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The Private Balboa Park Tour

4.9(23 reviews)
2 hours
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About This Tour

Explore San Diego's Balboa Park with a private guide, and hear informative narration about this 1,200-acre (485-hectare) cultural icon, declared a National Historic Landmark District in 1977. See areas like the Botanical Building or Rose Garden, and pass by a plethora of museums as you learn about the park’s history and architecture. Travel from your hotel to Balboa Park by luxury vehicle, and enjoy provided bottled water and snacks during this 2-hour tour.

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What's Included

Private transportation
Round Trip Pick-up and Drop-off
Narration by professional guide
Bottled Water and Small Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Transportation by Mercedes Sprinter

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Entrance fees to attractions, unless specified

Additional Information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children 5 and under are free
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
This is mostly a walking tour of the park, but you will also travel by private vehicle to sites that are too far to reach on foot
Lyft & Uber: We are listed on the ride share apps as 'Another Side Of San Diego Tours'. Ride-shares are the preferred and best way for our guests to come to us.
Parking Option 1: The LAZ Parking lot is located at 8th Ave. and G Street. The address is: 665 8th Ave San Diego, CA 92101
Parking Option 2: The Park-It-On-Market lot is located at 7th Ave. and Market Street. The address is: 614 Market St. San Diego, CA 92101
Parking Option 3: The next closest all day lot is at the corner of 2nd Ave. and Island. The lot is directly across from 100 Harbor Club Dr. San Diego, CA 92101 **Not available from 7/1 thru 7/31 due to Comic Con***

Meeting Point

Our office is inside the brick-lined courtyard next to the Horton Plaza parking garage, look for the Another Side Tours sign and the blue door. Please see 'Additional Information' for information on where to park or call us at 1-619-239-2111

Special Instructions

Street parking is free on Sunday's and major holidays. 1) At the Horzon Plaza Mall you can park in the flat lot located at 3rd and G Street next to the garage for $10 per day. This is a cash only lot and does not accept credit cards. PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE ACTUAL HORTON PARKING GARAGE, as it is $2 every 15 minutes. 2) There are two all-day parking lots located at 8th ave. and g street (665 8th av. San Diego, CA 92101) as well as on 7th ave. and Market Street (614 Market St. San Diego, CA 92101) Parking in these lots ranges from $5-$10 a day (can be higher during San Diego Padres home games and special events) 3) The next closes all-day lot is at the corner of 2nd Ave. and Island. The lot is directly across the street from 100 Harbor Club Drive. The parking fee ranges from $8-$12 a day. There is also 9-hour all-day street spots located there too for $6.75 a day.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Guest Ratings

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4.9

Average rating

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