trip. Whether it’s exploring the iconic Old Town San Diego or admiring the beauty of San Diego Bay, our tours offer you the best way to see America’s Finest City.
Professional Guides: Our expert guides provide fascinating historical narratives and insider stories about San Diego and its heritage, making your tour not just a journey, but an unforgettable learning experience. Discover hidden gems and learn about the significance of San Diego attractions along the way.
Comfortable Transportation, Tailored for Your Group: Through our trusted partnerships with local transportation companies, we offer a variety of vehicles to suit the needs of your group—whether you’re traveling in an executive van, a mini-bus, or a full-sized coach. Rest assured, you’ll ride in comfort while enjoying the stunning views of San Diego.
Flexible Tour Durations: Whether you’re looking for a 4-hour, 6-hour, or 8-hour tour, we can customize the San Diego tour experience to fit your schedule and interests. Whether you’re seeking a deeper dive into Old Town San Diego or a broader look at the San Diego skyline, our tours cater to all preferences.
See San Diego’s Top Sights
From the dramatic cliffs at Sunset Cliffs to the breathtaking views atop Mount Soledad, our tours offer a curated selection of San Diego’s best spots. You’ll explore the city’s charming neighborhoods, scenic coastlines, and bustling downtown areas—all with the convenience of professional transportation and expert guidance. Our bus tours are highly customizable. We are happy to work with you to ensure you’re satisfied with your bus tour. Here’s a glimpse of what you may expect to see during our San Diego City tour:
- San Diego Zoo – Enjoy a drive-by view of the famous San Diego Zoo, located in the heart of Balboa Park.
- Balboa Park – Pass by the iconic landmarks of this cultural hub, with glimpses of its gardens and historic architecture from the comfort of the bus.
- San Diego Bay – Take in stunning waterfront views as we cruise along the scenic roads surrounding the bay, offering a perfect snapshot of the West Coast.
- Mission Beach & Mission Bay – Get a glimpse of these lively beachside areas as we drive through, showcasing the laid-back coastal lifestyle of Southern California.
- SeaWorld San Diego – See the famous marine park from a distance, while learning about its highlights from your guide.
- Downtown San Diego – Tour through the bustling streets of Downtown San Diego, passing the historic Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, and the Embarcadero.
Tailored Transportation for Every Occasion
In addition to our sightseeing private tours, So Diego partners with leading transportation providers to arrange group transfers, corporate events, and special outings. Whether it’s a business retreat or a family celebration, we ensure your transportation is seamless, comfortable, and accompanied by our signature historic narrative.
San Diego Bus Tour Highlights
Our San Diego Tour Guides
Our San Diego Tour Guides
Kaylee Killebrew - Tour Guide
I’ve lived in San Diego for: 5 years, I quickly fell in love with this city.
My favorite thing about being a tour guide is: Meeting people from all over the world, making them laugh, showing them some of my favorite spots and creating meaningful memories.
My favorite San Diego neighborhood is: Hillcrest or Old Town. Both are walkable and friendly places with endless restaurants, bars, coffee shops etc. You can find me in Old Town most weekends.
My favorite restaurant in San Diego is: This is a tough choice, for atmosphere and cocktails probably InsideOUT or Coasterra. For Breakfast…Morning Glory or Great Maple. For Dinner, Queenstown, Underbelly or Bronx Pizza. There are way too many options to choose from!
My favorite thing to do in San Diego is: To Read on the beach, host dinner parties with friends or scope out new happy hour spots.
Kaylee Killebrew
Kaylee Killebrew - Tour Guide
Read BioMagdalene Medofer - Tour Guide
I’ve lived in San Diego for: my whole life, I was born here.
My favorite thing about being a tour guide is: meeting new folks and sharing San Diego with them.
My favorite San Diego neighborhood is: Barrio Logan, I love the history of Chicano Park, the eclectic artisan shops, and extensive food scene. The weekend is the best time to explore and watch the lowrider car clubs cruise the neighborhood and visit the shops.
My favorite restaurant in San Diego is: Artifact at the Mingei in Balboa Park. Any dish off their international food menu will blow your mind. They also host monthly themed dinners that highlight a particular cuisine and region.
My favorite thing to do in San Diego is: Go for a hike at Cuyamaca State Park and swim at Green Valley Falls.
Magdalene Medofer
Tour Guide
Read BioAparna Thakur - Tour Guide
I’ve lived in San Diego for: 1 ½ years!
My favorite thing about being a tour guide is: Meeting new people, showing them around and telling stories and history of the city.
My favorite San Diego neighborhood is: La Jolla because of its beautiful beaches, great restaurants and shopping as well as abundance of sea life.
My favorite restaurant in San Diego is: Brigantine
My favorite thing to do in San Diego is: Watching sunset in point loma Ocean Beach
Aparna Thakur
Tour Guide
Read BioRaul Torres Valadez - Tour Guide
I’ve lived in San Diego for: One year recently and also when I was a teenager.
My favorite thing about being a tour guide is: Meeting new people.
My favorite San Diego neighborhood is: Pacific Beach and Coronado.
My favorite restaurant in San Diego is: Oscar’s Mexican seafood and Birrieria la Huasteca.
My favorite thing to do in San Diego is: Hike in the canyons.
Raul Torres Valadez
Tour Guide
Read BioBen Schorr - Tour Guide
I’ve lived in San Diego for: 5 years, I quickly fell in love with this city.
My favorite thing about being a tour guide is: Meeting people from all over the world, making them laugh, showing them some of my favorite spots and creating meaningful memories.
My favorite San Diego neighborhood is: Hillcrest or Old Town. Both are walkable and friendly places with endless restaurants, bars, coffee shops etc. You can find me in Old Town most weekends.
My favorite restaurant in San Diego is: This is a tough choice, for atmosphere and cocktails probably InsideOUT or Coasterra. For Breakfast…Morning Glory or Great Maple. For Dinner, Queenstown, Underbelly or Bronx Pizza. There are way too many options to choose from!
My favorite thing to do in San Diego is: To Read on the beach, host dinner parties with friends or scope out new happy hour spots.
Ben Schorr
Tour Guide
Read BioBleu Ford - Tour Guide
I’ve lived in San Diego for: A long time! I moved to San Diego in 1986 so I have lived here for most of my life. I consider it my adopted home town.
My favorite thing about being a tour guide is: I love both meeting new people and sharing knowledge about this beautiful city. After retiring from USPS I wanted to do work that brings me joy and I have found that being a guide. I love getting a laugh from a group or seeing the spark of excitement when I share a bit of San Diego’s colorful history.
My favorite San Diego neighborhood is: I am partial to my own hood, North Park. I love living here! We lost so many great places due to Covid but it warms my heart to see that this neighborhood is returning to being a vibrant and fun place. It always seems like there is something new or some fun event happening.
My favorite restaurant in San Diego is: A few of my go-to favs are Buona Forchetta in South Park for relaxed patio dining with great food Jimmy Carter’s in Hillcrest for the comfortable and colorful ambiance and great Mexican comfort food and Shwarma Guys food truck (which parks regularly at 30th and Grape in South Park). It is my go-to “I’m super hungry and too tired to cook” take home. It always hits the spot.
My favorite thing to do in San Diego is: I recently got an e-bike and my new love is re-discovering the uptown area on two wheels. It is pretty amazing how differently you see the city on a bike. I love strolling through Balboa Park with my wife. We are so lucky to have this awesome park with such a rich history so close to our home. Finally, you can’t beat an early morning walk along the harbor. The waterfront is beautiful in the morning quiet with a bit of fog hanging in the air.
Bleu Ford
Tour Guide
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