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San Diego Balboa Park Highlights Tour
San Diego, California, USA
$108.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
There is so much more to beautiful Balboa Park than meets the eye, and you'll find all the secret spots on this small group walking tour of San Diego's cultural crown jewel. You'll see gardens of different types, inspiring architecture, learn about the park's history and the cultural organizations that populate it now. And top it all off with a beverage at a popular coffee cart.
- 2 hour walking tour of Balboa Park
- Learn how two expositions shaped the park and changed San Diego
- Discover the Naval connection to the park
- Be sure to bring a camera as this is the prettiest tour in town!
- Enjoy a beverage at a park coffee cart
- 2 hour walking tour of Balboa Park
- Learn how two expositions shaped the park and changed San Diego
- Discover the Naval connection to the park
- Be sure to bring a camera as this is the prettiest tour in town!
- Enjoy a beverage at a park coffee cart
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Balboa Park Highlights
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Professional and Fun Tour Guide
- One beverage at a local coffee cart
- Exclusive access to park resource list with recommendations on how to enjoy the park after the tour
- Guide gratuity
Meeting point
We meet at the Founders Statues near 698 El Prado between 6th Ave and Balboa Drive at the west entrance of Balboa Park. It's on the only corner with an incline. If using ride share services request SEFTON PLAZA as the drop off location. Otherwise you may get dropped off in the wrong place.
Return details
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Balboa ParkBalboa Park is the cultural jewel of San Diego with architecture, gardens and cultural organizations a-plenty. Keep a camera handy as there are Instagramable spots around every corner.
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Cabrillo BridgeWe'll pause on our walk across the bridge to admire the views of downtown, the San Diego Zoo and the historic highway below.
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California TowerThe California Tower is a landmark not only for the park but for San Diego as well. The nearly 200 foot tall tower was built for the 1915 Panama California Exposition, and the story of San Diego’s founding in it’s ornate facade. We’ll get three great views of the tower, each one prettier than the next.
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Alcazar GardenOriginally developed for the 1915 Exposition, this garden was redesigned for the 1935 Exposition off the Alcazar Gardens in Seville Spain
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Old Globe TheatreThe three theaters in this complex have wowed audiences since the original construction for the California Pacific International Exposition in 1935. Your guide will give you the scoop on getting tickets when shows are in production.
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Plaza de Panama FountainThis plaza is surrounded by cultural organizations and places to eat. We'll provide all the details you need to know for further exploration after the tour.
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Botanical Building and Lily PondThis building was the largest of its kind when built for the 1915 Exposition, and one of four buildings constructed to last past the festivities. In front of it is a historic pond where we will spot koi and other wildlife.
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Spanish Village Art CenterThis colorful collection of cottages, built for the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition, house 37 studios and many more artists. You'll have a chance to explore this unique village, and grab a beverage too!
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Planted for the 1915 Exposition, this magnificent tree has seen a lot in the century since, and we'll get up close and personal thanks to a new viewing platform.
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Named for the founder of the Committee of One Hundred, this fountain attracts children, dogs and birds, plus also has a surprising feature that is activated by the Fleet Center next door.
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Casa del PradoThe home of many cultural and botanical organizations, this building also holds the secrets of how the detailed architecture of the park was created quick and cheap.
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San Diego Balboa Park Highlights Tour
San Diego, California, USA
$108.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!