Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
Description
In order to understand how we got to this cultural awakening, which is making a people want to come and explore Tijuana once again. We must first show you a little of where we’ve been. This first tour is the perfect “toe dip” into Tijuana, and we do it the only way that will ensure you get a true local experience.
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Itinerary
Stroll down Tijuana's most famous street lined with colorful shops, restaurants, and street vendors. Travelers can shop for authentic Mexican crafts, leather goods, and souvenirs while soaking in the vibrant atmosphere of this bustling pedestrian-friendly boulevard.
Sample authentic Mexican street food at this local market filled with taco stands and food vendors. Travelers experience the authentic flavors of Tijuana while watching local cooks prepare fresh tortillas and traditional Mexican dishes.
Explore this iconic cultural center featuring its distinctive spherical IMAX theater and rotating art exhibitions. Travelers discover Mexican and Baja Californian culture through interactive displays and contemporary art installations.
Pass by this massive steel arch monument topped with the Mexican flag, serving as Tijuana's most recognizable landmark. Travelers capture photos of this symbol of Mexican national pride visible from multiple points throughout the city.
Experience crossing one of the world's busiest international borders as you transition from San Diego to Tijuana. Travelers witness the cultural shift between two countries while learning about the unique relationship between these sister cities.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Passport is required
- Border Regulations it may change the meeting point (Customer will be advice)
- If you are US citizen and don't have a passport, Birth Certificate (Not Copy) and ID are required
- Delay time may occur on crossing an international border.
Reviews(558)
Tadeo was an awesome tour guide! My husband & I went to Tijuana for the day. We had a great time. We felt safe.
Great day! The guides were knowledgeable and friendly. It was a safe environment and worth the money. 12,000 steps
They used public transportation. Very poor history of the places we went, which wasn’t much. Just walked mostly. Most of tour time was going to/thru and back again through Border customs. Do not recommend.
Best tour ever! Humberto was an excellent guide. It was clear he was an expert of not only Tijuana but of the culture, history, government, and economics of Mexico. Our small group allowed us to be flexible and allowed Humberto to ensure everyone was able to see and experience what they came for. He was able to accommodate unscheduled stops such as, stopping at a local cigar shop to watch a cigar roller and find Cuban cigars. Humberto made sure everyone was safe (which was never a concern), feed with amazing food options, and that bathrooms and beverages were available. He made sure we made it safely into Mexico and back across the border. He was available to assist with any issues until we made it across. Our small group got 4x more in value than what we paid for. I scheduled a number of tours over the last month while traveling in Europe, I had a work meeting in San Diego and this one (in comparison to the many in Europe) was the most affordable, most interesting, most fun, and most educational.
The meeting place to start the tour could be more explicit and say meet outside McDonalds rather than just the address. Other than that a great experience with an excellent guide Carlos
The experience was amazing. Marisol was an excellent tour guide. I would go take the tour again. I would have liked it to be longer and do more things.
Amazing day tour in Tijuana, thanks to our guide Mr Carlos, we really enjoyed the time in the city, discovered all the authentic and famous spot of Tijuana, of course enjoying the tequila tasting as well during our fabulous tour 🌮❤️ 🇲🇽
Tadeo was a wonderful guide. Be prepared for a long wait in the hot sun entering and exiting the country. Loved the tour.
Our tour guide, Tadeo Calles, was wonderful! The trip was full of local eats and markets. We had a great time riding local transportation like natives. Be prepared to wait an hour getting into the country and an hour leaving!
The tour was exceptional and Carlos our tour guide was excellent. The coolest part of our tour was the tequila tastings
