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What to do and see in Tijuana, Baja California Norte: The Best Cultural Tours
Tijuana (/tiːˈhwɑːnə/ tee-WHAH-nə; Spanish: [tiˈxwana]) is the largest city in the Mexican state of Baja California and on the Baja California Peninsula, located at the center of the Tijuana and the international San Diego–Tijuana metropolitan areas. As one of the largest and fastest growing cities of Mexico, Tijuana exerts a strong influence on local economics, education, culture, art, and politics. As the city has become a leading center in the country, so has the surrounding metropolitan area, a major industrial and paramount metropolis in northwestern Mexico. Currently one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in Mexico, Tijuana maintains global city status. As of 2015, the city of Tijuana had a population of 1,641,570.
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1. Tijuana Cultural Tour from San Diego
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Tijuana Walking Tour will be taking you to places most locals hang out and you will learn about the transformation of the city and history. Come and see; local market, learn about the history of Tijuana. We will do one stop to eat tasty tacos. The fee-only includes guided tour make sure to bring cash to exchange into pesos. Your guide will help you navigate the city like a local. Bring cash, comfortable shoes, bottled water, camera and hat PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED
Inclusions: Guided Tour
Exclusions: We will stop to eat in one place, Gratuities
Reviewed By MohQut
You must go to Tijuana, you can walk around and spend the day there and have lots of fun, I have done it on my own without booking a company to take me, and I had a blast. Make sure to plan ahead, exchange some money because paying in the local currency is cheaper, download offline maps, you will most probably not have coverage therefore you will not have internet, I would recommend that you explore all the way to the arch, from the arch you can take any turn and each turn you take will reveal a new aspect of the city.
2. Tijuana Local Walking Tour from San Diego
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
This is a Local Guide service to show you around Tijuana in a walking tour, no amenities are included. We will offer to stop and eat something of the group convenience. And time to shop if the group requires it. We have a pit stop for Alcohol drink too. This tour it's for does with limited time on the visit to San Diego. The group will experience the local perspective as all our tours
Inclusions: Local Guide
Exclusions: Food or Drinks, Local Guide Tip, Extra Personal Expenses
Reviewed By philomenak40
The rich history of the paintings ( murals ) and explaining the meaning of the paintings and the artists was captivating. I was not bored at all. Tadeau ( tour guide) is like a history book except that I don’t have to do the reading. His knowledge about Tijuana, the places visited , the artists, and what the paintings explains is easy to follow and understand. It was a Mother’s Day well spent since I was alone in San Diego and my children couldn’t come, this day trip was their pick.
3. Shared 5 Hours Tijuana Walking Tour from San Diego
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
The Tijuana Walking Tour experience is a unique and affordable way to see the city. The tour guide will guide you around Tijuana and you will get a sense of how locals life by strolling the Tijuana streets. We use walking and public transportation to get around just like locals do! FEE COVERS GUIDED TOUR (We recommend to bring at least $20usd for expenses: bus fee, food, drinks etc) conversion of dlls into pesos can be done by meeting point. PICKUP: SOUTH SAN DIEGO San Ysidro Transit Center : 727 E San Ysidro Blv, San Diego, CA PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED (If the guest forgets or doesn't have a passport there will be NO REFUND)
Inclusions: Guided tour
Exclusions: BUS FEE, BEVERAGES, TACOS
Reviewed By MohQut
You must go to Tijuana, you can walk around and spend the day there and have lots of fun, I have done it on my own without booking a company to take me, and I had a blast. Make sure to plan ahead, exchange some money because paying in the local currency is cheaper, download offline maps, you will most probably not have coverage therefore you will not have internet, I would recommend that you explore all the way to the arch, from the arch you can take any turn and each turn you take will reveal a new aspect of the city.
4. Intro to Mexico Walking Tour: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 97 reviews
This first tour is the perfect introduction into Mexico, and we do it the only way that will ensure you get a true local experience. Walking along with a personalized local guide that will take you to uncommon as common places. The idea is that you get to know how to visited by your self.
Inclusions: Food tasting, Lunch, Local guide, Bottled water
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Tip for your guide
Reviewed By philomenak40
The rich history of the paintings ( murals ) and explaining the meaning of the paintings and the artists was captivating. I was not bored at all. Tadeau ( tour guide) is like a history book except that I don’t have to do the reading. His knowledge about Tijuana, the places visited , the artists, and what the paintings explains is easy to follow and understand. It was a Mother’s Day well spent since I was alone in San Diego and my children couldn’t come, this day trip was their pick.
5. Tijuana Toe dip, day trip from San Diego
Overall Ratings
4.2 based on 14 reviews
This tour on the list will set you on the right path of experiencing the local culture of Tijuana it's multicultural scene and it's people. In this tour you will explore the Tijuana in a few hours as a local. Tijuana is located 30 min. from Downtown San Diego, California; has 2.3 million people of which 75%, approximately, are foreigners. But no one is excluded in Tijuana! Actually Tijuana is made of outsiders; and since probation Tijuana has been living and growing thanks to tourism. Awesome food and craft beer experience unlike any other city in Mexico. This new interest in food and craft beer has given Tijuana a new growth in culture,all along the Baja. Tijuana has being the path for many people looking to have the american dream, by crossing legally or illegally thru the USA Border. This leaves people behind what makes them to either settle or go back home. Most of them stay and build there life here.
Inclusions: Mexican Meal and Drink, Round Transportation on Mexico, Personalized Local Guide
Exclusions: Extra Personal Expenses, Tip for your local guide
Reviewed By cheespls
My friend and I booked this tour on TripAdvisor. Pretty straight forward but due to COVID, instead of meeting at the McDonalds, we had to walk across the border and meet our tour guide there. We spent the day with Tadeo and he was great! He was fully of energy, very helpful, very friendly, and very knowledgeable. Very safe tour, very fun. We had a great group; it was a great time. Highly recommend this tour! If you can request for someone specific, Tadeo is the man!
6. Tijuana Bar Hop
Come and drink a beer with a local! We will be doing 3 stops visiting the following: 2 microbreweries and 1 cantina. At each location, you can choose to drink 1 of the following: Taster or pint or shot or mix drink
Inclusions: pint or taster or margarita or shot (you can choose one in each location), Bus ticket is covered
Exclusions: Tacos are pay-as you go covered by you
Reviewed By MohQut
You must go to Tijuana, you can walk around and spend the day there and have lots of fun, I have done it on my own without booking a company to take me, and I had a blast. Make sure to plan ahead, exchange some money because paying in the local currency is cheaper, download offline maps, you will most probably not have coverage therefore you will not have internet, I would recommend that you explore all the way to the arch, from the arch you can take any turn and each turn you take will reveal a new aspect of the city.
7. Tijuana Like a Local: Customized Private Tour
With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.
Inclusions: Local guide "Lokafyer" , Customized private walking tour
Exclusions: Entrance fees, Local transportation around the city (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included), Food and drinks, Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional)
