The Balboa Park Walking Tour
Overview
Enjoy a professionally escorted historical walking tour of Balboa Park in San Diego, California. Relax as your Tour Guide Extraordinaire from Another Side Tours makes sure you see all of the most interesting and historic spots without skipping a thing.
We take our guests to Balboa Park daily and we are the experts on this crown jewel in the heart of San Diego. Balboa Park is America’s largest urban cultural park, but it is so much more than that! Balboa Park is a national treasure and it is just a fascinating place with a rich history and it is here waiting to be explored by YOU!
Besides open areas and natural vegetation, the park contains a variety of cultural attractions including the Spanish Village Art Center, an assortment of museums, theaters, numerous beautiful gardens, shops and restaurants as well as being the home to The World Famous San Diego Zoo. Balboa Park was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1977 and we are sure that you will love it too.
What's Included
- Snacks Small snacks. For example, chips or a granola bar
- Bottled water
- Tour Guide Gratuity is not included.
Meeting Location
1549 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Balboa Park
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
El Prado
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Casa De Balboa
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Botanical Building and Lily Pond
3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Spanish Village Art Center
3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Alcazar Garden
3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Spreckels Organ Pavilion
3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
California Tower
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
San Diego Museum of Art
3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Moreton Bay Fig Tree
3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Desert Garden
3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum
3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Zoro Garden
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bea Evenson Fountain
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Old Globe Theatre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 999 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-5044P13
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