Old Town Trolley Tours is the best way to see the city. The tour is also designed so that you can hop on and off and explore on your own at any time. Our fleet of orange and green trolleys travel frequently throughout San Diego and over the iconic San Diego-Coronado Bridge to Coronado on a continuous 25-mile loop visiting various neighborhoods with 11 destination stops.
Hop aboard one of our trolleys and you’ll experience Transportainment®, a delightful combination of transportation and entertainment.
Ghosts & Gravestones: Join us for a spirited and entertaining tour built on stories of history, mystery and legends of San Diego’s past and darker side!
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.
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.
Travel back in time and hear about the spirits of the notorious characters who lived & died in San Diego.
Notorious wild characters like Gunslingers, Gamblers and Ladies of the Night lived and died in San Diego and it is possible that their spirits live on in the dark recesses of our historic buildings and neighborhoods.
Pioneer Park is perfect for picnics and for school children to play; indeed, it is a lovely place during the day. Located next to Grant School, hear stories of how the park changes to the darker side when the sun goes down and there is a different feeling in the air.
Journey through Old Town, walking through El Campo Santo Cemetery – both sites of many reported paranormal occurrences.
A. Old Town Market
B. Maritime Museum
C. Embarcadero Marina
D. Seaport Village
E. Marriott Marquis and Marina
F. Gaslamp Quarter
G. East Convention Center – Petco Park and Hilton Bayfront
H. Barrio Logan
I. Coronado / Orange Avenue
J. Balboa Park / Zoo
K. Little Italy
Stop A – Old Town
4010 Twiggs St.
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Stop C – Embarcadero
1004 North Harbor Drive
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Stop D – Seaport Village
825 North Harbor Drive
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Stop F – Gaslamp Quarter
4th and Island Ave.
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Stop I – 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.
Tours operating Nightly.
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Days. Limited tours offered in December.
Tour boards at Old Town Market:
Old Town San Diego – 4008 Twiggs Street.
Check reservations calendar for availability and times*.
Check-in time is 30 minutes prior to departure time.
Late arrivals may result in forfeited seat.
Reservations are required. Guests must check in with our sales rep at the ticket booth 30 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.
Length of tour: Approximately 90 minutes.
Ghosts & Gravestones: Please note that a significant amount of this tour requires traversing over uneven grounds and also includes historic sites and buildings with no wheelchair accessibility in poorly lit areas. Wear comfortable shoes or you will be dead on your feet. Attraction tickets do not have to be used on the same day.
*Ghosts & Gravestones: Reservations are required. Guests must check in with our sales rep at the ticket booth 30 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. This tour may not be suitable for children under 13 years of age.