Top Experiences in Spanish Village Art Center

Looking for a way to turn Balboa Park into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created an interactive scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the Amazing Race with a three-hour sightseeing tour of Balboa Park in San Diego. Guided from any smart phone, groups make their way among well-known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history.
The adventure begins in the heart of the Park at the Veterans Museum and leads you on a cultural journey of discovery as you visit iconic art, impressive architecture, historic theaters and hidden gardens. The tour requires approximately 2 miles of walking and generally takes between 2-3 hours to complete. Using a smartphone as “the guide” allows participants to start when they want and determine their own pace of play. Stop for an ice cream in the park or enjoy the museums and gardens… why not, it’s your schedule? Offered at a fixed price for a group vs. per person pricing.

Embark on a captivating 2-hour family walking tour through the cultural heart of San Diego in Balboa Park. Begin your adventure at Sefton Plaza, a lively gathering spot with beautiful fountains and sculptures. Marvel at the iconic California Tower, a historic landmark that offers breathtaking panoramic views of the park and the city. Next, admire the Old Globe Theater. Discover the vibrant Spanish Village Art Center and continue your exploration at the Botanical Building and Lily Pond, a tranquil oasis bursting with a stunning array of exotic plants and a picturesque lily pond. As you stroll along El Prado, the park’s main thoroughfare, soak in the enchanting ambiance and admire the architectural gems that line the street. Throughout the tour, our knowledgeable guide will engage the whole family with fascinating stories and fun facts about each location.

There is so much more to beautiful Balboa Park than meets the eye, and you'll find all the secret spots on this small group walking tour of San Diego's cultural crown jewel. You'll see gardens of different types, inspiring architecture, learn about the park's history and the cultural organizations that populate it now. And top it all off with a beverage at a popular coffee cart.

- 2 hour walking tour of Balboa Park

- Learn how two expositions shaped the park and changed San Diego

- Discover the Naval connection to the park

- Be sure to bring a camera as this is the prettiest tour in town!

- Enjoy a beverage at a park coffee cart

This 2 hour to 2.5 hour segway tour is the premier way to experience downtown San Diego and world famous Balboa Park. Visit historic sites like the Hall of Justice, Pantoja Park, and then make your way through Little Italy. Experience all the wonders that San Diego has to offer.

Discover San Diego’s Balboa Park by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, taking the role of a lead botanist!

As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure?

Highlights include:
• Explore Balboa Park Carousel, Spanish Village Art Centre, Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden, and other lesser-known places.
• Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch writers.
• Learn about the largest cantilever bronze animal statue in the world
• Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt.

After you booking is complete, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

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.

Explore San Diego's Balboa Park with a private guide, and hear informative narration about this 1,200-acre (485-hectare) cultural icon, declared a National Historic Landmark District in 1977. See areas like the Botanical Building or Rose Garden, and pass by a plethora of museums as you learn about the park’s history and architecture. Travel from your hotel to Balboa Park by luxury vehicle, and enjoy provided bottled water and snacks during this 2-hour tour.

Admire top San Diego attractions on this narrated morning or afternoon Segway tour that includes instruction and is perfect for beginners! See the historic Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, Petco Park and the 'USS San Diego' Memorial, stopping for photos along the way. Follow your knowledgeable guide as you learn about the city's history and major landmarks. Touring the city by Segway is a novel, memorable way to cover lots of territory in a short span of time.

Let a private guide escort you on a ultimate 4-hour sightseeing tour of San Diego while you relax with personal transportation by luxury car or SUV. Instead of a set itinerary, you can customize your own plans to see that sights that interest you most. You will visit Coronado, the historic Gaslamp Quarter, resplendent and beautiful Balboa park, and the famed and glittering La Jolla, with its attendant cove and pristine beaches. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Enjoy a walking tour of beautiful Balboa Park in San Diego while following clues on your smartphone and solving interesting puzzles along the tour.

Play the game on your smartphone with your group as the game guides you through the city.

Score points for correct answers and try to get the high score on the leaderboard.

See major attractions as well as less-known gems of San Diego on this unique scavenger hunt and walking tour.

Play any time that fits your schedule! There is no in-person guide you have to wait for!

Tour several attractions in Balboa Park - San Diego.

Your group of 2 to 6 people works together to solve the 24 challenges on the scavenger hunt.

Wear comfortable shoes! You'll walk about 2 miles along this scavenger hunt tour.

Explore the park at your own pace
Enjoy fun challenges with family and friends
Discover San Diego Balboa Park's hidden gems and historic sights
Perfect for all ages

Enjoy an overview of San Diego's top sights and the stunning northern coastline on a full-day tour by a luxury vehicle that includes Coronado, the Embarcadero and Balboa Park. Check out places of interest in the Gaslamp Quarter, where you’ll have free time to purchase lunch and explore at your leisure. Then spend the afternoon in the enclave of La Jolla — the ‘jewel of San Diego’ — where rugged shoreline cliffs charm all travelers, from both near and far.

We do require a minimum of 4 people total (solo travelers are welcome to join) to have the tour go out, in the event of us not achieving 4 guests we'll send you out on our shorter version or supply you with another tour of equal value or issue a full refund!

If the tour is booked with less than 4 total guests, then we do the 4 Hour version of the tour. This still hits all of the points of interest, although it eliminates the break that we would normally have for lunch. If we do book more than 4 guests the 7 hour tour will be given.

Join us in one of the largest urban cultural parks in the US on a Segway tour of San Diego’s Balboa Park. Cover the enormous 1,200 acre park on a fun-to-ride self-balancing segway while a guide shares the history and highlights. We start and end in the park ensuring that you cover everything from the 16 museums to artists’ workshops. While stopping to take photos among the amazing gardens and theaters. Let us help you feel like a local as we give you the best overview of one of San Diego's best gems.

Join me on a journey through one of San Diego's most iconic places. Since this park is large, we will be touring the major sites with the wind in our hair on electric scooters. No walking required ;)

The first stop will be the beautiful botanical building and lily pond where we will pause for some pictures. Next, we will briefly cruise to the entrance to the San Diego Zoo before heading to the Spanish Village Arts Center. We will then scoot to the Morton Bay Fig Tree. It's then time to ride down the iconic El Prado passing fountains & museums along the way. After a quick stop, we will head past the International cottages on our way to the air and space museum. We will wrap up at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion before heading back to where we started.

Photos of your adventure are included!

If you want to see Balboa park in an efficient & unique way with a local guide, then this is the tour for you!

(Tips are not required but are always appreciated :)