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TOURS
Most of the cultural institutions in Balboa Park offer tours of their own collections. In addition, there is a fascinating one-hour audio tour of the Park, which can be purchased at the Balboa Park Visitors Center. There is an Adult and Child's version of the tour, which covers Park history, architecture, horticulture, cultural attractions-all created by experts in the field. Also, there are free tours offered throughout the week in Balboa Park. All tours meet at and begin from the Balboa Park Visitors Center located in the historic House of Hospitality on El Prado walkway. The Balboa Park Visitors Center is open daily from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Architectural Heritage Tours (1st Wednesday each month)
Led by the Committee of 100, these tours are offered on the first Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.
Offshoot Tours (Every Saturday)
Offered every Saturday by trained volunteers, the tours start at 10:00 a.m. for an easy-paced one-hour walk with rotating themes. Tour themes include Balboa Park history (1st Saturday of the month), palm trees (2nd Saturday), other trees in the Park (3rd Saturday), desert vegetation (4th Saturday) and tour del dia (5th Saturday). There are no tours from Thanksgiving through New Year's Day.
Ranger-led Tours (Every Tuesday and Sunday)
Balboa Park Rangers discuss the historical and botanical treasures of Balboa Park at 1:00 p.m. every Tuesday and Sunday.
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