San Diego’s quintessential green space, the sprawling and historic Balboa Park has something for everyone, from gardens and walking paths to museums, theaters, and even the San Diego Zoo. A National Historic Landmark, Balboa Park is simply unmissable — and this 2.5-hour, small-group walking tour will ensure you see all the highlights.
Spanning 1,200 acres, Balboa Park isn’t just San Diego’s primary public recreational park — it’s also one of the oldest in the country. On this 2.5-hour walking tour, you’ll explore Balboa Park’s highlights in a small group. Meet your guide at Sefton Plaza at 10am, and embark on a lively adventure: you’ll enjoy a full overview of the park, and learn all about its rich history.
The tour begins at the California Tower: a tower and museum built for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition, and now a San Diego landmark. Next up, you’ll visit the adjacent Alcazar Garden, which was named for (and inspired by) the Alcazar Castle gardens in Seville, Spain. Its vibrant flowers and pretty fountains make it one of the park’s highlights.
Next, you’ll visit The Old Globe, which is a copy of the Globe Theater in London, and home to a Tony Award-winning theatrical group. After that, head to the Botanical Building, a perfectly green oasis that’s home to more than 2,100 plants.
And that isn’t all: you’ll also stroll throughout the heart of the Prado, visit the Spanish Village Art Center and Natural History Museum, swing by the sunken Zoro Garden, wander past the San Diego Model Railroad Museum, and finally conclude at the Plaza de Panama.
Before the 2.5-hour comes to a close, your guide will give you directions to the Balboa Park Visitors Center, give you tips on where to grab a bite in the area, and otherwise recommend further attractions within the park.
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