San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover San Diego at your leisure with a unique tour around "America's Finest City". Create your own itinerary to see the most popular sights of San Diego and Coronado at your own pace hopping on and off with the options that best suit your interests.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if a wheelchair-accessible trolley is required

Emotional support animals or pets are not allowed

KIDS FREE OCTOBER - Kids (0-12) ride free travelling from Oct 1-31 with a paid adult. 1 free child per paid adult. You do not have to purchase a child ticket, the child will automatically go free with adult purchase.

Operates 9am-6pm (last tour departs Old Town at 4pm) from March 11-October 29

Operates 9am-5pm (last tour departs Old Town at 3pm) from October 30-March 10

Trolleys arrive at each boarding location approximately every 20 minutes

Guests may start at any Old Town Trolley Tours boarding location. The provided QR code must be presented each day at any of our staffed booth locations for redemption.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Live commentary on board

Local taxes

San Diego Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour

Gratuities

Food and drinks

Tour does not operate on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day.

What To Expect

Old Town Trolley Tour of San Diego

Duration:2 hours

Operating Schedule:Times vary depending on season. Operates 9:00am to 6 pm (last tour departs Old Town at 4 pm) from March 11-October 29th; Operates 9:00am to 5 pm (last tour departs Old Town at 3 pm) from October 30th-March 10th. Trolleys arrive at each boarding location approximately every 20 minutes. Guests will be given brochures when they begin the tour and can refer to the schedules printed in the brochure to see the first tour time, last tour time, and last re-boarding time at each boarding location. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Stop 1: Old Town State Park - Stop A is located at the entrance to the Historic State Park and Old Town Market, featuring over 40 specialty gift shops. Across the street is the historic Immaculate Conception Church.

Stop 2: Maritime Museum & Star of India - Stop B is located on the Embarcadero. Across the street is the Waterfront Park and County Administration building.

Stop 3: Embarcadero Marina - Stop C is located at 1004 N. Harbor Drive along the Embarcadero near the USS Midway Museum and the cruise ship terminal. The San Diego Visitor Information Center is also located at this stop.

Stop 4: Seaport Village - Stop D is located on the east side of Seaport Village next to the Bay Company.

Stop 5: Marriott Marquis and Marina - Stop D is located in the front of the Marriott Hotel at the Waterfall.

Stop 6: Historic Gaslamp Quarter - Stop F is located next to the Horton Grand Hotel at the corner of 4th street and Island Avenue across the street from the historic William Heath Davis House.

Stop 7: Petco Park/East Convention Center/Hilton Bayfront - Stop G is located on East Harbor Drive, under the pedestrian bridge.

Stop 8: Barrio Logan Stop.Cesar Chavez Parkway & National Ave. - Chicano Park, Restaurants, Art Galleries, Craft Breweries

Stop 9: Coronado/Orange Avenue - Stop I is located at Mc P’'s Irish Pub & Grill on Orange Avenue, the main shopping and dining area of Coronado. Hotel Del Coronado is 2 blocks south. The Coronado Beach is approximately 2 blocks away.

Stop 10: Balboa Park/San Diego Zoo - Stop J is located in the heart of Balboa Park near the corner of President's Way and Pan American Rd. behind the Organ Pavilion Parking Lot. - Museums, Restaurants, Gardens, Visitor Center

Stop 11: Little Italy Stop - Stop K is located in the heart of Little Italy, next to Buon Appetito. Restaurants/Bars, shops, Fire House Museum

Options

Trolley Tour 2-Day

Duration: 2 days: Unlimited use on San Diego Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour for two consecutive days

Trolley Tour 1-Day

1-Day Pass: Unlimited use on San Diego Hop-on Hop-off Tour for one calendar day.

Reviews

4.66

2,459 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1941

338

Beautiful and relaxing with great view
Jacqueline C,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Plan to get off and on in various locations and start early . Take time out for lunch. And a walk on the beach .
Amazing way to see San Diego
Kay W,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
There are 12 stops, and you can start at any of those stops… hop on and off as much as you wish. Balboa Park is a must to spend some time and stop 1 is a transfer point for the drivers, so everyone has to get off at that stop. However there are other buses for you to get on or you can spend time in old town.
Worth it—get Tommy as your guide if you can
SusanD803,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tommy, our excellent and funny guide, made our trip! My husband has a hearing impairment, so we sat just behind the glass window seats and were able to hear him very well while still enjoying the breezy day. We got off another bus and switched because he had trouble understanding the driver. So that out of the way, Tommy had a story, often with a personal connection, that brought the history of this rather young city to life.. We didn’t want to hop off at all! So we got to the end of the tour and then went back to see Little Italy, eating at Filippi’s Pizza Grotto that Tommy recommended. Tip: parking at the restaurant is free when you eat there. That’s like getting half off your lunch. Then we drove back to see the Del Coronado hotel and enjoyed a walk on its beautiful beaches and a look at the lobby and courtyard.
We didn’t get a tour...
Michael B,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
We didn’t get a tour because it ended before we could get on the bus. We arrived at 3:05 and the bus had left. Very disappointed
Hop on / Hop Off Trolly Tour/ Amazing
Eric A,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Vinny was our tour guide and he did an amazing job! Great with everyone and very informative! Hands down , Well worth the money .
Great tour. Recommend better stop location info upon online purchase.
Elias K,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Rating 4 instead of 5 for 1 minor issue. My wife and I signed up for this but we didn’t know it ended around 4pm and the last hop on was limited based on location like 3:20pm. We weren’t emailed a map to find pick up locations and when I contacted support, I never got a response. It took us about 40 minutes to find bus stop and get on the bus using the help of local information booths. We ended up missing about half the tour since we only made it from stop 10 to 4. Other than my own confusion of how to get on the bus, it was a great tour. So now to the good news. Once on the bus, it was great. We got to go around the city and learn about various neighborhoods. San Diego has a rich and exciting history and this bus tour makes it all the more enjoyable by understanding its origins. I do highly recommend this bus tour. As long as you get on when they start at 10:00am and use it through 3:20. Given that my wife and I didn’t get on until 1:10pm, we’ll have to sign up and do it again next time. It is worth the cost.
Fun and informative!
reneegD9330GM,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is my second or third time on the trolley tour over the years. The tour is always outstanding. My elderly mom who has lived in San Diego for over 50 years loves going on the tour every few years to see San Diego without having to drive around and find parking, etc. We both learn stuff we didn’t know every time! This time our guide was Tommy and he did an amazing job. He’s super knowledgeable and was so well prepared. He even prints out visuals to show the people in the bus to make the experience better. His jokes are funny and his personality is fun too. He’s a true professional and you can tell he cares about his passengers and loves San Diego. Definitely recommend Tommy and these tours!
1st Time Visitor
maxI e,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
A great way to get a good introduction to the city on your first visit. Would recommend 2 days if time allows.
Hard Pass
491angelinap,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Please ensure all employees understand the correct process for onboarding passengers with and without tickets. Every singke driver is encountered understood a completely different process and set of rules. I had my 2 day pass in my hand yet was denied boarding because I didn't have a "sticker " A STICKER?! Number 1 I'm not wearing a sticker like a toddler, number 2 I had an actual ticket in my hand. I was told I'd have to wait 20 min fir the next trolley after I got the sticker. The next driver that picked us up had no idea about the sticker at all. Totally ruined our schedule for the day.
Enjoyed this tour of San Diego
travelwbas,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great tour of San Diego on the Hop On Hop Off Trolley. We really liked the live commentary versus the prerecorded info on other hop on hop off buses that usually doesn't match up with where you are on the bus. We only had one day in San Diego, so we went around the whole loop 2 times. We got off in Little Italy to get some lunch, and off in Seaport Village to view the beautiful bay. We also looked around the Old Town Park. Nikolas and Mary Beth were both great drivers/guides with loads of information and history of San Diego. Highly recommend this tour.