Guest Tours
San Diego has something to teach all of us about fun, relaxation, and beauty. Experience the area’s bounty on an Assembly Guest Tour.
San Diego Orientation - Free
Learn what you need to know about sunny San Diego from local tour guides through a short presentation. Meet at the Convention Center and bring your questions. For the whole family.
| Date | Time |
| Tuesday, September 16 | 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. |
La Jolla Bike Plunge - $90
Take a leisurely downhill bike tour from the highest point above La Jolla to the Mission Beach boardwalk, the best boardwalk in Southern California. Starting at Mount Soledad with your professional tour guide, you’ll coast by magnificent La Jolla houses. Once at the cliffside boardwalk, enjoy the view of the famous Crystal Pier. Your ride ends at the world famous “Big Dipper” roller coaster at Belmont Park, also home to shops and restaurants. For those 14 years of age or older.
| Date | Time | Tour # |
| Tuesday, September 16 | 2:30 - 5:45 p.m. | 901 |
| Saturday, September 20 | 2:30 - 5:45 p.m. | 902 |
Regional Wine Tasting - $90
Explore San Diego region varietals and wine-making styles in this animated presentation. Taste wines from four of the major wine-producing regions. Learn about regional differences in style, wine-making techniques, and micro-climates, along with a historical perspective. Enjoy gourmet cheese, bread, crackers, and grapes, as well as prosciutto and salami. For adults only.
| Date | Time | Tour # |
| Tuesday, September 16 | 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. | 903 |
| Wednesday, September 17 | 11:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. | 904 |
San Diego Land and Sea Tour - $42
Enjoy this special narrated guided tour of San Diego’s many popular attractions -- from Old Town’s restored adobes to Balboa Park’s 14 museums to the historic Gaslamp Quarter and Seaport Village. After cruising by land, hop aboard a public harbor tour boat and enjoy the calm waters of the San Diego Bay. Professional guides will narrate points of interest that may include the Coronado Bay Bridge, the Navy shipyards, and aircraft carriers. For the whole family.
| Date | Time | Tour # |
| Wednesday, September 17 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | 905 |
| Friday, September 19 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | 906 |
| Saturday, September 20 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | 907 |
Best of Old Town - $42
After a drive through the Gaslamp Qarter, Embarcadero and Balboa Park, visit Old Town, one of the city’s most popular sites. Tour guides, dressed in period attire and in character, escort you on a 40-minute tour showcasing San Diego’s past. Then explore Old Town, including haciendas from the early 1800s, on your own. Enjoy the color and flavor of Old Mexico in a more intimate setting.
| Date | Time | Tour # |
| Wednesday, September 17 | 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. | 908 |
| Friday, September 19 | 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. | 909 |
Navy Ship Tour - $50
Enjoy a tour of the USS Midway aircraft carrier, one of the only museums of its kind, and see carrier aircraft on display, a below-deck theater, interactive exhibits, tours and more. Catch a stunning view of the city and the Pacific Ocean from the flight deck. Then climb aboard one of San Diego’s active military ships to gain an up-close view of life aboard one of these floating cities. For the whole family.
| Date | Time | Tour # |
| Wednesday, September 17 | 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. | 910 |
| Saturday, September 20 | 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. | 911 |
Seaside Adventure in La Jolla - $32
Explore the beauty of La Jolla with a special visit to Jewel of La Jolla, a unique jewelry store where you’ll enjoy a personal tour from the staff. More great shopping awaits in the dozens of shops, art galleries, and boutiques in bustling downtown La Jolla, world-renowned for its shopping. For the whole family.
| Date | Time | Tour # |
| Thursday, September 18 | 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | 912 |
| Saturday, September 20 | 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | 913 |
Cooking Demonstration - $135
Enjoy the bounty of food and wine produced in San Diego County. Participate in the preparation of a three-course gourmet meal with Chef Kevin, a 25-year veteran and instructor at The International Culinary School at the Art Institute of San Diego. With each course, we’ll learn, watch, and taste, and enjoy a paired wine chosen by the sommelier. For adults only.
| Date | Time | Tour # |
| Thursday, September 18 | 11:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. | 914 |
Behind the Scenes at Balboa Park - Aerospace Museum - $52
One of the world’s great urban parks, Balboa Park includes 1,200 acres in central San Diego. The site of two world expositions, the 120-year-old park is home to the San Diego Zoo, Old Globe Theatre, 15 museums, recreational, and cultural facilities. For the whole family.
| Date | Time | Tour # |
| Thursday, September 18 | 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. | 915 |
| Friday, September 19 | 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. | 916 |
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