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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: 2026-10-16T09:00:00
End: 2026-10-16T17:00:00
Location: San Diego

4.7/5(129)

Beverley S

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Our driver, Belle was fun, polite and knew her stuff. The San Diego Hop-on Hop-Hop-off Trolley Tour was very enjoyable, informative and entertaining all at once and is a great way to get the feel and layout of the city. We would certainly recommend it to any visitors wanting to get to know something more about the place.

Peter H

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

It was alright nothing that blew our socks off and the heat of the day probably didnt help that. We didnt start well as when we saw Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo we thought great we will drive to the Zoo park there and get the first trolly of the day to say we were pissed off that your stop is nowhere near the zoo was an understatement. Also a little education at the zoo may help as nobody knew where your pickup point was.

Blake T

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

We loved all the locations and they drivers were fantastic. Unfortunately, if you were at the back of the bus, you could not hear what was being said and many of the passengers talked when they shouldn't have been.

Angela P

Couple

Verified booking

Sep 2026

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

Brandy T

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Good way to see lots of different parts of the city with narration. Tour guides were great. I like that we could get on and off at multiple locations.

Maria C

Group

Verified booking

Aug 2026

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.

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
Get direction
1 attraction
Petco Park
3 minutes walk
8. Barrio Logan
Get direction
1 attraction
Chicano Park
1 minute walk
9. Coronado/Orange Avenue
Get direction
1 attraction
Hotel del Coronado
4 minutes walk
10. Balboa Park/Zoo
Get direction
1 attraction
San Diego Zoo
6 minutes walk
11. Little Italy
Get direction
1 attraction
Piazza della Famiglia

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

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What our guests say
Beverley S
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Our driver, Belle was fun, polite and knew her stuff. The San Diego Hop-on Hop-Hop-off Trolley Tour was very enjoyable, informative and entertaining all at once and is a great way to get the feel and layout of the city. We would certainly recommend it to any visitors wanting to get to know something more about the place.
Peter H
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
It was alright nothing that blew our socks off and the heat of the day probably didnt help that. We didnt start well as when we saw Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo we thought great we will drive to the Zoo park there and get the first trolly of the day to say we were pissed off that your stop is nowhere near the zoo was an understatement. Also a little education at the zoo may help as nobody knew where your pickup point was.
Blake T
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
We loved all the locations and they drivers were fantastic. Unfortunately, if you were at the back of the bus, you could not hear what was being said and many of the passengers talked when they shouldn't have been.
Brandy T
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Good way to see lots of different parts of the city with narration. Tour guides were great. I like that we could get on and off at multiple locations.
Ira W
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
There was nothing really we loved about this tour. The trolleys were very bumpy (not sure if the conditions of the streets were to blame). "Deb" was the second driver and narrator. My wife and I agreed that she spoke too fast, and way too low, and her voice started to grate on us after awhile. The bigger problem with her was that we could hardly hear her and learned very little of the history she was imparting. The first and third drivers, Mark and Jack were the complete opposite. We could hear every word they were saying even while riding on a highway or heavily trafficked street. All in all, we were not very happy with the tour. Unlike the "real" hop-on-hop-off busses in other cities, these trolley's are not equipped with earphones. Maybe, they should be.

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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