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Home > San Diego > Mexico Day Trips > Tijuana City and Shopping Trip from San Diego
Tijuana City and Shopping Trip from San Diego
USD $65.00

Tijuana City and Shopping Trip from San Diego

San Diego, United States of America

This day trip to Mexico is a must for bargain shoppers, lovers of Mexican cuisine or those curious to see sights like the Old Bullring, Avenue of the Heroes and Plaza Rio. It's only a short drive from San Diego, but you'll feel that you've entered another world when you leave the United States behind and enter Mexico.

This sightseeing tour to Tijuana will bring you to see all the major attractions in the city. Your tour begins as you cross into Mexico and enter a world of contrasts. You'll travel down the main street to reach the Cultural Center. Visit the Zona Rio with the large Rio Mall and see statues of President Abraham Lincoln, Cuahutemoc the Aztec King and other figures of Mexico.

See the demolished Tijuana Bullring and the Tijuana Water Tower. Before you go shopping, experience the Tijuana tradition of making your own Mexican taco, a delicious tortilla with meat, chicken or veggies and all the trimmings such as guacamole, salsa, cilantro and onion. Before heading back to the United State your visit to Tijuana will end on the Avenida Revolucion (Revolution Avenue) for best in bargain shopping.

Viva Mexico!

Important Information:
U.S and Canadian Citizens: you must bring a passport for re-entry into the United States. Non-U.S. Citizens: you must bring your passport. You may be required to show a I-94, Multiple Entry Visa or Resident Alien Card for re-entry to the United States. You must confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler

USD $65.00
Traveler Reviews
Review by:   Allyson U,    July 2018 Review: 3 star rating: Worth doing
I give 1 star for the travel and 3 for the actual tour part. The air conditioning wasn't working well in the van and my husband and I were crammed in the last row of seats. Very hot and uncomfortable. Could not here the guide most of the time. The shopping was ok, the food ok but was hoping for more history of the city and less touristy stuff.
 

Review by:   jodiecs,    March 2018 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
We really enjoyed our half day trip to Tijuana. _br/_ We had already visited several Mexican ports on a cruise, so we wanted to visit Tijuana to compare the city to the coastal areas we had visited. It was very, very different! There is nothing picturesque about Tijuana - it is an urban sprawl, and it is a stark contrast to the beautiful San Diego which is just over the border, a mere 20 km away. _br/_ Our driver was very good, and he offered some commentary, and answered questions during the trip. The bus was very modern and comfortable with ample space for the five passengers on board._br/_ We enjoyed a light meal in a Mexican restaurant in Tijuana and our driver then took us to a leathergoods shop the prices were great and a liquor store where we were able to taste and purchase various Tequilas. We were then free to wander the street and shop on our own for a couple of hours. We found the prices of handicrafts and clothing etc to be on par with the other places we had already visited in Mexico._br/_ The border crossing was quick and easy on the way over but a bit longer on the way back. It was very interesting for us though, as we had never experienced a border crossing before._br/_ Overall, I would recommend this trip to anyone who has never experienced Mexico. It's a fun afternoon and an easy trip from San Diego.
 

Review by:   suzie,    February 2018 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
We loved our tour Tijuana City and Shopping Trip from San Diego. It was one of the best tours. Juan was an amazing Host._br/_ Very Informative and Knowledgeable of the area. Highly recommended ._br/_ Suzie and Gary Australia
 

Review by:   Lynne O,    February 2018 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Great tour guide, but would not recommend Tijuana, run down, a bit scary.
 

Review by:   Donna C,    February 2018 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
We had such a wonderful time. Juan, our guide was amazing. He took terrific care of us and was funny and helpful whenever needed. I would recommend highly, especially if you have Juan as your guide. Would do again in a heartbeat.
 

Review by:   Adelle S,    December 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This tour was great! Juan was a fantastic tour guide, such a fun trip!
 

Review by:   Almarque M,    November 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Juan was an excellent driver and tour guide... AM.
 

Review by:   Joshua C,    November 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Great trip excellent tour guide!
 

Review by:   Monique A,    November 2017 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
It was a interesting trip! We had a true experience with our guide, the locals, buying tequila, eating lunch in a nice authentic Mexican and listening to Mariachis!!! I though we just expend to much time in the Tequila store waiting for everyone to finish shopping.
 

Review by:   Shivarama B,    October 2017 Review: 3 star rating: Worth doing
The original driver was replaced with a substitute who arrived late 30 minutes. Skipped a lot of things because of lack of time. Just eating tacos and spending 45 minutes in the middle of town was no fun at all. She our driver cum guide was extremely nice and helpful overall, however! As whole Viator ripped us all off with this over promised tour!
 

Review by:   Anne E P,    October 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Juan was an excellent guide and made our trip very enjoyable. His knowledge of the area was great and I felt quite safe knowing he was keeping track of our group. Would highly recommend this trip to any coming to San Diego.
 

Review by:   Liper,    October 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
We were greeted nicely at the station to guide us where we need to start. We were skeptical to go in Tijuana on our own, so we choose to take this trip so we will feel at ease. The tour guides are very knowledgeable on their own hometown, they pretty much speaks English and Spanish. Our guides gave us good tips and reminders all the time. If you would like to go to Tijuana for a short time, they have good eateries and places to shop. I would recommend this trip to anyone but make sure to be very careful around the area and keep your eyes on your valuables.
 

Review by:   sheryl l,    September 2017 Review: 3 star rating: Worth doing
The tour guide was knowledgeable. The shopping portion was guided and most time was spent in a leather shop. I would have preferred an area on one street that had a assortment of local craftspeople such as those we rushed through on the way to historic spots. As it was none of the stores we were directed to held any interest for me. This tour was the low spot on my trip to San Diego.
 

Review by:   Delbevl,    September 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This was the perfect way to experience Tijuana. Timing was perfect. Good choice of things to see and shop.
 

Review by:   DIANA B,    July 2017 Review: 1 star rating: I do not recommend this
This trip is waist of your 65 dollars, I think the only thing that was positive about the trip is the decreased time it took to get over the boarder. Our tour guide and van driver were very pleasant. The guide did not tell us a lot about the history he took us to get tequila shots and to a resturant for free taco's which was the worse thing I have ever tasted. He showed us were we could shop for about 1 1/2 hours than back on the bus and home. Tijuana is nice in the area he took us to an I felt very safe, I was by myself on this trip but if I had my husband with me I would not have paid the money. It can be done with your own car, the only deterrent will be the time you spend at the boarder.
 

Review by:   Sandra K,    July 2017 Review: 1 star rating: I do not recommend this
We travel 20.07.2017_br/_ Pick up was late, they send UBER driver to pick up us from Hotel, after few calls._br/_ Departure was also delayed.Visit , shopping catastrophy._br/_ We visited Tequila shop , and eated two cheap tacos._br/_ In stead of 5 hours visit it was three hours running in city. from 15hrs to 18 hrs_br/_ Crossing border on way back takes 1 hour._br/_ Arrival from Mexico on bus station no any service from agency, no drop off!_br/_ Driver speaking Spanglish is difficult to communicate._br/_ We have been oblige to organize way back /taxi to hotel on our expenses._br/_ It seems that they organizing pick on and f......k off in stead of pick on and drop off._br/_ Be carefull , this guys sale nice trip on papers but reality is night mare!_br/_ No wrothy time and money._br/_ Mary, Sandra and Fabjanko
 

Review by:   zin867,    March 2017 Review: 3 star rating: Worth doing
The driver knows his way around the town and knows which lane to drive in to get there faster. But my friend and I were expecting more when we were at Tijuana. It was just the stretch of the street we can explore and there wasn't much time to explore. It got dark quickly and if you happen to go make sure you know where he wants you to meet back. Although the street is one street pretty much you are exploring, all the stores sell the same stuff. Everything looks similar the store front, the items and if you are there the first time you might be confused trying to get back. One of the people from the group didn't get back on time. The good thing was he got his cell phone turn on so the driver was able to call him. He was lost and didn't know where to get back to meet with the group back. I am not sure what the drive would have done if the person phone wasn't on and we couldn't find him. Overall, the driver was nice and friendly.
 

Review by:   Lizette D,    January 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Juan the tour guide was excellent, knows his way. It was a great and safe experience.
 

Review by:   Gregory D,    January 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Juan is an amazing tour guide! We took relatives who live in San Diego with us and they could not believe how much they learned from Juan. Juan will take you to the safe and secure areas of Tijuana to the best deals in the city for things such as leather goods, liquor, restaurants, t-shirt shops etc. Juan will stay with your group and walk your from store to store or let you move on your own with his expert guidance of where to go and where not to go. Juan will also surprise you with his musical talents! Five Star tours provided excellent service, clean vehicles and prompt service, right on time! This tour is fun, a great value and if your lucky enough to get Juan, its a guranteed great time!
 

Review by:   Jose R,    November 2016 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Great tour, our driver/guide was very attentive and knowledgeable. Great way of spending the afternoon.
 

Review by:   debra b,    July 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Juan was exceptional in coping with the traffic, the border crossings, the unknowns that crop up in life. _br/_ Highly recommend this escorted tour.
 

Review by:   bmtyack,    July 2016 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Tour guide was good and new his stuff - would have liked to go to different shops not just on main drag and less time eating so more time to look around
 

Review by:   Susan F,    June 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Excellent trip to Mexico with shopping, eating and drinking tequila!
 

Review by:   holo2x,    June 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This tour was a great way for my family to get a feel for Tijuana Mexico and what it has to offer. Our tour guide Juanito was wonderful. With him being a native of Tijuana I truly felt he gave us so much information that someone who is not from the area would not have. He took us us to a few of his favorite places where we purchased items and enjoyed the mexican cuisine. He was fun, friendly, informative and made us feel safe. I highly recommend this tour for first timers. We will be back for sure!
 

Review by:   Maria R,    June 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This tour was great. Our guide was very knowledgeable in both Mexican and US information. I only wish we had more time for shopping since haggling is time consuming.
 

Review by:   Diane,    June 2016 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
This is a great way to see the touristy part of Tijuana. Our guide was great. He took us to a few shops of interest and to sample tacos. told us about the city, and showed us a 'typical' housing area. Some 'souvenir' are good value, but not as cheap as we were lead to believe. Shop keepers like to get you and and keep you there, constantly trying to get you to buy something. Go back into USA can be a bit of a lengthy journey, as everyone has to get off the bus and walk across the boarder, while the bus goes through an x-ray machine. I enjoyed it. Would recommend it to anyone if they wanted to taste a bit of the culture.
 

Review by:   Heather R,    May 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
What a fantastic time was had by all!!! From the second we sat in the bus to until we got out of it at the end of the tour!!! ... And full credit goes to Juan our top notch amazing tour guide! We instantly felt like we had been friends forever and his sole focus was to give us the best experience!!
 

Review by:   ashmirr u,    May 2016 Review: 3 star rating: Worth doing
IV heard negative news about Tijuana but it wasn and #39;t bad at all. It is safe and people were very polite. Got in / out quickly safely_br/_ The bus driver was always late we have to wait 30mins-1hr, not familiar enough with details ( need to rehearse/ research more info) , was using cellphone while driving.
 

Review by:   Monty,    March 2016 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
The trip itself was very interesting. Juan was very informative and made us feel at ease. We felt safe the entire time we were there. Border crossing was about 15 minutes both ways, which was wonderful. We were on the main strip and there were lots of souvenir stores. We were able to get nice souvenirs and Tequila for reasonable price. Also, we enjoyed our free authentic Mexican taco snack, but drinks and everything else we had to pay for. There was plenty of time to go walk around. We arrived in Tijuana about 3pm, left 545pm and got back to San Diego by 7pm. It was certainly an experience that should not be missed.
 

Review by:   Sarah V,    March 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
The tour guide Theresa as great. She took us to a beach talked to us all the way and gave us lots of information._br/_ The shopping was not great. _br/_ I wouldn't do it again , but I can say I have been to Mexico.
 

Review by:   Andrea B,    February 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
I found the trip very interesting. Our tour guide who was from Tijuana was excellent. I was hassle free going in and out of Tijuana as our guide knew the protocols well. The shopping was good on the Avenue Revolution though you do get hassled by shopkeepers. I should add though they were always polite. There was no problem with feeling safe and there were plenty of police around. I did not go off the main strip and our guide advised us not too. For a taste of Mexico well worth it.
 

Review by:   APRIL M,    February 2016 Review: 3 star rating: Worth doing
The driver was knowledgeable and presented an interesting tour of Tijuana.
 

Review by:   deepat6,    January 2016 Review: 3 star rating: Worth doing
We thought the guide would share a bit more history. It was okay.
 

Review by:   George E,    January 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Juan was a wonderful tour guide! He kept us interested and engaged the entire time and helped us to explore the city to the fullest! Would definitely recommend!
 

Review by:   Maira G,    January 2016 Review: 3 star rating: Worth doing
It was ok, that day they had a tequila festival. If it wasn't for that, I would have been outrageously bored. Do not take any valuable as it can be unsafe. Would I do it again, no. However, I can say I have been to Tijuana. The strip is not that long, and they sell about the same things all around. Most of the things are found in San Diego.
 

Review by:   hemi,    December 2015 Review: 3 star rating: Worth doing
It was a bit rough at the start of tour with no air conditioning in tour van, But once we changed tour vans in Mexico with air conditioning things started to improve, The tour guide we had has full of information about Mexico and Tijuana, Took us to shops we would be interested and knew the area very well ..
 

Review by:   Roy Y,    November 2015 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Could have been longer
 

Review by:   Karen D,    November 2015 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
The tour itself was fun, Juan was a great tour guide, they took us to a great Tequila store and had some awesome tacos but thats all you really needed to do. Tijuana was basically the same shops selling the same tourist items over and over again and once you leave that street it gets rough. I have to give the tour company a good review, they did their job well but Tijuana was not a must see to me!!
 

Review by:   LynneandWaynne D,    November 2015 Review: 3 star rating: Worth doing
Firstly the girl on the desk at the Train Station was really lovely sorry I didn't get her name. Juan our driver was also really lovely and very obliging. That pretty much sums up the good points._br/_ 1.The van should be sent to the wreckers - seatbelts were missing, air con didn't work properly and the suspension in the back was non-existant!
 

Review by:   Susan G,    November 2015 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Very enjoyable. Juan was an excellent guide and did indeed know how to minimize our time crossing the border and maximize our time in Tijuana. His shopping recommendations were spot on. There might have been miscommunication about the length of the tour as it seemed to be longer than the advertised 5 hours. Nothing wrong with all the extra time in Tijuana unless you have other plans for the evening.
 

Review by:   Tim C,    November 2015 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
The tour guide, Juan, was awesome. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the afternoon trip very enjoyable. I would recommend this trip and, in particular, Juan as a tour guide, to anyone who is interested in visiting Tijuana.
 

Review by:   Martin,    October 2015 Review: 3 star rating: Worth doing
Was a good experience with a good driver with understanding of the environment, it was just too long, not much todo in Tijuana for 3-4 hours
 

Review by:   ANA M,    September 2015 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Our trip to Tijuana was awesome, thanks to Juan our guide/driver. He made the trip a success. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and funny. We had plenty of time to shop and enjoy. Juan made this trip a memorable one as we had never been to Mexico. Thank you Juan! This is a definite must do!
 

Review by:   Stephane R,    July 2015 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Our driver as extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I do not recommend the included meal. Everything else was great.
 

Review by:   Steven R,    June 2015 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Juan was entertaining and made extra efforts to help us with a difficult purchase. Excellent tour and we felt safe. Couldn't ask for more.
 

Review by:   lorraine j,    March 2015 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
An amazing day seeing the sights of Tijuana ,wan our tour guide was the best ,make sure you book the tour he is on
 

Review by:   Nat,    March 2015 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Had great tour guide name Juan who had over 15 years of experience and had great knowledge of both areas Sad Diego and Tijuana. Would have been nice to do a bit more shopping. Tour could have been longer as well.
 

Review by:   Sarah B,    March 2015 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Lots of fun, Juan was great! I can't wait to go on another Mexico tour.
 

Review by:   Melissa M,    March 2015 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
The trip was fantastic, would highly reccomend. Only 1 thing i would say was the bus was late and there wasn't much communication between the saff and us lot waiting, turns out the the orginal bus broke down so it wasn't anyone's fault. The tour rep was fantastic and more than made up for being late, she knew lots of the history and stories. No problems corssing both ways into mexico and out. Good value for money!
 

Review by:   Min Min W,    March 2015 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
This tour was amazing!
 

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