The Private Balboa Park Tour
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The Private Balboa Park Tour
By Another Side Of San Diego Tours
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€186.03
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Duration: 2h
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Live guide: English
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- Narration by professional guide
- Bottled Water and Small Snacks
- Transportation by Mercedes Sprinter
What's not included- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entrance fees to attractions, unless specified
- Entry/Admission - Botanical Building and Lily Pond
- Entry/Admission - California Tower
- Start:
- Another Side Of San Diego Tours, 300 G St, San Diego, CA 92101, USAOur 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
Pickup details- We provide pick-up and drop-off from any Downtown San Diego Hotel or Balboa Park Hotel.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5044PRIVBAL- 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
- Most travellers can participate
- 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***
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- Which attractions will I visit with The Private Balboa Park Tour?
- During this experience, places you will visit include:
- Spanish Village Art Center
- Old Globe Theatre
- San Diego Natural History Museum
- Museum of Us
- Spreckels Organ Pavilion
- How much is The Private Balboa Park Tour?
- The Private Balboa Park Tour price starts from €183.41. Discover and book The Private Balboa Park Tour on Tripadvisor
- What is the The Private Balboa Park Tour cancellation policy?
- The Private Balboa Park Tour cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book The Private Balboa Park Tour on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides The Private Balboa Park Tour?
- The Private Balboa Park Tour is hosted by Another Side Of San Diego Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Another Side Of San Diego Tours on Tripadvisor. Discover and book The Private Balboa Park Tour on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5044PRIVBAL
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Itinerary
- You'll start atAnother Side Of San Diego ToursOr, you can also get picked upSee departure details
- Pass byBalboa ParkSpanish Village Art CenterJapanese Friendship GardenMuseum of Us
- 1Botanical Building and Lily PondStop: 5 minutes - Admission excludedSee detailsPass bySan Diego Natural History MuseumInez Grant Parker Memorial Rose GardenComic-con Museum
- 2California TowerStop: 5 minutes - Admission excludedSee detailsPass bySpreckels Organ PavilionOld Globe Theatre
- You'll return to the starting point
About the operator
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- kaylafrost10 contributionsGreat time with Mari!!We had a great time with Mari on our tour. My husband, myself and 2 12 year old boys really enjoyed the tour and riding the segways!! Mari gave us great historical facts and some cool pop culture too. She also gave us some great picture opportunities! I would highly recommend this to anyone.Written 12 March 2024
- NikNakvetmom0 contributionsBest tourThis is the best way to see La Jolla. We got to see the part of the city that the locals see. Super fun too! I will say that it is not young kid friendly, but for adults it is the best way to get around.Written 10 March 2024
- Happiness5812770 contributionsA great experience!We came to San Diego to see a show and were so pleasantly surprised after taking this E-bike tour of Balboa park. Kevin was very accommodating and pleasant. Riding to and from the park through the warm San Diego air was so fun. The park with its many vistas was amazing. Don't forget the beautiful, extensive Japanese gardens. We highly recommend this tour.Written 21 February 2024
- Seaside418271643850 contributionsGreat Tour!I originally booked with a different tour company, they cancelled the day before the tour because not enough people signed up. Another Side of San Diego, however, booked our tour on one day’s notice, and my wife and I were the only guests. Our guide, Judy, was fantastic. Very enthusiastic, knew San Diego and shared all kinds of insights on the city. My wife and I travel fairly often, always book tours in the cities we visit, we both agree this is the BEST tour we were ever on.Written 18 February 2024
- TOC19740 contributionsA day I’ll never forgetWhat a great experience! Kevin was the BEST! Nice bikes. Something this 66 year old grandma could do with her 12 year old grandson. We will both have fond memories of this trip.Written 18 February 2024
- 66M-DK0 contributionsAmazing ride!!My son and I loved this E-Bike tour along the coast of San Jolla. I had a few issues in the beginning getting used to the bike, (I'm 70 and used to a plain old bike) but Kevin, our guide, was very understanding which was much appreciated. Once I got the hang of it, the bike was really so easy to operate and so much fun to ride. Kevin was so knowledgeable and gave us so many tips on restaurants and places to see in the area. The scenery was just beautiful! A must do if you're in the area!!Written 3 February 2024
- Q9342GDstephanieh0 contributionsSegway - SO MUCH FUN!SO MUCH FUN! Mari was a great teacher and guide. She was super knowledgeable of the city and with the Segway we were able to see so much of the island. The start of the tour is actually in San Diego so along with the tour of Coronado – you get to ride the ferry across the bay. With the near daily perfect weather forecasts – I highly recommend this tour. (but ask for Mari because she’s awesome)Written 2 February 2024
- emilyfY9972FL0 contributionsGreat La Jolla Walking TourWe did rhe La Jolla walking tour. Judy, our tour guide, did a great job of communicating with us the morning of to make sure we were comfortable getting to the meeting place. On the tour, she was knowledgeable, funny, and kind. We learned a lot about La Jolla, got great recommendations for our trip, and saw breath taking spots along the coast. Very enjoyable experience!Written 4 December 2023
- michelledenomme0 contributionsF.U.N.!!!Kevin was an epic tour guide who showed us around the neighbourhoods of SD! We had such a blast and didn't stop smiling and laughing the entire time! A perfect mix of quiet time while riding, and learning while we stopped at points of interest. Would recommend!!!Written 1 December 2023
- kaybC1294ZX0 contributionsGreat Taste of Little Italy experienceWe chose this Taste of Little Italy tour because it was cheaper than the same tour on our cruise ship. It was still expensive and we felt like we got our money's worth! We met our guide, Jeff, right on time, exactly where he said he'd be. He had lots of local knowledge and trivia about the area. Our first stop was Filippi's Pizza Grotto. Very authentic Italian and we were blown away. The pre-ordered menu was exactly what we would have ordered and the portions were huge! We got a carafe of Chianti (on our own tab) and it was great. Even the little "not" wine glasses were cool! Our dinner was a HUGE antipasi salad, a large cheese pizza, a huge chunk of lasagna, a large chicken parmesan with penne on the side. The sauce was as good as anything we had in Italy. The next stop was another Cash & Carry store that had an interesting inventory of authentic Italian foods, fresh and canned. More walking took us to the Piazza and to Not Not Tacos. We were so full from our earlier dinner, we only chose one taco each. They were really unique and very tasty. We even met the owner, Sam, making Italian Cheesesteak Sandwiches out in front of the store. There was also live music in the Piaza. Finally we stopped for dessert at a small corner Gelateria. Minimum was two scoops and everyone enjoyed the flavors. I actually went for a Canolli and I was so glad I did. It was delicious. Cars were limited to get us back to the ship, so Jeff offered to drop us off himelf. Great customer service and delicious options. I would definitely recommend this tour, but come hungry!!!Written 18 October 2023
- fdaly560 contributionsA La Jolla must!This is an outstanding tour of La Jolla. Jeff gave us a comprehensive, deep dive tour. So much more than just a short stop at Children’s Pond. He was very pleasant and informative. I highly recommend this tour.Written 10 October 2023
- sherib8270 contributionsAmazing tour of San DiegoJeff was an amazing driver and tour guide. We did the 4 hour Highlights Express tour. He did a great job tailoring the tour to our interests. He had snacks and drinks for us on the ride. We would definitely book again.Written 7 October 2023
- Wem7770 contributionsFantastic tourMy wife and I went on the e bike tour of La Jolla with Adam as our guide. We had a great time seeing La Jolla from a native’s perspective. We would definitely book it again, great tour, thanks to Adam.Written 29 September 2023
- Wem7770 contributionsGreat funJeff was an excellent tour guide, my wife and I enjoyed our time with Jeff, very informative and great company. Next time when we are in San Diego we will do the tour again.Written 29 September 2023
- B5197UTvirginiac0 contributionsFantastic day!We absolutely loved our e bike ride with Adam! He was knowledgeable and fun and showed us the best of the best! It was a great experience!Written 24 September 2023
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Judy R
2 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
Jeff was so patient during our Segway training/ introduction and knowledgeable throughout the park!
Two hours flew by ... it always does when you are having fun! I highly recommend this tour and company.
Ask for Kenneth to book - he’s awesome! Can’t wait to get back on a Segway again!
Two hours flew by ... it always does when you are having fun! I highly recommend this tour and company.
Ask for Kenneth to book - he’s awesome! Can’t wait to get back on a Segway again!
Written 27 August 2020
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Kenzie C
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May 2021 • Friends
Mari was a great tour guide! She was hilarious and a human encyclopedia of San Diego. She answered all our questions and made our tour very enjoyable. Highly recommend Mari and the private Balboa Park Segway!
Written 21 May 2021
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Karen R
3 contributions
Feb 2022 • Family
Took my 13 year old son to do a Segway tour. It was a last minute booking and the owner was fabulous. He accommodated us right away and got us a great tour with Amy. She was kind and patient with us as we learned to navigate the Segway. Then we were off and the trip was awesome! She knew all about the park and it's history. She was even able to point us in the direction of some cool stuff to do the next day. Cannot wait to go back and do another tour.
Written 23 February 2022
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Thank You so much for the great feedback! We will always try our best to make your travel experience the best! We hope to see you back on "Another" tour soon in San Diego, Los Angeles, or Las Vegas!
Thank you
Written 9 March 2022
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DanYates3
West Jordan, UT23 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
\These guys are pros & they know San Diego. You will see sights you can't see in a shorter time than you could by just walking. I'm 61. I have no balance - I can't roller skate, I can't roller blade. I can't water ski. I can barely snowplow on snow skis. But after a few minutes instructions, I can ride a segway like Marty McFly on his hover board. These tours are fun, cover more ground than you can walking or biking and you can do it (trust me & thank me after the tour).
Written 11 February 2019
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Keith N
San Diegom CA21 contributions
Wow!!! We had company in town from another country and wanted to show them things they had only read about. A segway tour of Balboa Park seemed like a great start to their visit. I was right.
For a group of seniors this might be considered "over the top" but not with this tour group. Our leader was Micah and he spent enough time with each of us to feel comfortable on the machines. Then we had a 15 minute training ride to the outskirts of Balboa park where we were introduced to the statue of the woman attributed with all the initial plantings of plants and trees (as well as resting our legs and feet for a few minutes). Then off again to the next point of interest and an exhilarating 2 1/2 hour tour and then back to the starting point.
All during this time Micah kept watch over us, kept us safe, allowed us to rest when needed and filled us with tnteresting information about the park and the city. Perhaps the best city tour we've ever experienced
For a group of seniors this might be considered "over the top" but not with this tour group. Our leader was Micah and he spent enough time with each of us to feel comfortable on the machines. Then we had a 15 minute training ride to the outskirts of Balboa park where we were introduced to the statue of the woman attributed with all the initial plantings of plants and trees (as well as resting our legs and feet for a few minutes). Then off again to the next point of interest and an exhilarating 2 1/2 hour tour and then back to the starting point.
All during this time Micah kept watch over us, kept us safe, allowed us to rest when needed and filled us with tnteresting information about the park and the city. Perhaps the best city tour we've ever experienced
Written 29 April 2018
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Eve B
Dallas, TX13 contributions
We had a great fun time on the Segway tour this past Saturday with our guide Micah. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We have toured on Segways in Rome, Seattle, Beverly Hills and Dallas to mention a few . This was an outstanding tour and not to be missed ! After the tour the owner Kenny convinced us to have lunch in La Jolla . We were hesitant as it was far but he offered to drive us in his fancy (excuse the hair )convertible . 5 Star service just does not get better then this ! We highly recommend it and if ever in area again we would go for it
Written 21 February 2018
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WeinerLucy
London, UK23 contributions
Second time doing this tour but just as much fun. Drew was a fabulous guide. A visit to San Diego would not be the same without a tour with Another Side Tours. You never disappoint. Glad we could introduce Drew to something new too, the blended iced drinks in Balboa Park are out of this world!
Written 9 August 2019
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Dear Mr. and Ms. Weiner,
Thank you so much for your review and thank you so much for visiting us again. I'm so glad you enjoyed your time with Drew, he's a great guide and a very awesome guy. I look forward to getting to host you guys again in the future!
All the best,
Kenneth
Written 10 August 2019
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Sean B
1 contribution
Mar 2018 • Family
The Balboa park tour was spectacular. The ride to and from the park is fairly long (10 minutes) with lots of street crossings, but when you get to the park it is completely worth it. Amazing sites. We went on a Saturday and it was REALLY crowded. Would recommend a weekday for that reason only.
Written 2 April 2018
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bcartpa
Tampa, FL1 contribution
Mar 2018 • Family
Preston was an excellent guide and we had a very enjoyable 2.5 hour tour of Balboa Park. Highly recommended!
Written 29 March 2018
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Tatiana L
2 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
The guide provided good service- as much as he could include in 2 hrs total tour time. This tour needs to be longer, or not to be priced this high.
Written 30 May 2021
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Thank you for your review and for your positive feedback about our services. The tour that you booked is a private tour and we do offer others that are semi-private, longer, and less expensive. There are so many costs involved in order for us to offer this type of tour and to accommodate 2 guests on a private tour. Our goal is always to provide the best service at the lowest price. Hopefully you do appreciate the fact that the guide was professional and we were able to accommodate your last minute request on a very busy Memorial Day holiday weekend. I really want to thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. Your feedback is super important to us and we take it to heart. I would appreciate another chance to earn your business and to show you the value of our tours. Please call and ask for Kenneth next time you’re in town so we can do our best to make you a 5-star happy customer after all. Thank you again for your business and for taking the time out of your busy day to share your experience with us.
Written 31 May 2021
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