San Diego Balboa Park Walking Tour

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 Center
- Perfect for art lovers and history enthusiasts; suitable for ages 6+

Meeting Point

2135 Pan American Plaza

2135 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

Please meet your guide just east of the entrance to the Comic Con museum on the lawn.

What's included:

• Insider look at some of the artists who have workshops at the Park.
• Professional Tour Guide who is an expert of Balboa Park

Not included:

• Gratuity for the guide

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

California Tower

1350 El Prado, At the San Diego Museum of Man, San Diego, 92101-1616, California

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.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Botanical Building and Lily Pond

1550 El Prado, , San Diego, 92101-1660, California

Explore many gardens of the park including a tour inside the newly revitalized Botanical Building, which represents the original architectural style from when it was first introduced to the park in 1915.

20 minutes

Spanish Village Art Center

1770 Village Pl, Balboa Park, San Diego, 92101-1651, California

Your guide will walk you to the Art Center 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.

25 minutes