Like no place else on earth, San Diego offers an abundance of stunning natural beauty, rich history and an array of cultural, artistic and entertaining attractions. And the best way to see it all is on board the city’s original sightseeing tour, Old Town Trolley Tours of San Diego.

Old Town Trolleys have been transporting guests around the city for more than 20 years, combining fascinating history, amusing anecdotes and stops at all of San Diego’s most popular points of interest. Led by our knowledgeable conductors, the 90-minute tour allows you to get off and on as often as you wish, spend as much time as you’d like at each stop and re-board another trolley when you’re ready.

You’ll be treated to gorgeous views of the big bay, a visit to the renowned Gaslamp Quarter, Old Town State Park, the historic Hotel del Coronado, the infamous Whaley House and many other favorite San Diego spots. You’ll also get a chance to hop off the trolley to see the world-famous San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park—home to a myriad of museums and attractions.

San Diego, affectionately known as “America’s Finest City”, is the ideal place for visitors of all ages, with pristine beaches, marvelous weather year-round and endless possibilities for activities to suit everyone’s pace. Learn the remarkable facts about California’s second largest city and how it came to be the paradise it is today on Old Town Trolley Tours of San Diego.

Here are just a few reasons why Old Town Trolley is the best sightseeing tour in town:

San Diego, California is the seventh largest city in the United States, with 2.5 million residents.

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What drives like a bus and glides like a boat? The San Diego SEAL Tours, of course! If you’ve ever wished for a tour that showcases the most interesting spots of San Diego on land and in the water, then climb aboard the San Diego SEAL Tour.

The fun begins at Seaport Village on Harbor Drive when our Hydra-Terra amphibious vehicle takes off heading on the road to some of the most exciting, popular landmarks. You’ll get a chance to see historical sites including Little Italy, the Maritime Museum where the Star of India is docked, Lindbergh Field, our international airport dedicated to Charles Lindbergh and many more.

After 30 minutes in town, get ready for a thrilling change of venue…and vehicle, as the San Diego SEAL Tour vehicle effortlessly splashes down into the bay. The boat is a U.S. Coast Guard approved vehicle that was designed to travel on land and in the water and offers a comfortable, relaxed and safe way to see all that San Diego has to offer.

As you glide along the beautiful bay water, you’ll see several significant sights including the North Island Naval Air Station which is one of the largest repair stations for fighter jets, the Point Loma Submarine Base, the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Harbor Island and much more. Keep a watchful eye on the water—as our friendly San Diego sea lions are awaiting your arrival! You may also catch a glimpse of the California brown pelicans as the tour travels around the bay.

On land and in the sea, the San Diego SEAL Tour is an extraordinary way to learn about maritime industry in our city and the long history of the harbor and surrounding areas. Join us for the adventure you’ll always treasure and bring along the family; children of all ages are also delighted with our unique sightseeing excursion.

Sink your teeth into a fresh, homemade tortilla made by one of San Diego’s Old Town Tortilla Ladies. Enter an era gone by as you stroll through Old Town Market. Here, a collection of excellent restaurants, unique shops, museums and more are reminiscent of San Diego’s earliest years.

In Old Town Market, you’ll feel transported to the early 1800’s when the first Mexican settlers began to build homes and new lives. Their influence is still thriving today throughout San Diego, but especially in Old Town Market, where you can sample authentic Mexican cuisine and see some the original adobe structures that have been amazingly restored.

Learn more about San Diego’s rich, diverse past as you tour through museums; see historic landmarks and hear interesting facts from our park rangers and guides. Take your time to browse through an assortment of gift shops and boutiques—each offering out-of-the-ordinary items and a variety of products with Mexican flair.

San Diego was earlier named San Miguel by Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo; the first Portuguese explorer to land here. But it was renamed San Diego by Sebastian Vizcaino.

See local artisans create magnificent handmade novelties and crafts, candles and yes, delicious homemade tortillas! Spend a few hours of an afternoon—there’s so much to see and do in this quaint and lovely San Diego destination.

At Casa de Aguirre you'll find an important landmark within the Old Town Market as it displays the life and traditions of the settlers of Old Town, San Diego’s first city. The home of Don Jose Aguirre and his family, the original adobe was built in 1853. Don Jose later gave the building and all his land to the Catholic Church. Father Antonio Ubach used the home as a site for an industrial school for Indians. Although the original structure was destroyed in 1914, it was reconstructed and now serves as a free museum at the entrance of Old Town State Historic Park.