San Diego: Balboa Park's Arts, Culture, and Nature Audio Tour

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About this activity

Audio tour
Yes
Audio language
English
Route length
2 miles
Instant confirmation
Yes
Duration
1h
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  • You'll receive a self-guided audio tour right after booking
  • Feel inspired by the architecture, landscape and venues of the Park with in-app audio-tour
  • Discover the setting of the 1915 Panama-California Exposition fit in the modern park
  • Take a chance to meet the world's largest adorable koala colony outside of Australia
  • Get close to nature as you stroll the picturesque trails and spacious blooming gardens
  • Learn what meaning the Japanese word mingei has and where you can see its expression
Welcome to the Balboa Park in San Diego! With this in-app audio tour, you will explore a part of this iconic multifaceted park, get astonished by the Spanish-Colonial-style buildings, and learn which attractions inside are best to visit. The tour starts near the famous San Diego Zoo, one of the largest zoos in America, so you can visit it and meet over 3,700 rare and endangered animals. While walking through the park, you will notice the magnificent Bea Evenson Fountain named after the activist of the San Diego's Committee of 100 that worked hard to preserve Balboa Park's exciting architecture. If you are an art lover, don't miss a chance to visit the San Diego Museum of Art, featuring masterpieces by Murillo, Cotán, El Greco, and others. Next, you are recommended to poke into the famed Mingei International Museum, displaying everyday objects made by anonymous artisans. Continue, and you will linger in the serene Japanese Friendship Garden to enjoy bonsai and watch the colorful koi fish. From there, you will enter the Spreckels Organ Pavilion and see the world's largest outdoor pipe organ. Then, consider gazing at the Apollo spacecraft module pieces in the local aviation-themed San Diego Aerospace Museum. Finally, at the honored Veterans Museum and Memorial Center, you can celebrate the history and "meet" San Diegans who served in the military. Ready to relish this green and splendid must-see San Diego outdoor attraction? Then join the tour!

What's included

  • Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
  • Detailed route from stop to stop with live GPS map on your smartphone
  • Tip on how to visit a concert of the world's largest outdoor organ for free
  • Entrance tickets to attractions — you can visit them on your own
  • Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
  • In-person tour guide
    • The tour is available only on the WeGoTrip app. This is a different app from the source or app you booked the tour if it's not WeGoTrip site or app
    • To ensure the quality of the download, please remember to do so before your visit
    • Please note that there is no staff at the meeting point or staff on site for this tour. You can start the tour at any time from the meeting point
    • An Android version 7.1+ or an iOS smartphone version 12+ is required for the audio guide. You will need around 100 MB of free space for the download

Places you will visit

The route of the tour goes within circle
San Diego Zoo
Zoo Drive, 2920
Veterans Museum and Memorial Center
Park Boulevard, 2115

Attractions on the route

Download the app and the digital audio tour on your smartphone before the visit. You will find recommendations on how to get to the staring point in the first step of the tour. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please email us at support@wegotrip.com.
Cancellation policies vary according to activity type. Please check the conditions of your required activity Self-guided audio tour.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need the internet during the tour?

No. Download the tour in the WeGoTrip app in advance — it then works fully offline.

Do I need an app?

Yes. After purchase you get a link to download the free WeGoTrip app, where you take the tour.

What language is the audio guide in?

The audio guide is available in English.

How long does the tour take?

The tour takes about 1h.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Yes. The self-guided format lets you go at your own pace, which works well for families.

Can I cancel my purchase?

Contact WeGoTrip support — refund conditions depend on the specific ticket.

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