Discover UCSD: A Self-Guided Tour for Students, Parents and Staff

Name: Discover UCSD: A Self-Guided Tour for Students, Parents and Staff
Brand: Viator
Price: 9.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)

5.0(3)45 minutes - 1 hr 15 minEnglishLa Jolla, United States

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$10

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Experience the campus of UCSD (University of California, San Diego), home to world-class architecture, thought-provoking art, and a rich academic history, on this self-guided audio tour. Explore the campus through the eyes of a local and former UCSD staffer, and hear about popular college traditions and iconic landmarks. Discover the unique spirit of a university that’s ranked among the world’s top research institutions. You’ll pass several notable buildings including the Cognitive Science Building, the Mandeville Auditorium, and the Tata Hall for Sciences. Along the way, you’ll hear about the various colleges, student organizations and some of the resources and services that are available to new and prospective students, like the Student Health Services. Even if you’re a local or have visited before, this 45-minute UCSD tour reveals hidden gems and intriguing backstories that you’re unlikely to have heard. Dive into the Triton spirit and explore all it has to offer!

Included

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transport

What you'll do

This quirky art installation features a small house perched precariously atop Ja
cobs Hall, creating a surreal and disorienting experience that's both intriguing and visually stunning. Thank you, Stuart Collection for this whimsical addition!
A winding, 560-foot-long pathway designed to resemble a serpent, leading up to Geisel Library
As part of the Stuart Collection, it offers a whimsical journey through a symbolic Garden of Eden.
The bustling heart of student life at UCSD, Price Center offers a variety of din
ing options, shops, and entertainment venues, making it a run and vibrant place to hang out!
A central thoroughfare lined with student organizations and event booths, Librar
y Walk is the perfect spot to soak in the campus atmosphere and engage with the lively campus community.
This colorful, bird-like sculpture by Niki de Saint Phalle is a beloved Stuart C
ollection campus icon, often dressed up by students and celebrated during the annual Sun God Festival.
Geisel Library
9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, United States
Named after Dr. Seuss, this futuristic building is an architectural marvel and the intellectual hub of UC San Diego, offering national. From an aerial view, the library's exceptional shape resembles an open book, with its concrete piers and glass enclosures creating a striking visual effect.

Meeting and pickup

1 location

Pickup details

This tour of the UCSD campus begins here at the tall flagpole in front of the student services center in UCSD's Town Square. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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