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

Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 45 minutes - 1 hour 15 minutes
Service animals welcome

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!

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

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Smartphone and headphones
    • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
    • Food and drink
    • Transport

    Audio-supported languages

    English

    Additional information

    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

    Location

    Departure point

    UCSD Town Square, Torrey Pines, San Diego, CA, 92161
    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.

    End point

    Geisel Library, Geisel Library, Torrey Pines, San Diego, CA, 92161
    This tour ends in front of the Geisel Library, the crown jewel of UC San Diego!

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