The Private Balboa Park Tour
Explore San Diego's Balboa Park with a private guide, and hear informative narration about this 1,200-acre (485-hectare) cultural icon, declared a National Historic Landmark District in 1977. See areas like the Botanical Building or Rose Garden, and pass by a plethora of museums as you learn about the park’s history and architecture. Travel from your hotel to Balboa Park by luxury vehicle, and enjoy provided bottled water and snacks during this 2-hour tour.
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The Private Balboa Park Tour
Pickup included
What's included in The Private Balboa Park Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Balboa ParkPass-by Only
Where culture, science, and nature collide, Balboa Park is home to more than 16 museums, multiple performing arts venues, lovely gardens, trails, and many other creative and recreational attractions. A variety of cultural institutions among its 1,200 beautiful and lushly planted acres, there is something for everyone. Home of the San Diego Zoo. (Something to see another time).
Spanish Village Art CenterPass-by Only
San Diego’s coveted secret for art lovers at Spanish Village Art Center. Located between the Zoo and theNAT these quaint buildings and colorful courtyard were originally built in 1935. They depicted a charming old village in Spain for the second California Pacific International Exposition.
Japanese Friendship Garden and MuseumPass-by Only
The Japanese Friendship Garden ("JFG") is an expression of friendship between San Diego and its sister city, Yokohama.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Round Trip Pick-up and Drop-off
- Narration by professional guide
- Bottled Water and Small Snacks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Transportation by Mercedes Sprinter
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entrance fees to attractions, unless specified
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children 5 and under are free
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- This is mostly a walking tour of the park, but you will also travel by private vehicle to sites that are too far to reach on foot
- Lyft & Uber: We are listed on the ride share apps as 'Another Side Of San Diego Tours'. Ride-shares are the preferred and best way for our guests to come to us.
- Parking Option 1: The LAZ Parking lot is located at 8th Ave. and G Street. The address is: 665 8th Ave San Diego, CA 92101
- Parking Option 2: The Park-It-On-Market lot is located at 7th Ave. and Market Street. The address is: 614 Market St. San Diego, CA 92101
- Parking Option 3: The next closest all day lot is at the corner of 2nd Ave. and Island. The lot is directly across from 100 Harbor Club Dr. San Diego, CA 92101 **Not available from 7/1 thru 7/31 due to Comic Con***
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We provide pick-up and drop-off from any Downtown San Diego Hotel or Balboa Park Hotel.
Meeting / End Points
- Our office is inside the brick-lined courtyard next to the Horton Plaza parking garage, look for the Another Side Tours sign and the blue door. Please see 'Additional Information' for information on where to park or call us at 1-619-239-2111
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Street parking is free on Sunday's and major holidays. 1) At the Horzon Plaza Mall you can park in the flat lot located at 3rd and G Street next to the garage for $10 per day. This is a cash only lot and does not accept credit cards. PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE ACTUAL HORTON PARKING GARAGE, as it is $2 every 15 minutes. 2) There are two all-day parking lots located at 8th ave. and g street (665 8th av. San Diego, CA 92101) as well as on 7th ave. and Market Street (614 Market St. San Diego, CA 92101) Parking in these lots ranges from $5-$10 a day (can be higher during San Diego Padres home games and special events) 3) The next closes all-day lot is at the corner of 2nd Ave. and Island. The lot is directly across the street from 100 Harbor Club Drive. The parking fee ranges from $8-$12 a day. There is also 9-hour all-day street spots located there too for $6.75 a day.
