Excursion City lights at night tour at San Diego

Discover ‘America’s Finest City’ at night during this picturesque evening sightseeing excursion to San Diego via trolley.

San Diego, Waterfront, Seaport Village, Gaslamp Quarter, Bright Lights, Victorian Architecture

Depart the pier aboard the ‘Old Town Trolley’ for an approximately 1.75-hour ride around San Diego. Your journey kicks off with an exploration of San Diego’s downtown waterfront and Seaport Village whilst enjoying easy listening music with minimal narration. Continue on to the Gaslamp Quarter, the West Coast’s premier entertainment district. Famed for its vibrant nightlife, bright lights, and Victorian architecture, this unforgettable cosmopolitan playground captivates the imagination.

Balboa Park, Coronado Bridge, Hotel & Ferry Landing, City Skyline, Photo Stop

Next, head to Balboa Park, the largest urban cultural park in the US, with its ornate buildings, fountains, and statues glowing brightly. Transformed at night, they are equally as remarkable in the evening as they are during the day. From Balboa Park, ride to the top of the Coronado Bridge for more spectacular sights, including the lights coming in from Tijuana, the bay, and downtown San Diego. At Coronado’s Ferry Landing, a brief photo stop is made for stunning panoramic vistas and photo opportunities of the San Diego city skyline from across the bay. Afterward, marvel at the beautiful lights of the Hotel Del Coronado.

Little Italy, Administration Building, Maritime Museum, Antique Ships, USS Midway, Embarcadero

Your route travels through San Diego’s exciting Little Italy, a chic, pedestrian-friendly neighbourhood packed with trendy cocktail bars, brewpubs, and restaurants with bustling patios. From here, pass by the uniquely-lit Historic County Administration Building and view a wonderfully-diverse collection of antique ships docked at the Maritime Museum. Included are a steam ferry from 1898 and the Star of India, the world’s oldest, operational, iron-hulled sailing vessel. Finally, pass by the USS Midway and take in beautiful bayfront views at Embarcadero. Your tour concludes back at the pier.

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 400 yards (about 365 metres), at times over uneven surfaces, with four steps to negotiate to get on/off the open-air, trolley-style bus. Walking at the photo stop is at the discretion of each guest. This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilize a wheelchair; however, the maximum combined weight of the guest and wheelchair cannot exceed 800 pounds (about 362 kilograms). Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes or sneakers, and bring sun protection, a sweater or light jacket, bottled water, and US Dollars or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years old. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. This tour operates in the evenings only. The tour sequence may vary.