Best of San Diego E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★4.8/5 (12)

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.
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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
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- ★★★★★ Pierre Langevin 2 months ago
  
  Excellent tour
  
  · Best of San Diego E-Bike Tour
  
  Our guide Zack was very good. Nice ride to see a lot of San Diego. And good recommendations for museums & good restaurants
- ★★★★★ Maude Martinho 3 months ago
  
  Tour in San Diego
  
  · Best of San Diego E-Bike Tour
  
  Amazing guided tour with Zac. I would definitely recommend it! Full of historic facts, nice views.
- ★★★★★ Sallie Williams 6 months ago
  
  Several issues with this bike tour
  
  · Best of San Diego E-Bike Tour
  
  This bike tour had a challenge from the beginning with a group that was too large - 14 people, three of whom were kids, teens or younger, led by one tour guide on a route that was constantly either in traffic or in areas heavily trafficked by pedestrians. There was one section of Little Italy that was particularly difficult because there were several blocks given over to an outdoor Art Fair and the streets were closed off. Wouldn't this be something that the organizers should have known about so that the tour could have been rerouted?
  Our guide, Cassie, did her best but it was a real challenge to keep everyone together and safe and thus, felt a bit stressful. E-bikes were ok, but the blue ones with the fat tires were clearly a challenge for several of the riders.
  That said, San Diego is a beautiful city and seeing it on a bike is a good way to do it, and Cassie did a nice job with her talking points on the stops. Here are my suggestions if you take this tour:
  - Bring water, as it's not provided. There is a stop to buy water, but it's two hours into the tour. Also note that many of the bikes do not have a holder for a water bottle.
  - The notes say that a basket or bike bag is included. What was included was a very small bag only large enough to accommodate a phone and a small snack, definitely not a water bottle.
  - Consider taking a small backpack for water, phone, sunglasses, and snacks and also to stow a clothing layer you might want to peel off.
  Lastly, I will say that my husband and I have done a dozen or more bike tours in various parts of the U.S. and abroad over the past several years and I would generously put this one in the bottom 50%.
- ★★★★★ Kathy Adams April 7, 2024
  
  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 March 29, 2024
  
  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 March 17, 2024
  
  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 March 14, 2024
  
  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 March 11, 2024
  
  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 January 30, 2024
  
  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 January 8, 2024
  
  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 November 4, 2023
  
  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 October 7, 2023
  
  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.