The 10 Best Sightseeing Tours in Carlsbad, California (CA)

January 25, 2022 Deane Carmody

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1. Carlsbad Village Food and Walking Small-Group Tour

Carlsbad Food Tours, State &, Grand Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA Carlsbad Food Tours
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4.9 based on 138 reviews

This Carlsbad village tour features 6 mouth-watering food samplings at unique eateries with insightful historical, architectural and cultural presentations! Enjoy Carlsbad's specialty foods, including the artisan donuts from The Goods. Learn about the history of California wines while sipping some of the local favorites. The goal is to entice your taste buds and stimulate your mind with the sights, flavors and way of life in Carlsbad. Come and experience Carlsbad Village of the past while listening to stories about some of its architectural jewels. Knowledgeable guides will share some of the interesting facts about the village in the early days. The Village is steeped with history, and this experience will be an insider's view of old and new Carlsbad. This tour helps you slow down and explore Carlsbad’s off-the-beaten-path areas, culture and foodie fun.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Food and wine tasting, Professional guide, Walking Tour

Exclusions: Gratuities, Transportation

Reviewed By adarion

Ben was an excellent, knowledgable guide. The restaurants selected provided high quality food. I wanted to go back to several of them.

2. Go San Diego All-Inclusive City Pass: Access 55+ Attractions

San Diego, CA, USA Go San Diego
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With access to 55+ attractions, activities and tours! Visit the San Diego Zoo, LEGOLAND® California and Knott’s Berry Farm; cruise along the San Diego Harbor; go snorkeling or kayaking in La Jolla; take a guided city walking tour; enjoy a day trip to Hollywood and much more! You’ll have the flexibility to create your own itinerary to sight see at your own pace; plus, you’ll save up to 55% compared to buying tickets at the gate. Enjoy direct and contactless entry to attractions. Simply save your pass on your mobile device (available as your 'ticket' after purchase) and go – no voucher redemption required!

Inclusions: FREE Digital Guide Book, Discounts and value added offers at many restaurants and retailers, Admission and skip-the-line access, as noted

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Transportation to/from attractions

3. Go Los Angeles All-Inclusive City Pass: 40+ attractions and theme parks

Los Angeles, CA, USA Go Los Angeles
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With access to over 40+ top LA attractions, activities and tours, the Go Los Angeles Pass offers something for everyone! Tour Warner Bros. Studio on a VIP tour; meet your favorite celebrities at Madame Tussauds Hollywood; take a hop-on hop-off city tour; go on a Hollywood Hills hike and get a better view of the the famed Hollywood sign, and much more. 3-, 4-, 5-, and 7-Day passes have one day, skip the line, access to Universal Studios! Enjoy the flexibility to create your own itinerary and sightsee at your own pace; plus, you’ll save up to 46% on select tours, attractions, dining and shopping. Whether you’re a first-time or seasoned visitor, you’ll love this whole new way to discover Los Angeles! Enjoy direct entry to attractions by simply showing your contactless pass on your mobile device (or print it and bring with you).

Inclusions: Digital Pass with access to over 40+ attractions, activities and tours, Comprehensive digital guidebook, Discounts and special offers at select restaurants and retailers

Exclusions: Transportation between attractions, Food and drinks, unless specified, Admission to Universal Studios Hollywood is not included with the 1-day and 2-day cards

Reviewed By jaylene2020

Highly recommended since we saved more than $200 each person!!! Planning ahead is the key. Highly dependent also to how cooperative your group members are (we’re a family of 3, with 12-yr old). Depending on what experiences you prefer, a 3day itinerary should be the minimum to experience most of LA. Put together those locations close to each other to save on travel time. Check each website to know more about each attraction (you dont want to go there only to find out that it’s closed for the day due to a special event). Because of our awesome experience, we’ll always consider the GO cards when we visit other states!

4. Legoland and Carlsbad: Private Transfer From Anaheim Resort.

RAPIDSHUTTLE

Make your Private Transfer To the Legoland Park & Resort, or Carlsbad, CA. easy, and pleasant by making an affordable RapidShuttle Private, Direct, Non-Stop reservation that will fit your travel needs and budget. Because you are Not sharing the ride with other travelers, your schedule is based on your or your party travel arrangements.

Inclusions: One-way Private Transfer.., All taxes, fees and handling charges., Private Vehicle.

Exclusions: Gratuities not included in the rate.

Reviewed By CamHand58

I did not actually take their shuttle. This is a review of their website and support. I booked a pick up at LAX for late night Monday, 15 July 2019. During the payment process that all showed correctly. After paying, the pick up showed as scheduled for midnight on 10 January 1970. I immediately called their support line as shown on the webpage. Their support line DID answer. That would be a point in their favor except the guy on the phone was so bad. I (admittedly was upset but not at all abusive) explained the issue. He told me it was MY fault that I had entered it wrong because the screen just takes whatever I entered. WTF?!?! Even if I did it wrong, why accuse the victim instead of addressing the issue?!?!? I called him a liar because that historical date was not even an option! He said he would cancel the reservation so I read him the code. I asked how I would receive cancellation confirmation and he just hung up. He did NOT cancel it. LIAR! Later I cancelled it from the webpage.

5. San Diego Private 7 Hrs Day Trip.

RAPIDSHUTTLE

Make your transfer To the beautiful sunny San Diego, easy, and pleasant by making an affordable RapidShuttle Private, Direct, Non-Stop reservation that fits your budget. Because you are Not sharing the ride with other travelers, your schedule is based on your or your party travel arrangements. San Diego is home to USS Midway Museum, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, and many other attractions.

Inclusions: 7-hour Private day trip, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Free waiting Time Up to 30 Minutes* From Airports/Cruise Ports., * Based on the Schedule Pickup Time.

Exclusions: Gratuities not included in the rate., Parking Fees (if applicable), Admissions not included., Luggage Restrition. Ask for details., Coronado Island not included. Additional fee required. Ask for details., Aditional Waiting Time: $15.00 per every 15 minutes of waiting.

Reviewed By CamHand58

I did not actually take their shuttle. This is a review of their website and support. I booked a pick up at LAX for late night Monday, 15 July 2019. During the payment process that all showed correctly. After paying, the pick up showed as scheduled for midnight on 10 January 1970. I immediately called their support line as shown on the webpage. Their support line DID answer. That would be a point in their favor except the guy on the phone was so bad. I (admittedly was upset but not at all abusive) explained the issue. He told me it was MY fault that I had entered it wrong because the screen just takes whatever I entered. WTF?!?! Even if I did it wrong, why accuse the victim instead of addressing the issue?!?!? I called him a liar because that historical date was not even an option! He said he would cancel the reservation so I read him the code. I asked how I would receive cancellation confirmation and he just hung up. He did NOT cancel it. LIAR! Later I cancelled it from the webpage.

6. Two-day Los Angeles & San Diego Private Tour

ParkPlace Cali Tours

This is an exclusive PrivateTour given by an expert photographer guide. You will have an amazing experience on this expedition.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Hotel Pickup & Dropoff

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By Fearless312701

Had a fun, relaxing, and informative tour of the beaches and Hollywood areas. Arman was a great tour guide. We went to all the areas highlighted in the booking information. It was a last minute decision to take this tour and we are so glad Arman could accommodate us. Recommend this tour if you want to see Marina del Rey, Venice, Malibu and Sunset Blvd to Hollywood and don’t want the hassle of driving yourself!

7. Legoland and Carlsbad: Private Transfer To Anaheim Resort area.

RAPIDSHUTTLE

Make your Private Transfer From the Legoland Resort, Carlsbad, easy, and pleasant by making an affordable RapidShuttle Private, Direct, Non-Stop reservation. RapidShuttle provides Exclusive Non-Stop Sedans, Minivans, Full-Size Vans and Buses for larger parties that will fit your travel needs and budget.  Because you are Not sharing the ride with other travelers, your schedule is based on your or your party travel arrangments.

Inclusions: One-way Private Transfer., All taxes, fees and handling charges., Private Vehicle.

Exclusions: Gratuities not included in the rate. (Suggested 15%), Park Entrance.

Reviewed By CamHand58

I did not actually take their shuttle. This is a review of their website and support. I booked a pick up at LAX for late night Monday, 15 July 2019. During the payment process that all showed correctly. After paying, the pick up showed as scheduled for midnight on 10 January 1970. I immediately called their support line as shown on the webpage. Their support line DID answer. That would be a point in their favor except the guy on the phone was so bad. I (admittedly was upset but not at all abusive) explained the issue. He told me it was MY fault that I had entered it wrong because the screen just takes whatever I entered. WTF?!?! Even if I did it wrong, why accuse the victim instead of addressing the issue?!?!? I called him a liar because that historical date was not even an option! He said he would cancel the reservation so I read him the code. I asked how I would receive cancellation confirmation and he just hung up. He did NOT cancel it. LIAR! Later I cancelled it from the webpage.

8. San Diego Day Private Day Trip: From/To Anaheim Resort/Orange County.

Anaheim Resort, Anaheim, CA, USA Orange County, California.

Make your transfer To/From the beautiful sunny San Diego, easy, and pleasant by making an affordable RapidShuttle Private, Direct, Non-Stop reservation that fits your budget. Because you are Not sharing the ride with other travelers, your schedule is based on your or your party travel arrangements. San Diego is home to USS Midway Museum, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, and many other attractions.

Inclusions: 7-hour Private day trip, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Private transportation

Exclusions: Admissions not included., Luggage Restrition. Ask for details., Gratuities not included in the rate (recommended/Suggested: 15%-17%), Parking Fees (if applicable)

9. San Diego 10 Hrs Private Day Trip.

RAPIDSHUTTLE

Make your 10 Hrs San Diego Day Trip, easy, and pleasant by making an affordable RapidShuttle Private, Direct, Non-Stop reservation that fits your budget. Because you are Not sharing the ride with other travelers, your schedule is based on your or your party travel arrangements. San Diego is home to USS Midway Museum, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, and many other attractions. Avoid the cruises liners ship over-price, crowds and overstuffed bus tours on your Outlet Mall Shopping Trip. Take a private shore excursion into the city instead, one that caters specifically to what you and your small group want to see. Rather than tying yourself down to a rigid itinerary, customize your shore time to suit your tastes.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Private 10 Hrs Day Trip., Free Waiting Time Up to 30 Minutes* From the Airports/Cruise Ports., * Based on the Scheduled Pickup Time.

Exclusions: Gratuities not included in the rate (Suggested: 15%-17%), Parking Fees (if applicable), Admissions not included., Luggage restrictions [1 checked bag 1 carry-on per guest], Additional Waiting Time: $15.00 per every 15 minutes of waiting time.

Reviewed By CamHand58

I did not actually take their shuttle. This is a review of their website and support. I booked a pick up at LAX for late night Monday, 15 July 2019. During the payment process that all showed correctly. After paying, the pick up showed as scheduled for midnight on 10 January 1970. I immediately called their support line as shown on the webpage. Their support line DID answer. That would be a point in their favor except the guy on the phone was so bad. I (admittedly was upset but not at all abusive) explained the issue. He told me it was MY fault that I had entered it wrong because the screen just takes whatever I entered. WTF?!?! Even if I did it wrong, why accuse the victim instead of addressing the issue?!?!? I called him a liar because that historical date was not even an option! He said he would cancel the reservation so I read him the code. I asked how I would receive cancellation confirmation and he just hung up. He did NOT cancel it. LIAR! Later I cancelled it from the webpage.

10. Carlsbad Village Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour

Magee Park, 258 Beech Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA Carlsbad Village Scavenger Hunt, Walking Tour

Explore the history and hot spots of your location by solving scavenger hunt and trivia style riddles on this engaging walking tour. Your team will earn points and be guided farther along the route with every riddle. Play from the convenience of your smartphone whenever you’re ready for an adventure!

Inclusions: Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour, Expert Guide

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