San Diego: Hop-on Hop-off Narrated Trolley Tour
Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego
Explore San Diego at your own pace and visit more than 100 points of interest with a One-Day or Two-Day pass to this hop-on hop-off narrated tour. Jump on one of the green or orange trolleys and see the best sites in San Diego.
The Hop-on Hop-Off Trolley Tour in San Diego and Coronado offers flexible sightseeing for all ages with over 100 points of interest and live narration on a historic trolley.
Highlights
- Choose from more than 100 points of interest in San Diego and Coronado
- Ride an authentic trolley with live guide narration
- Travel through the historic Gaslamp Quarter and cross the bridge to Coronado
- See original Mexican settlement homes at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
- View the luxury resort at Hotel del Coronado
Description
Start the Hop-on Hop-Off Tour at any of the 12 boarding points across San Diego and Coronado and explore at your own pace. The tour runs throughout the day with live narration from onboard conductors, providing historical and cultural insights.
Begin at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park to see original adobe homes and artifacts from early Mexican settlements. Visit the Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum to learn about the U.S. Navy’s role in the city’s history. Stop at Seaport Village for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Explore the Gaslamp Quarter’s Victorian architecture and notable landmarks like the William Heath Davis House. Continue onward to the Hotel del Coronado, a prominent historic resort. You can also stroll Balboa Park’s El Prado promenade, lined with Spanish-style buildings.
This trolley tour offers more stops than any other local option, including free shuttle service to select hotels, a tour map, day planner, and $70 in discount coupons toward restaurants and attractions.
Hop-on Hop-off Stops
- A - Old Town State Historic Park (4010 Twiggs St & San Diego Ave.)
- B - Maritime Museum of San Diego/Star of India (1492 N Harbor Dr)
- C - San Diego Embarcadero (1004 N Harbor Dr)
- D - Headquarters at Seaport Village (789 W Harbor Dr)
- E - Seaport Village (825 W Harbor Dr)
- F - Marriott Marquis & Marina (333 W Harbor Dr)
- G - Gaslamp Quarter (480 4th Ave)
- H - Petco Park/San Diego Convention Center (855 E Harbor Dr)
- I - Barrio Logan (1113 E Cesar Chavez Pkwy)
- J - Coronado/Orange Avenue (1107 Orange Ave)
- K - Balboa Park and El Prado Museums (2175 Presidents Way)
- L - Little Italy (1605 India St)
Includes
- 1-day or 2-day Hop-on Hop-off trolley ticket
- Tour brochure with map and day planner
- Self-guided Neighborhood Walking Tours of Old Town and Embarcadero
- Discount coupons valued at $70 for restaurants and attractions
Excludes
- Tips
Important Information
- Tours depart Old Town every 20 minutes starting at 9:00 AM
- Present your ticket at any Old Town Trolley Ticket Booth or board at any stop by showing your ticket to the driver
- Last tour departs Old Town at 4:00 PM (March 13 - October 29), finishing around 6:00 PM
- Last tour departs Old Town at 3:00 PM (October 30 - March 12), finishing around 5:00 PM
- No tours on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day
- Activate free self-guided walking tours using a smartphone with staff assistance at Embarcadero and Old Town stops
- Children 12 and under ride free in October when accompanied by a paying adult; no separate voucher needed
- Real-time trolley tracking available at: https://sd.map.audiometours.com/
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes and arrive early to catch the first trolley of the day. Booking online in advance is recommended, especially during peak season.
