City Sights tour
Design your own 2-hour private Ensenada adventure! Choose from cultural sights, taco tasting, local shopping gems, or a historic city tour — all at your own pace with local guide.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Flexible, guided journey through Ensenada. Your bilingual local guide helps you choose the focus (street food, culture, or sightseeing) and keeps the pace easy.
- Pick-up & drop-off at the cruise port or anywhere in Ensenada.
- Bilingual local guide (private tour for your group).
- Custom route: street food, culture, and/or city viewpoints.
- 2-hour base tour (add 1–2 hours if you’d like).
- Timing coordinated with your ship schedule (when applicable).
DETAILS
- Start/End: Cruise port or downtown Ensenada.
- Private groups only — no waiting in lines.
- Great combo with Bufadora, Zipline, Horseback, Massage, or Wine Tasting.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
- Best time: mornings for lighter traffic & cooler temps.
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
- Wine tasting at Santo Tomás (downtown)
- Relaxing massage near the port
- La Bufadora blowhole & market visit
- Photo stops at scenic viewpoints
Sample Itinerary – City Tour (about 2 hours)
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9:00 AM
Pick Up at Port
Meet your private driver/guide at the Ensenada cruise port or downtown.
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9:10–9:30
Cathedral Visit
Quick visit and photo stop.
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9:35–10:05
Old Town & Shopping District
Stroll the historic streets and browse local shops.
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10:10–10:35
Bodega Santo Tomás
Peek into Baja’s oldest winery facilities downtown (tasting optional).
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10:45–11:00
Mirador Outlook
City viewpoint stop for photos over Ensenada bay.
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11:05–11:20
Old Jail
Short historic stop (museum-style exhibit when open).
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11:25–11:45
Hussong’s Cantina
Step into Ensenada’s iconic cantina (soft drink or quick refreshment).
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11:50–12:10
Riviera Cultural Center & Bar Andaluz
Architecture, grounds, and a look at the historic Bar Andaluz.
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12:10–12:35
You Choose a Stop
Candy shop, Geological Museum, or Art Museum — your pick.
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12:35–1:00
Drop-Off
Return to cruise port or downtown. Back-to-Ship timing observed.
Top Combo Tours — City + More
Pair a private City Tour with one more highlight for the perfect Ensenada day.
City + La Bufadora (Blowhole)
Hit downtown landmarks and murals, then take the scenic drive to La Bufadora for the sea-geyser show and free time at the local market.
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City + Wine Tour
Explore Old Town, Hussong’s & the Riviera, then enjoy a guided tasting—Santo Tomás downtown or a quick Valle de Guadalupe stop (time permitting).
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City + Massage
After your city highlights, unwind with a 60–90 minute professional massage near the cruise port—perfect finish and easy timing back to ship.
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What Guests Say
See real feedback from recent visitors—perfect for planning your Ensenada day.
“Amazing! Private Day, Back to Ship on Time”
We had a private driver all day who took us to the Zip Line/Canopy Tour, City Tour and La Bufadora—extremely reasonably priced. Ask for Oscar; he was the best! Shared great info, took pics and videos, never rushed us, kept us on time, and we made it back to the ship with plenty of time. An amazing day we’ll remember forever!
“An Exhilarating Experience”
Ensenada Excursions made our trip memorable! As a mom traveling with two daughters, I felt extremely safe and taken care of. Our driver Jose put any concerns to rest—professional, humorous, and insightful. The zip line was amazing; staff very attentive and the grounds beautiful. Our smiles say it all!
“Best Way to See the Real Ensenada!”
So much fun in one day! Our driver Jose Luis was friendly and accommodating. We did zip line, rope course, horseback riding, lunch, shopping, and massages. Best way to see Ensenada—and a much better value than ship excursions. FIVE STAR!
City tour Faqs
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Yes! And a bit less expensive. We can do an hour or two.
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Yes 100% customizable! You can ask where to go for the 2 hours.
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Minivan Town and country for 4-8.
Minibus for 9-25. Nissan
Versa for 2-3
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All activities can be combined with a 1 or 2 hour city tour.