Tijuana Cultural Private Day Tour

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
6 hours
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Number of Guests
6 - 14 guests
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English, Spanish, Italian
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Uncover Tijuana's charm on a private cultural tour. From city markets to lively streets, experience local life. Savor tacos, try local beers, and wander iconic sights with ease.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

If you really want to experience Tijuana like a local, this six hour cultural driving tour is for you! Experience the real charm of the city while walking the main streets of Tijuana while interacting with locals at the city market, museum and Avenida Revolucion. Visit the infamous Trump's wall and enjoy some time at the beach. Try local craft beer, Tequila and Mescal. Visit the Caesars restaurant where the Caesar's salad was invented and have free time for curios shopping. Also learn about the culture at the CECUT center and botanical gardens in Zona Rio. And for lunch, enjoy the real Mexican tacos with lots of guacamole and salsa! You will have a private vehicle for your party. No strangers. Minimum of four people per booking needed.

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages
Craft Beer or Tequila tastings included. Choose from trying tequila and mezcal from Jalisco or go for the craft beer from Ensenada and Tijuana.
In-vehicle air conditioning
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Traditional Mexian Tacos for lunch with beverage included. You have the option to eat the Caesar's salad but you pay that out of pocket.
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

1

Chula Vista

The tour begins in Chula Vista. The Cool Down Coffee Shop at the E street / Bay Front trolley station in Chula Vista is the meeting place and starting point of the tour. Be on time, transport will give 15 minutes grace period and then leave for the tour.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Tijuana Cultural Center (CECUT)

Visit to The Tijuana Cultural Center to experience the museum and botanical gardens as well as do some sightseeing on Boulevard Heroes.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
3

Playas de Tijuana

Visit to the infamous Trump's Wall in Playas de Tijuana for pictures, sightseeing and enjoy the beach as well as some cocktails and ceviche tostadas.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Avenida Revolucion

Walk around Avenida Revolucion for shopping, sightseeing and craft beer and tequila tastings. Also visit to the famous Caesars Restaurant where the Caesar's salad was invented. See the Jai Alai building and Caliente Casino.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Plaza Rio Tijuana

Tacos Taconazo in Zona Rio will be the stop over for lunch. Enjoy delicious real Mexican tacos of pork, beef or vegetarian with lots of guacamole and salsa.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
6

Mercado Hildago

Last stop is the City Market (Mercado Hidalgo) where you will have a chance to experience where locals buy their food and more. Try delicious churros with chocolate and do some shopping for souvenirs.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point
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Pickup Details
You can also request to be picked up at your home or hotel as long as you are south of Mission Valley (south of freeway 8). Otherwise the meeting point will be the "Cool Down Coffee Shop" located at the E street / Bay Front Trolley station in Chula Vista. Or the Oldtown trolley station at 4005 Taylor Street. You will receive an itinerary with the determined final pick up location five days prior to your tour.
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Meeting Point

Cool Down Coffee, E Street, San Diego County California, United States, US, 91910

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Public tours will meet at 9:30am in front of "Cool Down Coffee Shop" located inside the parking lot of the E trolley station. If you choose to be picked up at your place (south of Mission Valley) please send your address to us.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Tijuana city tour
February 06, 2025
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I did a lot of research before booking the Tijuana city tour and our experience went above and beyond what I anticipated. Mario has curated a wonderful and varied tour which squeezes in so much. He...read more

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Best way to spend my Thanksgiving break!
February 01, 2025
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The tour was amazing! I have been to more than 20 countries, so I have my fair share of experiences with tours. However, this one was the best of all. Mario was the kindest person ever, he is very ...read more

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So much fun in just one day!
December 22, 2024
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We had so much fun in just one day. I really love how Mario tells us stories and histories about the places we went to. And it was also so convenient to leave from san diego and he would just drive...read more

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Wonderful experience
September 22, 2024
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We started the trip with a visit to the museum which was a good introduction to the history of Mexico. Then we went for a Mexican food experience and a short walking tour of Avenida Revolution. Ma...read more

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Fantastic tour
June 30, 2024
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This is an absolutely wonderful tour to take if you want to get an authentic view of Mexico. With this tour, you get a full day of walking around and visiting Tijuana, and so much of what makes Mex...read more

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