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Old Town Trolley Tour San Diego Platinum Pass
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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 11 neighborhoods with 11 destination stops.
| TYPE | RETAIL | PRICE | SAVE UP TO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults | $80.00 | $63.00 | $17.00 |
| Children (4-12) | $55.00 | $52.00 | $3.00 |
| Children Under 4 | FREE | FREE |
Pass is non-transferable. Other restrictions may apply. Free portions of the pass and discounts have no cash value and are not refundable and non-transferable. **Reservations required for Pilot Boat Bay Tour, Swift Boat Bay Tour and Tall Ship Tour.
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As you explore the scenic coastal landscape, you’ll learn why San Diego is called “America’s Finest City.” Since 1989, Old Town Trolley Tours has provided sightseeing tours highlighting the best of San Diego.
Your Old Town Trolley Tour San Diego Platinum Pass Includes:
- 1 day of free unlimited re-boarding
- Free admission to Whaley House Museum Day Tour*
- Free admission to Maritime Museum & Star of India*
- 50% off Pilot Boat Bay Tour**
- 50% off Swift Boat Bay Tour**
- 50% off Tall Ship Tour**
- Open-air sightseeing perfect for taking pictures
- Hop on & off at 11 Old Town Trolley stops
- Free shuttle service from select hotels (Friday - Sunday)
- Free discount coupons ($30 value)
- Only hop-on and off tour over the bridge to Coronado
- 100% satisfaction guarantee
- FREE map brochure with day planner
- Kids Free in October. One Free Child per Adult.
San Diego Old Town Trolley Tours
As you explore the scenic coastal landscape, you’ll learn why San Diego is called “America’s Finest City.” Since 1989, Old Town Trolley Tours has provided sightseeing tours highlighting the best of San Diego. 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.
Included with your Pass:
Free admission to Whaley House Museum Day 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 time of old west prospectors to the flourishing of Old Town as the heart of California. 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. Interpret tales of unanswered crimes, puzzling tragedies, eternal sorrow, and mysterious legends that surround the grounds. Heavy footsteps filled with vindication invite you to learn the unforgettable tale of the Whaley House saga.
Free admission to Maritime Museum/Star of India*
The world-renown Maritime Museum of San Diego was founded in 1948 by a group of local historians and maritime experts. Here, visitors from around the globe come to walk the decks of the magnificent Star of India, the world’s oldest active sailing ship. The Maritime Museum of San Diego is devoted to exposing all ages to Maritime history and offers both permanent and temporary exhibits throughout the year. The museum is also known for restoring, maintaining and operating historic vessels and has what is considered to be one of the finest collections of historic ships. Included in the collection are the 1898 steam ferry Berkeley, the 1904 steam yacht Medea, the 1914 Pilot and the Californian, which is a replica of a mid 19th century revenue cutter.
50% OFF Admission to the Following:
Pilot Boat Bay Tour**
Enjoy a 45-minute narrated bay tour down to Coronado bridge and back.
Swift Boat Bay Tour**
Weekends only. Enjoy a 75-minute tour focused on naval history. Go past the Coronado bridge to the naval ship and carriers.
Tall Ship Tour**
*Pass is non-transferable. Other restrictions may apply. Free portions of the pass and discounts have no cash value and are not refundable and non-transferable. **Reservations required for Pilot Boat Bay Tour, Swift Boat Bay Tour and Tall Ship Tour.
Safety is our First Priority
The safety and well-being of our guests and team members remain our highest priority.
- Per the CDC, face masks are required on transportation services.
- Clear plexi panels have been installed at ticket sales depots and between the driver and guests.
- Our vehicles are cleaned between each tour at key touch points with an EPA-approved disinfectant.
- All of our vehicles undergo a deep cleaning procedure.
- We’re enhancing our cleaning procedures at our sales depots and encourage guests to use cashless transactions.
- We provide face masks to our team members.
- Guests are required to wear face covering aboard the trolley and within 6’ of others.
- Our cleaning practices meet or exceed all CDC guidelines.
Old Town Trolley Tours is taking enhanced safety and health measures for the benefit of our guests. Inherent risks to COVID-19 exist in any place where people are gathered. By using our services, you voluntarily assume all risks rising out of or resulting from exposure to COVID-19 or any other communicable illness.
In accordance to the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 64) and 42 Code of Federal Regulations 70.2, 71.31(b). 71.32, all guests and personnel must wear a mask while waiting at a boarding location in addition to wearing a mask while on tour. For additional information on the regulation or how to wear a mask, please see the links below.
https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/masks/mask-travel-guidance.html
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-coverings.html
Old Town Trolley Stops in San Diego
Hop on and off at any of our 11 convenient stops.
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ASTOPOld Town Market
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BSTOPMaritime Museum
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CSTOPEmbarcadero Marina
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DSTOPSeaport Village
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ESTOPMarriott Marquis and Marina
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FSTOPGaslamp Quarter
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GSTOPEast Convention Center – Petco Park and Hilton Bayfront
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HSTOPBarrio Logan
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ISTOPHotel del Coronado
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JSTOPBalboa Park
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KSTOPLittle Italy
Booth Locations
Stop A - Old Town 4010 Twiggs St.
Stop C - Embarcadero 1004 N. Harbor Drive
Stop D - Seaport Village 825 West Harbor Drive
Stop F - Gaslamp Quarter 4th and Island Ave.
Stop I - Coronado - McPs 1107 Orange Ave., Coronado, CA
Old Town Trolley Tours
Tours open daily.
January 1 – March 12, July 4, October 30 – December 31
9am – 5pm
Last tour departs Old Town at 3pm finishing up approximately at 5pm.
March 13 – June 17, August 14 – October 29
9am – 6pm
Last tour departs Old Town at 4pm finishing up approximately at 6pm.
June 18 – July 3, July 5 – August 13
9am – 7pm
Last tour departs Old Town at 5pm finishing up approximately at 7pm.
Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Times vary depending on season.
Download trolley schedule.
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.
Whaley House Day Tour
Open daily.
10am – 4:30pm.
Duration:
Walk through at your own pace after a 5-minute introduction. Self-guided tour of the Whaley House and grounds averages 30-40 minutes.
Reservations are not required for daytime tours. Tickets available on site.
Location:
2476 San Diego Ave.
Intersection of Harney St. and San Diego Ave.
Parking:
There is free parking available at Old Town State Park. Please plan accordingly.
Maritime Museum & Star of India
At Star of India Wharf
1492 North Harbor Drive
619-234-9153 (for general information)
Pilot Boat Bay Tour
1492 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
Dates and times vary.
Please call 619-234-9153.
Swift Boat Bay Tour
1492 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
Dates and times vary.
Please call 619-234-9153.
Tall Ship Tour
1492 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
Dates and times vary.
Please call 619-234-9153.
E-tickets for Old Town Trolley Tours are sold exclusively through Trusted Tours & Attractions. Trusted Tours offers industry-leading value, guarantees, security and pricing for hundreds of the top tours and attractions throughout the United States.