Recently Viewed
San Diego Driving Tour: Discover America's Finest City
4.2
33 Ratings
San Diego
Discover the rich history and iconic landmarks of San Diego on a self-guided audio driving tour. Explore at your own pace and learn from local experts with the VoiceMap app.
Discover the rich history and iconic landmarks of San Diego on a self-guided audio driving tour. Explore at your own pace and learn from local experts with the VoiceMap app.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mission Bay - The tour kicks off at Mission Bay, showcasing iconic sites such as SeaWorld San Diego, Cabrillo National Monument at Point Loma, Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, Old Town State Park, and Presidio Park.
- SeaWorld - The journey includes views of famous landmarks like SeaWorld San Diego, Cabrillo National Monument at Point Loma,…
- Mission Bay - The tour kicks off at Mission Bay, showcasing iconic sites such as SeaWorld San Diego, Cabrillo National Monument at Point Loma, Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, Old Town State Park, and Presidio Park.
- SeaWorld - The journey includes views of famous landmarks like SeaWorld San Diego, Cabrillo National Monument at Point Loma, Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, Old Town State Park, and Presidio Park.
- Ocean Beach - Enjoy the bohemian atmosphere of Ocean Beach while admiring the West Coast’s longest fishing pier with its unique architecture.
- Sunset Cliffs - This drive offers a tour through the city’s distinctive beach neighborhoods, including La Jolla, Sunset Cliffs, and Pacific Beach.
- Point Loma - The tour highlights renowned sites such as SeaWorld San Diego, Cabrillo National Monument at Point Loma, Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, Old Town State Park, and Presidio Park.
- Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery - The tour includes a drive past Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, with insights shared during the journey.
- Cabrillo National Monument - Discover the site where Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, the first European to explore modern-day California, landed on the West Coast.
- Gaslamp Quarter - This drive takes you through the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter, where its rich history is shared.
- San Diego Zoo - The tour features iconic landmarks such as SeaWorld San Diego, Cabrillo National Monument at Point Loma, Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, Old Town State Park, and Presidio Park.
- Balboa Park - The tour includes views of legendary sites like SeaWorld San Diego, Cabrillo National Monument at Point Loma, Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, Old Town State Park, and Presidio Park.
- Cabrillo Bridge - The tour crosses the Cabrillo Bridge.
- Old Town San Diego - The tour passes through Old Town San Diego, with historical insights provided along the way.
- Presidio Park - The tour highlights famous landmarks such as SeaWorld San Diego, Cabrillo National Monument at Point Loma, Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, Old Town State Park, and Presidio Park.
- Camino De La Costa - Experience a guided tour along Camino de la Costa, known as La Jolla’s “Street of Dreams”.
- Pacific Beach - This drive offers a tour through the city’s unique beach neighborhoods, including La Jolla, Sunset Cliffs, and Pacific Beach.
- La Jolla - This drive offers a tour through the city’s unique beach neighborhoods, including La Jolla, Sunset Cliffs, and Pacific Beach.
- Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial - The tour concludes at Mt. Soledad, offering a breathtaking 360-degree view.
What's Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
What's Not Included
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Additional Information
Created by two lifelong California enthusiasts with a deep love for the area’s hidden history, this engaging audio tour turns your car into a personal theater on wheels.
Unlike large tour buses that stick to strict schedules, this digital experience lets you explore at your own pace, revealing the hidden tales of La Jolla’s “Street of Dreams” and the…
Created by two lifelong California enthusiasts with a deep love for the area’s hidden history, this engaging audio tour turns your car into a personal theater on wheels.
Unlike large tour buses that stick to strict schedules, this digital experience lets you explore at your own pace, revealing the hidden tales of La Jolla’s “Street of Dreams” and the untamed beauty of Sunset Cliffs.
Your journey intertwines audio narratives through the historic Gaslamp Quarter, the coastal vistas of Cabrillo National Monument, and the rich architecture of Balboa Park.
With advanced GPS technology, the commentary plays automatically as you drive, working entirely offline to provide a smooth experience without data disruptions.
By the time you reach the breathtaking peak of Mt. Soledad, you won’t just have seen the sights—you’ll have discovered San Diego through the perspective of a local who truly understands the city’s vibrant pulse.
Location
The Mission Bay Beach Club
East Mission Bay Drive
Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(33 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Wayne_s
Feb 7, 2025
San Diego at our pace - This tour was way better than I expected. Synced to your gps, it provided timely info as you drove, and ability to go at your pace with opportunities for extended stops along the way. Our original tour was cancelled last minute, so this was our only other option but we got to see and learn about all the key sites for a fraction of the price.
Review provided by Viator
Karenannt2018
Nov 28, 2024
Easy and fun trip through San Diego - Excellent stories about the local area. The instructions were very clear and easy to follow. Loved the emphasis on the beaches and history
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Yehuda_k
Sep 29, 2024
Excellent tour for first timers - Well done. Good narration, good navigation instructions. Took us to interesting places we didn’t know existed.
Review provided by Viator
Ruffem26
Aug 25, 2024
Tour without the hassle - What a bargain. If you have a car, this is a definite must. I had not been to San Diego since the 70's, and then only for a day. This guided tour of the area was exactly what I was looking for. It took me on a complete easy-to-follow tour of the entire area accompanied by an informative narrative. You can go at your own pace, exlpore any area when you want for as long as you want. I highly recommend
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Michaelhger
Aug 25, 2024
For the price -unbeatable! - I can only recommend to anyone who travels with their own car! Good tour to all the sights of San Diego. At your own pace, you stop where you like (in the US the parking situation is usually easier than in other countries). The tour is easy to follow and you can also board from the road (there is the possibility to “find” the tour again). There is detailed information about the sights, from him also on the way, which you can (if you want) partly also deepen! For the price -unbeatable!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
406richardz
Jul 2, 2024
eye opener - been to SD many times over the years for business and family. Never much of a fan of the city. Had some free time and a car, so tried this recorded tour. Easy to use and follow. More importantly, the tour guided us to areas and sights we weren't aware of, that were beautiful, interesting and off the beaten path. highly recommended. (If you get a chance, hit Mitch's for great seafood on the water)
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Larry_b
Jul 26, 2025
Audio Visual Driving Tour - First day we tried the app shut down after about an hour and we could not get it to restart. Tried again another day and it worked fine.
Review provided by Viator
Brandon_s
Aug 7, 2024
Great tour and good nav info. - The narrative and information about the stops was great. The app worked reasonably well and dialogue was cued appropriately at the destinations.
Review provided by Viator
Patrick_r
Feb 5, 2026
Bad App. - The directions are late. Sometimes you are at the intersection when she tells you to turn. And even though, in the beginning, she tell you if you get off course she will let you know she never does. Also when she starts to talk it cuts off half the first word, instead of saying right turn all you hear is "ght" or left is "ft". It can get very confusing when your trying to navigate through traffic. I wouldn't recommend this app.
Review provided by Viator
Deanna_t
Jul 20, 2025
Be careful when you start/stop - There are a limited number of times you can stop and start the app. We stopped to look around and the app said I had used it all up by the first few places.
Review provided by Viator
