---
title: GoCar Tour of Downtown and Old Town San Diego
slug: gocar-old-meets-new-downtown-old-town-tour-san-diego
type: attraction
sub_type: tours
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/gocar-old-meets-new-downtown-old-town-tour-san-diego
city: San Diego
state: CA
country: US
address: 3918 Mason Street
geo:
  lat: 32.75278
  lng: -117.19796
duration: up to 2 hrs
cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 3 days before the experience.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T18:28:16.443Z
price_from:
  amount: 169.14
  currency: USD
  unit: per_adult
availability: InStock
ticket_options:
  - group: Other Options
    options:
      - name: 2-Hour GoCar Old Meets New Downtown  Old Town Tour
        price: 158.07
        regular_price: 179.14
        savings: 21.07
        ticket_types:
          - name: GoCar - 2 Persons Per Car (21+ yrs)
            min_age: 21
          - name: Electric GoCar - 2 Persons Per Car (21+ yrs)
            min_age: 21
---
## Overview

Explore California’s history and culture with a GPS-guided GoCar Downtown and Old Town San Diego tour. Drive through the city’s most popular areas as the storytelling car entertains with stories and fun facts, cruising through Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, Mission Hills, Presidio Park, and Old Town.

## What's Included

- Use of a 2-person GPS-guided GoCar with narrated stories and local tips

## What's Not Included

- Hotel transportation (not provided or arranged)
- On-site parking (metered/paid parking available nearby)

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## Ticket Options

- **2-Hour GoCar Old Meets New Downtown  Old Town Tour** — $158.07 (regularly $179.14, save $21.07)
  Discover San Diego's history and culture in a GoCar, the state-of-the-art GPS-guided storytelling car. This 2-hour GoCar tour takes you to Downtown and Old Town, where you can explore historic landmarks, museums, and shops. Prices are per car and include rider orientation and helmets.
  - GoCar - 2 Persons Per Car (21+ yrs)
  - Electric GoCar - 2 Persons Per Car (21+ yrs)

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## Good to Know

- Kids aged 7+ can ride as passengers in the GoCar.
- The tour covers about 20 miles and lasts approximately 2 hours.
- The GoCar holds a maximum of 2 people with a combined weight limit of 400 lbs.
- Ticket prices are per car, not per person.
- Drivers must be 21+ with a valid driver’s license.
- Drivers must bring a major credit card; a security deposit will be held until the GoCar is returned.
- No parking fees; park your GoCar at designated spots along the route for free.

## FAQs

### Do height/weight/age restrictions apply?

Yes, GoCars hold a maximum of 2 people and have a combined weight limit of 400lbs. Drivers must be 21 years or older and passengers must be 7 years or older.

### Are there any special requirements?

Yes, drivers must possess a major credit card and a valid driver’s license (international license is not necessary). All riders must sign a standard participant agreement. A security deposit will be held on the credit card until the GoCar is returned.

### For this tour, is hotel transportation provided or arranged?

No, hotel transportation is not provided or arranged. You will need to make your own way to the departure location at 3918 Mason St, San Diego, CA 92110.

### Is there parking at GoCar Tours San Diego?

There is no parking available on site, however, metered/paid parking is available nearby.

### Anything interesting or unique about the tour?

Yes, this tour is unique because you will drive a two-person GoCar that talks to you about San Diego as you drive. You will learn about the hidden history of San Diego, see famous locations that only the local residents know about, and find the best places to eat, shop and explore.

### How long is the tour?

Tour duration is 2 hours and covers about 20 miles of San Diego’s Downtown and Old Town areas.

### Is it appropriate for kids?

Yes, this tour is appropriate for kids as long as they are at least 7 years old and can sit safely in the passenger seat. They will enjoy the fun and interactive narration of the GoCar and the sights of San Diego.