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San Diego Balboa Park Highlights Small Group Tour with Coffee
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San Diego Balboa Park Highlights Small Group Tour with Coffee
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Overview
Balboa Park is a must-do for most San Diego visitors, but many don't appreciate the long and rich history of this treasured cultural center. Go deeper into the park's many museums, gardens, and attractions on a guided walking tour that will help you plan where you want to go and appreciate how Balboa Park came to be. Plus, stay energized with an included coffee drink along the way.
- See the best of Balboa Park with a local guide
- Avoid getting lost among the huge park and cultural campus
- Learn about Balboa's connections to the Navy and historic expositions
- Enjoy a beverage of your choice at a local coffee cart
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What's Included
Professional and Fun Tour Guide
One beverage at a local coffee cart
Guide gratuity
Departure & Return
698 El Prado , 698 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
1350 El Prado , 1350 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USAOn the North West corner of Sefton Plaza, near the west entrance to the Cabrillo Bridge. Across the street and up an incline from the Kate Sessions Statue.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Let us know in advance if you would like an audio system.
- Please wear comfortable shoes for walking.
- If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- OPERATED BY San Diego Walks
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Learn more about cancellations.
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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during San Diego Balboa Park Highlights Small Group Tour with Coffee?
A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:
- Face masks provided for travelers
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What is the policy on sanitization during San Diego Balboa Park Highlights Small Group Tour with Coffee?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
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What is the social distancing policy during San Diego Balboa Park Highlights Small Group Tour with Coffee?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during San Diego Balboa Park Highlights Small Group Tour with Coffee?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Great Tour
Beth_B
, Jun 2022
Our guide Jennifer was excellent -- professional and fun as advertised! Great history of the park with lots of fun facts. 😀
This was a great...
Amanda_M
, Apr 2022
This was a great experience. The tour guide was friendly and knew a lot about the area. I would do this tour again.
Fantastic walking tour!
Lorraine_S
, Apr 2022
Our guide, Jennifer, was delightful and extremely knowledgeable. We learned the fascinating history of this magnificent park, as we soaked in the beauty of the architecture and landscaping. Following the tour we remained in the park and visited the Japanese Tea Garden, which was lovely.
Response from Host , Apr 2022
Thanks for such a nice review! You were in a super fun group and I'm so glad you enjoyed your time both on the tour and then afterwards in the park. It definitely takes more than 2 hours to see it, but the tour helps you focus on what to explore next. Thanks again for joining and I look forward to your next visit!
Great experience!
Courtney_L
, Feb 2022
Jennifer was a terrific guide and very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone who is interested in learning more about the park and it’s history.
Jennifer was a wealth of...
Michael_F
, Dec 2021
Jennifer was a wealth of knowledge in the history of Balboa Park. As east coasters is was interesting to see the “Smithsonian of the west.” We enjoyed getting to learn more about San Diego with this tour.
Really enjoyed Jennifer...
Rhiannon_W
, Sep 2021
Really enjoyed Jennifer and her expertise. Her knowledge of the park and its history was wonderful. The coffee was quite delicious
We learned so much! And the smoothies were delish!
Stacy_M
, Jul 2021
We learned a lot on this walking tour. It was very laid back and a nice stroll through the park. Our guide Jennifer was super knowledgeable and pointed out things we may have missed if we were just wandering through on our own. It was worth taking the tour! The drinks were an extra bonus. It wasn't just coffee. You can get delicious smoothies as well. Jennifer also recommended a great restaurant and helped us find the best place to catch an uber at the end of the tour. It was a great day in the park!
Response from Host , Aug 2021
Thank you for such nice feedback and for bringing such a fun group (I loved their trust in your plans!). I'm so glad you all had a great time, and I'm delighted you made it to the restaurant we use on our Old Town tour. It really was a lovely morning and I hope we can repeat it sometime soon! Thanks again!
Lovely and informative!
Jennifer_G
, Jul 2021
Our tour with Jennifer was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. She was a wealth of knowledge on the history of Balboa park, and pointed out things we wouldn't have otherwise noticed or known about. What a great jumping off point for planning future visits to Balboa as well!
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