POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: UC San Diego’s Visitors Tour Program offers free tours to local residents, new faculty and staff, first-time visitors and the general public. These Sunday afternoon tours are led by knowledgeable adult volunteer guides who are eager to show you the most notable features of our beautiful 1,200-acre campus. 

There are walking tours and bus tours offered!

Every first Sunday of every month, a walking tour is hosted to discover the vibrant neighborhoods of UC San Diego, from the unique architecture of the six colleges to the urban district at the heart of campus and the diverse array of living and learning spaces. Get an up-close look at Geisel Library and site-specific sculptures from the world-renowned Stuart Collection—including talking trees, a house that defies gravity and a giant gilded bird. Learn about the history of UC San Diego, from its ocean origins to the former military base and the university’s influence on the region’s biotech boom.

In the remaining Sundays of the month, the bus tours take a scenic ride across UC San Diego, with stops at landmarks including the Theatre District, Rady School of Management, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Qualcomm Institute and east campus medical facilities including UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Center and Thornton Hospital. The tour also features visits to several Stuart Collection sculptures, like the iconic “Sun God” and 180-ton granite “Bear,” as well as an opportunity to explore Geisel Library. Bus tours present a comprehensive look at how our 1,200-acre campus has taken shape, including its history, art and architecture.