San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour
Overview
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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
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
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.
4010 Twiggs St
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.
Maritime Museum of San Diego
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.
1004 N Harbor Dr
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.
825 W Harbor Dr
Stop 4: Seaport Village - Stop D is located on the east side of Seaport Village next to the Bay Company.
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Stop 5: Marriott Marquis and Marina - Stop D is located in the front of the Marriott Hotel at the Waterfall.
480 Fourth Ave
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.
855 E Harbor Dr
Stop 7: Petco Park/East Convention Center/Hilton Bayfront - Stop G is located on East Harbor Drive, under the pedestrian bridge.
1113 Cesar E. Chavez Pkwy
Stop 8: Barrio Logan Stop.Cesar Chavez Parkway & National Ave. - Chicano Park, Restaurants, Art Galleries, Craft Breweries
1107 Orange Ave
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.
2175 Presidents Way
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
1605 India St
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 1-Day
1-Day Pass: Unlimited use on San Diego Hop-on Hop-off Tour for one calendar day.
Trolley Tour 2-Day
Duration: 2 days: Unlimited use on San Diego Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour for two consecutive days
Reviews
2,291 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to see parts of San Diego!
Linda M,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great way to see touristy sights of San Diego! We parked at the Seaport Village knowing we wanted to end up there for dinner. Jumped on the trolley and got off at Little Italy for lunch. Probably would have gotten off at Balboa Park if it wasn’t so hot and then Coronado had we not been there the day before for a walking tour. All the driver’s were knowledgeable, but we have to acknowledge Jack as he was one of our favorites with his engaging antics, not to mention his incredible memory! Hop-on and Hop-off trolley tours are definitely recommended to see areas of San Diego (or other cities) that you may not know about or visit on your own.
Definitely take the Trolley
MIKE J,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00At first, I was reluctant to engage in a trolley/tourist experience like this knowing that I could just drive everywhere and get the same thing done, I’m so glad we decided to take the trolley and learn a little bit about the city/area, and the convenience of each location in regards to the sites were more than pleasant. The drivers were very educating and fun.
Fun and informative!
Tracy M,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a great tour. Easy to locate stops. Drivers were informative about SD history. They were also funny and engaging. We had a truly enjoyable day!
Great way to see the city
Sarah D,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was great. The stops are hard to find though unless you are at one of the main points. The conductors were fun and informative.
The drivers are not ok...
Gail C,
Aug 4, 2025
- Viator
4.00The drivers are not ok with loud talking because they want everyone to be able to hear them explain about places they drive by…which is nice. Don’t have to wait more than 4-5 minutes for a trolley. Wish it went both directions instead of just 1 way loop.
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