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Old Town Trolley Tours: San Diego Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

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Tourists enjoying a scenic view of the San Diego skyline from an Old Town trolley.
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San Diego Old Town Trolley passing a historic sailing ship by the waterfront.

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Guided tour

Discover why San Diego is America’s Finest City as you jump on a 1 or 2-day trolley tour and cruise through top sights at your leisure.

Operator: Trolley Tours

4.5/5

(74)

Perron Sylvain

Perron

Aug 2025
Verified booking
4/5
The drivers encountered thoughout the day were very knowleged and funny. Always the best way to discover a city and allow you to select the best points of interest to discover.
Lisa Lucille Jorgensen

Lisa

Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The drivers were informative and funny! The stops were conveniently located to allow sightseeing at popular areas in San Diego.
Maria Nepomuceno-Crump

Maria

Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Ticketing was easy, but the email I received did not have a scan image, so I had to download the app and it took a while so the ticket agent had to take a bit of time to input the booking number. The tour was great.
    • Sunny San Diego is calling. Hop on the coastal cliffs and glistening bay with this fun 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off trolley tour to delight in the city's top sights.

    • Trolleys arrive every 20 minutes across the 11 stops scattered around the city - all well-connected to make it easy to reach the iconic landmarks.

    • Kick back and enjoy the panoramic city views from your comfortable trolley ride, take advantage of free discount coupons and explore the city on self-guided walking tours.

    • Pass by the lively Old Town Market, the fascinating Maritime Museum featuring historic ships, and the stunning beaches of Coronado.

    • 1 or 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

    • Access to Orange route

    • Free audio-guided walking tours

    • Discount coupons worth $30

    • Map brochure with day planner

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

  • 4.5
    74 reviews

    How do we collect reviews?

    These ratings include verified reviews from both Headout guests and our trusted partners who operate this experience locally. All reviews come from real travelers who've taken this experience.

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    What our guests say

    Lisa Lucille Jorgensen

    Lisa

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    The drivers were informative and funny! The stops were conveniently located to allow sightseeing at popular areas in San Diego.
    Marianne Rothschild

    Marianne

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Jeana and Belle were both wonderful hosts. Very entertaining
    Jeffery Otten

    Jeffery

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    The whole day was awesome, every stop was interesting and the drivers were excellent!
    Maria Nepomuceno-Crump

    Maria

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Ticketing was easy, but the email I received did not have a scan image, so I had to download the app and it took a while so the ticket agent had to take a bit of time to input the booking number. The tour was great.
    Perron Sylvain

    Perron

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    The drivers encountered thoughout the day were very knowleged and funny. Always the best way to discover a city and allow you to select the best points of interest to discover.
  • Orange route

    Ready to soak up the sunny vibes of San Diego’s coastline? Hop on a 1 or 2-day trolley tour and explore the city’s must-see sights at your own pace. With trolleys arriving every 20 minutes at 11 convenient stops, you'll be perfectly positioned to hit landmarks and the scenic Coronado shoreline.

    Schedule

    Jan 1 to Mar 9, Jul 4 & Nov 3 to Dec 31

    • First bus: 9am from stop #1 (Old Town Market)

    • Last bus: 3pm from stop #1 (Old Town Market)

    • Frequency: Every 20 mins

    • Popular stops: Seaport Village, Balboa Park, Little Italy

    Mar 10 to Jul 3 & Jul 5 to Nov 2

    • First bus: 9am from stop #1 (Old Town Market)

    • Last bus: 4pm from stop #1 (Old Town Market)

    • Frequency: Every 20 mins

    • Popular stops: Seaport Village, Balboa Park, Little Italy

    Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points.

    You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

  • What's not allowed

    • Due to operator restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

    Accessibility

    • The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

    • Your guide dogs are welcome onboard.

    Additional information

    • The tour remains closed for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • No printout required! Just show your mobile voucher to the driver and collect your bus ticket.

    • You can join the tour from any one of the stops in San Diego.

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