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Old Town Trolley Tours
4.7
Old Town Trolley Tours: As you explore the scenic coastal landscape, you’ll learn why San Diego is called “America’s Finest City.” Since 1989, Old Town Trolley Tours has provided sightseeing tours highlighting the best of San Diego.
Present your ticket at any Old Town Trolley Ticket Booth, or you may board at any trolley stop by showing your Ticket to the Driver. Trolleys depart approximately every 20 minutes from each stop.
SEAL Tour: Splash into San Diego’s most unique sightseeing adventure! Both tour bus and boat, the San Diego SEAL Tour journeys through San Diego by land AND sea. Our unique “Hydra-Terra” amphibious vehicles are Coast Guard approved, ensuring you a safe, one of a kind experience.
San Diego Old Town Trolley Tours
Hop aboard one of our trolleys and you’ll experience Transportainment, a delightful combination of transportation and entertainment. Our friendly conductors narrate the San Diego tour with a fascinating and fun mix of trivia and humorous stories. It will be our pleasure to guide you through the birthplace of California on one of our orange and green trolleys.
Old Town Trolley Tours is the best way to see the city. Because we showcase the best of San Diego and Coronado, you can avoid costly parking and city driving. The tour is also designed so that you can hop on and off and explore on your own at any time. With frequent pickups at all our stops, this helps you avoid walking long distances.
Real-Time Trolley Tracking Map
Planning your day around San Diego just got easier. With the Trolley Tracker Map, you can see where all Old Town Trolley San Diego vehicles are in real time and know when trolleys are expected to arrive at each stop. It helps you decide when to head out, when to take a break, or when to catch the next ride without guessing. It’s a simple way to stay informed and keep your plans moving smoothly as you explore America’s Finest City!
FREE Self-Guided Walking Tours
Enjoy San Diego your way with our self-guided walking tours. As you hop off the trolley, the adventure continues at your own pace, using your smartphone for turn-by-turn guided audio tours. Explore rich history, discover hidden gems, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of America’s Finest City. Even after you disembark, the fun keeps going, ensuring an unforgettable experience that’s uniquely yours.
San Diego SEAL Tours
Ready to see the best of San Diego on sea and land?
Your 100-minute, fully narrated SEAL Tour departs from Seaport Village. Wind your way through picturesque San Diego streets before splashing down for a cruise through the waters of San Diego Bay. Experience the history and ecological wonders of San Diego in the comfort and security or our virtually unsinkable Hydra-Terras. Here you will learn first-hand of our rich military history and cruise through the waters that are the playground of the California Sea Lion.
Our amphibious vehicles, driven by our experienced captains, are specially designed and built to navigate on sea and land. Each one is Coast Guard approved and meets all passenger vehicle and department of transportation requirements to ensure safety and comfort for all.
Don’t miss this exciting, entertaining adventure of a lifetime to see America’s Finest City as you have never dreamed it before!
Free Museum Admission
Show your Old Town Trolley or SEAL Tour sticker and receive FREE admission to the following museums:
1. Old Town Market
2. Maritime Museum
3. Embarcadero Marina
4. Seaport Village
5. Marriott Marquis and Marina
6. Gaslamp Quarter
7. East Convention Center – Petco Park and Hilton Bayfront
8. Barrio Logan
9. Coronado / Orange Avenue
10. Balboa Park / Zoo
11. Little Italy
Stop 1 – Old Town
4010 Twiggs St.
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Stop 3 – Embarcadero
1004 North Harbor Drive
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Stop 4 – Seaport Village
825 North Harbor Drive
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Stop 6 – Gaslamp Quarter
4th and Island Ave.
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Stop 9 – Coronado – Orange Ave.
1107 Orange Ave.
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Tours open daily.
Tour length: 1 hour and 45 minutes.
January 1 – March 9, July 4, November 3 – December 31
9am – 5pm
Last tour departs Old Town at 3pm finishing up approximately at 5pm.
March 10 – July 3, July 5 – November 2
9am – 6pm
Last tour departs Old Town at 4pm finishing up approximately at 6pm.
Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Times vary depending on season.
Special Event Dates
(Events may cause delays, closed streets & tour stops)
Memorial Weekend, Rock-N-Roll Marathon, Independence Day, Comic Con, AFC Half Marathon, Labor Day Weekend, December Nights.
Operating daily tours.
Offered year round.
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Schedule subject to change due to weather and low tide conditions or city events.
Tour Length:
SEAL Tour is approximately 100-minutes long; 40 minutes on land and 60 minutes on San Diego Bay.
Point of Departure:
Seaport Village at 825 West Harbor Drive
Parking: partial validation with a minimum $10.00 purchase at Seaport Village.
SEAL TOUR INFANT TICKET
Infants must be included in the reservation and require a paid ticket. Failure to add infants may result in delays at check-in.
Ages:
Adult – 13+
Child – 4 to 12
Infant – 0 to 3
*SEAL Tour: *Reservations are required. Guests must check in with our sales rep at the ticket booth 20 minutes prior to departure. Late check-in may result in forfeited reserved seat. Reservation based tickets are non-refundable. You may reschedule up to 24 hours in advance of tour time. No on-site refunds allowed. Allow additional 30 minutes for parking. SEAL Tour purchases are subject to a 9% Access Fee to support costs associated with lease charges for launch ramp access to the San Diego Bay and coastal waterways.
Attraction tickets do not have to be used on the same day.