Discover UCSD: A Self-Guided Tour for Students, Parents and Staff
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About
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 t...
Highlights
From 45 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 45 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's 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
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transport
Meeting Points
Departure
UCSD Town Square
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.
Return
Geisel Library
This tour ends in front of the Geisel Library, the crown jewel of UC San Diego!
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This quirky art installation features a small house perched precariously atop Jacobs Hall, creating a surreal and disorienting experience that's both intriguing and visually stunning. Thank you, Stuart Collection for this whimsical addition!
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Snake Path
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.
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Price Center
The bustling heart of student life at UCSD, Price Center offers a variety of dining options, shops, and entertainment venues, making it a run and vibrant place to hang out!
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Library Walk
A central thoroughfare lined with student organizations and event booths, Library Walk is the perfect spot to soak in the campus atmosphere and engage with the lively campus community.
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Sun God
This colorful, bird-like sculpture by Niki de Saint Phalle is a beloved Stuart Collection campus icon, often dressed up by students and celebrated during the annual Sun God Festival.
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Geisel Library
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.
Discover UCSD: A Self-Guided Tour for Students, Parents and Staff
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About
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 t...
Highlights
From 45 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 45 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's 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
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transport
Meeting Points
Departure
UCSD Town Square
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.
Return
Geisel Library
This tour ends in front of the Geisel Library, the crown jewel of UC San Diego!
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