San Diego Shore Excursion: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour
Overview
While you’re in port, discover San Diego at your own pace with a one-day ticket on the San Diego Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour. This do-it-yourself shore excursion allows you to create your own itinerary so you can see the popular sights of San Diego at your own pace – simply hop off at any stop and hop back on the trolley when you’re ready!
What's Included
- Live commentary on board
- Local taxes
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Tour does not operate on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day.
What To Expect
11 Stops | 22 Points of Interest
Duration: 2 hours
Operating Schedule: Times vary depending on season. Operates 9:00am to 6 pm (last tour departs Old Town at 4 pm) from March 11-October 29th; Operates 9:00am to 5 pm (last tour departs Old Town at 3 pm) from October 30th-March 10th; Trolleys arrive at each boarding location approximately every 20 minutes. Guests will be given brochures when they begin the tour and can refer to the schedules printed in the brochure to see the first tour time, last tour time, and last re-boarding time at each boarding location. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
4010 Twiggs St
1492 N Harbor Dr
1004 N Harbor Dr
825 W Harbor Dr
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
480 Fourth Ave
855 E Harbor Dr
1113 Cesar E. Chavez Pkwy
1107 Orange Ave
2175 Presidents Way
1605 India St
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if a wheelchair-accessible trolley is required
- Emotional support animals or pets not allowed
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the San Diego Shore Excursion: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour?
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Activity code: C-5046PRTSANHOHO
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- Live commentary on board.
- Local taxes.
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks.
- Tour does not operate on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day.
The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the San Diego Shore Excursion: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for San Diego Shore Excursion: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Live commentary on board
- Local taxes
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Tour does not operate on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if a wheelchair-accessible trolley is required
- Emotional support animals or pets not allowed
