Old Town Trolley Tours San Diego: Hop-On Hop-Off San Diego, CA
Historic Tours of America •
4010 Twiggs Street • San Diego, CA 92110
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Overview
Enjoy a day sightseeing aboard the Hop-On Hop-Off San Diego Trolley. Stay on the Old Town Trolley for the entire two-hour loop tour or hop off at any of the 11 stops along the route at your leisure. Then, hop back on when you’re ready and continue the tour. This tour is fully-narrated and includes stops at popular attractions like Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo.
Good To Know
- Tours depart at 9:00 am from Old Town.
- Trolleys come by every 30 minutes.
- Live narration by the conductors.
- 25-mile loop tour lasts about 2 hours if you don't hop-on/hop-off.
- Hop on and hop off at your convenience for the entire day.
- 11 destination stops.
- Easy way to experience San Diego's distinct neighborhoods.
Description
For more than 20 years, Old Town Trolley Tours has been transporting guests around the city. Combining points of interest with fascinating history and amusing anecdotes, the trolley tour stops at all of San Diego’s most popular attractions. This 2-hour tour allows you to get off and on as often as you wish, spend as much time as you like at each stop, and re-board another trolley when you are ready.
You will be treated to gorgeous views of the Big Bay and the city skyline from atop the 2-mile long Coronado Bridge—the ribbon of blue steel. Travel through the historic Gaslamp Quarter, Old Town—the birthplace of California, the Embarcadero, and Little Italy. You’ll be taken to the island of Coronado—home to the fabulous and historic Hotel del Coronado as well as Coronado Beach, which is consistently on the list of top 10 beaches in the country. If that isn’t enough to make your day, there’s also a stop in Balboa Park – home to over 12 museums, free gardens, The Old Globe Theatre, and the World Famous San Diego Zoo!
San Diego, affectionately known as “America’s Finest City,” is the ideal place for visitors of all ages, with pristine beaches, marvelous weather, and endless possibilities for activities to suit everyone’s pace. Learn the remarkable facts about California’s second largest city and how it came to be the paradise it is today on Old Town Trolley Tours of San Diego. Sit back and enjoy the view!
Old Town Trolley Tour:
- Tours depart at 9:00 am from Old Town. Departure times vary at each stop.
- Tours depart approximately every 30 minutes
- Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Last re-boarding times vary depending upon the Trolley Tour stop location and time of year. If you choose to stay on the trolley, the tour time is approximately 2 hours. During the hours of operation, you may hop on and hop off as many times as you like.
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Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tours of San Diego is located at Historic Tours of America • 4010 Twiggs Street • San Diego, CA 92110
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Frequently Asked Questions about Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tours of San Diego
It lasts two hours if you don’t get off. Otherwise, make an entire day of the hop-on, hop-off tour with 11 different stops in San Diego and Coronado. You may hop on and off at any of the convenient stops throughout the day. Depending on your start time, you may use your ticket to enjoy your tour in segments by hopping off at one or two of the distinctive stops on the loop. The number of stops you can explore in one day depends on the time of year you are touring and the amount of time you have on the day of your tour. Suppose you wish to stay on board your trolley and enjoy our fascinating narrative presenting an excellent overview of “America’s Finest City” without hopping on and off. In that case, the entire loop takes approximately two hours.
What time do the tours start?The Old Town Trolley Tour begins every day (except Thanksgiving and Christmas) at 9:00 am at the Old Town Depot; however, you can begin your tour at any stop. Please note: Each stop has a different starting time.
How often do trolleys come to each stop?The trolleys come by approximately every 30 minutes, though times may vary slightly due to traffic conditions and city events. Depending on demand, the time of year, the day of the week, and the time of day, our in-field dispatchers often put more trolleys in the tour loop at an increased frequency. Old Town Trolley is San Diego's most popular tour, and during peak times, it is not guaranteed that each trolley will have available seats.
Are your trolleys wheelchair accessible?Please provide at least 24-hour advance notice to arrange for wheelchair accessibility. They will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.
How do I get to Old Town?Old Town Trolley Depot is located at the Old Town Market on 4010 Twiggs Street and San Diego Avenue in the heart of Old Town San Diego, about a four-minute drive from the "Old Town Exit" on Interstate 5. Public transportation and parking are available at this stop.
Where do I park?Convenient parking can be found near any of the trolley depots. Free parking is located in the lot directly across from the Old Town Market Depot on 4010 Twiggs Street.
Can I bring my stroller on board the trolley?Yes, the trolleys can accommodate strollers, but they must be collapsible and stored up front with the conductor. Strollers in the aisle ways would constitute a safety hazard.
Are the trolleys heated?No.
Are dogs allowed on your trolleys?Assistance animals, such as seeing-eye dogs, are the only animals allowed on board the trolleys.
Where can babies or toddlers ride on the trolley?Babies and toddlers can sit on the parent or guardian’s lap. Depending upon the age, a child could sit in their seat.
What are the Trolley stops?Old Town Trolley stops in San Diego include: A – Old Town Market B - Maritime Museum / Star Of India C - Embarcadero Marina D - Seaport Village E - Marriott Marquis And Marina F - Gaslamp Quarter G - East Convention Center – Petco Park And Hilton Bayfront H - Barrio Logan I - Coronado / Orange Avenue J - Balboa Park / Zoo K - Little Italy
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