Attractions & guided tours

Balboa Park hidden gems tour

Name: Balboa Park hidden gems tour
Brand: Musement
SKU: 635d6bf2-f4f6-4687-a77c-5b2e1cdf11c4
Price: 34 GBP
Availability: Discontinued

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 2 hours

Instant confirmation

Guided tour

Local touch

Smaller group size

Subject expert guide

E-Voucher

Why you’ll love this…

Learn about the amazing history of San Diego and Balboa Park
Escape the bustle of metropolitan San Diego and unwind in a secluded park
Marvel at the picturesque, historic gardens, including over 100-year-old trees
Admire the Spanish Colonial architecture sprinkled throughout the park

What to expect

Join a 2-hour guided walking tour of Balboa Park and explore some of the most iconic locations in San Diego.

Start your tour at the Plaza de Panama in the center of Balboa Park. Then begin a one-mile walk on mostly flat pavement. Discover the history of Balboa Park's amazing architecture and beautiful gardens as you make your way through one of San Diego's most important sites.

Learn about the history of the area and the most relevant events that have taken place here over the past 100 years. Explore what is the largest urban cultural park in the nation, home to several theaters, over 16 museums, numerous cultural organizations, and beautiful gardens.

What's included

Guided walking tour

What's not included

Museum Entry Fees

Where

Plaza de Panama Fountain, San Diego, CA, USA

Meeting point:

Meet your guide at the fountain 15 minutes before the tour starts.

What to remember

This tour requires a minimum of 2 adults and the maximum number of participants is 12
Children (age 0-2) can join free of charge and do not require a ticket
A liability waiver must be completed for each guest attending. You will receive a link to complete the electronic waiver in your confirmation email
You will not enter the museums
The structures, monuments, and gardens you will view and discuss: Timkin Museum, San Diego Museum of Art, May S. Marcy Sculpture Garden, Old Globe Theater, Museum of Us, Alcazar Garden, Mingei International Museum, Palm Canyon, Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Japanese Friendship Garden, El Cid Statue, House of Hospitality, Lily Pond, Casa de Prado, Casa De Balboa, Zoro Garden, The Natural History Museum, Fleet Science Center, Bea Evenson Fountain, Moreton Bay Fig Tree, Panama, California Sculpture Court, and Botanical Building

Provider

I WALK SAN DIEGO

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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