San Diego Old Town Hop-On, Hop-Off Trolley & Gaslamp Quarter Tour

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Activity Schedule

When does it run?
Hop-on, Hop-off: Daily
Gaslamp Quarter tour: Daily, except Tuesday & Wednesday
Duration
Hop-on, Hop-off: 1 or 2 days (take your pick!)
Gaslamp Quarter tour: 2 hours
Start time

Hop-on, Hop-off: March to November: 9am to 6pm (Last tour departs Old Town at 4pm finishing up approximately at 6pm)
Gaslamp Quarter tour: 10am
Meeting Point

Hop-on, hop-off: Board the trolley at any of the designated stops. The first stop is Old Town State Historic Park.
Gaslamp Quarter tour: Make your way to Spreckles Theater
Ending Point

Hop-on, Hop-off: Hop off at any of the stops.
Gaslamp Quarter tour: Tivoli Bar and Grill

Key Highlights

Save money with the San Diego sightseeing combo that includes a hop-on, hop-off tour and Gaslamp Quarter tour
Discover San Diego, “America’s Finest City.” on an Old Town Trolley Tour!
The route covers more than 100 points of interest, so hop on and get started!
Visit the Gaslamp Quarter, the San Diego Zoo, USS Midway, Little Italy and more!
Enjoy lively commentary and amusing anecdotes by your on-board guide
Embark on a walking tour of the Gaslamp Quarter
Learn how New Town San Diego went from lawless frontier to a tourist hotspot
See ornate buildings and impressive Victorian architecture
Both printed and smartphone vouchers accepted!

Overview

Save money on San Diego sightseeing with the Old Town Trolley tour and enjoy a walking tour of the Gaslamp Quarter.

San Diego Trolley Tour:

Explore San Diego on a hop-on, hop-off trolley tour that covers all its points of interest! Save on commute, parking fees, and the hassle of driving and enjoy San Diego sightseeing at your own pace.

You can hop on the trolley at any of the stops to jumpstart. Explore San Diego and Coronado’s attractions while listening to your onboard guide's live commentary.

Some of the major attractions covered:

Old Town State Historic Park
Maritime Museum/Star of India
Embarcadero
Seaport Village
Marriott Marquis & Marina
Historic Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter Walking Tour:

Delve into the early days of San Diego on a walking tour of the Gaslamp Quarter. Once known as “The Stingaree,” the town was overrun by crime but eventually became a thriving port.

The tour starts at The Spreckles Theater and continues past several historic structures from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Each building has a riveting story behind it, from former brothels to gambling halls, with the windows and facades forming a part of the compelling narrative.

Learn from your guide about day-to-day life in this once rough-and-tumble town. You’ll even learn about that time Harry Houdini made a stop in San Diego!

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

1, 2 Day Hop-On, Hop-Off trolley tour ( As per option chosen)
FREE map brochure with day planner
Walking tour of Gaslamp Quarter
Local guide

Exclusions

Admission to attractions, unless specified
Gratuities

Useful downloads

Please note

Voucher information: You can show your voucher on your smartphone (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)
The date you choose is for the attraction ticket/tour. The hop-on, hop-off ticket is valid for 12 months.
Individual vouchers for each activity will be shared after the booking.

Hop-on, Hop-off trolley:
San Diego is a functioning city and weather, traffic, and events may occasionally cause disruption.
Timings and stops are subject to change. The updated map will be available on the trolley.
Guests with vouchers can board at any Old Town Trolley boarding location. Free parking is available in Old Town.
Trolley pass must be used on consecutive days.

Gaslamp Tour:
Please arrive at the pickup point 15 minutes prior to the departure time to avoid any last-minute rush.
Wheelchair/Stroller Accessible: Yes

Customer Reviews

Urs Christen

Most informative and hilarious Hop-on Hop-off tour

Alex was fun to listen to. He made personal contact with all passengers. His expertise in providing information in every part of the city was wonderful. Most of us laughed all...

United States
Sunny Ahmad

Great value for your money...

Very enjoyable trip!! We only had time for a one day trip but certainly wish we had time for the 2 day trip. An entire day can be spent at stop H...at the ocean front beach and...

Canada
Deanna Lee

Loved it! I had been to San Diego twice but this was my first time on the hop on hop off bus. Very informative, liked the little factoids (the Ulysses Grant Hotel chandeliers)...

United States