Petco Park Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Petco Park in San Diego. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Petco Park

• City Cruise San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise

• San Diego Gaslamp Segway Tour

• San Diego Shore Excursion: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

• City Cruise San Diego: Scenic 90-Minute Narrated Harbor Tour

On select non-match days, Petco Park’s Gallagher Square is open to visitors for free. However, if you want an official Petco Park guided ballpark tour, ticket prices start from US$42.50. To hear some background info as you explore the wider neighborhood, self-guided Gaslamp tours via a smartphone app cost around US$8.

Yes, even if you're not a San Diego Padres fan or even a baseball lover in general, Petco Park is worth a visit. Many visitors consider it the best-looking ballpark in the US, offering impressive views of the San Diego skyline. It's also popular for its craft beer provisions (go to Craft Row).

Per one customer who booked the Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Petco Park, "Behind-the-scenes tour was great! Our tour guide was Jann, and she was wonderful and knowledgeable. She gave us the history of the ballpark and the team. We saw the inside of many of the places we'd never get to go into - at our price levels. Then we saw the game later in the day, and it was more special. I'd highly recommend it."

Petco Park tours last around 80 minutes, but giving yourself around two hours at the park is a good idea. If you haven't pre-purchased tickets, arrive early—Petco Park tickets go on sale 30 minutes before the start of each tour and are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

No, there isn't a dress code for visiting Petco Park, though the unspoken rule to wear a shirt and shoes still applies. Many people coming to the park wear San Diego Padres gear to show their support for the home team, but this is certainly not a requirement.

Yes, you can take photos on a tour of Pedro Park. You'll be able to get unobstructed views of the field from the Western Metal Building and get shots of behind-the-scenes spots at the park. However, you'll need permission in advance to take photos for commercial use.

Yes, there are restrooms at Petco Park. Along with standard men's and women's facilities, Petco Park also has family restrooms specifically suited for families, guests with disabilities, and others needing a standalone, non-stall toilet. Family restrooms are located in sections 109, 202, 219, 310, and 311.

Yes, Petco Park tours are wheelchair accessible. However, you'll need to bring your own wheelchair as wheelchairs are unavailable to borrow or rent. The park has wheelchair lifts throughout the facilities. Games are also wheelchair-friendly, with free escort service for wheelchair users to get to their seats.

Petco Park tours begin at the ticket windows of the historic Western Metal Supply Co. building. This 1909 landmark building was integrated into Petco Park's design when the ballpark was constructed, saving it from demolition. The building is at 215 Tony Gwynn Dr., just off K Street.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Petco Park. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in San Diego:

• USS Midway Museum

• Coronado 

• Cabrillo National Monument

• Balboa Park

• San Diego Zoo

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in San Diego.