Explore at your pace
Guided tour
Experience the best of San Diego with a zoo visit and a hop-on, hop-off city tour in one package.
4.7/5
(2,000)
Jade
Robert
Matthew
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Get up close with exotic animals at the San Diego Zoo, one of the world’s most celebrated zoos.
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See San Diego’s landmarks your way with the flexible Old Town Trolley, featuring live commentary and 11 stops.
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Stop J on the trolley route makes it easy to combine your city tour with a visit to the San Diego Zoo.
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San Diego Zoo
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Entry to the San Diego Zoo
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Kangaroo Express bus tour
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Guided bus tour
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Skyfari aerial tram
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Access to all shows and exhibits
Old Town Trolley Tours
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1 day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
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Access to Orange route
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Free audio-guided walking tours
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Discount coupons worth $30
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Map brochure with a day planner
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
- 2,000 reviews4.7
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1.5K356691636Guests from Mexico, Canada, United Kingdom and over 10 countries have loved this experienceWhat our guests say
Jade
Oct 2025Verified booking5/5
Robert
Oct 2025Verified booking5/5
Allen
Oct 2025Verified booking5/5
Lisa
Oct 2025Verified booking5/5
Jose
Oct 2025Verified booking5/5
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.
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.
Schedule
Jan 1 to Mar 9, Jul 4 & Nov 3 to Dec 31
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First bus: 9am from stop #1 (Old Town Market)
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Last bus: 3pm from stop #1 (Old Town Market)
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Frequency: Every 20 mins
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Popular stops: Seaport Village, Balboa Park, Little Italy
Mar 10 to Jul 3 & Jul 5 to Nov 2
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First bus: 9am from stop #1 (Old Town Market)
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Last bus: 4pm from stop #1 (Old Town Market)
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Frequency: Every 20 mins
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Popular stops: Seaport Village, Balboa Park, Little Italy
Click here for a detailed route map and boarding points.
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What's not allowed
Old Town Trolley
- Due to operator restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Accessibility
Old Town Trolley
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The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
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Your guide dogs are welcome onboard.
Additional information
San Diego Zoo
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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.
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It’s recommended that you wear comfortable shoes.
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Bring along a water bottle.
Old Town Trolley
- The tour remains closed for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.
Ticket redemption points
San Diego Zoo
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Show your ticket at San Diego Zoo.
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Address: 2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, United States.
Get directions to the redemption point
Old Town Trolley
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Please redeem this voucher from the bus driver or a member of staff at any of the stops.
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Tours depart from boarding locations approximately every half hour.
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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.
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