Our office door is located inside of this large courtyard (Kenny’s Garden) next to the parking garage. If you see two huge grey concrete pillars then you are at the right place, the entrance to the courtyard. Our door is on the right a little more than half-way down into the courtyard.
Description
On this Balboa Park E-Bike Tour you will learn what San Diego locals know, that Balboa Park is San Diego’s best kept secret! As the largest urban cultural park in the country, Balboa Park is one of the most unique attractions in San Diego. From hiking trails, to desert gardens and world-class museums, you could easily spend an entire day in this gorgeous San Diego park.
Tour Options
E-Bike Tour in Balboa Park
Itinerary
Balboa Park
120 min
Balboa Park is one of the most unique attractions in San Diego. From hiking trails, to desert gardens and world-class museums, you could easily spend an entire day in this gorgeous San Diego park.
Village Art Center
Pass by
Discover San Diego’s coveted secret for art lovers at Spanish Village Art Center. Located between the Zoo and theNAT these quaint buildings and colorful courtyard were originally built in 1935.
The Old Globe
Pass by
Modeled after Shakespeare’s Old Globe in London, the Old Globe Theatre was built in 1935 for the presentation of abridged versions of Shakespeare’s plays as part of the California Pacific International Exposition
Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
Pass by
The Japanese Friendship Garden ("JFG") is an expression of friendship between San Diego and its sister city, Yokohama.
Spreckels Organ Pavilion
Pass by
This unique organ contains more than 5,000 pipes ranging in length from the size of a pencil to 32 feet and is the largest outdoor pipe organ in the world. The Spreckels Organ is housed in an ornate vaulted structure with highly embellished gables.
Botanical Building and Lily Pond
Admission not included5 min
The Lily Pond, built as a reflecting pool for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition features annual plantings of water lilies and lotus.
The plantings inside of the Botanical Building include orchid displays, cycads and palms, a scratch-and-sniff garden, and seasonal displays.
Stop and take a photo
Alcazar Garden
Admission not included5 min
Alcazar Garden, named because its design is patterned after the gardens of Alcazar Castle in Seville, Spain, lies adjacent to the Institute of Contemporary Art, San Diego (Formerly San Diego Art Institute) and Mingei Museum. It is known for its ornate fountains, exquisite turquoise blue, yellow, and green Moorish tiles and shady pergola.
Stop and take a photo
Comic-con Museum
Pass by
The Comic-Con Museum will encourage an appreciation of comics and related popular arts through exhibits, programs and events drawn from across the Comic-Con universe. Considered the cultural heart of San Diego, Balboa Park is already home to numerous museums, galleries and theaters along with the famous San Diego Zoo. Now, with the help of the City of San Diego, CCI is in the process of converting the 1935 Federal Building into what is planned to be a world-class museum by day, and a very unique fan community venue by night.
Cabrillo Bridge
Pass by
The Cabrillo Bridge spans Cabrillo Canyon. During the 1915 Panama-California Exposition a man-made lake was beneath the bridge.
California Tower
Admission not included5 min
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 San Diego Museum of Us.
Stop and take a photo
What's included
Included
Narration by professional guide
Electric Bikes
Bottled Water and Small Snacks
Helmets
Not included
Museum and Attraction Fee's
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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 E-Bike Tour in Balboa Park take?
E-Bike Tour in Balboa Park lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 10 stops.
How much does E-Bike Tour in Balboa Park cost?
Prices start at $169 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 E-Bike Tour in Balboa Park 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 Our office door is located inside of this large courtyard (Kenny’s Garden) next to the parking garage. If you see two huge grey concrete pillars then you are at the right place, the entrance to the courtyard. Our door is on the right a little more than half-way down into the courtyard. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is E-Bike Tour in Balboa Park offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is E-Bike Tour in Balboa Park worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 16 verified reviews; it is run by Another Side Of San Diego Tours.
Reviews(16)
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Cierra_M
June 27, 2026
Beautiful way to see the Beautiful Balboa Park
E-Bikes are fun and easy to ride. Your guide makes it fun, safe and informative! The ride to and from the park is in city street, but problems at all.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed exploring beautiful Balboa Park by e-bike.
It is great to know that the bikes felt fun and easy to ride, and that your guide helped make the experience safe, informative, and enjoyable. Balboa Park is such a special place, and seeing it by e-bike is one of our favorite ways to take it all in.
Thank you again for joining us. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in San Diego, Los Angeles, or Las Vegas!
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Linda K
March 19, 2026
Fabulous e-bike tour of Balboa Park
This excursion was so fun! My guide was Judy. She was wonderful and so patient. As an older person who has never riden an e-bike, Judy was phenomenal in making sure I was a safe rider before starting our excursion. Judy was knowledgeable and shared so much information on the park. I would highly recommend this tour.
Operator response
Hi Linda,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.
I love hearing that you had such a fun time exploring Balboa Park on the e-bike. It’s such a beautiful and historic area, and experiencing it that way really gives you a unique perspective.
Judy is absolutely fantastic, and your feedback perfectly captures what makes her such a great guide. Her patience, care, and attention to safety, especially for first-time riders, is exactly what we strive for. I’m so glad she made you feel comfortable and confident before heading out, and that she was able to share so much of the park’s history along the way.
Your recommendation truly means a lot to us. As a small, family-run business, reviews like yours help us continue doing what we love and taking great care of our guests.
We would love to host you again anytime in San Diego, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, or Maui for another adventure.
All The Best,
Kenneth
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joycemG7936FB
September 11, 2025
Enjoyable tour
The guide was friendly and informative. Bikes were easy to ride and safe. The park is beautiful, lots to see. Nice afternoon.
Operator response
Dear joycemG7936FB,
Thank you so much for joining us on our E-Bike Tour of Balboa Park and for sharing your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience, found our guide friendly and informative, and felt comfortable on the bikes while exploring such a beautiful and historic part of San Diego.
As a small, family run company, every review means the world to us. It helps us continue to do what we love, creating memorable experiences for our guests, and it also lets others know they are in good hands when choosing our tours. We would be truly grateful if you shared your experience with friends, family, or colleagues visiting San Diego, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, or Maui, as we would love to host them as well.
We appreciate the opportunity to be at your service and hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon.
All The Best,
Kenneth
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vikif489
August 30, 2025
E-Bike Tour Definitely a HIGHLIGHT!
Taking an eBike tour was definitely out of our element, but our tour guide (Kevin) made this one of the best highlights of our trip to San Diego. Considering we hadn't been on a bike in years, he first made sure we were comfortable with our bikes and took good care of us as we made our way through the city streets to Balboa Park. Once in Balboa, he was a wealth of knowledge! Thank you, Kevin, for making this a fun experience!
Operator response
Dear vikif489,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. We are truly grateful that you chose to join us and so delighted to hear that your eBike tour with Kevin became one of the highlights of your trip. It means a lot to know that even though biking was outside your comfort zone, Kevin’s care, patience, and knowledge helped make the experience not only fun but memorable.
Your kind words are such a gift to our team. Guests like you are the reason we love what we do, and we cannot thank you enough for trusting us with part of your San Diego adventure. We would be honored to host you again anytime, whether here in San Diego or at our locations in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, or
Maui.
All The Best,
Kenneth
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alliejp_13
August 27, 2025
Awesome Amy E-Bike Tour Guide!
We did a private E Bike tour of Balboa Park and it's become a very memorable part of our San Diego trip! Amy was our tour guide. We call her awesome Amy because she was very patient and helpful as we navigated the downtown San Diego streets. It was my first time on an E-Bike and was a little more cautious then my husband. She had a great can-do attitude that gave me more confidence and helped me feel safe. Not to mention that she's a phenomenal, engaging story teller and taught us fun history about Balboa Park! The entire team was helpful from giving us directions to parking suggestions. The bikes are high tech. The gear was clean and they also gave us snacks and water. I highly recommend this tour company! Thank you.
Operator response
Dear alliejp_13,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. We are thrilled to hear that your private E-Bike Tour of Balboa Park became such a memorable part of your San Diego trip.
Amy will be overjoyed to know you dubbed her “Awesome Amy.” She truly has a gift for blending patience, safety, and storytelling, and we are so glad her can-do attitude helped you feel comfortable and confident on the E-Bike.
It is wonderful to hear you enjoyed the seamless experience from our parking guidance to our top notch bikes, clean gear, and little touches like snacks and water. Providing engaging five star experiences is what our team strives for every day, and knowing you would highly recommend us means the world.
We hope to welcome you back again soon, whether it is for another adventure in San Diego or at one of our sister locations in Los Angeles or Las Vegas. Thank you again for choosing us and for letting us be part of your trip.
All The Best,
Kenneth
President & CEO
Another Side Tours, Inc.
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Tracy_M
August 9, 2025
Great ride!
This was the 2nd activity we scheduled with this company. It was a great e-bike tour around Balboa park. Jeff, our guide, was very entertaining, enjoyable and knowledgeable on all that is S.D. We will definitely schedule more future activities!
Operator response
Dear Tracy,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for joining us again. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the E-Bike Tour in Balboa Park and that Jeff made the experience so entertaining and memorable. It means a lot to us when guests return for multiple activities, and we truly appreciate your continued support.
If you ever find yourself visiting Las Vegas, Los Angeles, or Maui, please look us up. While we do not offer the exact same tours in every market, we have incredible experiences we know you would love.
Thank you again for choosing us and for taking the time to share your feedback. We look forward to hosting you on another adventure soon.
All The Best,
Kenneth
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dianaw832
February 26, 2025
Great way to see Balboa Park
Fantastic way to see the park. Exceptional customer service. Fun and informative tour guide. Highly recommend for any travelers
Operator response
Thank you, Diana, for your wonderful review of our E-Bike Tour in Balboa Park!
We're delighted to hear you found it to be a fantastic way to experience the park's beauty. Our team works hard to provide exceptional customer service, and it's very rewarding to know that came through during your visit.
I'll be sure to share your kind words with your tour guide. We take great pride in creating experiences that are both fun and informative, giving our guests a deeper appreciation of the areas we explore.
If your travels ever take you to Las Vegas or Los Angeles, I'd like to personally invite you to join us at our locations there as well. We'd love to show you another side of those amazing cities too!
Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience and for your recommendation to other travelers.
Kenneth
CEO, Another Side Tours
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Laura_B
May 29, 2024
This tour was amazing! So...
This tour was amazing! So much fun and the tour guide was so really informative and helpful. I would definitely recommend.
Operator response
Dear Laura_B,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with our E-Bike Tour in Balboa Park. We're delighted to hear that you found the tour amazing!
It's wonderful to know that you had so much fun and that our tour guide provided informative and helpful commentary throughout the experience. We strive to make our tours both enjoyable and educational, and it's gratifying to hear that we achieved this balance for you.
Your recommendation means a lot to us. We're always excited to introduce more people to the beauty and history of Balboa Park through our e-bike tours.
Thank you again for choosing Another Side Of San Diego Tours. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
Best regards,
Kenneth
Another Side Of San Diego Tours
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617neishaf
April 29, 2024
10 plus stars
I arrived to do my tour and was greeted by Jeff. I was the only one that had booked this time slot. But I was in for a real treat. Jeff was FANTASTIC. Engaging, Insightful and full of amazing facts and tib bits. He didn't rush us, I had plenty of time to explore at leisure. He was also an A+ grade photographer :) . Highly recommend this tour as you simply get an amazing experience
Operator response
Dear 617neishaf,
Wow, thank you so much for your incredible review and for giving us "10 plus stars"! We are absolutely thrilled to hear about your fantastic experience on our E-Bike Tour in Balboa Park with Jeff as your guide.
At Another Side Of San Diego Tours, we take great pride in our knowledgeable, engaging, and enthusiastic guides who are passionate about sharing the wonders of our beautiful city with our guests. Jeff is a shining example of the caliber of guides we have on our team, and we are delighted to know that he provided you with such an exceptional and memorable experience.
We believe that the best tours are those that combine informative commentary with plenty of opportunities for exploration and leisure. It's wonderful to hear that Jeff struck the perfect balance, sharing fascinating facts and insights while also allowing you ample time to discover the park at your own pace. And what a bonus that he also served as your personal photographer, capturing special moments throughout the tour!
Your glowing recommendation means the world to us, and we are grateful for your support. We will be sure to pass along your compliments to Jeff and the rest of our team, as feedback like yours is incredibly motivating and reinforces our commitment to delivering top-notch experiences for every guest.
Thank you again for choosing Another Side Of San Diego Tours and for taking the time to share your experience. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back on another one of our tours in the future!
Best regards,
Kenneth
CEO, Another Side Of San Diego Tours
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gordk377
April 4, 2024
An e-bike tour that’s literally electric, even without coffee!
A rare brainstorm (smile) made me decide to check out this early morning adventure before coffee and commonsense kicked in! Should I sleep or should I go thoughts bounced in my head, but was I ever glad I signed up and went! My tour guide, Kevin, a smart, fun patient soul, suited me up with bike, helmet, water and instructions. Had he offered me coffee I would rate him as BEST EVER HUMAN, but he did everything else to perfection. The tour was fun, scenic, information-loaded and ideal for photos and history snippets! Would HIGHLY recommend to anyone to spend a couple quality hours with a first-rate tour! Won’t hesitate to book another tour with them!
Operator response
Dear gordk377,
Thank you for sharing your electrifying experience with our E-Bike Tour in Balboa Park on TripAdvisor! We're thrilled to hear that you decided to embark on this early morning adventure and that it exceeded your expectations.
It's fantastic to know that Kevin, your tour guide, provided you with a memorable and enjoyable experience. We're glad he equipped you with everything you needed for the tour and that his expertise and patience made the experience even more special for you.
While we may have missed the opportunity to offer you coffee, we're delighted to hear that everything else was executed to perfection. Providing fun, scenic, and informative tours with ample opportunities for photos and history snippets is what we strive for, and we're glad we could deliver on that promise.
Thank you for your enthusiastic recommendation, and we're thrilled to hear that you won't hesitate to book another tour with us in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back for more quality hours of exploration and discovery!
Warm regards,
Kenneth C. Lippman
CEO of Another Side Of San Diego Tours
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