Best of San Diego E-Bike Tour

    5/5 (9)
    Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours
    5/5 (9)

    Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours

    2.5 hours
    From $80.81 USD
    San Diego, CA

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    • The best of the ‘Birthplace of California’

      Bike to the best sights the ‘Birthplace of California’ has to offer on a guided day tour of spectacular San Diego, with the added flexibility of bike rental! This 2.5 hour cycle around ‘America’s Finest City’ perfectly captures the exuberance of sun-kissed San Diego, leading you on a leisurely journey of discovery from the gregarious Gaslamp Quarter to the blissful Balboa Park. Your electric bike takes the effort out of the adventure, so you can be ‘at one’ with the ‘Beach Paradise’!

      Your engaging electric bike tour gets going in the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego, a dynamic downtown neighborhood alive with the charisma of its cocktail lounges, effervescent nightlife, and lively young crowds. Listen to your guide as they recount the rich history of this quirky quarter, home to the Spreckels and Balboa Theaters, as well as Horton Plaza Park, where locals sip their coffees under swaying palm shadows or by the interactive fountain.

      Biking on to the Embarcadero, discover a breathtaking view of San Diego’s mesmerizing marina district. Here, the sunlight sparkles off the yachts as they move serenely around their moorings. Home to the Seaport Village, Headquarters, and Waterfront Park, the Embarcadero is not only a bustling cruise-ship hub, but also a location to dine out, sun-bathe, and sightsee in opulent surroundings.

      You’ll discover the USS Midway Museum on a pedal to the Navy Pier, where the Midway aircraft carrier is on display. The longest-serving US aircraft carrier of the 20th century, the Midway played a crucial role in the Cold War. Just a short ride away is the Greatest Generation Walk, a series of statues and monuments dedicated to San Diego’s military and tuna fishing history. You’ll further your appreciation for San Diego’s heritage as you pedal to the Tuna Pier via Billionaire Row.

      Your bicycle tour takes you on to Balboa Park, an unmissable, ever-changing urban oasis of fascinating flora, from the tropical Palm Canyon to the exotic Alcazar Garden. Watch as the shadows of towering palm fronds disappear beneath your bike wheels as you pedal past koi carp ponds, bubbling streams, and beautiful butterfly havens. You’ll enjoy the blissful serenity of the Japanese Friendship Garden, honoring the friendship between San Diego and its sister city, Yokohama.

      Here, within Balboa, your e-bike tour reaches its flamboyant finale as you encounter the Casa del Prado, a collection of resplendent reconstructed buildings, each boasting exquisitely ornate exteriors. Their gleaming facades, regal against the California sky, and shaded by palm trees, offer an unforgettable final stop on your scintillating San Diego day tour.

      • E-Bike on a San Diego Port, San Diego, California. Tower Electric Bikes@Unsplash
      • Zipping through the San Diego Bay, San Diego, California. Daniel Guerra@Unsplash
      • Gaslamp Quarter Arch, San Diego, California. Bernard Gagnon@Wikimedia Commons
      • USS Midway Museum - was the United States' longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century, from 1945 to 1992, San Diego, California. Jeremy Huang@Unsplash

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      Schedule

      Days Start Finish
      Daily 10:00 am ~12:30 pm

      Prices

      Rate USD
      Adult (eBikes) · 16+ in NY/DC/FL or 13+ in CA $80.81

       

      Highlights

      Gaslamp Quarter, Embarcadero, USS Midway Museum, Greatest Generation Walk, Billionaire Row, Tuna Pier, Balboa Park, Japanese Friendship Garden, Casa del Prado


      What’s included

      • E-bike and helmet rental
      • English speaking guide
      • Basket/Bike bag

      Meeting place & directions

      Unlimited Biking San Diego - 330 K Street San Diego, CA 92101

      • Kathy Adams 1 week ago

        Fun and informative ride

        · Best of San Diego E-Bike Tour

        Our guide was great and very knowledgeable of the local sites of San Diego. I would highly recommend.

        What was the date of your tour?
        April 2024
        How many tours have you completed?
        1
        Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
        As expected
        Who is this tour suitable for?
        First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
        Do you recommend this tour?
        Yes
        • 5/5 Value
        • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
        • 5/5 Scenery
        • 5/5 Local tour company services
        • 5/5 Route selection
        • 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
      • Kathryn Ribovich 3 weeks ago

        Great way to start our vacation in San Diego!

        · Best of San Diego E-Bike Tour

        From the moment we walked up until the tour was over the staff was super friendly and gave us an engaging tour! The e-bikes were an amazing way to experience the city and our guide was super helpful and knowledgeable about the city! He gave us great recommendations for things to do and see. With two teen girls with us you never know how it’s going to go, but the both had a great time! My husband even said that it was the best tour he has ever been on and trust me when I say we have been on a lot of tours all around the IS and abroad!

      • Andrea Nelson 1 month ago

        My favorite thing we did in San Diego.

        · Best of San Diego E-Bike Tour

        This was a beautiful way to see San Diego. Zach was an amazing and thoughtful guide. We loved every minute.

      • Andrea Zimmerman 1 month ago

        Great way to get the lay of the land.

        · Best of San Diego E-Bike Tour

        Our guide Zac was helpful and informative. It was my first time on an e-bike and I felt like superwoman going up the hills.

      • Andrea Zimmerman 1 month ago

        Great way to get the layout of the city

        · Best of San Diego E-Bike Tour

        Loved our guide Zac. It was my first time on an e-bike. I felt like Superwoman going up the steep hills.

      • Bill 3 months ago

        Great Tour to Overview a great city.

        · Best of San Diego E-Bike Tour

        The tour provides a great overview of San Diego - this should be the first thing you do when you arrive in SD to be able to orient yourself within the City. The tour covers a lot of ground and places that and will help you organize your time for the balance of the visit. If this is the only thing you do in SD - you will have seen up close the best that San Diege has to offer in 2.5 hours or so.

        Our guide Zach was great and very knowledgeable.

        What was the date of your tour?
        January 2024
        How many tours have you completed?
        5
        Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
        Much easier
        Who is this tour suitable for?
        First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
        Do you recommend this tour?
        Yes
        • 4/5 Value
        • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
        • 5/5 Scenery
        • 5/5 Ease of navigation
        • 5/5 Local tour company services
        • 5/5 Route selection
        • 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
      • Miles Wright 3 months ago

        Great Biking Experience

        · Best of San Diego E-Bike Tour

        Zac was a great guide, very knowledgeable and a fun trip. Great job and a good time for all.

      • Cathy Marvin 5 months ago

        E bike around San Diego

        · Best of San Diego E-Bike Tour

        Good. He stopped several times for us to take pictures. Very knowledgeable about area.

      • Emerald Fakas 6 months ago

        Amazing way to see San Diego

        · Best of San Diego E-Bike Tour

        A great way to start off a vacation. We got an overview of San Diego then picked what we wanted to spend more time on another day. Lots of history to learn about on your. We highly recommend. You don’t need to be a bike enthusiast. The bike does all the work.


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