Omar was great ! Easy to find and his English is awesome. Took us to Playa Nuevo and picked us up once we were ready.

I took this tour because of the high rating and I'm glad I did. My guide was Miguel and he did a great job helping me get the full Tijuana experience. Tijuana is very beautiful and full of culture and great food. Miguel went out of his way to make it a great experience. read more

I have not been to Tijuana since 1992. Decided to take a city tour and found Tijuana Walking Tours on Trip Advisor. I used the email booking feature from their website and received an email confirmation on the morning of the tour. The group was comprised of ten people from Europe, Australia and the USA. Sylvia was our tour guide. Sylvia was full of great information, stories and she took us to places off of the beaten path. Safety was never an issue thanks to Sylvia's knowledge of the area and her ability to keep the group together and moving in the right direction. Sylvia made sure that we paid a fair price for food, drinks and goods and made sure that we got the most out of our TJ experience! This was a great adventure and it allowed me to see parts of Tijuana that I would not have otherwise seen. I recommend the Tijuana Walking Tour, and Sylvia as a tour guide, without reservations! Muchos gracias! read more

Tijuana Walking Tour - Sylvia is on the right. My wife and daughter are with her in this picture. - Walking Tours Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

Martha was amazing. I wanted to go to Tijuana but hadn't been back since party times long ago. I was on a solo trip in San Diego and this seemed cool, and I was glad I booked it. First, I found out what meeting time was, and Martha answered all my questions. I planned to try a restaurant and walk into Mexico by myself, which was perfectly safe. After the border you cross the street to the taxi line and negotiate your price to go to wherever you wanted. I mention this because Martha just let me know where and when to meet up with the group. So if you are like me, you can come early and see things not on the tour like the beach, or have breakfast and lunch on a peso budget and still do this tour after. You may also meet her and the group in San Diego and you will cross fine with your passport. She does get you back to the border that evening. I loved the local places we went, and it was more walking, less shopping, although you go through a local market and shopping areas and can buy things. You get a real flavor of a local person's view including history. Martha speaks English well, went to school in California and brings you into a world where it is like you are visiting a friend who is taking you around. The price +tip was extremely reasonable. She never got impatient and answered questions cheerfully with an element of lemme-break-it-down realness. I would take the exact same tour just to hang out. I met some fun people on the tour - best of all Martha! read more

Tijuana Walking Tour - This meat rotating was bigger than he is! And I had tacos from this epic meat spinner. - Walking Tours Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

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Lots of people are reluctant to see Tijuana because, admittedly when you're there you're "not in Kansas, anymore." Don't miss the opportunity. This was a great tour given by a knowledgeable resident. There were only the five of us from my family that signed up for the Cultural Tour on the day we picked, but Sylvia went out of her way to customize for what we were interested in. She had set locations she wanted to get to in the time we had, but will point out things that we were interested in and answered any questions we had about the places we saw and the TJ in general. Sylvia coached us on the different taxi systems. TJ also has a municipal bus service, but getting around in the van taxis was quicker and a good way to learn Tijuana and the people who live there (and the drivers who drive). I won't detail the whole trip, but in the short day we had we saw ancient, old, and modern TJ and Mexico. We talked about the border, new and old walls and how things have changed for the families that live, work, and study on both sides. We visited markets and ate good food; saw churches (sadly no festivals while there). Saw how there is a new generation trying to lift of the city. And we walked and crossed the streets of Tijuana from the border crossing at San Ysidro to the beach. The recommended amount of money for traveling and purchases was US$20, but I'd up it to US$25 or 30. Remember that anything you buy you have to carry, but there are good values and tasty treats you won't want to miss. We'd do it again when we are near. read more

Tijuana Walking Tour - Market sweets at Mercado Hildago. - Walking Tours Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

I grew up in Southern California and have been to Tijuana several times on my own. But I decided to book a tour with Tijuana Walking Tours when visiting last week with my girlfriend. We wanted a guide to show us some local spots, help explain the culture, and, last but not least, take us to the best tacos in town. We booked a private tour with Sylvia. It was $120 for a private curated food tour of Tijuana, which turned out to be one of the best bargains ever! Sylvia met us at the San Ysidro border crossing and walked us across the border. We visited the Hidalgo Market, Revolution, and a couple different food courts. She guided us around the tumult and took us to places we would have never found on our own. The tour had a bit of everything - hidden alleys with beautiful murals, craft breweries, traditional outdoor markets, and hipster taco shops. We felt completely safe and at ease at all times. Sylvia was a great guide as well. She is very articulate and knowledgeable about the local culture and history of the city. I highly recommend this tour company if you are planning on visiting Tijuana. They take the stress and hassle out of navigating a foreign city in a foreign language. Plus they have already pre-screened the tastiest tacos ahead of time. read more

One of the best tours I've ever been on. Martha is an excellent guide. Very friendly, personable, and knowledgeable about the area. My sister and I had a wonderful afternoon in Tijuana and can't wait to go back again! read more

If you live in San Diego (or Southern California), you must book this tour. We have lived in San Diego for nearly 30 years, but haven't been to Tijuana in literally decades. We've been wanting to visit TJ but we didn't want to sit in traffic to cross the border. We finally discovered Tijuana Walking Tours. We booked a private tour for just the two of us. Our guide was Fernando, and he met us on a rainy day a few days before Christmas. We walked across the border pretty quickly, and then headed to our first stop at CECUT (Tijuana Cultural museum). That was a beautiful museum - and great gift shop too! After that we went to Mercado Hidalgo (spice market), where we did some shopping and had lunch. Fernando was helpful in providing more context to some of the food items in the market. We even tasted some local candy in the candy store. Lunch was awesome (too bad I can't remember the name of the restaurant). After that we went to the area around Avenida Revolucion and saw some back alleys with very interesting murals. We visited the cathedral, and lastly stopped by a beautiful gift shop which sold high-quality artistic goods, rather than the usual souvenirs. We took taxis and Uber around Tijuana. Fernando paid for everything up front; and then we paid him in cash for the transportation costs at the end of tour. Fernando had a very easygoing personality. We were impressed with his enthusiasm in sharing his knowledge and love for Mexican history/culture. So if you live in Southern California, definitely take the time to learn more about our neighbors down south with Tijuana Walking Tour. You'll be glad you did! read more

My in laws were in town and we wanted to take them to TJ. This walking tour was a prefect find. Sylvia, our awesome and kind tour guide was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable and insightful. She was on time, funny and showed us some cool and upcoming locations in Tijuana. Sylvia is awesome and we highly recommend her. We went to some local breweries, street taco shop for dinner, local markets and even a tequila bar. Thanks again for everything and will take a tour with Sylvia again. read more

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My group wanted to see and eat something different when we visited san diego, so what better way to do that than in TJ. Our guide Fernando was able to accommodate us on a short notice with a private tour when the public tour didnt reach capacity to run. As it was mostly a walking tour, we traveled almost 5 miles around Tijuana. The entire excursion felt like a friend showing us around his hometown which the tour was exactly as designed. Fernando did a great job in mixing up our desire for a taste of local food and culture. We traveled around by public transportation and visited numerous locations within an afternoon. We appreciated his vast knowledge in explaining Tijuana history, religion, politics, etc. from both past and present. He was patient with any and all questions. For food, we paid as we went and Fernando showed us to spots for any cravings we had from street cart churros to marketplace sweets and tacos. I would definitely recommend Fernando if you want to check out TJ. read more

What an amazing experience. This is hands down the best tour you could possibly take of Tijuana. Amazing food, beautiful sights, super friendly guides. Don't look anywhere else, Martha & Fernando will take care of you like you are family! read more

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What an amazing experience! I am from San Diego and come to Tijuana fairly regularly but this time there were nine of us and some had never been before. For an extra $60 they provided a microbus to take us around. Our guide was awesome and created this great on the fly customized tour by asking us what we were interested in. She even took us to a great little out of the way place to eat that had amazing food. Please use these folks for all your Tijuana needs! read more

This was a great day trip from San Diego. Our group of 4 was originally hoping to join a public tour, mainly for the price difference. We ended up having to book privately but found it was worth it. We were able to make special requests in addition to what Fernando had in mind. Fernando is very laid back, knowledgeable and shared just the right amount of information and sights to get the most out of our 5 hour trip. I learned so much about Mexican culture and Tijuana as a city. The store owners at the market were very gracious in offering samples to us. We definitely stuck out as tourists, but all were friendly and patient including bus drivers and store owners. I wouldn't have minded skipping the strip of souvenir shops where owners were quite pushy but it was on the way, on one of the main streets. Overall, I would definitely recommend this company for a tour - for anyone that has any doubts, you will be in good hands with your tour guide. read more

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Martha is amazing, and gave us an outstanding tour of Tijuana. She met us in San Diego and took us all around downtown Tijuana, and gave us a taste of the real city, from great little places to eat and drink to museums to streets and districts of town that we would otherwise never have thought to see on our own. She pointed out many interesting historical places in town and explained changes in the town's recent history, and answered all our questions very knowledgeably. Without her expert guidance I would never have gotten such an authentic experience of the city. She is also a very kind person, and you will enjoy getting to know her if you're lucky enough to have her as your tour guide. I highly recommend Tijuana Walking Tour. read more

Tijuana Walking Tour - Martha and the waling tour in front of the Jai Alai mural in Tijuana, March 2017. - Walking Tours Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

Martha is a great tour guide! We have never been to Mexico before and she showed us around a few spots that we would not have even attempted to go to by ourselves. The food was amazing and cheap! We had so much fun and would definitely recommend to anyone who would like a little taster of Mexico. read more

My husband and I live in SD and wanted to explore Tijuana with a knowledgeable local. So glad we found Tijuana Walking Tours and Martha! We met Martha at the Pedwest border crossing (US side) and she guided us through crossing the border (both into and out of Mexico). Once in Tijuana, we walked all around, occasionally taking buses/taxis from one place to the next. We explored the cultural center, various mercados, downtown, had street tacos at a couple of places (delicious!), and enjoyed a local microbrew (also delicious!). All the while, Martha explained Tijuana history and gave us incredible insight into life in the city (both the good and the bad). It was an incredible day and I can't recommend this company or Martha enough. We are already planning our next tour with them :) If you're in the area, please consider exploring Tijuana without any preconceived notions. It is NOT a dangerous place (no more so than any other city of its size). And it is not the Tijuana of years past with drunk Americans all along Revolucion. It is a vibrant city with wonderfully kind people, an up and coming art scene, and an established foodie culture. I hadn't been to Tijuana for 15-20 years (mostly because of all of the bad press and I wasn't living in San Diego for most of that time) and the only thing I regret is not returning for a visit sooner. Email Martha and Tijuana Walking Tours if you want to experience this vibrant border city... I promise you won't be sorry! read more

Great walking tour, we got to see an authentic part of Tijuana, do yourself a favor and book this tour!

Went on a 4hr private tour with Martha walking around the city. We walked through markets, back alleys, and the popular tourist spots. Martha was knowledgeable about the city and gave us some great recommendations on several hidden gems in the city. A great experience! read more

Wow! My group had an amazing experience with Marta & Fernando. Our group is pretty well traveled and they were hands down THE best tour guides I've ever had. I felt like we got to see the 'new' Tijuana and it opened my eyes. Can't wait to go back! read more

Marta and Fernando are amazing tour guides! They took us to a ton of cool places we would have never known to go to, from amazing taco shops to the beach and more. More importantly, they treated us like family and watched out for our safety. This is a tour you should not miss if you're heading to Tijuana. read more

Marta & Fernando were hands down the best tour guides our well traveled group has ever had!!! They showed us all the hot spots and hidden gems in the city. They went above and beyond for our group and by the end of the day we felt like family! Would ABSOLUTELY recommend this tour! read more

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This tour was one of the best, if not the best tours of a city that I've ever taken. This being my first visit to Tijuana, I did not know what to expect or what I would experience. Fernando made every part of the tour easy, carefree, and enjoyable. He's extremely knowledgeable about the history, culture, food scene, and logistics of the city. He custom-made our tour for what we wanted to do. If you've never been to Tijuana you shouldn't think twice about booking a tour with Tijuana Walking Tour. You wont regret it. read more

If you're looking for a walking tour around Tijuana and you want a knowledgeable guide, this is the company to choose. We were a bit worried about crossing from San Diego to Tijuana, but Martha made us feel relaxed and gave us an enjoyable tour around Tijuana. After walking through the border crossing without any hassle, we walked a bit to meet up with the private taxi that Martha had set up for us. We then went to a market, ate delicious tacos,went to downtown Tijuana and visited a museum and a church, then ate more tacos. She gave us a bit of history about the city and, how Tijuana is cleaning up its image. To end our 4 hr tour of the city, she took us to eat ice cream. My 11 yr old daughter loved it! Crossing into the U.S. was a bit longer than we expected, but again, it was hassle free. We would take this tour again with Martha if we are in the area again. Thanks Martha!!! read more

Best tour around the city you can get walking in 4hrs. Fernando and Martha have a tons of knowledge about the city's history and new (upcoming) trends in the city. They also are great to accomodate anyone's needs during the tour and have an abudance of recommendations if you decide to stay after the tours. read more

This was one of the best walking tours I have taken so far. Martha was very knowledgeable and more importantly, passionate about Tijuana. She took us to the best hidden spots in TJ (food and touristy stuff wise), while keeping us entertained. For 20$ per person, it's a real bang for your buck. FYI, She picks you up in San Diego and after the walking tour, drops you back at the border and you will use public transportation the entire day. Highly recommend TJ walking tour. A good tip would be to check when the tours take place, as the Brew's chews and views can be scheduled on Wednesday to Friday and Martha will schedule you if there are totally 5+ ppl registered for the day. read more

This was an excellent tour and the Martha and Federico were GREAT guides. We went to touristy places as well as local hang outs, and I love the way that Martha will stay with you if you want to shop or lag behind and converse while Federico completes the tour. I do totally recommend this tour, it's very casual and low key, we had a GREAT time. read more

The last time I "visited" or rather drove into and then right back out of Tijuana was in 2007 when my friends lived in SD. Obviously, I never got to explore or even walk around the city, so when my girlfriend and I decided to take a weekend trip to SD from LA, we talked about visiting Tijuana. Our friends thought we were crazy, but I did some research and found the Tijuana Walking Tour. The reviews were great and since I prefer doing walking tours vs. bus/driving, I took a chance. I called/emailed the day before, and they luckily had an open spot on Saturday and even met up with us earlier than we had originally planned. Martha was great and very knowledgeable/passionate about Tijuana. She met us at the trolley stop, took us to various spots that we probably wouldn't have gone to by ourselves and we got to experience the city like a local. She tailored the tour to our tastes so if you want to see, buy or visit specific places, let her know. Overall, the tour was awesome and Tijuana was a lot safer than I had expected. **TIP** If you have Global Entry, bring your card along with your passport so you can skip the long lines. Martha was kind enough to take us to the newer, less busy border entry since my friend forgot her Global Entry card which was great. She warned us that it was farther from the trolley stop, but the line was much shorter than the normal one and saved us hours. read more

Best walking tour I've ever taken!

Really great walking tour with Martha, she was informative and passionate about the city. Fabulous goat tacos!

I took a private tour of Tijuana with Martha on Friday, Jan 29. It was 4 hours and was the best money I spent. She took me all over the city to many places tourist would never venture to. She taught me how to ride public transportation and find the best foods, markets, and drinks all over the city. I can not begin to express how knowledgeable she is and how much I enjoyed learning so much. If you are looking for a tour, look no further. There is no way anyone could have done a better and more thorough job than Martha. I look forward to making the trip again and taking another tour with Martha! Thanks for a great time! read more

Our private tour led by Martha was informative, scenic and lots of fun! She provided a comprehensive and intimate exposure to the culture, cuisine, shopping and emerging small business renaissance in Tijuana. In addition to touring the normal tourist areas, we spent lots of time in the colorful and vibrant markets where natives do their shopping. Some travel was on local buses--large and small--a totally different perspective than large tour buses. We also visited the Playas and saw the border fence extending into the sea. An otherwise unsightly structure has been magically transformed through poignant and colorful murals. Tijuana Walking Tour is highly recommended!! read more