18 reviews of Skip the Line: California Academy of Sciences Behind-the-Scenes Tour

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5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Heather T, United Kingdom, November 2012

This is a great way to have plenty of time at the California academy of Sciences and learn all kinds of things you wouldn't have otherwise. Highly recommended.

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by AndreP, South Africa, December 2011

A platinum tour with royal treatment. Great staff, facilities and extremely child friendly. The behind the scenes part of the tour was absolutely amazing. Everyone must see the academy of science at least once in their lives!

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Beverly F, September 2011

Enjoyed the tour from start to finish. Going behind the scenes was a learning experience and respect for the important work being done every day at the CA Academy of Sciences. Our guide was well-informed and attentive. I would highly recommend this tour. The Planetarium Show included with the tour is outstanding.

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Deborah H, August 2011

This is a great experience. We accidentally went on free admissions day and when we got there the line was incredible. It was fabulous to be able to go on the tour (just 2 of us) behind the scenes and to go to the front of lines. Highly recommended.

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Keith D L, June 2011

Another great day out on our holiday.You need a whole day for this one.Platinum tour was worth doing.

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Christine N, USA, July 2010

We had a wonderful day and not losing time waiting in lines with the skip the line pass was worth every cent as we were able to see EVERYTHING.

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Marcus N, USA, July 2010

After this tour, I don't know if I can ever go back to waiting in line again. Very knowledgable staff.

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Cathy B, USA, June 2010

I was very pleased with the tour and would highly recommend it to others. Our tour guide Scott was amazing and was full of wonderful information. He made the experience well worth the price of admission!

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Mark W, USA, December 2009

The California Academy of Science was wonderful. Skipping the lines and having a tour was incredible. We saw tons of people taking the 10am tour when we got there, but we had signed up for the 1pm tour. There were only four of us on the tour, so it was like have a guide all to ourselves. It made the experience completely unforgettable. Also, with the platinum pass, we received exceptional customer service, escorts to various attractions and no waiting in lines!

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Anonymous, August 2009

This was absolutely amazing! We got to skip all ticket lines, including the ones for the entrance, rainforest, planetarium and 3D Show. With our VIP badges and access to staff-only areas, we felt really important running around the Academy. I would recommend this to people of all ages!

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Ellen H, USA, July 2009

One of the best experiences ever. Worth every penny and I will do the same tour again.

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Kelly G, USA, July 2009

Loved the Platinum Tour - especially skipping all the entrance lines. Jumping the line outside was great, but it was the best to not wait for access to anything inside. The rainforest, planetarium and living roof were super cool. Getting to see all the behind the scenes action - where they make the food, clean the water and the scientists working made the whole California Academy of Sciences experience much richer. And I loved getting access to the vault. Also our guide was awesome, he seemed to know everything. Highly recommended.

4 star rating: Recommended

Reviewed by peter j, June 2012

the behind scenes tour was a little too technical.but the overall was excellent

4 star rating: Recommended

Reviewed by Barbara N, May 2011

Very interesting

4 star rating: Recommended

Reviewed by Frank N, USA, February 2011

Staff at the entrance to the Academy did not know
how to process the Viator voucher I had. Eventually a supervisor was found who knew the process. Not a big deal since we were there well before our tour time. Wife and I enjoyed the tour.

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