GoCar Tour: Exploring Downtown and Old Town
4.6
71 Ratings
San Diego
Embark on a GoCar tour through Downtown and Old Town San Diego. Explore the evolution of historic Little Italy, the transformation of the Gaslamp Quarter, and dive into the rich history of Mission Hills and Old Town. Book now!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Little Italy - Drive through Little Italy in a GoCar.
  • Balboa Park - Drive through Balboa Park in a GoCar.
  • Gaslamp Quarter - Drive through the Gaslamp Quarter in a GoCar.
  • Old Town San Diego State Historic Park - Drive through Old Town in a GoCar.
  • San Diego Zoo - Drive by the San Diego Zoo.
What's Included
  • Rental of GPS touring car
  • Tank of gas included
  • Complimentary helmets
  • Rider orientation provided
  • Contribution to environmental fee of 8.75% for carbon offset, gasoline and tire recycling
  • Map included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), approximately $19
Additional Information

Your journey will commence from the historical locale of Little Italy, the former dwelling place of the Italian diaspora, observing its transformation into today’s commercial and creative hub. Sail past the maritime vessels in the bay that either commenced voyages to uncharted territories or safeguarded marine boundaries during wartime. Venture into the Gaslamp Quarter, which once earned notoriety as San Diego’s red-light district, and witness its rebirth as today’s bustling social epicenter. Departing contemporary San Diego, delve into the annals of history as you navigate the scenic routes of Mission Hills, observing residential and commercial establishments that have been standing for over a half-century, some even older. Your historical expedition will take you past the ancient Fort Stockton, leading into Presidio Park where the archaic Spanish Mission once stood, and finally into Old Town San Diego to glimpse a slice of the wild west era, where a harmonious community flourished among Spanish and American inhabitants.
*For bookings of more than two people, please place separate orders!

  • Driver’s License Required and be 21+ to Drive
Location
3918 Mason St
Mason Street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.6
(71 Ratings)
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Sunshine644712
Mar 13, 2024
A Fun Way to See San Diego Highlights - Great way to cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time & get an intro to the city! Staff very helpful & accommodating. Liked the self-guided aspect & felt the tour was a good value.
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S9092jcshannonw
Mar 7, 2024
Totally would do it again! - So glad we tried this! The gps guide was perfect and the virtual tour guide was so funny! Saw things id never seen before, and learned a lot!
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Aliaon_a
Oct 22, 2023
Awesome tour with so many cool places - We had a great host that gave us a quick run down and then we were off on our own tour throu San Diego. We saw so many new areas and things we will be back to try. We will definitely be back for the Go Cars again!
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Erin_p
Oct 14, 2023
Core Memory with my 11 year old son! - I took my 11 yr old son on this GoCar tour of San Diego and it was AWESOME in every way!! It’s a very fun, unique way to see all the parts of the city without wearing yourself down. Also, at 11 years old, he doesn’t really need a walking tour of the Gaslamp Quarter 😂. We loved driving through Balboa Park and actual neighborhoods around the area. The scenery was beautiful! I highly recommend this for families. We wanted to stop for gelato but realized the place had not opened for the day yet. Heads up- there’s no reverse!! You can park and get out but you have to push the vehicle backwards to get out. Fun. Lol
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Kiwiverde
Aug 27, 2023
Great family with teens experience! - Highly recommended! It is a great way to get a first experience of the city! The guys are great and they are very helpfull!
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Toi_m
Aug 15, 2023
Fantastic - One of the best experiences we had. Friendly & helpful people at the facility. We have recommended this place to others already
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Ginli7rg
Aug 3, 2023
Great family tour - A must while in San Diego. Very interesting tour to discover San Diego and have fun at the same time with the family.
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Sunsh1negrl75
Jul 17, 2023
Easy coast drive in a fun car ! - Had an amazing time - upgraded our go go car to the Vanderhall and did all day tour. We enjoyed stopping at various points. The ride was smooth and we thought the automatic tour guide was funny and shared interesting things about the points we saw . Highly recommend! Don’t forget the sunscreen and cold bottled water.
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Kathyvogel1
Jul 11, 2023
Very entertaining. - This was so fun. A good way to learn about the area. We forgot sunscreen. My husband drove, need good grip because everything is done on the handlebars. It has no reverse so when we stopped for potty breaks he had to push us backwards to turn around.
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Jamestj8160cn
Nov 5, 2023
Fun trip - Fun little car to buzz around in. Staff was friendly and helpful. Better be a confident driver as you are operating a very small car on the main roads. Fun, just be careful!!
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