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Duration: 2h
Location: Balboa Park, San Diego, CA United States | San Diego, United States
Category: Attractions
Highlights:
In-depth look at fascinating Balboa Park sights & landmarks
Multiple examples of stunning Spanish-style architecture
Over 1,200 acres (486 ha) of museums, gardens & theaters
Experienced guide shares stories & highlights points of interest
Private tour allows for more intimate, customized experience
Inclusions:
Private guided tour of Balboa Park
Bottled water and snacks
Roundtrip transportation to and from your San Diego hotel
Description:
Spend a day exploring the sprawling grounds of San Diego’s 1,200-acre (486-ha) Balboa Park. Home to a staggering array of museums, gardens, galleries, theaters, and cultural attractions, this remarkable space has long drawn visitors to its shaded boulevards bordered by Spanish-style architecture.
Your private tour begins with a brief history lesson as you guide shares stories about the park’s construction, which began with the 1915 Panama California Exposition and 1935 California Pacific International Exposition, and continues to this day.
Stroll past remnants of those early 20th-century events as you explore El Prado, the park’s central walkway which takes you past stunning examples of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. Along the way, admire the expertly arranged collections of native plants and trees, a legacy from botanist and gardener Kate Sessions, known as the Mother of Balboa Park.
Snap photos of the renowned cultural centers including the Museum of Man, the Air & Space Museum, and the Natural History Museum. Listen for the roars of lions or the squawks of exotic birds as you wander near the world-famous San Diego Zoo, pause to smell the flowers in the Japanese Friendship Garden, and admire the prickly specimens on display at the Desert Cactus Garden.
In between well-known sites, catch glimpses of the park’s unexpected features, including the imposing stonework of the California Bell Tower and the ornate details in a full-size replica of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. Before you wrap up your 2-hour excursion, get tips from your expert guide about other places to examine once your tour comes to a close.
Cancellation Policy: 8 days
Know before you book:
Children 4 and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult and provided they do not occupy their own seat.,
At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place.,
Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located San Diego hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.,
Check-in is 15–30 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.,
You will receive confirmation of your exact tour departure time when you call to confirm your reservation.
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