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Balboa Park Scooter Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $100 / person
- Location
- San Diego, United States
- Rating
- 1.0 / 5 · 1 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Panda Scooters
- Meeting point
- The tour begins and ends at Balboa Park parking lot located at: Balboa Dr, San Diego, CA 92103. Parking is available south of Quince St and north of El Prado. Meet with your tour guide at the parking lot. Your tour guide will be wearing Panda Scooters gear.
Description
Private 2 hours guided scooter tour through Balboa Park. A private tour requires booking 2 people minimum and 4 people maximum.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Botanical Building and Lily Pond
The Botanical Building presents some of the Park’s vibrant seasonal flower displays. Built for the 1915-16 Exposition, along with the adjacent Lily Pond and Lagoon, the historic building is one of the largest lath structures in the world. The Botanical Building plantings include more than 2,100 permanent plants, featuring fascinating collections of cycads, ferns, orchids, other tropical plants, and palms. The Botanical Building recently completed a renovation.
Desert Garden
The Desert Garden was established on Park Blvd in 1976 and contains more than 1,300 plants, including succulents and drought-resistant plants from around the world, within its 2.5 acres. The peak blooming period is January through March; however, these plants are interesting at any time of year because of their unusual shapes.
San Diego Air & Space Museum
The San Diego Air & Space Museum, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, brings the history of aviation and space exploration to life through artifacts from the Wright Brothers, Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and other pioneers. The museum’s interactive experiences include MaxFlight® simulators, the Kid’s Aviation Action Hangar, a 3D/4D movie theater, and hands-on traveling exhibitions.
Spreckels Organ Pavilion
The Spreckels Organ Pavilion is an outdoor venue that houses the open-air Spreckels Organ in Balboa Park in San Diego, California. With more than 5,000 pipes, the Spreckels Organ is the world's largest pipe organ in a fully outdoor venue.
Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
A living, breathing work of art, the Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum (JFGM) represents the bond of friendship between San Diego and our sister city, Yokohama. The garden includes meticulous stone designs, calming koi ponds, delightful water features, traditional architectural structures and breathtaking vistas. Educational programs, exhibits, festivals and horticultural classes enhance and deepen visitors’ appreciation for Japanese culture.
House of Pacific Relations International Cottages
Housed in historic 1935 Exposition cottages, 34 groups promote multicultural goodwill and understanding through educational and cultural programs.
California Tower
The California Tower, the soaring, intricately detailed, portion of the California Building, is an icon of San Diego, and can be seen from miles around. The building houses the Museum of Us. Constructed for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition, this beautiful structure is an architectural hybrid of architectural different styles, including Baroque, Plateresque, Churrigueresque, and Rococo, with some Gothic details. Designed by Bertram Goodhue, who included intricate ornamentation, arched arcades, carvings and busts, and colorful tile adorning the tower and domes, the building is reminiscent of the Spanish-Colonial churches in Mexico that inspired him.
The Old Globe
Styled after Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, The Old Globe presents works not only by the Bard himself but also by modern masters of the form as well as new, emerging playwrights. Annual family musicals invite even the youngest theatre lovers into the fold.
What's included
Included
Scooter Bag
Photos
Helmet
Traveller Ratings
1.0
1 reviews
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Balboa Park Scooter Tour take?
Balboa Park Scooter Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does Balboa Park Scooter Tour cost?
Prices start at $100 per person for this San Diego experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Balboa Park Scooter Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The tour begins and ends at Balboa Park parking lot located at: Balboa Dr, San Diego, CA 92103. Parking is available south of Quince St and north of El Prado. Meet with your tour guide at the parking lot. Your tour guide will be wearing Panda Scooters gear. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Balboa Park Scooter Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 4 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Balboa Park Scooter Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 1.0 out of 5 across 1 verified reviews; it is run by Panda Scooters.
Reviews(1)
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