Category Balboa Park & Gardens

San Diego · BALBOA PARK & GARDENS

Top 5 Balboa Park Tours

5 reviewed

Balboa Park is a whole day on its own: Spanish-Colonial arcades from the 1915 expo, fifteen museums, botanical gardens and the world-famous zoo. These guided tours are the best way in, on foot or by Segway, with prices, durations and a note on which combine the gardens, the museums and the zoo in one visit.

San Diego Balboa Park Highlights Small Group Tour with Coffee

San Diego Balboa Park Highlights Small Group Tour with Coffee - The 2-Hour Route: A Timed Loop That Still Feels Relaxed

1.San Diego Balboa Park Highlights Small Group Tour with Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60Our pick

A 2-hour small-group Balboa Park walk with a local guide, classic landmarks, and a coffee-cart drink break along the way.

“We enjoyed the history: Ms. Sessions who did planting, the architectural details, the Navy usage. Jennifer is exceptionally knowledgeable about details. On our own, we liked the stupendous rose garden and the free tour of the sculpture garden.”

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Private Balboa Park Segway Tour

Private Balboa Park Segway Tour - Meeting point on Presidents Way and how the start sets the tone

2.Private Balboa Park Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Private Segway tour of Balboa Park in San Diego: 2 hours, local guide stories, rose garden stops, and easy training for up to 3.

“Bridget was entertaining and informative. She gave a good intro lesson on the Segways and we quickly became competent. Even though we have been to Balboa Park many times, we learned so much more. She is a personable and interesting tour guide.”

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2-Hour GoCar Tour of Downtown and Balboa Park

2-Hour GoCar Tour of Downtown and Balboa Park - Price and what you truly get for $89.50

3.2-Hour GoCar Tour of Downtown and Balboa Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89

Two hours of GPS-guided GoCar fun through Little Italy, USS Midway, Seaport Village, Petco Park, Balboa Park, and the Gaslamp Quarter.

“Great experience. Fun. I don't personally feel like you need a whole day. Just a couple hrs to explore and get historical facts. Then go back if you want more on your own time. Our car was a little compromised; it pulled to the right a little and was semi difficult to drive. But other than that Customer service was great.”

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Balboa Park Electric Scooter Tour with Pictures

Balboa Park Electric Scooter Tour with Pictures - How the ride works: safety first, then cruising

San Diego Walking Tour: Balboa Park with a Local Guide

San Diego Walking Tour: Balboa Park with a Local Guide - Getting started at Founder’s Plaza (and not missing the statues)

5.San Diego Walking Tour: Balboa Park with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 50 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

A 2-hour guided walk through Balboa Park’s architecture, gardens, and Spanish Colonial Revival landmarks, with a coffee cart stop.

“Great tour! Just the right amount of time. Brooke was engaging and provided interesting information about the park. She even provided all of us with a follow-up email that answered our groups obscure questions. As locals with family visiting, we learned a great deal from her insights.”

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