GPS Talking Tour Cars: San Diego Full Day Tour

Wooded Area 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!" GoCar is your guide through an exciting loop of San Diego.

Experience a self-guided GoCar tour through San Diego’s key neighborhoods, ideal for couples or solo explorers seeking flexible city sightseeing.

Highlights

  • Cruise through the Historic Gaslamp Quarter
  • Observe Petco Baseball Park, home of the San Diego Padres
  • Visit Sunset Cliffs and Pacific Beach
  • Navigate the Bankers Hill Neighborhood
  • Explore the Mission Hills Neighborhood

Description

Drive a GPS-guided GoCar around San Diego at your own pace for a full-day adventure. Visit the Gaslamp District’s restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Shop at Horton Plaza near the Broadway Fountain. Explore Balboa Park’s Rose Garden and tide pools at Point Loma Ecological Preserve to discover local marine life. The Maritime Museum offers insight into San Diego’s harbor history. Experience Mexican culture and art in Old Town San Diego, learning how the city evolved. Your virtual GPS tour guide explains each site as you go.

Includes

  • 5-hour GoCar rental (seats 2 people)
  • GPS system with virtual tour guide
  • Driver orientation and safety briefing
  • Helmets
  • Full tank of gas
  • Sales tax

Excludes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Optional insurance
  • Tips

Important Information

  • Tour time can be changed by contacting the local supplier.
  • Renters must be 21 or older, hold a major credit card and a valid driver’s license (international license not required). Booster seats are not provided.
  • A $300 security deposit is held on your credit card on rental day until the GoCar is returned. All riders sign a standard participant agreement.
  • Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) insurance can be purchased on the day of rental.
  • Pricing is per vehicle, seating two people.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Book in advance to secure your preferred tour time. Bring a valid driver’s license and credit card. Morning departures are recommended to avoid traffic and maximize daylight hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

It's a self-driven GoCar tour with built-in GPS audio narration, guiding you through San Diego's key neighborhoods and attractions.
The tour covers the Historic Gaslamp Quarter, Petco Park, Sunset Cliffs, Pacific Beach, Bankers Hill, and Mission Hills.
The GPS automatically plays narrated information about each location as you drive through San Diego's city streets.
The GoCar can be driven solo or with a passenger, making it ideal for couples or solo travelers.
A valid driver's license is required to operate the GoCar on public roads in San Diego.
The tour duration allows flexible pacing throughout the day; check the website for recommended tour length and hours.
Pick-up and drop-off locations are centrally located in San Diego; exact details are provided upon booking.
Passengers must meet age and height requirements, so check the provider's policy for San Diego tours.
Booking in advance is recommended to secure your preferred time and date for the San Diego tour.
The GoCar is designed for fair weather driving; tours may be rescheduled in case of adverse weather conditions.

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