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Old Town Trolley Tours of San Diego

4010 Twiggs St, San Diego, CA 92110 · San Diego, CA

Why you should go…

Old Town Trolley Tours has run narrated, hop-on hop-off sightseeing tours of San Diego since 1989. The orange and green trolleys travel a continuous 25-mile loop with 11 stops, including Old Town, the Gaslamp Quarter, Seaport Village, Little Italy, Balboa Park and Coronado. Riders can get off at any stop to explore and reboard a later trolley at no extra charge.

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Good to know

General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Old Town Trolley Tours of San Diego, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Old Town Trolley Tours San Diego

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