Waltz in Balboa Park with a self-guided audio tour on your phone designed by an accredited expert. Listen to fascinating stories, based on an award-winning storytelling concept, and gain great insights into the most iconic landmark of San Diego.
• Enjoy a hassle-free visit with a captivating self-guided audio tour of Balboa Park
• Download the app and your audio tour on your smartphone prior to your visit
• Marvel at the California Tower, the Zoro Garden, and the marvelous Bea Evenson Fountain
• Discover the Old Cactus Garden, Casa del Rey Moro Garden, and the Botanical Building
Start your tour from the Sefton Plaza, find your way towards the Cabrillo Bridge, and Alcázar Garden, and through the countless architectural elements and unique garden systems the park has to offer.
Alcázar Garden (12 mins):<.b> Bringing the Spanish and Islamic influence to the garden, Alcazar Garden is, not only in its core a palace garden, based on the meaning of the Spanish word Alcazar, but also a cultural representation of Islamic Spain since it great resembles Islamic gardens from Spain, namely the gardens in Seville’s Alcazares.
Cubi XV (12 mins): Balboa Park is known for its unique architectural elements, with Cubi XV being one of them. Balboa Park has been a destination for public artists to showcase their artworks during the 20th century and this one is only a park of a series of installations here at this park.
Bea Evenson Fountain (10 mins): A fountain dedicated to the memory of a woman who was committed to preserving Balboa Park. Allow Clio Muse to be your faithful guide as you reach the Bea Evenson Fountain, giving you all the necessary information about the Bea Evenson and the person who created the sculpture.
Tour excludes
Entrance tickets to sites
Transportation to / from the starting point
Live Guide
Smartphone or headphones
Food and drinks
Transportation
App not compatible with Windows phones
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
For best experience
Please note that your e-ticket is not your entry ticket. Admission fees are not included in this product
Mobile signal may be weak at the site(s). Download your audio tour on your smartphone prior to your visit to fully enjoy it.
After booking, you will receive an email with further instructions on how to access and download your audio tour. Please check your email spam folder as well
Ensure that your smartphone is fully charged & that you bring your earphones
Please wear sunscreen and a hat during the hot summer months
Visitors are advised to wear comfortable shoes
Tour Address: Sefton Plaza, 698 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92103
Hours of Operation: 24 hrs a day
How to Redeem:
Please reserve your audio tour here: https://www.sightseeingpass.com/en/manage-my-booking. After you complete the reservation, you will receive a voucher with a link to the ClioMuse website and a unique code to redeem upon checkout. Create an account to redeem your code.