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San Diego Balboa Park Highlights Small Group Tour with Coffee
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Highlights
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
Itinerary
Balboa Park
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeBalboa 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.Cabrillo Bridge
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe'll pause on our walk across the bridge to admire the views of downtown, the San Diego Zoo and the historic highway below.California Tower
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe 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.Alcazar Garden
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOriginally developed for the 1915 Exposition, this garden was redesigned for the 1935 Exposition off the Alcazar Gardens in Seville SpainOld Globe Theatre
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe 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.Plaza de Panama Fountain
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThis 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.Botanical Building and Lily Pond
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThis 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.Spanish Village Art Center
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThis 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!Moreton Bay Fig Tree
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreePlanted 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.Bea Evenson Fountain
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeNamed 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.Casa del Prado
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe 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.
What's included
INCLUDED
Exclusive access to park resource list with recommendations on how to enjoy the park after the tour
One beverage at a local coffee cart
Professional and Fun Tour Guide
NOT INCLUDED
Guide gratuity
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Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Let us know in advance if you would like an audio system.
Please wear comfortable shoes for walking.
Location
Address
1549 El Prado, San Diego, California, United States 92101-1660
Provider
San Diego Walks