San Diego Balboa Park Highlights Small Group Tour with Coffee
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.
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2 hour walking tour of Balboa Park
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Learn how two expositions shaped the park and changed San Diego
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Discover the Naval connection to the park
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Be sure to bring a camera as this is the prettiest tour in town!
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Enjoy a beverage at a park coffee cart
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Balboa Park Highlights
What's included in San Diego Balboa Park Highlights Small Group Tour with Coffee
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Balboa Park
Balboa 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
We'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
The 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.
Inclusions
- 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
- Guide gratuity
- 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.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- 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.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
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