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Tijuana Up & Down City Tour in San Diego, CA

Five Star Tours • 1050 Kettner Blvd. • San Diego, CA 92101
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Overview

Step into the vibrant heart of Tijuana with the Up & Down City Tour! This 5-hour adventure whisks travelers from San Diego to Mexico's bustling border city, offering a taste of its rich culture and history. Highlights include visits to the iconic Cultural Center, historic landmarks, and the lively Avenida Revolución.

up to 5 hrs 1 or more people

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  • Explore Tijuana's main street, adorned with historic roundabouts featuring statues of heroes like Abraham Lincoln and Cuauhtémoc, the Aztec King.
  • Visit the famous Cultural Center, the main hub for regional arts, attracting over 1 million visitors annually.
  • See landmarks such as the demolished Tijuana Bullring, the Tijuana Water Tower, and the Hipódromo.
  • Stroll along Avenida Revolución, the center of tourist activity with numerous cantinas, dance clubs, and art galleries.
  • Participate in a hands-on taco-making experience at La Placita, crafting your own delicious tortilla filled with meat, chicken, or veggies, and all the trimmings.
  • Enjoy a tequila tasting, subject to availability, adding a spirited touch to your culinary adventure.
  • Round-trip transportation is included, ensuring a hassle-free journey to and from Tijuana.
  • A valid passport is required for re-entry into the USA; please ensure you have proper identification.
  • The tour is guided by 100% local experts, providing authentic insights into Tijuana's culture and history.
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Description

Discover Tijuana, a relatively young city, yet it has already grown to become the largest city on the Baja California Peninsula! You'll begin the tour as you cross into Mexico and enter a world of contrasts. To kick things off, you'll travel into the main street known for its historic roundabouts each with a statue of a hero, like Abraham Lincoln, Cuauhtémoc the Aztec King and many more. Pass by the famous Cultural Center which is the main center of regional arts and has over 1 million visitors a year as one of the main tourist attractions in Tijuana.

Next, you will visit the demolished Tijuana Bullring, the Tijuana Water Tower, and the Hipódromo. You'll end the tour on the Avenida Revolución, which in the past was an important center of economic development and known as the center of prohibited entertainment for people from the US, for some shopping and bargaining. Currently, it is the center of tourist activity in Tijuana with its many cantinas, table dance bars, dance clubs and art galleries.

But before you go to the many little shops, you will experience the Tijuana tradition of making your own taco at the lovely restaurant La Placita. The taco is made with a delicious tortilla filled with meat, chicken or veggies, and all the trimmings such as guacamole, salsa, cilantro, and onion. You'll have the time of your life. Come and fall in love with Mexico!

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
All US Citizens must have proper identification to return back to the USA. A passport, passport card or valid documentation is required to return to the USA. For Non-US Citizens, please consult with your embassy.

Sample Itinerary:
• 2:00 pm - Depart San Diego for Tijuana
• 2:30 pm - Arrival to Tijuana with City Tour, Shopping, and Taco Demonstration
• 5:00 pm - Depart Tijuana
• 7:00 pm - Arrival in San Diego

NOTE: Normal border crossing wait time to return to the USA is about 1 to 1.5 hours.
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Jp0906
San Francisco, California
"Do not book - Radical Storage Santa Fe Station, San Diego"
TripAdvisor user rating 1.0 out of 5
Reviewed April 04, 2025 NEW
Wished that I was able to find the other reviewer's review here before booking, but Radical Storage only reveal the contact information AFTER you have booked and paid. Upon arriving at the Santa Fe Amtrak Station in San Diego and also walked over to the Museum of Contemporary Art I called the phone number provided by Radical Storage and spoke with Alfonso from Five Star Tours, but he denied having anything to do with this storage listing and instead offered me charter bus tours, even though the confirmation email clearly listed him as the point of contact. Take down the listing please, it's frustrating for anyone having to deal with this nonsense. To their credit, Radical Storage initiated a refund right away after I emailed them. However, they didn’t follow up on my request to have the listing removed. So if you’re reading this, please staying away. There’s nothing worse than disembarking from a cruise, walking over with your kids, parents, and a ton of luggage only to find out the storage doesn’t exist. If you’re looking for nearby storage, there’s a UPS Store on Broadway just up the block. They have a secure room for storing luggage, and the staff there are incredibly helpful.
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fsjnherman
Plano, Texas
"Awesome private day trip to Tijuana with Five Star Tours"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed April 02, 2025 NEW
Five Star Tours is awesome. We arranged to have a 12 passenger van (12 would be a tight squeeze) for 11 of us. Al picked us up in La Jolla at our hotel, drove us across the border into Tijuana, took us to multiple places we wanted to go, including Mercado Hidalgo, Revolucion and some other places. We asked Al about going to a place for straw hats. Al took us to a store that had better quality hats and it was a hit. After 6 hours in Tijuana, using the fast pass, we got back across the border in under 30 minutes. Well worth paying for the fast pass. Then back to the hotel. Al was awesome as he knows Tijuana well and got through traffic with no problem. He was very flexible with our wants and we never worried about our safety. If you want to go to Tijuana for a day trip and do it the easy way, Al and Five Star Tours is well worth it.
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marysakadjian
"Full day Mexico tour from San Diego"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed January 01, 2025
We would highly recommend this tour. We had the best tour guide and driver Al!!! He was courteous, knowledgeable, excellent driver and professional. We had delicious food fish tacos and lobster. Selection of tacos stand and restaurant was perfect. On the way back from the tour Monique our agent had suggested to buy the fast pass, and it took us less than 30 minutes to cross the border from Mexico to US. We highly recommend Five Star Tours!!!!
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91reedg
"Fun Adventure"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed December 27, 2024
We had a good time on a private tour of Tijuana, Rosarito, and Puerto Nuevo. Alfonso, our guide was very friendly and helpful. We wanted to go to Caesar’s the birthplace of the Ceasar salad and it was a highlight of our trip. We hadn’t been across the border in a long time and it was nice to just relax and see the sights. Thanks again!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tijuana Up & Down City Tour

Where does the tour begin and end?

The pick-up and drop-off spot are located at Santa Fe Train Depot/ Five Star Tours Visitor Center, 1050 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101.

When do tours depart?

Tours depart at 2:00 pm and return around 7:00 pm depending on border delays. The normal border crossing wait time to return to the USA is about 1 to 1.5 hours.

What forms of identification do I need to cross in and out of Mexico?

For US Citizens, you are required to bring a passport for re-entry into the US. Any parents traveling with children are encouraged to carry birth certificates. For Non-US Citizens, a passport, 1-94 card or resident alien card is required. Due to high-security alerts, additional paperwork may be required and is left to the client to inquire through their local embassy.

Does the bus have a restroom?

Our 50 passenger motorcoach has a restroom and is the vehicle most commonly used on our tours. Our smaller motor coaches and vans do not have a restroom.

Do we operate rain or shine? Do we have assigned seating?

Five Star Tours will operate a tour rain or shine and do not have assigned seating. We strongly encourage families to participate in our tours and welcome service animals.

Is lunch included?

Yes. A light Mexican taco sampler lunch is provided.

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