San Diego Harbor Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

San Diego, USA
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Duration1h - 2h
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Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Explore San Diego’s waterfront through ships, stories, memorials and sweeping harbour views on a self-guided smartphone audio tour.

Follow a 2.5-mile route at your own pace as GPS-triggered narration introduces the Maritime Museum, USS Midway, Homecoming Statue, Tuna Harbor Park, Bob Hope Memorial, Seaport Village, San Diego Convention Center, the Rady Shell and views toward the Coronado Bridge.

A live GPS map shows your location and directs you between stops. Download the tour before arriving, listen without mobile data and pause whenever you want photos, food or extra time by the bay.

This is an exterior, self-guided walking experience with no in-person guide. Attraction admission and interior access are not included, and the route can be enjoyed when nearby buildings are closed. Allow 1–2 hours. Begin at the San Diego County Administration Center and finish at Fifth Avenue Landing.

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.
  • In-person tour guide

What to expect

  1. 5m
    Admire the waterfront landmark known as the “Jewel on the Bay” and discover the story behind its distinctive design.
  2. Maritime Museum of San Diego
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    See historic ships from the promenade and get a quick introduction to San Diego’s rich maritime heritage.
  3. Portside Pier
    5m
    Step onto the public viewing areas of this over-water dining destination for sweeping bay views.
  4. 5m
    Learn how San Diego’s busy cruise terminals connect the city with ports around the world.
  5. USS Midway Museum
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    Come face to face with the legendary aircraft carrier that became one of San Diego’s signature museums.
  6. The Homecoming Statue
    5m
    Discover the moving story captured in this joyful tribute to a sailor returning home.
  7. Tuna Harbor Park
    5m
    Walk through a waterfront park shaped by San Diego’s colourful tuna-fishing history.
  8. 5m
    Pause at a powerful memorial to the sailors who fought in the largest naval battle of World War II.
  9. 5m
    Learn how an unforgettable 1945 photograph inspired this larger-than-life waterfront sculpture.
  10. A National Salute to Bob Hope & the Military
    5m
    Meet the bronze figures honouring Bob Hope and the generations of service members he entertained.
  11. U.S.S. San Diego Memorial
    5m
    Pay tribute to the cruiser USS San Diego and the crew who served aboard her during World War II.
  12. 5m
    Relax among greenery and public art in this peaceful 3.3-acre waterfront park.
  13. 5m
    Look closely at The Riparium and see how a suspended tree transforms into a surprising work of art.
  14. Tuna Harbor Dockside Market
    5m
    Discover San Diego’s working waterfront at this lively open-air seafood market.
  15. Seaport Village
    5m
    Explore a harbour-side village filled with shops, patios, performers and bay views.
  16. 5m
    Take in the waterfront scenery while hearing the highlights of San Diego’s remarkable past.
  17. 5m
    See the waterfront setting that became home to one of the city’s best-known blues celebrations.
  18. 5m · Admission ticket not included
    Learn how the greater San Diego Bay protects vital coastal habitat alongside a working harbour.
  19. 5m
    Discover how Hawaiian flavours and California influences came together at this waterfront restaurant.
  20. Pass by
    Look up at the sail-inspired roofline of San Diego’s striking waterfront convention centre.
  21. 5m
    Admire Leonardo Nierman’s soaring sculpture celebrating friendship across borders.
  22. 5m
    See the dramatic outdoor stage that has transformed San Diego’s waterfront concert experience.
  23. Coronado Bridge
    5m
    Find out why the iconic Coronado Bridge follows its graceful, unusually curved path across the bay.
  24. 5m
    End beside the marina where impressive superyachts dock against a classic San Diego Bay backdrop.
  25. Embarcadero
    Pass by
    Follow San Diego’s signature waterfront promenade and enjoy changing views across the harbour.
  26. Pass by
    MERCHANT SEAMEN MEMORIAL — Honour the civilian mariners whose service helped sustain the nation at sea.
  27. Broadway Pier
    Pass by
    Walk onto this historic bayfront pier for open-water views and a close look at San Diego’s cruise activity.
  28. Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier
    Pass by
    See the eco-conscious waterfront pavilion that serves as a cruise terminal, event venue and public viewpoint.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour begins at the San Diego County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highway, beside the waterfront.

End point

The tour finishes at Fifth Avenue Landing beside the San Diego Convention Center.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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