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San Diego: Hop-on Hop-off Narrated Trolley Tour

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Activity provider:Historic Tours of America** - San Diego
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San Diego: Hop-on Hop-off Narrated Trolley Tour

Activity provider:Historic Tours of America** - San Diego
4.7  / 5
486 reviews
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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.

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Live tour guide
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Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights
  • Choose to visit from more than 100 points of interest in San Diego and Coronado
  • For travel dates in October 2023 - One Child (0-12) FREE with every paying Adult
  • Ride in an authentic trolley and listen to narration from a live guide
  • See homes from the original Mexican settlements in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
  • Admire the luxury resort at Coronado
Full description

Join the Hop-on Hop-Off Tour of Old Town San Diego at any of the tour's 12 boarding points and visit more than 100 interesting points in Coronado and San Diego at your own pace. You can begin at any time of the day and listen to the entertaining narration of the onboard conductors along the way. San Diego is known as America’s Finest City, and as you explore the sights of Old Town and the scenic coastline you’ll see why. Opt to begin your tour at the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, where you’ll see original adobe homes and artifacts from the earliest Mexican settlements. At the Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum, you’ll learn about the importance of the U.S. Navy's presence in San Diego. Then continue on to nearby Seaport Village, where you can stop for refreshments and enjoy shopping and entertainment. In the historic Gaslamp Quarter, you’ll find loads of shops and other interesting places located in Victorian-themed buildings. One particular house of interest is the William Heath Davis House. Built-in saltbox style, it is similar to the original home of Davis, who founded New Town San Diego. When you’re back on the trolley you’ll be entertained once again by the conductor’s narration. Continue on to the well-known Hotel del Coronado, one of America’s leading resorts. You may choose to take a stroll through nearby Balboa Park, along El Prado, the promenade lined with Spanish-style buildings. With more stops than any other tour, this hop-on hop-off trolley ride is guaranteed to deliver. In addition to sightseeing, enjoy free shuttle service to and from select area hotels, a map and day planner, and $70 in discount coupons to use at restaurants and area attractions. Hop on or hop off at 12 convenient 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)

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  • 1-day or 2-day ticket for Hop-on-Hop-off trolley tour
  • Tour brochure with map and day planner
  • Coupons
  • Tips

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You can start your tour from any of the boarding locations: 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)

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Smoking
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • You must bring your voucher, printed and mobile vouchers are both accepted
  • Tours depart the Old Town every 20 minutes from 9:00 AM
  • Tours depart at various times, approximately every 20 minutes, from the other stops
  • From March 13 to October 29, the last tour departs Old Town at 4:00 PM finishing up at approximately 6:00 PM
  • From October 30 to March 12, the last tour departs the Old Town at 3:00 PM finishing up at approximately 5:00 PM
  • There are no tours on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day
  • You must redeem your voucher for your trolley tickets. You may redeem at any of the following ticket booth locations
  • See meeting point description for exact address: Old Town, Embarcadero, Seaport Village, Historic Gaslamp Quarter, and Coronado
  • During the entire month of October, kids 12 and under ride free when accompanied by a paying adult. The free child does not need a separate voucher.
  • **Due to construction, the tour will NOT go to Coronado on Sept 30 & Oct 1
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4.7 /5

based on 486 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.5/5
  • Organization
    4.4/5

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We took the trolley tour without getting off on the first day so we could see and know more about the 12 stops. It took 2 hours. We learned a lot about San Diego’s history, culture and how it evolved to be what’s today, with knowledgeable Captain Bob. Now we know where we want to stop tomorrow and explore more. It was great, I highly recommend it.

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August 28, 2023

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Martha – CanadaVerified booking

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The trolley tours are great! The drivers are knowledgeable and are very entertaining. I had a good time learning the history of San Deigo and visiting the places. The only thing I would have liked to have in the buses are charging outlets. If that can be made available it would be great.

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August 17, 2023

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Mary – United StatesVerified booking

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OMG! I really enjoyed the HOHO (hop on hop off). We were able to get to the points we wanted to see, learned lots about SD that we didn't know, and scouted where we'd like to go for our future trips. Too bad it was Comicon weekend, we would have loved to HOHO downtown.

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