San Diego Shore Excursion: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour
Recommended by 90% of travelers
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San Diego, USA
High interest
Booked 4 times today.
2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Why travelers loved this
4.6
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· Ninette_S ·
Apr 2026
Great day exploring San Diego, our tour guides were fantastic, shout out to Vinnie! He was very informative, super fun personality, all the added touches from music to his jokes he kept us engaged the whole time! Thanks Vinnie for a wonderful tour!
· Kristina_S ·
Feb 2026
Very friendly informative guides. Made history interesting. Lots of good spots to stop and they ran on schedule
· Bebi_W ·
Feb 2026
It was a great experience. Everyone was friendly. The ride was smooth, and there was so much to see.
· Roxanne_C ·
Apr 2026
So much fun!!! So worth it!!! I would do again. Drivers super friendly!! Very informative. Can't wait to go back!!
· Nancy_M ·
Mar 2026
Really liked the hop on and off aspect of the tour and the the very informative host/guide also liked all the points of interest on the tour
Explore San Diego at your own pace with a full-day ticket to ride a hop-on, hop-off trolley through the city. Simply board the trolley at your cruise ship’s port of call and visit historic landmarks and vibrant neighborhoods at eleven centrally-located stops. Get a glimpse of California’s past in Old Town, grab a spot on a beach to watch surfers catch breaking waves, and more.
A perfect way for first-time visitors to see San Diego flexibly
Hop on and off at any of the eleven stops as often as you like
Stops are conveniently located close to all popular attractions, shops and restaurants
Create your own itinerary and explore at your own pace
What's Included
Local taxes
Live commentary on board
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Tour does not operate on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day.
Meeting and Pickup
Operating hours
05/01/2026 - 05/01/2026
Friday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
05/02/2026 - 05/02/2026
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
05/03/2026 - 05/03/2026
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
05/04/2026 - 05/10/2026
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
05/11/2026 - 05/14/2026
Monday - Thursday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
05/15/2026 - 05/15/2026
Friday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
05/16/2026 - 05/17/2026
Saturday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
05/18/2026 - 05/22/2026
Monday - Friday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
05/23/2026 - 05/24/2026
Saturday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
05/25/2026 - 05/25/2026
Monday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
05/26/2026 - 05/30/2026
Tuesday - Saturday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
05/31/2026 - 05/31/2026
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
06/01/2026 - 07/26/2026
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
07/27/2026 - 07/28/2026
Monday - Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
07/29/2026 - 08/01/2026
Wednesday - Saturday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
08/02/2026 - 08/02/2026
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
08/03/2026 - 08/05/2026
Monday - Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
08/06/2026 - 08/09/2026
Thursday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
08/10/2026 - 10/25/2026
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
10/26/2026 - 10/26/2026
Monday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
10/27/2026 - 10/27/2026
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
10/28/2026 - 11/01/2026
Wednesday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
11/02/2026 - 11/22/2026
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
11/23/2026 - 11/29/2026
Monday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
11/28/2026 - 11/28/2026
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
11/30/2026 - 12/20/2026
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
12/21/2026 - 12/24/2026
Monday - Thursday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
12/26/2026 - 12/26/2026
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
12/27/2026 - 12/27/2026
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
12/28/2026 - 12/28/2026
Monday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
12/29/2026 - 12/31/2026
Tuesday - Thursday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Departure Point
You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.
Itinerary
Old Town Trolley Tour of San Diego
11 Stops
22 Points of Interest
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.
1
4010 Twiggs St
2
1492 N Harbor Dr
3
1004 N Harbor Dr
4
825 W Harbor Dr
5
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
6
480 Fourth Ave
7
855 E Harbor Dr
8
1113 Cesar E. Chavez Pkwy
9
1107 Orange Ave
10
2175 Presidents Way
11
1605 India St
Points of interest passed by on this route
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Old Town Trading Company
Casa de Estudillo
Old Town San Diego
USS Midway Museum
Maritime Museum of San Diego
San Diego Visitor Information Center
Tuna Harbor Park
Seaport Village
The Headquarters at Seaport
Gaslamp Quarter
San Diego Convention Center
Petco Park
Coronado Bridge
Coronado Beach
Balboa Park
San Diego Air & Space Museum
El Prado
Museum of Us
Little Italy
Barrio Logan
Maritime Museum of San Diego
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if a wheelchair-accessible trolley is required
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
Emotional support animals or pets not allowed
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q:Where can I start my San Diego Shore Excursion: San Diego Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley?
A:You can begin your tour at any of our stops however, the stop at Embarcadero Marina (Stop B) is located at 1004 N. Harbor Drive along the Embarcadero near the USS Midway Museum and the cruise ship terminal.
Feb 2021
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Reviews
4.6
based on 96 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day exploring San Diego, our tour guides were fantastic, shout out to Vinnie! He was very informative, super fun personality, all the added touches from music to his jokes he kept us engaged the whole time! Thanks Vinnie for a wonderful tour!
Do it!!!
Roxanne_C, Apr 2026
So much fun!!! So worth it!!! I would do again. Drivers super friendly!! Very informative. Can't wait to go back!!
Great experience
Pam_B, Apr 2026
Great way to learn of area’s history & areas of interest. We had a very informative & entertaining trolly driver.
Really liked the hop on...
Nancy_M, Mar 2026
Really liked the hop on and off aspect of the tour and the the very informative host/guide also liked all the points of interest on the tour
Trolly tour
Dennis_W, Feb 2026
Definitely take the tour. Fun and informative. Drivers are very friendly and knowledgeable. Thanks to Bini and Mike!
A day on the trolley
Kristina_S, Feb 2026
Very friendly informative guides. Made history interesting. Lots of good spots to stop and they ran on schedule
It was a great...
Bebi_W, Feb 2026
It was a great experience. Everyone was friendly. The ride was smooth, and there was so much to see.
San Diego Cruising!
Paula_B, Jan 2026
It was very informative and entertaining. It allowed us to get to a lot of spots we wouldn’t have seen otherwise.
A good way to get around the city (on & off as listed)
Susan_F, Jan 2026
The first part of our tour couldn’t have been better! Thank you Matt for all the information you provided!! We enjoyed our time getting off in Coronado, Little Italy & Old Town. Several of the stops were just hotel drop off points which was disappointing. The last part of our bus ride with Benjamin was the worse. Horrible jokes one after the other! Provided no redeeming value.
Nice way to get around an unfamiliar city.
Keith_C, Jan 2026
Very good tour, very friendly drivers. My only complaint would be that it doesn't run long enough to be able to spend a good amount of time at the different spots. Ending the routes around 4 P. M. puts an early end to your day.
Tourist
DOMONIQUE_O, Oct 2025
Janie was enthusiastic and filled with excitement.
As a visitor from a big city, I had higher expectations. More sightings; I wish there was a 10-minute break to take pictures rather than having to find the pick-ups and wait 30 minutes for the next trolley..
Captivating from...
Harry_M, Oct 2025
Captivating from beginning to the end! From Old Town to the waterfront to the Gas Lamp District and beyond just great!
Great way to hit all of...
William_A, Sep 2025
Great way to hit all of the highlights in San Diego, including Catalina, with someone else doing the driving.
It's a great way to see...
Joanne_B, Aug 2025
It's a great way to see all the sites available in a city when you don't have a car. You get to learn about about the city as well as being able to get off to explore.
Great commentary about...
Michael_G, Jun 2025
Great commentary about the different locations around San Diego! Personnel were prepared and engaging with participants.
At the end the driver did...
Debbie_A, May 2025
At the end the driver did not go past the cruise ship as the map said. He indicated it was the end when at 630 when the tour goes to 8pm
Sa Diego Hop On/Off Trolley
Patricia_C, Mar 2025
Great information. Helpful and friendly drivers. Very enjoyable & easy way to see the city and all the top sites.
Ripped off customer
Gilbert_F, Dec 2024
On my ticket it said 1 day pass, on the trolley it says hop on hop off all day tours. On the viator ticket there was no information about a cut off time. I went to take the trolley at 4pm since it say all day tour only to find out the tour is not exactly all day instead it ends at 3pm. For the first time I felt like I was robbed $108.00. I tried to get a reschedule or refund and it never happened, still waiting for that... I would never recommend this tour to anyone and I would never pay for this trolley again. All my other trips went well except this one.
Fun Tour
John_J, Dec 2024
Great experience, learned lots about San Diego from an entertaining driver! Highly recommend to anyone!
Wonderful way to see San Diego
Candis_T, Nov 2024
Wonderful tour hitting all the main attractions of San Diego. We rode the trolly twice. The trolly was a nice experience and the drivers were very knowledgeable and funny. We had James, Jim & John.
Interesting
Eileen_C, Oct 2024
We had 3 separate tour operators and all were fantastic... felt very comfortable with their driving. Loved being able to hop off and hop on later. Highly recommend this tour.
Fun ride
JANE_G, Oct 2024
Bus driver Orlando gave a great commentary and was funny. Lots of trolleys available at the cruise ship port
Perfrct
Carlotta_D, Jul 2024
Amazing views, good explanations and interesting stories. And you have the bonus of free companion walking tours.
Girls Trip!
Sandy_M, Jun 2024
We loved the tour guides and the music on the trolley. Loved the recommendations of things to do at each stop and food recommendations.
Fun, relaxed, and informational in ONE!
Louise_J, Feb 2024
We did the hop-on and off tour. We saw what we wanted and was not rushed at all. learned a lot of SD history from drivers. Really was worth it!!! Sorry- was unable to post pics!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
We're so happy to hear that you had such a great time! Thank you for sharing your experience here. Come and visit us again!
Great narration Great way...
Debra_M, Jan 2024
Great narration Great way to see the highlights Love the hop on hop off experience. Have done the same in other cities.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
We're glad you had a great time! Thank you for the review!
Problem redeeming tickets -
Cynthia, Oct 2023
Had a hard time finding the tickets on my phone when I went to the Trolley Booth. The e-mail did not take me to them, and the cashier said they frequently had a hard time with Viator purchases. A supervisor had to enter my reservation number into his system to find them. I noticed later they had sent me a message with the bar code, which I did not notice until later. The trolley ride was great - loved going over the Cornado Bridge, and the driver/guides were excellent and fun.
Great tour of San Diego
Teresa_H, Sep 2023
For my first time visiting, deeing the different sites and learning about San Diego's history throughout the tour made for a memorable experience.
Fun in San Diego
Elizabeth_T, Aug 2023
I was in San Diego for two days, so the Hop on Hop Off was perfect to see all the different parts of this beautiful city. Plus hear the history about all the sections.
Nice options of where to walk around or not.
Great excursion--got to see lots of San Diego
Barb_E, Mar 2023
Loved getting to see different parts of San Diego, and being able to get off and on when I wanted. We didn't have to wait very long for a trolley, even when they had to send an additional one.
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