---
title: San Diego in a Day Private Full-Day Highlights Driving Tour
slug: full-day-highlights-of-san-diego-tour-private-vehicle
type: attraction
sub_type: tours
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/full-day-highlights-of-san-diego-tour-private-vehicle
city: San Diego
state: CA
country: US
address: "*Hotel Pick-Up*, Tony Gwynn Statue in 'Park at the Park' outside Petco Park"
geo:
  lat: 32.70876
  lng: -117.15659
duration: up to 10 hrs
cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 4 days before the experience.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T18:23:53.042Z
price_from:
  amount: 1614
  currency: USD
  unit: per_adult
availability: InStock
rating:
  value: 3.5
  count: 4
  scale: 5
ticket_options:
  - group: Other Options
    options:
      - name: Private Full-Day Vehicle Tour
        price: 1581.7
        regular_price: 1614
        savings: 32.3
        ticket_types:
          - name: "Solo: 1 Adult (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Couple: 2 Adults (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 1 Adult 1 Child (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 1 Adult 2 Children (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 1 Adult 3 Children (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 2 Adults 1 Child (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 2 Adults 2 Children (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 2 Adults 3 Children (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 2 Adults 4 Children (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Group: 3 Adults (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Group: 4 Adults (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Group: 5 Adults (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Group: 6 Adults (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
---
## Overview

Explore the Best of San Diego on this full-day San Diego tour in a private vehicle, discovering beaches, cultural sites, historic neighborhoods, and local culinary favorites with a knowledgeable guide.

## What's Included

- Entrance to Cabrillo National Monument  
- Private transportation throughout the tour, including hotel pick-up and drop-off upon request  
- Friendly, professional local English-speaking tour guide

## What's Not Included

- Food and drinks (your guide can recommend places to eat)  
- Gratuities (optional)

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## Ticket Options

- **Private Full-Day Vehicle Tour** — $1581.70 (regularly $1614.00, save $32.30)
  Discover the best of San Diego in a day on this private full-day driving tour. Explore La Jolla, Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, Soledad Mountain, and the Cabrillo National Monument. Includes a private guide, transportation, hotel pickup and entrance to Cabrillo National Monument.
  - Solo: 1 Adult (18+ yrs)
  - Couple: 2 Adults (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 1 Adult 1 Child (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 1 Adult 2 Children (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 1 Adult 3 Children (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 2 Adults 1 Child (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 2 Adults 2 Children (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 2 Adults 3 Children (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 2 Adults 4 Children (18+ yrs)
  - Group: 3 Adults (18+ yrs)
  - Group: 4 Adults (18+ yrs)
  - Group: 5 Adults (18+ yrs)
  - Group: 6 Adults (18+ yrs)

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## Good to Know

- Experience views from Soledad Mountain, visit La Jolla Cove, explore Old Town, and more  
- Tour duration is approximately 10 hours  
- Suitable for culture vultures, families, and friends looking for popular spots and local favorites  
- This is a private guided tour in a vehicle exclusively for your group and your guide  
- Bring your camera and cash for purchases or optional gratuities  
- Wear comfortable, casual clothing and walking shoes  

## FAQs

### Where is the meeting point for the San Diego in a Day: Private Full-Day Highlights tour?

Your guide will meet you at Tony Gwynn's Statue in 'Park at the 'Park' outside of Petco Park, your hotel. Please be at the location 10-15 minutes prior to your tour. Please note: Hotel pick-up is available upon request with advance notice. Please call the number on your e-ticket to provide your hotel information.

### How long is this Travel Curious tour?

Tour duration is approximately 10 hours.

### What is included in the tour package?

This San Diego in a Day private tour includes a full-day tour of the best of San Diego, private transportation including hotel pick-up and drop-off, entrance to Cabrillo National Monument, and a local English-speaking guide.

### Is transportation included?

Yes, private transportation is provided throughout the tour, including hotel pick-up and drop-off upon request.

### What should I bring?

Bring your camera and cash on hand for any other purchases or gratuities (optional).

### What should I wear?

Comfortable, casual clothing and walking shoes are recommended.

### How many people will be on the tour?

This is a private driving tour. It will be just you, your group and your guide on the tour.

### How does Travel Curious ensure the quality of their guides?

All tour guides currently active go through a vetting process in which they carry out interviews, check previous reviews and employers references if applicable. More importantly, they make sure that these guides provide an excellent experience for the guests.