GPS Talking Tour Cars: Downtown & Gaslamp Loop

Downtown San Diego, San Diego



Take a GPS-guided tour in the Storytelling Car® and see for yourself why TIME Magazine called GoCar "The Most Amazing Invention of the Year!" Let GoCar be your guide through an exciting loop of San Diego.

San Diego GPS-Guided GoCar Tour for Two

Explore San Diego at your own pace with a GPS-guided GoCar tour, suitable for two passengers and ideal for independent travelers.

Highlights

  • Cruise through the Historic Gaslamp Quarter
  • Observe Petco Baseball Park, home of the San Diego Padres
  • Enjoy Horton Plaza
  • Navigate through the Bankers Hill neighborhood
  • View the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier

Description

The Storytelling Car® GoCar offers a self-driven GPS-guided tour around San Diego. TIME Magazine named it 'The Most Amazing Invention of the Year' for its unique interactive city guide experience.

This tour allows you to visit areas inaccessible to buses and explore at your own pace. The yellow GoCar is easy to drive, and its GPS system provides turn-by-turn navigation while sharing interesting stories about the city’s landmarks.

You can follow the suggested route or create your own path. Tour length varies by departure time, traffic, and itinerary. Additional rental time is available in 15-minute increments at standard rates. You may visit all or some highlights depending on your interests. Custom tours can be arranged in-store for specific sights and durations.

Pricing applies per vehicle, which seats two people.

GoCar Tours is certified CarbonNeutral® by offsetting all CO2 emissions from operations in Europe and the United States.

Includes

  • 1-hour rental of GoCar (seats 2 people)
  • GPS system
  • Driver orientation and safety briefing
  • Helmets
  • Full tank of gas
  • Gratuity
  • Sales tax

Excludes

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Optional insurance

Important Information

  • Renter must be 21 years or older with a major credit card and valid driver’s license (international license not required)
  • Each vehicle seats two passengers; GoCars do not accommodate booster seats for children
  • Credit card details are saved on file; no security deposit required

Cancellation Policy

Full refund available for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance.

For the best experience, bring a valid driver’s license, dress comfortably, and book your preferred time in advance to secure availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

It’s a GPS-guided GoCar tour in San Diego that offers a self-driven storytelling experience through downtown and the Gaslamp Quarter.
The system uses GPS to automatically trigger narrated stories and directions as you drive through San Diego’s designated route.
The tour is suitable for adults and couples who want to explore San Diego’s cityscape independently.
The tour covers the Historic Gaslamp Quarter, Petco Park, Horton Plaza, Bankers Hill, and views of the USS Midway aircraft carrier.
Yes, participants must have a valid driver’s license to operate the two-person GoCar in San Diego.
Yes, the GPS-guided GoCar allows you to stop and explore at your own pace throughout downtown San Diego and Gaslamp areas.
Tour duration varies depending on your pace; check the provider’s website for recommended timing in San Diego.
Participants must meet the driver’s license requirements for driving in San Diego; passengers should be able to safely fit in the two-seat GoCar.
Pick-up and drop-off locations are usually in downtown San Diego; exact details are provided when booking.
Availability may vary seasonally; check the tour provider’s website for current operating hours and dates.

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