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Art of Balboa Park Walking Tour

By So Diego, Inc.
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$114 per adult
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  • 2h
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Overview

Explore the beauty and culture of Balboa Park on this engaging walking tour. With an expert guide, wander through lush gardens, admire Spanish Revival architecture, and visit local artist galleries. Discover the history of this iconic park, including its role in the 1915 Panama-California Exposition, as you pass the stunning Botanical Building and California Tower. This tour includes access to hidden gems and stories that breathe life into San Diego's largest urban park.

  • Duration: 2 hours of informative walking through Balboa Park
  • Learn about the park's architecture and history from knowledgeable guides
  • Visit the Botanical Building, lily pond, and Spanish Village Art Centre
  • Perfect for art lovers and history enthusiasts; suitable for ages 6+

Activity location

  • California Tower
    • 1350 El Prado, At the San Diego Museum of Man
    • 92101-1616, San Diego, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 2135 Pan American Plaza
    • 2135 Pan American Plaza
    • 92101, San Diego, California, United States

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Art of Balboa Park Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00 am
Price details
NZ$113.56 x 1 AdultNZ$113.56
Total
Price is NZ$113.56

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Insider look at some of the artists who have workshops at the Park.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional Tour Guide who is an expert of Balboa Park
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge for the guide

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

California Tower
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Your guide will walk you throughout the park, pointing our various historic buildings that were built for the park's opening. You'll learn the history and importance of each building on your walking tour.
Botanical Building and Lily Pond
  • 20m
Explore many gardens of the park including a tour inside the newly revitalised Botanical Building, which represents the original architectural style from when it was first introduced to the park in 1915.
Spanish Village Art Center
  • 25m
Your guide will walk you to the Art Centre to meet some of the local artists working. You'll get an insider's look into their workshops, and have the opportunity to hear their stories behind the incredible art they create.

Location

Activity location

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    California Tower
    • 1350 El Prado, At the San Diego Museum of Man
    • 92101-1616, San Diego, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    2135 Pan American Plaza
    • 2135 Pan American Plaza
    • 92101, San Diego, California, United States

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