2-Hour GoCar Tour of Downtown and Balboa Park
Description
This is a must-do tour for the young and young at heart! Drive your GoCar to San Diego’s signature sights like Balboa Park, Downtown and the Embarcadero - San Diego's waterfront district. At Balboa Park, marvel at the Spanish Renaissance Architecture or visit one of the many museums. Continue to Downtown San Diego and see the historic Maritime Museum and USS Midway. A GoCar is the most fun way to explore these diverse areas, at your own pace with GPS directions and commentary to keep you entertained along the way!
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Start your tour in historic Little Italy, home to the Italian community and see how it has evolved into the modern business and artistic community it is today.
The Maritime Museum in San Diego is one of the world's top three maritime museums and for good reason! Visit the museum with its variety of exhibits and don't miss the Star of India, built in 1863 and still sailing today!
Drive by the USS Midway on your GoCar Tour. This once active aircraft carrier, now museum is home to over 60 exhibits including the flight deck, galley, engine room and more. The USS Midway was the longest serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century.
As you head towards the coast, you can't miss Seaport VIllage. This quaint area is home to a variety of shops, restaurants and experiences. Open daily from 10am-9pm (subject to change).
The home of the San Diego Padres is Petco Park! This large sporting venue dominates the bayfront area. Behind-the-scenes tours are available to purchase.
Drive through Balboa Park, a stunning 1,200 acre park in the middle of San Diego. Featuring many attractions such as the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum, the Air & Space Museum, The Museum of Art and more!
Drive by the San Diego Zoo, one of the most renowned zoos in the world and is home to over 12,000 rare and endangered animals.
Make your way into the Gaslamp Quarter which was once San Diego’s red-light district and see how it has been re-imagined into the social scene it is today
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Driver's License Required and be 21+ to Drive
- Optional Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) is available upon request at check-in and costs approximately $19
Reviews(71)
So much fun! Will definitely do again! Guide map was easy to follow and the information along the way was very interesting!
We were able to get Time change so we apprecaited that. This activity seemed like it would be fun but out of 5 cars available we were given the wrecked car. The car was super slow i dont know if that was the regular speed but everyone was passing us ,blowing, as if we were in the way, we were given a map n lil navigator to travel around in a new city in a lil go kart that went 10 mph, on the expreseway in a busy city it was a mess n very embarassing. We turned around before we got far n went back,n told the young guy there that it didnt seem safe n people were blowing and he thought it was funny, so we left, with only having done 50 mins out of a 2 hour drive , it was horrible and scary. Idk whens the last time they went out in that car ,on the trips they suggested but i dont think that car should be on regular roads or expressways , maybe it was that slow because the car we had was clearly wrecked and the rest available wasnt so maybe those were better but yeah based on my experience its a No for me.
My husband and I had different experiences with this He enjoyed driving the vehicle and I found the tour lacking and the ride made me ill
This was an amazing adventure. A great way to see the local sights. The staff were amazing and very professional. The gps guided tour with narration was perfect! Highly recommended!
Great time . I would recommend this to anyone who would like to tour San Diego. You see so much of San Diego that you cannot do with your car or even with a tour bus I like it cause it’s private andyou can do it by yourself or with a family member. How do you recommend?
This is one of the most amazing activities I've ever done in all the traveling I've ever done. Because of this, any time I go to a new city, I'm going to be looking for Gocar type tours. It was active, interactive, dynamic, engaging, fun, but still chill and relaxed. I wish I'd had time to do the three hour tour, but could only do the two. I highly recommend this if you're looking for something that meets all the adjectives I used. It was so much FUN!!! Make sure to lather up in sunblock or wear sunblocking clothing though. On sunny days, the sun will get you since there's no shade to be had whatsoever. I had SPF75 on and it worked perfectly.
We had an amazing time cruising around San Diego in the buggy! It was easy to drive, and the GPS directions made it simple to follow while learning cool facts along the way. We loved exploring at our own pace and seeing so many areas in just a couple hours. The staff was friendly and got us set up quickly. Definitely recommend if you want a fun and different experience!
We had such a great time! We enjoyed the sightseeing, learned a lot of history, and laughed a lot! I would highly recommend this as a great activity and way to see the beautiful city of San Diego. It would be even more fun with a group. Marlon greeted us when we arrived, and he was very friendly and helpful.
From inquiry to special accommodations requested, the staff was very responsive, accommodating, and helpful. They went above and beyond, were extremely professional. The whole executive team had a fantastic time.
We had soooooo much fun! The gps was very good and always told us ahead what to expect next. Very clear instructions! It was a great way to see the area and learn some info and history! Would definitely recommend
