San Diego Waterfront Walking Tour With USS Midway Ticket
ID: GYG734134-1190876
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
Soak up San Diego's rich naval and military history as your guide shares stories that make iconic sites like the Victory Kiss and USS Midway come alive.
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!
Highlights
- Learn about San Diego’s rich maritime history.
- See a beloved “Top Gun” filming location.
- Explore Tuna Harbor and the charming Seaport Village
- Admire the Victory Kiss and the National Salute to Bob Hope.
- Visit the historic USS Midway with your audio guide included.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour covers almost 2 miles at a leisurely pace.
The walking tour is accessible for both wheelchairs and strollers. The USS Midway is accessible to 60% of the attraction.
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 ExperienceFirst shirt.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
