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San Diego SEAL Tours

SEA & LAND ADVENTURES
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Join us on San Diego SEAL Tours to View America’s Finest City on a Boat with Wheels.

Ready to see the best of San Diego on sea and land? Your 100-minute, fully narrated SEAL Tour departs from Seaport Village or the Embarcadero. Wind your way through picturesque San Diego streets before splashing down for a cruise through the waters of the San Diego Bay. Experience the history and ecological wonders of San Diego in the comfort and security of our virtually unsinkable Hydra-Terras. Here you will learn first-hand of our rich military history and cruise through the waters that are the playground of the California Seals and Sea Lions.

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San Diego tours depart from two locations, Seaport Village or Embarcadero. Your land and sea adventure is led by one of our experienced sightseeing tour guides. Our captain and crew are locals who love this beautiful city, so they know about the best things to see and do!

View some of San Diego’s most famous points of interest including the Maritime Museum, Star of India, The U.S.S. Midway, Lindbergh Field, Seaport Village, Shelter Island and many other San Diego attractions!

Once on the water, the boat tour glides past resident San Diego seals and sea lions, a few California brown pelicans, and several other wildlife species from the safety and comfort of our amphibious vehicles.

Enjoy a leisurely cruise and witness various San Diego attractions including Point Loma, the North Island Naval Air Station, Point Loma Submarine Base, the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, the Marine Mammal Training Center, Shelter Island and much more!

FREE Self-Guided Walking Tours (adult ticket)
Enjoy San Diego your way with our self-guided walking tours. As you finish your SEAL Tour, the adventure continues at your own pace, using your smartphone for turn-by-turn guided audio tours. Explore rich history, discover hidden gems, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of America’s Finest City. Even after you disembark, the fun keeps going, ensuring an unforgettable experience that’s uniquely yours.

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Whether you’re just breezing through or enjoying an extended stay, we’ve got several options to choose from to help you maximize your time in San Diego and still see the best first!

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San Diego Seal Tour
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SEAL Tour SEA IT ALL
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SEE THE BEST OF SAN DIEGO BY SEA AND LAND
San Diego SEAL Tour Tickets
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San Diego Seal Tour
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Splash into San Diego and Sea It All with our Ultimate SEAL Tour! Journey through both the city streets and the sparkling bay in our unique “Hydra-Terra” amphibious vehicles, which are Coast Guard-approved for safety and fun. This unique, one-of-a-kind tour allows you to truly see it all—from San Diego’s hidden gems on land to a spectacular splash into the water for a different perspective.

Book your ticket now and embark on an unforgettable adventure where the city’s vibrant life meets the tranquility of the sea.

  • Choose your own start and end point: Seaport Village or Embarcadero
  • 100-minute, fully narrated SEAL Tour
  • Open-air sightseeing perfect for taking pictures
  • Wind your way through picturesque San Diego streets
  • Splash down for a cruise through the waters of San Diego Bay
  • FREE Self-Guided Walking Tours (adult ticket)
  • 4.5-star review rating
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee
Trolley Tour and seal tour package
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SEE THE BEST OF SAN DIEGO BY SEA AND LAND
Trolley & SEAL Tour Package – Seaport Village

Old Town Trolley Tours: As you explore the scenic coastal landscape, you’ll learn why San Diego is called “America’s Finest City.” Since 1989, Old Town Trolley Tours has provided sightseeing tours highlighting the best of San Diego.

SEAL Tour: Splash into San Diego’s most unique sightseeing adventure! Both tour bus and boat, the San Diego SEAL Tour journeys through San Diego by land AND sea. Our unique “Hydra-Terra” amphibious vehicles are Coast Guard approved, ensuring you a safe, one of a kind experience.

  • Old Town Trolley Tours:
  • 1 day of free unlimited re-boarding
  • Hop on & off at 11 Old Town Trolley stops
  • FREE discount coupons ($30 value)
  • FREE Self-Guided Walking Tours
  • FREE map brochure with day planner
  • SEAL Tour:
  • 100-minute, fully narrated SEAL Tour
  • SEAL Tour departs from Seaport Village
  • State-of-the-art U.S. Coast Guard certified Hydra-Terra vehicles
  • Attraction tickets do not have to be used on the same day
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AMERICA'S MOST HAUNTED HOUSE®
Whaley House Evening Guided Tour
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Whaley House Museum
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Crossover to the dark side of San Diego history in California’s Oldest Town and let us enchant you with spirited tales of the past.

  • As seen on the Travel Channel, SyFy Channel and Discovery Channel.
  • Be part of the historic legacy, mystery and legends of the Whaley Family, and hear of their myths and misconceptions.
  • Approximately 30 to 40-minute guided tour through the historic Whaley House and the surrounding grounds.
  • Regale in the tales of the spirits from the past and perhaps even experience the paranormal.
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TAKE A GLIMPSE INTO THE PAST
Whaley House Daytime Self-Guided Tour
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Whaley House Museum
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Crossover to San Diego’s history by taking a self-guided tour through the prominent Whaley House Museum. Visit the exhibit rooms and enjoy this historical experience through the interior and surrounding grounds of the house.

  • Self-paced tour through the interior and surrounding grounds of the House.
  • Immerse yourself into the history that makes the property a unique legacy site.
  • Discover the heritage that leads many to believe that the Whaley House is America's Most Haunted!
  • Get an unparalleled peek into early California history.
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Ghosts & Gravestones tour San Diego
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DYING TO TAKE A RIDE ON THE DARK SIDE?
Ghosts & Gravestones
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Ghosts & Gravestones Tour San Diego
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Dying to Take a Ride on the Dark Side? Travel back in time with us and learn of the spirits of the notorious wild characters like Gunslingers, Gamblers and Ladies of the Night who lived and died in San Diego. It is possible that their spirits live on in the dark recesses of our historic buildings and neighborhoods.

  • Hop aboard the Trolley of the Doomed
  • Join our spirited & entertaining tour built on stories, history, mystery and legends
  • Travel back and hear about the spirits of characters who lived & died in San Diego
  • Hear stories of how Pioneer Park changes to the darker side when the sun goes down
  • Journey through Old Town, walking through El Campo Santo Cemetery
  • Includes outside of the Whaley House and grounds. Tour does not enter the house.
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SEE THE BEST OF SAN DIEGO AT NIGHT
San Diego City Lights Night Tour

San Diego sparkles at night, and what better way to see it than with Old Town Trolley Tours! Hop aboard our trolley for a picturesque evening you won’t forget.

  • Choose your own start and end point: Seaport Village or Old Town Market
  • Open-air sightseeing perfect for taking pictures
  • Approximately 1 hour and 40 minute tour
  • See San Diego’s famous sights illuminated at night
  • Take in romantic views of the city and cruise past notable landmarks
  • Highlights include The Historic Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, Coronado’s Ferry Landing, USS Midway and more
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SEE THE BEST OF SAN DIEGO & CORONADO IN ONE DAY
1-Day Old Town Trolley Tour
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Old Town Trolley Tours
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As you explore the scenic coastal landscape, you’ll learn why San Diego is called “America’s Finest City.” Since 1989, Old Town Trolley Tours has provided sightseeing tours highlighting the best of San Diego.

  • 1 day of free unlimited re-boarding
  • Hop on & off at 11 Old Town Trolley stops
  • FREE discount coupons ($30 value)
  • FREE Self-Guided Walking Tours
  • FREE map brochure with day planner
  • Open-air sightseeing perfect for taking pictures
  • More than 100 points of interest
  • Only hop-on and off tour over the bridge to Coronado
  • San Diego’s largest fleet with the most frequent service
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee
  • Kids Free in October. One Free Child per Adult.
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San Diego Seals Tour

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The Star Of India is the World’s Oldest active iron clad sailing ship, sailing since Abraham Lincoln was President.

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Seaport Village was built on landfill over Punta de los Muertos, Dead Man’s Point, where the Spanish expedition of 1782 buried those who had died of scurvy.

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Artist Pae White designed the Visitor INFO Center with colored glass in hues that mimic the dawn and dusk hours of the San Diego Bay

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There are 33 different species of seals? The largest of these is the elephant seal, weighing up to 8,800 pounds.

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The foam flotation system in the SEAL has side sections of 100% aluminum, the hull is divided into small compartments and filled with foam material.

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The Naval Base located at Ballast Point was originally a Spanish Fort.

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The USS Midway was America's longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century, from 1945 to 1992.

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TOUR SCHEDULE

The SEAL tour departs daily

Wind your way through picturesque San Diego streets before splashing down for a cruise through the waters of the San Diego Bay. The sightseeing tour is approximately 100 minutes; 40 minutes on land and 60 minutes on the water. 

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Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Schedule subject to change due to weather and low tide conditions or city events.

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