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

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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!

Departure Point

  • 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 Details
  • This tour ends in front of the Geisel Library, the crown jewel of UC San Diego!
Duration45 minutes - 1 hour and 15 minutesLanguages Available
  • Audio guide - English
  • Printed guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Geisel Library9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CaliforniaThis 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!Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Snake PathSan Diego, CA 92161A 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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Price CenterSan Diego, CA 92093The 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!Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Sun God9500 Gilman Drive, San Diego, CA 92161A 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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Fallen StarEngineers Lane, San Diego, CA 92161This 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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Library WalkLibrary Walk, San Diego, CA 92161Named 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.Duration: Not Available

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
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Inclusions
  • 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
Exclusions
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
  • Food and drink
  • Transport
Redemption InstructionsVOICEMAP CODE───Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS───Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile appCreate an accountSelect Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter CodesEnter your code then select Download NowPLEASE NOTE───You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.SUPPORT───For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.meVoucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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