Self-guided walking tours in San Diego
There are 16 self-guided walking tours in San Diego on FreeGuides Tours. A typical route covers 6 km on foot. 3 have audio you can listen to as you walk. Each costs a one-off US$2 to unlock. Every tour runs in your phone’s browser with a live map and local stories at each stop, so you can start whenever you like.
Tours in San Diego
- 2 Days in San Diego
Food Tour of San Diego
History and Culture Tour
A Day in San Diego
A Day in San Diego
Food Tour of San Diego
History and Culture Tour
Food Tour of San Diego
A Day in San Diego
History and Culture Tour
History and Culture Tour
Food Tour of San Diego
Food Tour of San Diego
A Day in San Diego
History and Culture Tour
A Day in San Diego
San Diego walking tours at a glance
- Tours
- 16
- Shortest
- About 3 hFood Tour of San Diego
- Typical length
- About 3 h
- Typical route
- 6 km
- With audio
- 3
- Last updated
- 5 October 2026
| Theme | Tours | Length | Free | With audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food and drink tours | 5 | 1 | ||
| History tours | 5 | 1 | ||
| Nature walks | 1 | 3 h | ||
| Audio tours | 3 | 3 |
Where tours start
- Gaslamp Hostel 3 tours
- HI San Diego Downtown 3 tours
- ITH San Diego Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel 3 tours
- ITH San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel 3 tours
- Samesun Ocean Beach 3 tours
What’s on in San Diego
Things to do, places to go and walks around San Diego, from What’s On by FreeGuides.
How to tour San Diego with FreeGuides
- 1
Pick a tour
Browse tours by city, theme and length. Every tour is written by a local guide, tourism board or hotel that knows the area.
- 2
Unlock on your phone
One small payment, or free for tours funded by a council or tourism board. Apple Pay and Google Pay work. No app, no account.
- 3
Explore at your own pace
A live map guides you from stop to stop, with stories and photos at each one (and audio narration on many tours). Start when you like, pause for coffee, finish tomorrow.
San Diego walking tours: questions
Are there self-guided walking tours in San Diego?
Yes. FreeGuides Tours has 16 self-guided tours in San Diego, including food tours, history tours and audio tours. Each one runs on your phone with a live map and local stories at every stop.
How much does a self-guided tour in San Diego cost?
Each tour in San Diego costs a one-off US$2 to unlock. No subscription, no account.
Are there audio tours in San Diego?
3 of the 16 tours in San Diego have audio, so you can listen as you walk instead of reading.
Where do the tours in San Diego start?
Every tour has its own start point, shown on its page with a map link. Popular starting points include Gaslamp Hostel, HI San Diego Downtown and ITH San Diego Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel.
Do I need an app for a tour in San Diego?
No. The tour opens in your phone’s browser. Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card and start straight away.
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Tours in San Diego last updated 5 October 2026.