Balboa Park Highlights Tour with Coffee
Balboa Park is a must-do for most San Diego visitors, but many don't appreciate the long and rich history of this treasured cultural center. Go deeper into the park's many museums, gardens, and attractions on a guided walking tour that will help you plan where you want to go and appreciate how Balboa Park came to be. Plus, stay energized with an included coffee drink along the way.
Highlights
- ✓See the best of Balboa Park with a local guide
- ✓Avoid getting lost among the huge park and cultural campus
- ✓Learn about Balboa's connections to the Navy and historic expositions
- ✓Enjoy a beverage of your choice at a local coffee cart
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
- ✓We'll pause on our walk across the bridge to admire the views of downtown, the San Diego Zoo and the historic highway below.
- ✓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.
- ✓Originally developed for the 1915 Exposition, this garden was redesigned for the 1935 Exposition off the Alcazar Gardens in Seville Spain
- ✓The 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.
- ✓This 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.
- ✓This 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.
- ✓This 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!
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓The 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.
- ✓The main area of the 1915 Exposition, the ornate buildings hold an interesting history, and some surprising architectural details.
What's 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
What's not included
- ✓Guide gratuity
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.
Paid Parking at Balboa Park is now in effect. Please contact us if you need information about costs and options.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Balboa Park Highlights Tour with Coffee
Balboa Park is a must-do for most San Diego visitors, but many don't appreciate the long and rich history of this treasured cultural center. Go deeper into the park's many museums, gardens, and attractions on a guided walking tour that will help you plan where you want to go and appreciate how Balboa Park came to be. Plus, stay energized with an included coffee drink along the way.
Highlights
- ✓See the best of Balboa Park with a local guide
- ✓Avoid getting lost among the huge park and cultural campus
- ✓Learn about Balboa's connections to the Navy and historic expositions
- ✓Enjoy a beverage of your choice at a local coffee cart
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
- ✓We'll pause on our walk across the bridge to admire the views of downtown, the San Diego Zoo and the historic highway below.
- ✓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.
- ✓Originally developed for the 1915 Exposition, this garden was redesigned for the 1935 Exposition off the Alcazar Gardens in Seville Spain
- ✓The 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.
- ✓This 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.
- ✓This 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.
- ✓This 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!
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓The 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.
- ✓The main area of the 1915 Exposition, the ornate buildings hold an interesting history, and some surprising architectural details.
What's 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
What's not included
- ✓Guide gratuity
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.
Paid Parking at Balboa Park is now in effect. Please contact us if you need information about costs and options.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.