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Old Town Trolley Tours: San Diego Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour

Name: Old Town Trolley Tours: San Diego Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour
Start: 2026-09-16T09:00:00
End: 2026-09-16T17:00:00
Location: San Diego

4.7/5(113)

Angela P

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

The Old Town Trolley Tour is one of the best ways to explore San Diego! If you want to see the city’s top highlights without driving, traffic, and paying for parking at every single stop, this tour is perfect. It gives you total flexibility. You can jump off at a spot stay for as long as you like and catch the next trolley when you want to. drivers are prepared, they share historical facts and curiosity about San Diego. Start your tour early in the morning so you have the entire day to visit it

Maria C

Group

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

The convenience of the frequent stops allowed for exploring many places in a short amount of time, while the knowledgeable guides added engaging personal twists to the experience. Overall, it was a fantastic trip that inspired a strong recommendation and a desire to take it again.

Falko G

Family

Verified booking

Jul 2026

Very entertaining and interesting. When the trolleys are full, they react in a flash and provide additional vehicles! The drivers—we had four different ones—are real entertainers and do their jobs perfectly. We can wholeheartedly recommend this tour! Great!

Carol L

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

We have been to San Diego many times, but never taken the Hop on Hop off Trolley before. All of the drivers were friendly and informative. We saw and learned about places we had never been, like the Barrio Logan, Little Italy, and the amazing Star of India and other ships that we could explore! It was a great way to see the beautiful architecture of the city and enjoy the variety of the areas so conveniently. We give it 10 stars!!

Gisele G

Family

Verified booking

May 2026

We absolutely loved the drivers—they were very friendly and cheerful. We are Brazilians, and they spoke with us very patiently, as we haven't quite mastered the language yet. The only thing we missed were the headphones with translation.

Maria M

Group

Verified booking

Apr 2026

Our Tour Guide and driver was great. She explained everything we were seeing and had a great personality. I had my elderly parents with me and with the tour we were able to see much of San Diego without them having to get off at all. My dad is not able to walk much any more and it was perfect for him. I would like to go next time and explore the different stops for myself. It was absolutly worth the cost.

Sunny San Diego is calling! Glide by the coastal cliffs and glistening bay with this 1/2-day hop-on hop-off trolley tour and delight in the city's top sights.

Trolleys arrive every 20 minutes across the 11 stops scattered around the city. You just have to hop on, kick back, and take in the panoramic sights.

Ask your conductor, who also serves as a live guide, any questions you have on local culture, history, and directions to the best restaurants.

Take advantage of free discount coupons at local attractions and explore the city on a self-guided walking tour.

Upgrade to a 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass to explore more of San Diego at a relaxed pace, with extra time to hop off and discover the city's top attractions.

1/2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour (as per option selected)

Access to Orange Route

Live guide/conductor

Free audio-guided walking tours

Discount coupons worth $30

Map brochure with day planner

TOTAL DURATION1 hour 45 minutes
FREQUENCYEvery 20 minutes
FIRST DEPARTUREOld Town Market at 9:00 AM
LAST DEPARTUREOld Town Market at 3:00 PM
Timeline
Map
1. Old Town Market
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1 attraction
Whaley House Museum
1 minute walk
2. Maritime Museum/Star of India
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1 attraction
San Salvador (Replica)
3. Embarcadero Marina
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1 attraction
USS Midway Museum
3 minutes walk
4. Seaport Village
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1 attraction
The Headquarters at Seaport
2 minutes walk
5. Marriott Marquis and Marina
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1 attraction
The New Children’s Museum
3 minutes walk
6. Gaslamp Quarter
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1 attraction
Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House
2 minutes walk
7. East Convention Center – Petco Park and Hilton Bayfront
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1 attraction
Petco Park
3 minutes walk
8. Barrio Logan
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1 attraction
Chicano Park
1 minute walk
9. Coronado/Orange Avenue
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1 attraction
Hotel del Coronado
4 minutes walk
10. Balboa Park/Zoo
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1 attraction
San Diego Zoo
6 minutes walk
11. Little Italy
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1 attraction
Piazza della Famiglia

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

113 reviews
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What our guests say
Maria C
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The convenience of the frequent stops allowed for exploring many places in a short amount of time, while the knowledgeable guides added engaging personal twists to the experience. Overall, it was a fantastic trip that inspired a strong recommendation and a desire to take it again.
Angela P
Couple
Verified booking
2 days ago
The Old Town Trolley Tour is one of the best ways to explore San Diego! If you want to see the city’s top highlights without driving, traffic, and paying for parking at every single stop, this tour is perfect. It gives you total flexibility. You can jump off at a spot stay for as long as you like and catch the next trolley when you want to. drivers are prepared, they share historical facts and curiosity about San Diego. Start your tour early in the morning so you have the entire day to visit it
Rossy H
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
I enjoyed the drivers information and knowledge they provided. The planned route was so beautiful and pleasant.
Georgette C
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The guide was great 😀 loved learning about the origins and history of San Diego
Falko G
Family
Verified booking
Jul 2026
Very entertaining and interesting. When the trolleys are full, they react in a flash and provide additional vehicles! The drivers—we had four different ones—are real entertainers and do their jobs perfectly. We can wholeheartedly recommend this tour! Great!

What to bring

Mobile or printed ticket confirmation.

Comfortable footwear for sightseeing.

Sun protection and water, especially during warmer months.

What's not allowed

Pets are not permitted on board, except registered service animals.

Accessibility

All trolleys are wheelchair and stroller accessible.

Service animals are welcome.

Additional information

Your ticket includes unlimited hop-on hop-off travel on the Orange Route for half a day.

Trolleys arrive approximately every 20 minutes, subject to traffic conditions.

Tours do not operate on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day.

Temporary route changes or stop closures may occur during major city events and festivals.

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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

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