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Ensenada Tours: 15 to Build a Day On

31 tours  ·  from $35

The good ensenada tours here fill weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: 15 to book early, what each includes and where they diverge.

Las Cañadas Zipline Tour (with Luxury Roundtrip Transportation) - Getting from Museo Caracol to Las Cañadas
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Las Cañadas Zipline Tour (with Luxury Roundtrip Transportation)

1.Las Cañadas Zipline Tour (with Luxury Roundtrip Transportation)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 348 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $81Our pick

Meet at Museo Caracol in Ensenada for an air-conditioned ride to Las Cañadas Campamento. After a safety briefing, you’ll cross five hanging bridges and ride five ziplines, including two longer than 1,300 feet. Guides speak English and Spanish, lockers and helmets are included, and bottled water is provided halfway through.

“Great ziplines, variety of activities and challenges, beautiful scenery, and amazing organization and customer service”

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The Bufadora private Tour - The drive from Ensenada to the blowhole
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The Bufadora private Tour

2.The Bufadora private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 233 reviews · from $49

Visit La Bufadora, said to send seawater up to 100 feet, then browse the artisan stalls at your own pace. Your private driver-guide can add Ensenada viewpoints, local food, shopping, or history to the day. Guides such as Bryan, Brayan, Eric, Jesus, and Alejandra are praised for friendly, flexible service.

“Brayan was a very knowledgeable guide, with a great deal of local knowledge, and was flexible. Enjoyed the tour immensely, in particular the local cuisine places that we visited.”

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From San Diego: Tijuana Guided Day Trip with Lunch - Meeting near San Ysidro and entering Mexico on foot
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From San Diego: Tijuana Guided Day Trip with Lunch

3.From San Diego: Tijuana Guided Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 224 reviews · 5 hours · from $73

Meet near San Ysidro, cross into Tijuana on foot with an English-speaking guide, then explore Avenida Revolución, murals, historic places, markets, and cantinas. You get Mexican lunch and a drink, with optional tequila, mezcal, or craft beer tastings. Guides such as Tadeo, Carlos, Tabitha, and Humberto are often praised for making the day easy and personal.

“Omg!!!! This was the best first time cultural experience into Mexico. Tabitha was amazing. The food was great, the tequila was even better... Day drinking all the way. I ate a Scorpion ☺️ and tried some crickets... Yum. It's a full day tour, really keeps you entertained.”

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Couple Tour - Monte Xanic and Decantos: a strong opening pair
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Couple Tour

4.Couple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.)

Build a private Valle de Guadalupe wine day for up to two people with Ruta Del Vino Tours. Your English-speaking driver provides air-conditioned transportation, bottled water, winery suggestions, and flexible timing from Ensenada. Choose established wineries, organic vineyards, a horseback ride, or a restaurant stop. Tastings, meals, and riding cost extra.

“Great tour. We booked it because of flexibility with time and location pickup. We were on a cruise and originally wanted to be picked up at the port but it was easy to just send a message and change the time and location to be picked up from downtown Ensenada. Our tour guide had great recs for visiting wineries and we had a great time!”

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La Bufadora Tour in Baja California - The ride to Punta Banda
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La Bufadora Tour in Baja California

5.La Bufadora Tour in Baja California

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $46

Travel from Ensenada or Valle de Guadalupe to La Bufadora in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English and Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll see the sea geyser, browse a long market of Baja crafts, and have time for oceanfront food. Guides such as Eugenia, Adrian, Jorge, and Ricardo also share local stories along the way.

“This was such an amazing tour that really made our cruise vacation! Eugina was our driver and guide and she went above and beyond for us to make sure we learned about the area, tasted the best food and experienced Encenada!”

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Massage Experience with Certified Therapists & Pickup Drop-Off - Couples, solo visits, and family bookings
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Massage Experience with Certified Therapists & Pickup Drop-Off

6.Massage Experience with Certified Therapists & Pickup Drop-Off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 208 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $62

Meet your driver near Ensenada’s cruise terminal for a short ride to a private spa. Choose gentle or firm pressure, focus on sore areas, and request styles such as Swedish, deep tissue, Lomi Lomi, or reflexology. Couples can add hot stones, CBD oil, or a facial, then return to the port or continue downtown.

“Jessie is owner and followed up prior to our arrival with all the information we needed. Everything went perfectly & very good massage. We would do again for sure.”

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Private Wine Tour by Ansell Tours - Pickup from Ensenada, Valle de Guadalupe, or the cruise port
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Private Wine Tour by Ansell Tours

7.Private Wine Tour by Ansell Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.)

Spend 8 to 10 hours touring Valle de Guadalupe in a private vehicle with an Ansell guide such as Dali, Victor, Ricardo, or Emmanuel. Visit wineries such as Finca La Carrodilla, Viña de Frannes, Villa Montefiori, and Vena Cava, with hotel or cruise-port pickup. Tastings and food cost extra, and your itinerary can be adjusted to suit your wine preferences.

“Our driver Ricardo arrived in a nice 4-door sedan. He had bottled water handy for us. He was a safe driver and shared interesting facts about the area. He took us to 4 wineries plus gave us a quick tour of a few spots in Ensenada for food/libations. w 1st Stop: Vinas de Frannes. What a beautiful site! It was a long, dusty road to get to the very modern wine tasting room with expansive outdoor deck overlooking the vineyard and mountains. They offer 3 wine tastings, “Cuator Vinos” $300 MEX; “Los Frannes” $400 MEX; “Legat Y Pater” $500 MEX. This winery is known for their Cabernet Franc. I opted…”

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Off Road Tour Experience plus Winery visit in Baja - Meeting the guide and learning to ride
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Off Road Tour Experience plus Winery visit in Baja

8.Off Road Tour Experience plus Winery visit in Baja

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Ride your own ATV through Ensenada’s Valle de Guadalupe with guide Sergio, or possibly Alex or Paco, after a safety lesson. Follow dirt roads past vineyards, pause at a mountain viewpoint, then stop at Don Tomas Vineyard for optional wine, food, and photos. The tour lasts about two hours and includes the ATV, helmet, goggles, and water.

“The fun and exciting ride, the winery, the wine, the food and the amazing views. We had a very memorable day all thanks to the great host Sergio.”

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Shore Excursion: La Bufadora, Markets & Ensenada City Sights - A private ride changes the cruise-port experience
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Shore Excursion: La Bufadora, Markets & Ensenada City Sights

9.Shore Excursion: La Bufadora, Markets & Ensenada City Sights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 143 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $45

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Ensenada’s cruise port to La Bufadora, a dramatic marine blowhole reached through an artisan market. Guides such as Daniel, Genaro, Javier, and Armando can add local stops, food advice, photos, and city drop-offs. Plan on about four hours, with shopping and snacks at your own cost.

“Overall this was a great experience for our girls trip with our elderly mom. Once booked I was contacted with additional great offers that were way below the cruise line “specials”. They provided meeting point details and our guide was waiting with a personalized sign making it super easy to find amongst the crowd of taxis. Our guide Genaro was great and he was helpful in pointing out good food after taking our time at La Bufadora. He made us feel comfortable while we shopped and he even made a quick pitstop for us to try local fish and shrimp tacos! He returned us to our drop off point early…”

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Group tour - Finca La Carrodilla: wine, views, and a small farm
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Group tour

10.Group tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from Ensenada into Valle de Guadalupe in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to 10 people. Your driver handles the roads while you visit wineries such as Finca La Carrodilla, Viña de Frannes, and Monte Xanic. The day can be adjusted to your group, but confirm winery reservations and the plan before pickup.

“Elias was a perfect driver. He adopted our preferred wineries, based on our friend’s your experience with Ruta last year. .He called ahead to ensure we would be seated. The van was clean and tidy. Overall great experience, including the our operator and the wineries themselves.”

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Las Canadas Ecopark and Bufadora private tour - La Bufadora is half natural wonder, half market
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Las Canadas Ecopark and Bufadora private tour

11.Las Canadas Ecopark and Bufadora private tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 112 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90

Spend about four hours with a private English-speaking driver-guide at Las Cañadas Ecopark and La Bufadora. You can add five zip lines and five hanging bridges, browse the market, and see Ensenada’s famous blowhole. Guides such as Brayan and Alex are praised for local tips, flexible stops, and cruise-port timing.

“Erika was a fantastic tour driver. She knew where to go and what to do. She was a lot of help and fun. Las Canadas Ecopark is awesome!! They were great with my kids who were very nervous for the zip line and great with the ones who wanted a little more adventure. Thank you for making our trip amazing!!”

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Private Full-Day Guided Tour of Tijuana - Birria for breakfast at Birria Si
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Private Full-Day Guided Tour of Tijuana

12.Private Full-Day Guided Tour of Tijuana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.)

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Tijuana in a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Denisse, Erick, Arturo, or Rodrigo. The day mixes birria, tacos, mezcal, local candy, museums, the beach border wall, downtown markets, Norte Brewing, and Caesar’s tableside salad. Meet in Tijuana, since U.S. pickup and border crossing are not included.

“I had been to Tijuana a half dozen times but never really experienced the city until I went with a local guide from Baja Rides and Tours. Denisse was wonderful, informative and a joy to be with. My son and I spent the day with her visiting the wall, beach markets, stadium, Caesers Hotel, and many etceteras. We had a really great day trip there from San Diego”

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Authentic horseback riding in beautiful La Mision - From the cruise terminal to the ranch
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Authentic horseback riding in beautiful La Mision

13.Authentic horseback riding in beautiful La Mision

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Ride through La Mision’s estuary, trails, and Pacific shoreline with Horses by Jose. Guides match you with a suitable horse and adjust the pace for beginners and experienced riders. The private outing includes photos and videos, plus time with dogs, goats, sheep, chickens, and Taquito the donkey. Cruise pickup can be arranged for an added taxi fee.

“Great experience from start to finish. Driver was amazing and so was everyone we interacted with. Your guys spoke good English and very friendly. They make you feel safe and at home. Brought a 5 year old and she was able to ride her own horse the whole time. Will be back again and recommend everyone else tries them out.”

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La Bufadora Punta Banda Tour - The Drive From Ensenada to Punta Banda
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La Bufadora Punta Banda Tour

14.La Bufadora Punta Banda Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $40

Travel from Ensenada to La Bufadora in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Eric, Erik, Brian, Alex, or Brayan. You’ll watch the sea surge through the famous blowhole, walk a corridor of shops and food stands, learn how to handle pushy vendors, and possibly stop for authentic local tacos.

“I can not say enough great things about our experience with this company. I have done this excursion before with another company and this was the best experience by far!! Eric was our tour guide and he was excellent!!!! He truly was the best. He was a great driver, very informative, took us to the geyser and kept a close eye on us. You didn’t know he was there unless you were looking for him but he kept a close eye on us. He took us to his favorite place to eat and it was so good!!! He dropped us off where we asked to be dropped off at. We…”

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Tacos, Brews and Views Tour - Tacos Fénix and the Baja fish taco
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Tacos, Brews and Views Tour

15.Tacos, Brews and Views Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Spend 3 to 4 hours with a local Ensenada guide such as Alex, Noe, Glen, or Jorge Alejandro Benites Ceja, stopping for fish tacos, seafood, beer, tequila, beach drinks, and hillside views. Pickup, private air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and timely return to your cruise ship are included. Food and drinks cost extra.

“Our tour guide Alex was a blast. He showed us such a great time and took us to places we never would have found ourselves. He was so attentive and thoughtful. Really made our day in Ensenada!”

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