We booked a Sprinter van from San Diego to Baja for a group of 13 friends. The vehicle was clean…read moreand modern, and our driver navigated the wineries with ease. Safe, reliable, and five star service from start to finish.

We booked private transportation from SD to Valle de Guadalupe for a wine weekend with 7 friends,…read moreit seriously couldn't have gone smoother. From the very beginning, communication was clear and quick. We were a little nervous about the border crossing logistics, but they made it simple with easy instructions and timing suggestions. Our driver picked us up right in San Diego, and the vehicle was clean, spacious, and super comfortable for our group. The best part was not having to think about driving all weekend. We were able to fully enjoy the wineries, relax, and move at our own pace. Our driver was punctual, professional, and flexible when we added an extra stop. He even had great recommendations along the way. Crossing back into San Diego was smooth, and having someone who knows the process made a huge difference. If you're planning a Valle de Guadalupe wine tour from San Diego and want something private, safe, and stress-free, this is 100% worth it. So much better than trying to coordinate Ubers or designate a driver. We'd absolutely book with them again.

Excellent job, Turiste Libre!…read more I especially liked Derrik's description of Tijuana as the "United Nations of Mexico." The diversity of the population in Tijuana was not something I was aware of until just a couple of years ago - in large part, thanks to his tour. Prior to that, when I visited Tijuana, I had feelings that were similar to the ones he described among his guests - the feeling of freedom - but I wasn't sure why I felt it, or what to make of it. After the tour with Turista Libre, my feelings about Tijuana evolved from "I feel so free there" to "I love that Tijuana is for everyone." It's exciting to be there and to think about the role that the city has played in the lives of so many who have sought better lives than the ones they left behind. At the same time, being there gives me a greater appreciation for the advantages and privileges I've had throughout my life as a citizen of the US.

Derrick was an amazing guide through my first trip to Tijuana in twenty years. His passion and…read morekindness for our sister city to the south made me want to visit again soon. We had a group of 19 for a beer and tacos tour. He came across the border to meet us and we walked back over as a group to his bus for our journey to begin. We got food and beer included in our tour that took us to the following places: Tacos ÁAron: Best Birria tacos I've ever eaten. Stewed beef, juicy and full of flavor with a nice kick! Kind service as well. Playami: Run by Border Psycho Brewing. Very kind and attentive staff that were willing to work with my malo Spanish. Great beer selection on tap and a cool indoor/outdoor area. There are also food and coffee options on site! Mexica Brewing: This small and charming brewery is owned and run by a pair of sisters that make great beer. Not far off Revolution Ave, it's worth the stop. Their honey porter is my favorite. Food options here too! Mamut Brewing: I had an amazing time chatting with one of the Brewers. All beers we tried were amazing. Their seasonal pumpkin was the best of that style I tried. Telefonica: Gastro food truck park. I had the best Pulpo (octopus) sandwich at Berracas Burger. It was not breaded and the taste was amazing. If you are nervous about visiting Tijuana, you have no reason to be with Derrick and Turista Libre. Their attention to detail and goal of really touring Mexico like a local was spot on. I will be booking this again for one of the many other adventures offered. For a great time, give this a try!

We took the Brothels, Bites and Booze tour the afternoon of Valentine's Day (after all, romance was…read morein the air, so it seemed like a good fit). This was, hands down, the best walking tour we've done, and we do these regularly around the world. We met our guide, Blerta (aka B) under the Gaslamp sign, and promptly started our tour. Our first Bites and Booze stop was at Meze Greek Fusion, were we sampled sangria and an interesting Greek quesadilla (sounds strange, yet it worked). We learned a bit about the company that owns Meze, and then continued our tour through the Gaslamp, learning a ton about its history. Our second stop was at Double J's BBQ, where we enjoyed an in-house lager and a pork belly taco. For those who "know" BBQ, and think that there's no way a BBQ joint works in CA, of all places...think again. This was damned good. We continued our tour, again learning more about the history of the Gaslamp. Let me interject here and say that Blerta was a fountain of information, delivered in a way that you can tell she loves doing these tours. Our third stop was The Field - an Irish restaurant that we've visited in the past (when one is married to an Irish woman, you can sort of expect that). It's always fun to walk through the restaurant, where the decor is over 100 years old. We tried an Irish Mule (go figure) and a Shepard's Pie. For me, the bite wasn't my thing...but then, I'm not Irish. Our last stop was a stunner - Cali Cream. I'm not a sugar person, so rarely have ice cream. But Blerta gave us the rundown on how they make the ice cream every morning, so when it was time to place my sample order, I went with Rocky Road (truly the Champaign of ice cream, IMHO). My wife with with Pistachio. The samples were HUGE, and incredibly delicious (easily the best Rocky Road I've ever had). Bottom line, GREAT way to spend an afternoon exploring the history of the Gaslamp (who knew there were so many brothels in Gaslamp in the 1800s?) The booze and bites selections were well done, Blerta was simply awesome, and we'll definitely be giving So Diego Food Tours another go. HIGHLY recommended.

Had a great experience. Tour guide was very knowledgeable- 1st place was a true wine tasting…read moreexperience with the description of the wines. Loved getting to know others sitting with us. 2nd & 3rd Place, they just filled up our glasses, dropped them off with food and left. Would have loved more of the information on the wines and for food, was it made in house? Was it served because it paired well with the wines being served? Just more information. The 3rd place had a great pasta bolognese. We left very drunk and full. Enjoyed the group with us. Would just love more info on food and wines next time. We would do this still again, had a great time.

Delicious and great value! I love it everytime I see them out here. Love the chicken and beef…read more Always great portions and quick to serve you up!

What an amazing start to end service! I first spoke to Ryan the owner & he was super helpful &…read morereassuring. Once booked, I connected with Oscar who helped me plan out the most perfect Valle itinerary! The bus driver Rafael was also superb & made us feel safe the entire time. This will be the only company I will be using moving forward to whenever I need to cross the boarder!

We did a day tour and did the transpiration for 4 people! Ryan and Oscar were very helpful! We had…read morethe best day. They are very knowledgeable about the area and planned us the perfect Saturday day trip! Highly recommend! Worth the price.

I had an amazing experience with Jessica as my travel companion agent! From the very beginning, she…read moreprovided valuable insights, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience. Beyond her expertise, Jessica was an absolute joy to travel with--fun, engaging, and always bringing great energy to the journey. She went above and beyond to make sure every moment was memorable, offering great recommendations and adapting plans to fit the group's needs. If you're looking for someone who is both professional and a fantastic travel companion, I highly recommend Jessica! Tuve una experiencia increíble con Jessica como mi agente y compañera de viaje. Desde el principio, me brindó información valiosa, asegurando que todo fuera fluido y sin estrés. Más allá de su experiencia, Jessica fue una compañía excepcional: divertida, dinámica y siempre con una gran actitud. Se aseguró de que cada momento fuera memorable, ofreciendo excelentes recomendaciones y adaptando los planes según las necesidades del grupo. Si buscas a alguien profesional y, al mismo tiempo, una gran compañera de viaje, ¡lo recomiendo totalmente!

I had a great experience going to Valle De Guadalupe. Amazing service and very kind. I have booked…read moremore than 2 tours with them and can confirm you will have an amazing and fun time.

San Yasidro transit center is the stop that drops you close to get across the border into Mexico…read more It can get very packed. As they're are many vendors selling stuff and people going in and out. I've never had any problems but some have.

We've never gone this far south on the trolley and my son wanted to go on an adventure. We hopped…read moreon the green line trolley at Gaslamo district station. Then we transferred to the blue line to take us here. It was about a 25 minute trip. Once we arrived we quickly noticed that there's not much to do or see around there. There's a McDonalds and Jack in the Box as well as a shopping center. I wanted to explore a little more but my son wasn't interested in that day. There was a lot of hustle and bustle. But I didn't feel inherently unsafe or anything line that. Just stayed aware of my surroundings. I could see how this would provide a very convenient way to get back and forth in these 2 areas Someone asked me if I needed a taxi in TJ. But I declined of course. Once we arrived the Trolley stuck around did maybe 15 minutes or so. So we were able to walk out;, look around, then get right back on. Next time we go we'll bring our passports and my husband to check out the other side.

It was my first trip to valle de guadalupe and I wanted it to be special. Phil had the itinerary…read moredown from tacos to michelin rated chefs. He introduced me to wine artisans while providing a safe and fun trip. I will recommend him friends and family.

Phil is a great driver and guide! always attentive and knows when we needed something. Took very…read moregood care of our group and recommended some great spots!