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

4.7/5(2,714)

Angela P

Couple

Verified booking

Yesterday

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

Lucero M

Group

Verified booking

4 days ago

What made our visit to the San Diego Zoo so special was that it was our first time visiting the Zoo. This was a late birthday gift for my 12 year old son. He had been wanting to visit the spacious, miles and miles of open land home to thousands of animals. He especially loved seeing the reptiles, and also the lions. We would totally visit again! Thank you San Diego zoo for such a wonderful vacation!

Joel G

Family

Verified booking

Yesterday

Family fun with relatively short walking distances for a zoo. The weather was great and we enjoyed the bus ride around the park after our legs got tired. We waited 15-20 min to ride on the top of the double decker bus. Park staff was very courteous. We got to see the giant pandas after the initial opening rush was gone and only waited maybe 10 minutes. Most importantly they have two axolotls.

Larendee R

Group

Verified booking

4 days ago

Animal habitats and grounds were pristine. Staff friendly and helpful. Wheelchair and shuttle accommodation m ade navigation and enjoying the zoo possible.

Janice A

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

This was a special visit to the zoo to celebrate my grandson's second birthday. It was Lolo and Lola's first visit as well. The weather was pleasant with a slight breeze, the food was decent for the zoo. Watching our grandson laughter and enjoyment was well worth the travel from Northern California to spend time with him. The zoo was clean and well maintained we laughed, ate and enjoyed the day. Such a magical experience, most of the animals cooperated and were out on full display. I would definitely recommend the zoo to others. It's one of the best zoos in California in my opinion.

Kathleen S

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

What a beautiful zoo with so much space for the animals. I like watching the elephant eat from the container on the tree. And the koala bear woke up and climbed the tree! Lunch was in the restaurant where I sat outside looking at a waterfall! I felt like I was in a treehouse. The employees were always available to answer any questions we might have-from directions to info about the animals we were looking at. I am 70 years old and have been to many zoos and this one tops the list.

Get up close with exotic animals at the San Diego Zoo, one of the world’s most celebrated zoos.

See San Diego’s landmarks your way with the flexible Old Town Trolley, featuring live commentary and 11 stops.

Stop J on the trolley route makes it easy to combine your city tour with a visit to the San Diego Zoo.

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
Janice A
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
This was a special visit to the zoo to celebrate my grandson's second birthday. It was Lolo and Lola's first visit as well. The weather was pleasant with a slight breeze, the food was decent for the zoo. Watching our grandson laughter and enjoyment was well worth the travel from Northern California to spend time with him. The zoo was clean and well maintained we laughed, ate and enjoyed the day. Such a magical experience, most of the animals cooperated and were out on full display. I would definitely recommend the zoo to others. It's one of the best zoos in California in my opinion.
Zandonaide C
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
My visit to the San Diego Zoo was excellent! The zoo was beautiful, clean, and very well organized. There were so many amazing animals to see, and the exhibits were impressive and well maintained. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the entire experience was enjoyable from beginning to end. I had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend the San Diego Zoo to anyone visiting San Diego. I look forward to visiting again!
Michelle H
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
We had a wonderful family day at the zoo. 5 grandkids 7 and under, 8 adults. We had a very easy entry since we already had our tickets. Walking around this beautiful area was definitely a highlight of our trip. My 7 year old granddaughter was thrilled to see the koalas, it was number 1 on her list.
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
Yesterday
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

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

Step into the lush, open-air sanctuary of the San Diego Zoo, home to over 12,000 animals across 650 species. Explore immersive habitats like the Lost Forest with playful primates, Elephant Odyssey for gentle giants, and the Polar Bear Plunge for Arctic life. Enjoy engaging keeper talks, interactive exhibits, and surprises at every turn. Conveniently located near trolley Stop 'J', it’s easy to combine both experiences for a perfect day out.

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 instantly.

Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.

Ticket redemption points

San Diego Zoo

Show your ticket at San Diego Zoo.

Address: 2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, United States.

Get directions to the redemption point

Old Town Trolley

Please redeem this voucher from the bus driver or a member of staff at any of the stops.

Tours depart from boarding locations approximately every half hour.

You can then board the bus at any designated stops. The recommended stops are Stop A - Old Town Market, Stop C - Embarcadero Marina, Stop D – Headquarters at Seaport District, Stop E – Seaport Village, Stop G – Gaslamp Quarter, Stop J – Coronado – Orange Ave.