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    4.2 (359 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Inside where they give you instructions and a video. There is a bathroom!
    Shelly S.

    Took hubby here for Father's Day and he had a blast! We rented the tandem electric "GoCars". Mainly because one reviewer said you don't need helmets for those and this was true. What you need to know: Parking/location: finding it was pretty easy. The storefront is on 3918 Main Street. You enter on the side. There is no lot for parking, but there is plenty of close public parking in the area. It's near old town San Diego. I don't think we paid more than $10 for 2 hours, but if you get there early enough you may even find free street parking. Facility: There is a bathroom inside. They give you a short tutorial then a video to watch, then they do a live demo once you get in the cars. Trust me, someone like me needed it all! The cars: The car was so fun and felt safe. Those things go super fast, I think the guy said up to 80mpr. It's pretty easy to use and steers like a motorcycle or a quad. We went across the Coronado bridge going just as fast as some cars! GPS: There is a GPS activated voice tour that tells you great facts as you drive around. If you get little off track you'll know because it will stop talking. Mine went off for a bit and I had to pull over to reset it. The tour path: The path takes you from old town which can be a bit warm, to Coronado which can be a bit cool. Bring a light jacket, we had to stop and put our jackets on. The tour path is pretty safe even though you drive with cars and follow the same rules, people tend to be pretty respectful of them while you're driving. There was an area with some druggies but it was only one street and we passed it fairly quickly. You can also get off the GoCar if you want to but follow the same parking rules that you would for a car. The cost was not cheap but I'd do it again! We did opt for the $34 insurance b/c your car insurance doesn't cover it from what we were told.

    Tight fit but not bad unless you're big and tall.
    Susan H.

    We really enjoyed our GoCar tour. The little car was fun and the self guided GPS audio information about landmarks were great and in sync with the location! Kelvin was super friendly and fun. He was very busy but took care of getting us all signed in, watching safety video and on our way quickly. We did the two hour tour and spent to much time waiting in car line at Balboa Park to just get in it was Presidents' Day so very busy. I would avoid that area next time. Make sure you wear a helmet and also have a jacket with you. The cars are a bit noisy and they drive a lot like a motorcycle with all hand controls.

    GoCar - Tunnel Downtown San Diego!
    Jocelyn B.

    It was such a great weekend date idea, we got lost in our own city and found some many new restaurants. We did the one hour tour which was great as a little getaway from your day to day routine. Our host was amazing, didn't catch his name but he was amazing!

    Tiffany L.

    Had a blast! I recommend the electric option. You won't have to wear a helmet and it's cooler looking and super fun to drive!!. The guy that helped us out was awesome! He was super helpful and very patient. I wish I got his name but he's a handsome black guy in his 30's maybe? And how, if you go here it'll be worth it and definitely don't forget to tip the guy! We'll be back!!

    Kodak moment at the Midway
    Heather D.

    Absolutely incredible staff! Very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. The tour was interesting and fun. The car was a blast to drive around town. Directions were easy to follow. Highly recommend! We will definitely do it again.

    It would be better and safer in a less trafficky area. I actually stress hitting one of them when I drive in Old Town.
    Aiko M.

    I put off writing a review because I was so traumatized by my experience with this tour. It was hard enough subjecting my precious earthly vessel to all the physical dangers, but I left with emotional damage as well- I'm talking, anger, tears, and nightmares for weeks! For one thing, these things are low, low, LOW to the ground. We almost got hit twice. In fact, they're so low that a truck pulled up next to us and I swear we could have driven under him. My friend chose the Point Loma drive- thank goodness because we did it on a Friday afternoon (read: in traffic!). The other option being, downtown. Can you imagine how difficult it was, sharing lanes with SUVs, sedans, and all other types of other vehicles?! Overall, I do not recommend this!

    Our day spent in our Little Bumblebee was the best day ever!
    Cindy P.

    We had an amazing adventure with GoCar and will definitely be back again! We went all the way with a full day with the Vanderhall and had the time of our life cruising all over San Diego, Ocean Beach, Pt. Loma and more! The staff is super helpful and very friendly! We are down to earth people and so is the GoCar staff! The GPS tours are fantastic! All the little tid bits of info that is included in the directions is not only informative but also entertaining. We will definitely be back and highly recommend GoCar of Old Town!

    N S.

    Excellent time enjoying and exploring San Diego. The staff was terrific. They were friendly and helpful and treated us really well. Kelvin, Billy, and Billy's brother in law (sorry didn't get his name) were top notch. We're planning on going to Vegas soon and will definitely check out their other location. I'll also be back to this location again soon Looking for something fun and interesting to do, book a tour with these wonderful guys PS Billy suggested a restaurant for us to try and his recommendation was fantastic . Keep up the great work guys. 5 stats

    Rose Marie A.

    Excellent customer service and GoCar experience. Staff very friendly, knowledgeable and fun. GoCar easy to operate and GPS also easy to follow. Very good narratives. Thank you for fun comraderie with fellow Veterans

    Katherine P.

    Did this as a team building event for work and it was a fun adventure. It's crazy that you are driving this vehicle on the street of downtown San Diego on the same roads as normal cars. It actually drives pretty fast and is easy to drive once you get the hang of it. Don't worry they make you watch a safety and instructional video. Was definitely super fun and would love to do it again with family and friends.

    Crystal M.

    Went to San Diego on Valentine's Day and spent the next couple days there during the week to avoid the busyness of the weekend. This was one of the activities my husband and I did while in town and it was honestly one of the most fun and unique things I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing! I felt safe and comfortable in the GoCar, and the navigation was really clear on where to go. I learned a lot about San Diego as well, and felt like we had plenty of time during our three hours with the GoCar to explore. We got off a couple times and still were able to finish everything by the time we had to return the GoCar. The customer service was great even though we had to wait a little bit. Overall I would totally recommend for people to try this out!

    This was an excellent and fun way to see San Diego! The narrated tour was great and informative as well as the timing it kept to maximize the experience. I highly recommend it on your visit.

    One of the many vehicle choices for the tours.
    Princekyna D.

    Kelvin was the representative working with us to get us checked in and through the vehicle operation and safety video. Great energy, was very knowledgeable about the units, and the city, and added a few tips to avoid some of the holiday closures so you could have a seamless adventure

    Getting ready to start at their San Diego Old Town location.

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    Ask the Community - GoCar Tours

    How old do you have to be to drive?

    21 years old to drive.

    Do we just follow the road like an actual car?

    Yes, you will drive on the roadways with other cars, except you will be having fun the entire time.

    What's the minimum age to ride?

    Hey DL! 8 years and up can ride along.

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    Review Highlights - GoCar Tours

    We were in San Diego for the very first time and decided to go ahead and get a guided tour with the 1-hour Go cars.

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    Old Town Trolley Tours

    Old Town Trolley Tours

    4.2(709 reviews)
    0.2 miOld Town
    Takes reservations
    Private events

    I've taken Old Town Trolley Tours in 5 cities now and I will keep taking them as long as they keep…read morepopping up. This is THE WAY to see a city. Whether you have just a few hours or you want to get an idea of how to plan your trip, they have the best drivers who are knowledgeable and can answer any questions you have. James was our driver for our tour and he was outstanding. Such a fabulous company. Looking forward to getting to the others cities they're in to take those tours as well. Added are just a few pictures of the San Diego tour.

    Inconsistent Pricing & strained driver. Had family visiting…read moreSan Diego for the 1st time & thought this would be a nice way to see the city with them. I Had checked prices on line & saw tickets were $49 for 1-day passes. Looked great! However when we arrived in person at the ticket booth on April 9th & wanted to purchase 4 tickets, it was $85 per ticket for 1-day passes! $340 for 4 people I thought I had misread the on-line price. But we hadn't. Prices are NOT consistent. Most dates are $45. Some days were $53. For whatever reason 4/9 was $85. It made zero sense & I felt scammed! It would have been cheaper to drive ourselves & pay for parking & skip sites we had no little interest in. Or, get on the actual red San Diego Trolley & explore that way. Our driving "J" seemed nice, but commentary was a mix of really cheesy jokes & facts. When we got off & re-boarded again hours later, we were a bit bummed to have the same driver again. He seemed a bit..frazzled cause we were running a little late, traffic was building up around 4pm & some kids on the trolley were loud, which required him to talk over them. He frequently stopped & asked us all to lower our voices, even though it was 2 parents 3 unruly kids doing ALL the yapping disrupting the tour. Listening to them made me regret even more we paid $320 for this experience. IF you do this activity check/get tickets on-line so you can actually see the prices that specific day & avoid paying double & feeling ripped off. The overall experience wasnt work $320 & I'll never take visiting guest in this tour again

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    Beautiful San Diego

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    Murder n' Mayhem

    Murder n' Mayhem

    4.7(347 reviews)
    3.6 miGaslamp

    I love the variety and amount of puzzles. Very engaging and perfect for groups of varying sizesread more

    This TOUR is misleading and unprofessional. The who Dunn it scavenger hunt description does NOT…read morestate it is a walking TOUR, and eludes to visiting popular destinations while solving the murder. Also says it's wheelchair accessable- it's the sidewalk where people and bars are! No food or drinks are served on the tour? It's a WALKING TOUR PASSING BARS & FOOD PLACES, WAIT!! It is not a TOUR either? No one's takes you on a TOUR, no one follows you in this "tour". 2nd- There is a satchel bag to carry around with a clipboard and papers on it with addresses to buildings to walk to, the texts I will upload says" They had 4 satchels ready (4 people in group) YET Leila only gave the group 1 to I Guess share which made it impossible to work as a team to solve anything, as well as you MUST have your cell phone to put answers in to get the next Clue" which just told you what building is next! Dumb and there is nothing collected at each stop as a scavenger hunt should have! 3rd- Leila sent rude and ignorant texts to her boss- and me showing how she was referring to my family and never apologized- which is again unprofessional and disrespectful, and made resist comments like "those people" and are 90% Criminal in her opinion!! I responded to her uneducated opinion, and her boss should have as well. 4- The Pub they promote was horrible and had not even brought our drinks after 30 min, the security guard was a dick and lied about us " Stiffing" the pub when the waiter told us we were good canceling our order since we didn't eat anything or drink anything to need to pay for!!! Leila decided to then send that unfactual info to her boss text attached, and made her rude comments. 5- This is a nightmare and if our group had been given the proper tools (1 satchel for each player to follow & participate with, maybe would not have been impossible to navigate. Our family have done several escape rooms, ghost tours, and Love it- This should have been refunded for the way they handled us and for not giving us proper information or the props/satchels to have a good experience. Also disclose it's walking like they do in the other tour.

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    Murder n' Mayhem - This is across from the meeting spot for the tour

    This is across from the meeting spot for the tour

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    The Gondola Company - Smooth sailing

    The Gondola Company

    4.8(376 reviews)
    9.7 mi

    Amazing experience. Perfect evening for a nice boat ride. What can I say about our amazing guide,…read moreLuciano, just the absolute best. Very professional. He has been there for some time so knew lot about the area and homes. We had him sing for us. 10 stars on his singing !!!. Gondola Company do not loose him. AND he deserves a raise. He embodies the whole gondola experience in all ways!. If you can ask for him specifically when making a reservation you should !. We shall be back and ask for him for sure. Luciano will remember us..... - Jose & Gretchen celebrating Birthday, Mother's Day and Anniversary!!

    I reserved the largest gondola for my birthday on January 28th last year and had called multiple…read moretimes beforehand to ask questions and make sure everything was set for my party. No one ever mentioned a deposit was required, so I assumed my reservation was confirmed. When I arrived, I was told they didn't have my gondola reserved. It was extremely upsetting and honestly ruined my birthday celebration. What made it more frustrating was that it made me feel like it was my fault for not paying a deposit, even though I was never asked to provide one. Unfortunately, there weren't any real solutions offered at the time, and my friends had work schedules, so we couldn't simply reschedule. It was a very disappointing experience. I hope to return in the future and have the experience I originally planned, but I do hope there is clearer communication moving forward so others don't experience the same issue.

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    Sunset tour

    The Gondola Company - No corkage fee if you bring your own wine and glassware!

    No corkage fee if you bring your own wine and glassware!

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    Little Italy Tours - Anthony in his very Charismatic way talking about the black Hand... Micaila in the Background... Awesome duo

    Little Italy Tours

    4.8(188 reviews)
    2.7 miLittle Italy

    I received a gift certificate for their tours, and their website has no tour availabilities for the…read moreupcoming year. The number on their account also goes straight to an automated / dead end. I contacted FareHarbor, the company they use to allow customers to continue purchasing gift certificates but it doesn't sound like they can do any sort of refunds and they didn't commit to actually preventing this company from receiving bookings in the future. Please be aware this is likely a scam.

    We had a fantastic host - I'm hoping I'm spelling his name right but I have pictures too…read more Francesco- He was knowledgeable, fun, and catered to all our needs. We started out at the Our Lady of the Rosary Church for the history of the Italians coming to San Diego. It was stunning the day after Christmas and some of the Pastors were there too. Then we went through The Piazza to Davanti's where we had a cocktail, Pizza, Bruschetta and Ricotta cheese toast with honey ... SO YUMMY!!! We stayed here a bit long for all this food but they accommodate me having a pine nut allergy which was very nice. Then onward to Landini's (the upstairs restaurant) where we had meatballs and pancetta with mozzarella with a little red wine ... again incredible!! We were late for our last stop before dessert so he improvised in the best way possible and Monello's accommodated our party of 11 with a liqueur, bread with shaved amazing cheese then the mist heavenly lemon cheese homemade pasta stirred together in a cheese wheel. We were stuffed by this point but then we had dessert. Salunto bakery and gelato. I had coconut gelato. What a great night. We got history, a beautiful walk and the most food I've ever had on a food tour. Excellent job!!!

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    Little Italy Tours - Little Italy's historic church

    Little Italy's historic church

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    Who doesn't want to eat this? Come to Little Italy, San Diego!

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