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.
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
2,428 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun in San Diego
Kate S,
Oct 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Offers varying interests at each stop. Convenient to be able to hop on and off. Recommend looking at website map and decide ahead of time where you may want to spend your time. I did the one day pass.
Locals on hop on hop off San Diego
donna c,
Oct 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00It is wonderful and easy and a great way to get an intimate look at San Diego, even for locals like us
Quality ride
Valinda N,
Oct 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00The hop on hop off was a great experience. The tour guy Dillinger was knowledgeable and humorous. He kept the members of bride engaged and interested.
Everyone we encountered...
Carmen H,
Oct 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Everyone we encountered was very friendly and kept the tour upbeat. Liked how on every hop the tour guide mentioned different historical facts about the places we visited. We didn’t get off on too many spots due to time but we will definitely book again.
Exploring San Diego
Ami W,
Oct 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great way to find out about things to do in San Diego and to see the whole city. We only had one day there and are looking forward to go back again when we have time to do things we found out about on this tour.
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