The Balboa Park Walking Tour

San Diego, USA

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Bottled water
Snacks

Small snacks. For example, chips or a granola bar

Gratuities

Tour Guide Gratuity is not included.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The Prado at Balboa Park
1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
This Tour Starts At: El Prado Building (Where the Balboa Park Visitors Center and El Prado restaurant is located) Inside Courtyard where the fountain is located.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Balboa Park

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

El Prado

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Casa De Balboa

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Botanical Building and Lily Pond

3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Spanish Village Art Center

3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Alcazar Garden

3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Spreckels Organ Pavilion

3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

California Tower

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

San Diego Museum of Art

3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Moreton Bay Fig Tree

3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Desert Garden

3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum

3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Zoro Garden

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bea Evenson Fountain

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Globe Theatre

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 999 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0

based on 1 review

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Engaging Walking Tour of Balboa Park

Linda_M, Jun 2026

We enjoyed learning about the history of Balboa Park. Our guide, Julia, was informative and engaging. She entertained us with music and stories along our way. We all had a great day!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Dear Linda, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Balboa Park Walking Tour and had such a great day with Julia. Balboa Park has so much incredible history, beauty, and character, and we are so happy Julia brought it to life with her stories, music, and engaging personality. We will be sure to share your kind words with her. Thank you again for choosing Another Side Tours. We hope to welcome you back for another experience in San Diego, Los Angeles, or Las Vegas. Warmly, Kenneth Another Side Tours