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.
Free Museum Admission
Show your Old Town Trolley sticker and receive FREE admission to the following museums:
- Mormon Battalion
- San Diego Firehouse Museum
- San Diego History Center
- Coronado Historical Association and Coronado Museum
Whaley House Daytime Self-Guided Tour
Viewed as an integral part of Old Town San Diego since 1857, the Whaley House offers you a glimpse into the past. With more than a century in the making, the Whaley House holds an impressive amount of San Diego heritage, from the rough and tough times of early California statehood to the flourishing center of San Diego tourism. Recognized as the oldest two-story brick-structure south of Monterey California, the Whaley House features magnificent Greek Revival architecture along with an unrivaled historical timeline encompassing San Diego’s second County courthouse, a lively theatre, a charming general store, and a prominent family home. Learn the history behind the mystery of San Diego’s legendary Whaley House.
Notes:
Please plan appropriately for the historic attributes of the Whaley House Museum including stairs and uneven grounds. Wheelchair access available only on the first floor; no elevators on-site. Service dogs allowed.
If you are an individual with a disability and require an auxiliary aid or service to enjoy one of our tours, please contact us at (619) 298-8687.
For those guests who are unable to take the stairs, we are happy to provide a tablet with an audio/visual presentation of the second floor of the Whaley House.
Video recording is permitted for personal use only. If you would like to inquire about filming for content or commercial purposes, you may contact us at WhaleyHouse@historictours.com.
