San Diego USS Midway with Waterfront Walking Tour
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!
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San Diego Waterfront Walking Tour With USS Midway Ticket
What's included in San Diego USS Midway with Waterfront Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
San Diego Convention CenterPass-by Only
Admire this striking building with its row of Teflon-covered “sails” that face the bay. The convention center is a leader in building sustainability.
Coronado Bridge
See the bridge as you learn how it was built and the importance of Coronado Island.
Seaport Village
Visit this mixed-use space with restaurants and shopping areas along the bay.
Inclusions
- Entrance ticket to the USS Midway Museum
- Walking tour of the scenic San Diego waterfront
- Experienced local guide
- Lunch (can be purchased on the USS Midway)
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The walking tour is accessible for both wheelchairs and strollers. The USS Midway is accessible to 60% of the attraction.
- Total Tour Duration inclusive from start to each leg of the tour to end.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Please meet your guide on the walkway just outside of the Malibu Farm restaurant. Your guide will be wearing a blue ExperienceFirst shirt or holding a sign that says “ExperienceFirst” on it.
End Points
- This tour ends at the USS Midway.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.
