---
title: San Diego Private Driving Tour Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, and Old Town
slug: half-day-private-driving-tour-san-diego
type: attraction
sub_type: tours
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/half-day-private-driving-tour-san-diego
city: San Diego
state: CA
country: US
address: "*Hotel Pick-Up*, Tony Gwynn's Statue in 'Park at the Park' outside Petco Park"
geo:
  lat: 32.70875
  lng: -117.15665
duration: up to 5 hrs
cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 4 days before the experience.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T18:39:50.716Z
price_from:
  amount: 949
  currency: USD
  unit: per_adult
availability: InStock
rating:
  value: 3.5
  count: 4
  scale: 5
ticket_options:
  - group: Other Options
    options:
      - name: Private Driving Tour
        price: 930
        regular_price: 949
        savings: 19
        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

Experience San Diego’s vibrant character on a private half-day driving tour. Discover La Jolla Cove, historic Old Town, and scenic Balboa Park with personalized insights from your guide, concluding in the lively Gaslamp Quarter.

## What's Included

- Private driving tour with expert guide
- Visit to La Jolla Cove, Soledad Mountain, Old Town, Balboa Park, Seaport Village, and Gaslamp Quarter
- Personalized commentary during the tour
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off available upon request

## What's Not Included

- Cost of lunch
- Snacks, drinks, and gratuities

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## Ticket Options

- **Private Driving Tour** — $930.00 (regularly $949.00, save $19.00)
  The 5-hour San Diego private tours will take you to Old Town, Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park and more. The half-day adventure includes a professional English-speaking driver-guide, private transportation exclusively for your group, and pick-up and drop-off to your hotel.
  - 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

* Explore the sights of La Jolla Cove, Seaport Village, historic Old Town, and more.
* Enjoy personalized insights and attention from your private driver-guide.
* The tour lasts approximately 5 hours, concluding with a walking tour of the historic Gaslamp Quarter.
* Meet your guide at the Tony Gwynn Statue in Park at the Park, outside Petco Park, 10 minutes prior to your tour time.
* Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off are available upon request.
* Morning tours offer the opportunity to dine at authentic Mexican restaurants (cost of lunch not included).
* Bring a camera or smartphone, sunblock, sunglasses, bottled water, and cash for buying snacks, drinks and guide gratuities.

## FAQs

### Where do San Diego private tours depart from?

Hotel pick-up and drop-off is available upon request. If you do not provide your hotel information, your guide will meet you at the Tony Gwynn Statue in Park at the Park at 840 K St, San Diego, CA 92101. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to tour departure.

### How long is the San Diego Private Driving Tour?

The tour lasts approximately 5 hours.

### Is food included in the ticket price?

Food and drinks are not included in the ticket price.

### Is the tour family-friendly?

Yes, the tour is family-friendly and enjoyable for all ages!

### What should I bring?

Bring your camera or smartphone for pictures, sunblock, sunglasses, bottled water, and cash for purchasing snacks, drinks and gratuities (optional).

### What should I wear?

Wear weather-appropriate, comfortable clothing and shoes.

### Will there be other people on the tour with us?

The private driving tour is 100% exclusive to you and your group with your own transport vehicle and tour guide.

### Where does the tour end?

The tour ends with a walking tour of the Gaslamp Quarter. After the tour, you are welcome to stay and enjoy the Gaslamp Quarter, or your guide will happily drive you back to your hotel.

## Reviews

> “What a fantastic way to see San Diego! Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, providing us with a rich history of the city as we visited all the key spots. The private nature of the tour made it feel personalized and comfortable. Ending in the Gaslamp Quarter gave us the perfect opportunity to explore on our own too.”
> — Mary L., 2024

> “The 5-hour tour covered so much ground without feeling rushed. Seeing La Jolla Cove and the views from Mount Soledad were highlights for me. The guide was patient and informative, making our family trip memorable.”
> — James T., 2023