Balboa Park Electric Scooter Tour with Pictures
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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 :)
Additional Info
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
Not recommended for travelers with current of past injuries that might be aggravated by hoping on and off scooters
Not Recommended for people who cannot ride a bicycle
What To Expect
Balboa Park
Join a guide as we travel on electric scooters throughout this massive and iconic San Diego Park seeing its beauty and learning about its history along the way. Pictures of you and your group in the most impressive spots around the park will be included.
Cabrillo Bridge
We will ride over this historic 1850's bridge as we enter the park
Options
Balboa Park Electric Scooter Tour with Pictures
What‘s Included
Backpack
Pictures in multiple locations
Electric Scooter
Helmet
Drinks and sunscreen which we recommend you bring
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
71 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exceptional activity
Genevieve B,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A beautiful experience with the electric scooter, which allowed us to visit Balboa Park completely with excellent comments from the guide. And he even takes pictures of us for our memories.
Best way to visit Balboa… Zoom Zoom!
Tanya H,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience with Jesse. He was incredibly patient as we became familiar with the scooters. It was very informative and especially nice to have some pictures as a memory of our day together I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting the San Diego area. It was absolutely beautiful.
It was wonderful! I was...
Erika D,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was wonderful! I was nervous about the scooter, but it was easy and the guide adjusted to my comfort level. Saw a lot of things in a shorter amount of time than walking.
Balboa Park
Amber G,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great tour of balboa park with Jesse. He was a knowledgeable tour guide and allowed several opportunities to stop for walking the different areas of the park and take pictures. It’s a great way to learn your way around. It ended up being just my husband and me in the tour, so it allowed for a more personalized experience.
You’ll love it.
Michael B,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had great communication guiding us to the meeting point. My wife was nervous about operating the scooters but after a quick lesson and a few minutes of practice she was off to the races. I enjoyed the quick pace between points of interest. With just enough time to take pictures and a quick look around and we were off to the next cool hing to see. Jesse provided excellent historical insights at each stop. We were deciding between the zoo and something different and both my wife and I agreed that this was the perfect excursion for us. Go for it. We think you’ll have a great time!
Great way to see the park!
Excursion05600588126,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed our tour with Jesse! The scooters were easy to use and got us around the park with ease. Jesse was knowledgeable about the buildings and their history. Definitely recommend
Must do at the beginning of your trip
Ashley B,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is something I would definitely recommend at the beginning of your trip to San Diego! You get little snipets of Balboa park on this adventure, but this was something we booked on our last day there. There is sooo much to see and explore in Balboa park. We will be making a trip back to San Diego and I already know what is on the itinerary… museums, art, good eats, etc. the guided tour was really cool and the tour guide was amazing and super knowledgeable about the area! Definitely a highlight of the trip regardless of it being our last day there!!!
Great tour!!!
Kimberly H,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great way to experience Balboa Park. Great family tour and easy riding with scooters. Jesse was great!
Great for teen boys
victoria h,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My teenagers ‘loved it!’ They fought me, Mom, all the way to the activity. They confessed they were wrong afterwards.
Great tour!
Roving50866734771,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks to Jesse for a great tour of Balboa park. We saw way more of the park than we would have on foot. Would definitely do another tour with him if we get the chance!
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