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Sights of San Diego Harbor: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

New To The Site! San Diego, USA

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1 to 2 hours (approx.)

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Overview

Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore San Diego's incredible waterfront!

We'll point out and tell you all about the attractions, statues, buildings, parks, memorials and more that make up the incredibly beautiful San Diego Harbor.

Aside from the sights, you'll learn a bit about San Diego's history, the bay and wildlife that frequent the area.

Tour highlights include the USS Midway Museum, Seaport Village, Rady Shell, Coronado Bridge, Ruocco Park, Bob Hope Memorial & more!

The tour also comes with fun location based trivia questions. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your answer.

Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play.

Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route.

The number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to.

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What's Included

No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
Live GPS map shows route & your location
Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours mobile app
Customer Service via Phone & Email

Smartphone or tablet
Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
Attraction Tickets
**Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.

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Meeting Location

Meeting point

North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

San Diego
CA 92101, USA

The tour ends at the Convention Centre Parking lot.

What To Expect

San Diego County Administration Building

If you take a look across the road you will see the "Jewel on the Bay" notable for its architecture. We'll tell you why.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Maritime Museum of San Diego

The museum preserves one of the largest collections of historic sea-vessels in the United States. We'll give you a brief overview on a few of the vessels you can see from the dock.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Portside Pier

One of the only restaurants in the area constructed entirely on an over-water platform, with panoramic views of the bay. It's not just for those eating, either!

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Port of San Diego Cruise Ship Terminal

B-STREET PIER. The majority of cruise-ships leaving from San Diego dock here. We'll tell you where some of them are headed.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

USS Midway Museum

Here you'll see a decommissioned naval aircraft carrier, known as the Midway, that's been docked right here on Navy Pier and turned into a museum. We'll tell you about it's service.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Homecoming Statue

We'll tell you the story behind the statue which expresses the joy of a sailor returning to his family after a long period at sea.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tuna Harbor Park

Hear how this park was formerly known by the funny-sounding name and why.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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THE BATTLE OF LEYTE GULF MEMORIAL. Hear about the memorial dedicated to the Battle of Leyte Gulf, which is considered the largest naval battle of World War II.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Public Art "Embracing Peace"

We'll tell you the origins of the statue which date back to an iconic photo in 1945.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

A National Salute to Bob Hope & the Military

We'll tell you why this statue is a well deserved salute to an actor and comedian known worldwide and his greatest legacy.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

U.S.S. San Diego Memorial

The memorial you'll see here, honors the USS San Diego and it's crew, who served during World War II.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ruocco Park

Welcome to Ruocco Park! A 3.3-acre waterfront park featuring quaint rest-areas, complete with greenery like shrubs, trees & grass as well as some unique public artwork.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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THE RIPARIUM. If you look at the sculpture as a whole, including the poles and-cables used to suspend the tree, what do you see? We'll tell you!

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tuna Harbor Dockside Market

Not only can you buy delicious fish, but you can gain an understanding and appreciation of the San Diego fishing and aquaculture industry.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Seaport Village

Opened in 1980, the village's aesthetics were intended to recreate a harbor-side setting of a century ago.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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BRIEF HISTORY OF SAN DIEGO. As you walk along the beautiful waterfront and stare out at San-Diego Bay, it seems like the perfect time to tell you a little bit about the history of this incredible city.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

San Diego Blues Festival

You're currently walking through the venue for the annual San Diego Blues Festival. Since its debut in 2011, the festival has become a must-attend event for blues fans across the country.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge

San Diego's goal is to both develop their economic base and, at the same time, protect the ecosystems that make up this unique natural treasure.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Roy's Restaurant

Hear how Roy is known for his Hawaiian inspired cuisine, blended with California French Japanese cooking traditions, created with fresh ingredients from the Islands.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

San Diego Convention Center (Pass By)

We'll point out the roof to the Sails Pavilion which is intended to reflect San Diego's maritime history, as well as to advertise the center's proximity to the San Diego shore.

Flame of Friendship

You'll hear about this eye-catching sculpture, which in Spanish is called 'Flama De-La Ahmistad', which was created by Leonardo Nierman of Mexico City.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Jacobs Park's Rady Shell is a state of the art concert-venue, that is said to elevate the experience of live music. We'll tell you how it came to be.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Coronado Bridge

Hear the interesting reason why the bridge takes a very unusual curved path, rather than a straight and much more direct one.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fifth Avenue Landing

SUPERYACHTS. We'll tell you about this docking area, known as Fifth Avenue Landing and composed of 12 slips designed for superyachts.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Embarcadero (Pass By)

You'll be walking along the Embarcadero the whole time!

Waterfront Park (Pass By)

Not a point of interest, but the tour passes by and you can spend as much time here as you like before continuing on.

Wyndham San Diego Bayside (Pass By)

Not a point of interest, but the tour passes by and you can spend as much time here as you like before continuing on.

Public Art "Last Call" (Pass By)

Not a point of interest, but the tour passes by and you can spend as much time here as you like before continuing on.

Claim Jumper Steakhouse & Bar - San Diego, CA (Pass By)

Not a point of interest, but the tour passes by and you can spend as much time here as you like before continuing on.

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Sights of San Diego Harbor: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Sights of San Diego Harbor: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour?

A:

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).

Apr 2025

Q: What's included in the price?

A:

The following is included:

No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour.
Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour).
Live GPS map shows route & your location.
Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours mobile app.
Customer Service via Phone & Email.

The following is NOT included:

Smartphone or tablet.
Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too).
Attraction Tickets.
**Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.

Apr 2025

Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?

A:

The minimum age to participate is 6..

Apr 2025

Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?

A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025

Q: Is this an accessible tour?

A:

Accessibility information for the Sights of San Diego Harbor: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour is as follows:

Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Apr 2025

Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?

A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sights of San Diego Harbor: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

Mar 2024