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Combo (Save 5%): San Diego Zoo Tickets + Old Town Trolley Tour

4.7/5(2,804)

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

6 days ago

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.

Sonia P

Family

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

We had a beautiful day at the San Diego Zoo! There were so many senior volunteers ready to greet, help, and guide visitors. One even helped us with purchasing our parking ticket, and once inside the zoo, we continued to encounter helpful volunteers along the way. The zoo was clean, well maintained, and had plenty of shade along the paths as we made our way around to see the animals. And we saw SO many animals! The three children in our group ranged in age from 1½ to 5 years old, and we truly had the best time! It was a wonderful day for the whole family, and we can’t wait to go back. 🦁🦒🐘

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

Ayswarya K

Family

Verified booking

Sep 2026

Had a great experience with Headout! The booking process was quick, simple, and hassle-free. Everything was well organized, and the tickets were easy to access and use. The experience was smooth from booking to entry, and it made our family trip much more convenient. I would definitely recommend Headout to anyone looking to book attractions and activities easily while traveling. Will definitely use Headout again for our future trips! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Combine a visit to the San Diego Zoo with a 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off trolley tour to experience wildlife and explore San Diego in one flexible combo.

Enjoy Zoo admission with access to its animal habitats, shows, exhibits, Kangaroo Express, Guided Bus Tour, and Skyfari Aerial Tram.

Ride the Old Town Trolley’s Orange Route with 11 stops, letting you hop off near popular attractions and continue sightseeing at your own pace.

Benefit from live conductor commentary, free audio-guided walking tours, a map with a day planner, and $30 worth of discount coupons.

Easily combine both experiences with Stop J located near the San Diego Zoo, making it convenient to switch between city sightseeing and wildlife exploration.

San Diego Old Town Trolley Tours

1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

Access to Orange Route

Live guide/conductor

Free audio-guided walking tours

Discount coupons worth $30

Map brochure with day planner

San Diego Zoo

Entry to the San Diego Zoo

Kangaroo Express bus tour

Guided bus tour

Skyfari aerial tram

Access to all shows and exhibits

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Sonia P
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
We had a beautiful day at the San Diego Zoo! There were so many senior volunteers ready to greet, help, and guide visitors. One even helped us with purchasing our parking ticket, and once inside the zoo, we continued to encounter helpful volunteers along the way. The zoo was clean, well maintained, and had plenty of shade along the paths as we made our way around to see the animals. And we saw SO many animals! The three children in our group ranged in age from 1½ to 5 years old, and we truly had the best time! It was a wonderful day for the whole family, and we can’t wait to go back. 🦁🦒🐘
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.
Jeanette G
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
First, Headout made it seamless to get tickets. The Zoo was wonderful. Been a while since my last Zoo experience. Got plenty of exercise, took lots of pictures, and starting with the bus ride was a good start. Looking forward to coming back to San Diego.
Ammie L
Solo
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The San Diego Zoo was such an amazing experience I got to see a leopard, a lion, pandas, elephants, cute sleeping koalas and more!! Overall the whole park was beautiful and well maintained.. If you have gone yet, what are you waiting for!
Dora S
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
We covered every inch of the Zoo. Staff were courteous and helpful. Exhibits were well-laid out. The animals knew we had waited for decades to see them 😉 and were awake and active. What a great visit!

Old Town Trolley

Hop on the Old Town Trolley to explore San Diego at your own pace. With 11 stops at top attractions like the Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, and Coronado, enjoy lively guides sharing stories and trivia as you navigate the city with ease.

Hop-on Hop-off Route - Orange Route

Ready to soak up the sunny vibes of San Diego’s coastline? Ride down the orange route to explore the city’s must-see landmarks and the scenic Coronado shoreline at your own pace.

Schedule

Jan 1–Mar 9, July 4, Nov 3–Dec 31

First bus: 9am from Stop 1, Old Town Market

Last bus: 3pm from Stop 1, Old Town Market

Frequency: Every 20 minutes

Popular stops: Seaport Village, Balboa Park, Little Italy

Mar 10–July 3, July 5–Nov 2

First bus: 9am from Stop 1, Old Town Market

Last bus: 4pm from Stop 1, Old Town Market

Frequency: Every 20 minutes

Popular stops: Seaport Village, Balboa Park, Little Italy

NOTE:

Please note that the tour does not run on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

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.

San Diego Zoo

Explore wildlife from around the world across the San Diego Zoo’s diverse habitats, with access to animal exhibits, presentations, and included experiences. Make the most of your visit with the Guided Bus Tour and Skyfari Aerial Tram, which help you cover more of the Zoo while offering different ways to see its wildlife and grounds.

Features:

Wildlife from around the world: Discover animals from diverse regions and habitats while learning about their behaviors, environments, and conservation.

Guided Bus Tour: Join a narrated, approximately 35-minute round-trip ride on a double-decker bus, covering a large section of the Zoo with insights into its animals and conservation efforts.

Skyfari Aerial Tram: Travel above the Zoo’s treetops between two points of the grounds, offering a convenient way to get around and a different perspective of the exhibits.

Wildlife presentations: Attend scheduled presentations led by wildlife care specialists and see animal ambassadors while learning more about their care and conservation.

Explore at your own pace: Choose your own route through the Zoo, stopping at habitats, presentations, and experiences that interest you most.

Family-friendly experiences: Let younger visitors take a break from exploring animal habitats with dedicated play areas and activities throughout the Zoo.

What's not allowed

San Diego Old Town Trolley Tours

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

Accessibility

San Diego Old Town Trolley Tours

The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Your guide dogs are welcome onboard.

Additional information

San Diego Old Town Trolley Tours

The tour does not run on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Please note that on special event days, the tours may be delayed, face street closures, or skip certain stops. So expect some changes in the tour schedule if you’re traveling during Memorial Weekend, Rock-N-Roll Marathon, Independence Day, Comic Con, AFC Half Marathon, Labor Day Weekend, or December nights.

San Diego Zoo

With your voucher, you can skip the ticketing window and proceed directly to the entrance. Please be aware that this privilege is only applicable for bypassing the admission ticket line and does not extend to the bus or Skyfari lines.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.