14 City and Sightseeing Tours in San José del Cabo to Build a Day Around

1.Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 994 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $95Our pick

Spend about six hours touring San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas with a guide such as Francisco, Gio, Roberto, or Benito. Visit the mission, shops, artisan workshops, and a chocolate or tequila stop, then cruise to El Arco by glass-bottom boat.

“This tours includes a good amount of stops in cabo san lucas & san jose del cabo. The driver is also very knowledgeable & gives you the history of both places while on the ride. My only suggestion would be to switch the lunch break to the first stop in cabo san lucas. It is a long day & by the time we got to the lunch spot we were starving. The restaurant they recommended is the oldest in the city but the food wasnt good. If you dont care for the history, find another spot!”

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2.CityTour La Paz, Balandra beach and the Magic Town of Todos Santos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 477 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $111

Travel from San Jose del Cabo to Balandra Beach, La Paz, and Todos Santos in a small-group day trip. You get protected-beach access, lunch, water, snacks, and free time at each stop. Guides such as Gabriel, Manuel, Juan, and Abelardo have provided bilingual commentary, though the level of English can vary.

“Juan was the best tour guide! He is knowledgeable about the areas and the historical information! It was nice to hear the information in Spanish and English, it helped with my poor Spanish. I have always wanted to visit Balandra and it did not disappoint. It is beautiful! Thank you, Juan!”

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3.Whale Watching in Cabo San Lucas: Sightseeing Cruise and Shopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $115

You’ll cruise from Cabo San Lucas toward El Arco and the Sea of Cortez on a glass-bottom boat, with about two hours for whale watching. A guide such as Mele may help find gray and humpback whales, followed by tequila tasting, shopping, and hotel transport.

“The whale watching was awesome, Mele took us all around to the right places! Shopping wasn’t much though, our driver was very good”

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4.San Jose del Cabo Art Walk, Beer Tasting &Chocolate Demonstration

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend four hours exploring San Jose del Cabo with hotel pickup, a mission visit, Baja beer and pizza, Mexican chocolate tasting, pearl demonstration, and several art galleries. Guides such as Benito, Ismael, Javier, and Giovanni add local context, though shopping stops may take time.

“Timely and included everything advertised. We were with a fun group of folks from around the country! Enjoyed great laughs throughout our time with Javier. I would call it a cultural-light tour.”

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5.Experience the Clear Boat adventure & Cabo San Lucas City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $70Best value

Ride a transparent boat to Cabo’s famous Arch, look for fish and sea lions below, then visit a glass factory and Plaza Amelia Wilkes. Your guide drives the air-conditioned van and may add tequila tasting or tacos. Guides such as Adolfo, Juanito, Carlos, and Ulises earn special praise.

“The boat ride was much shorter than expected. Price was twice as much as the price at the resort we are staying at. Disappointed!!”

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6.City Tour Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $100

Alex Garcia Tours links Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo in about five to six hours. You’ll see the Arch by glass-bottom boat, visit a glassblowing workshop, explore the old mission, and sample tequila or chocolate with guides such as Alex, Pedro, or Carlos.

“Alex was immediately welcoming, charming and funny. We had a small group and received excellent attention and service. We learned a lot every step of the way, and had a great time. I would highly recommend spending time with Alex Garcia on any of his adventures. 10/10, highly recommend”

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7.Art and Wine Evening City tour in San Jose del Cabo for Adults

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $119

Ride from Cabo San Lucas to San José del Cabo with a local guide such as Lino or Mario, sipping wine along the coast. Walk the plaza, visit art galleries, taste local food and beer, then watch a cigar maker at work over coffee.

“Mario our tour guide was awesome! He told us about the city and we started off the tour with wine and burritos! We had paletas and visited a restaurant for more very good wine. We then walked to several art galleries. The tour ended with a cigar rolling demonstration that was so cool! We don’t smoke so we had delicious coffee and chocolate at this stop. We had a blast with our other travelers and talking to Mario! Highly recommend this tour!”

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8.City Tour San Jose del Cabo, Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 6 hours · from $89

Spend six hours touring Los Cabos with guides such as Alex, Armando, Jesús, Pedro, or Alicia. You’ll see the Arch by glass-bottom boat, stop at Finisterra, visit a glass-blowing factory, tour San Jose del Cabo, and sample several tequilas.

“Excellent day trip! We enjoyed the glass bottom boat ride as well as the glass factory. Our tour guide, Alex, was very knowledgeable and extremely friendly. I would highly recommend!!!”

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9.Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 5 hours · from $105

Spend Thursday evening in San Jose del Cabo with a certified English-speaking guide such as Alex or Pedro. Walk the Art Walk, visit The Mission, sample chocolate and tequila, and enjoy time for local food and galleries with round-trip hotel transport.

“Our Trip To San Jose del Cabo was amazing. We learned so much about The Mexican Culture And Met Other Wonderful People. Alex And Family Were Wonderful Tour Guides. I Definitely Would Recommend This Tour .”

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10.Cabo San Lucas City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $75

Spend five hours seeing Cabo San Lucas with a guide, including a 45-minute glass-bottom boat ride to the Arch, Lands End, and the sea lion colony. You’ll also visit a glass-blowing factory and taste tequila. Groups are capped at 15 people, and guides such as Marcelino have led the tour.

“It was the worst experience that I ever experienced in over 10 years with Viator. I was left on a bench for 4 hours and never went on a walking tour.”

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11.La Paz City Tour from Cabo

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 10 reviews · from $119

Spend a full day from Cabo exploring Balandra Beach, Todos Santos, and La Paz. Your guide handles the long drive, shares local history, and takes you to the Malecon, downtown, a pearl presentation, Hotel California, and a local restaurant. Lunch, drinks, and air-conditioned transport are included.

“I have taken many Viator tours over the years. This is the first time I have ever left a negative review. I waited 3 days to just make sure I wasn't overreacting. Our tour began with the driver being 10 minutes late picking us up at our Villa. This Read more”

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12.4 Hours Art Walk Experience in Cabo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $99

Spend four hours in San Jose del Cabo with a small group of up to 14, visiting galleries, the mission, Zocalo Square, and a local chocolate factory. Guides such as Jose, Carlos, and Rene have led past tours, with free time for tamales, churros, sweets, craft beer, and handmade goods.

“Our tour guide was great and took good care of us. He talked about the tourist corridor on the way down and told us the itinerary for SanLucas.”

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13.Todos Santos City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $99

Travel from Cabo to Todos Santos with a guide such as Rogelio for a six-hour look at galleries, the Main Plaza, Hotel California, crafts, sweets, tequila, pearls, and more. Hotel pickup is offered, groups are capped at 12, and the tour runs in English.

“Rogelio was a great driver. Got to see a unique blanket shop, local tequila factory and a pearl shop. Hotel California was a neat experience too. Be advised they want you to buy but we said no at the pearl shop too expensive. Very hot to walk around in Todos Santos but a cool town to see. Glad we went. It was as we expected and we don't have a car so you get to see different locations.”

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14.Half Day Tour – Los Cabos City Tour with visit to the Arch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $95

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from your Los Cabos hotel with a guide such as Benito or Jesus. Visit San José del Cabo, the mission, La Playita, a glass factory, Cabo San Lucas, and its marina, then take a 45-minute boat ride to the Arch, Lover’s Beach, and Land’s End.

“Jesus was an awesome guide. The tour will be well worth your time. We got to go to many places that we wouldn’t have seen and learned quite a bit about Cabo. Book the tour now!”

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