San Diego USS Midway with Waterfront Walking Tour | 3 hours 30 minutes

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Waterfront Walking Tour
2 Adults x $39.00
$78.00
Approx Total
$78.00
Waterfront Walking Tour: This option does not include a ticket to USS Midway. 90-minute walking tour.
San Diego Waterfront Walking Tour With USS Midway Ticket
2 Adults x $65.00
$130.00
Approx Total
$130.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Entrance ticket to the USS Midway Museum
  • Walking tour of the scenic San Diego waterfront
  • Experienced local guide
  • Lunch (can be purchased on the USS Midway)
  • Gratuities

Overview

Experience the city's rich maritime heritage with our San Diego Waterfront Walking Tour, including a visit to the historic USS Midway Museum. Discover San Diego's naval legacy, starting from its origins in 1759 with the Presidio Military Fort in Old Town. Learn how the city's strategic port evolved, from the arrival of the Great White Fleet in 1908 to the establishment of naval bases on Coronado Island. Along the way, enjoy sights like the Coronado Bridge, the USS San Diego Memorial, the iconic Victory Kiss sculpture, the “National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military” statues, and more. Conclude your tour aboard the USS Midway, the longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century, and relive its storied past from WWII through the Cold War. It's the perfect way to wrap up your unforgettable journey through San Diego's waterfront and military history!

Meeting points

Meet your guide at the Merchant Seamen Monument. The address is 100 The Embarcadero, San Diego, CA 92101. The monument is located on the north end of Embarcadero Marina Park North. Your guide will be wearing a blue shirt with the company name.

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This tour ends at the USS Midway.

Itinerary

  • San Diego Convention Center (Pass By)

    Admire this striking building with its row of Teflon-covered “sails” that face the bay. The convention center is a leader in building sustainability.

  • Coronado Bridge

    See the bridge as you learn how it was built and the importance of Coronado Island.

    25 minutes

  • Seaport Village

    Visit this mixed-use space with restaurants and shopping areas along the bay.

    5 minutes

  • Tuna Harbor Dockside Market

    Part of the city’s historic coal wharf, the harbor served as an important naval fleet landing site until the mid-20th century.

    10 minutes

  • U.S.S. San Diego Memorial

    Honor the distinguished service of the USS San Diego and its crew at this World War II memorial.

    10 minutes

  • Public Art "Embracing Peace"

    Officially titled “Embracing Peace,” this statue depicts the famous photograph in Times Square of a sailor embracing a woman following the surrender of Japan after WWII.

    5 minutes

  • A National Salute to Bob Hope & the Military

    These bronze figures show service members in military uniforms authentic to the various eras of Bob Hope’s career.

    5 minutes

  • N/A

    Learn how and where the hit movie “Top Gun” was filmed in and around San Diego.

    15 minutes

  • USS Midway Museum

    Named after the Battle of Midway, which took place in June 1942 and was a turning point in the Pacific Theater during World War II, this ship is permanently docked in San Diego. Get tips from your guide on how to make the most of your visit here before entering with your included ticket.

    2 hours

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The walking tour is accessible for both wheelchairs and strollers. The USS Midway is accessible to 60% of the attraction.
  • Total Tour Duration inclusive from start to each leg of the tour to end.

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Midway Experience Highly Recommended

Published on Dec, 2024

The walking tour on the waterfront was very informative and up close and personal with the activities going on there. The actual tour of the Midway was amazing and well worth every minute. It really got into the lives of the crew of the ship and what it took to run the ship. Recommended for all ages (except for very young and infirm). There is some climbing of steep stairs to get around the bowels of the ship, but our group in their 70s and 80s did manage it and were glad they did. An excellent experience!

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