Bus & Boat Adventure (1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off + Bay Cruise)
Enjoy beautiful views from an open top double decker bus with the Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour and catch the breathtaking views of the city’s skyline from the water during the 60-minute Bay Cruise.
Highlights
- Visit the major sites of San Francisco
- Sail underneath the Golden Gate Bridge
- See Alcatraz Island up close from the water
- Enjoy 1 day hop on hop off access to the Official City Tour
- Cross the Golden Gate Bridge on an open top Double Decker bus
- Live commentary and multilingual audio-guide in various languages
- Fun and informative narration in various languages
What's included
- 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
- San Francisco Bay Cruise
- English speaking live guide or audio commentary in various languages
- Tips and gratuities
- Meals and Beverages
- Hotel Pick Up
Overview
Hop on Hop Off City Tour
Start your tour at Fisherman's Wharf, one of the most vibrant places in the city. Visit the exciting attractions at Pier 39, watch the popular sea lion colony and see many other sights along the waterfront. The open top bus gives you the best views while you drive along the Barbary Coast, the Embarcadero, Ferry Building, Union Square, City Hall, North Beach, the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Park and much more.
Snap a picture of Chinatown's 'Dragon Gates' and try their delicious food, or shop at Union Square in many of its luxury stores. Take a stroll around Alamo Square to see the world-famous Painted Ladies Victorian houses, also known as "Postcard Row". In Haight Ashbury you will be taken back in time to the “Summer of Love”, surrounded by colorful murals and fine art dedicated to San Francisco’s hippie culture.
The highlight of the tour is the ride across San Francisco’s most iconic landmark – the Golden Gate Bridge. While crossing the 1.7-mile span on an open-top bus you will have breathtaking views of the bridge, Alcatraz Island and the stunning skyline. Hop off at North Vista Point to take your best selfie, or walk across the bridge high above the bay.
Enjoy the great views of San Francisco's City Hall, the Opera House and Symphony Hall along the Civic Center, or visit the Asian Art Museum, the Public Library and the War Memorial. Escape to Golden Gate Park to explore one of the largest urban parks in the world. Stop at its popular museums and attractions, such as the California Academy of Sciences, the Conservatory of Flowers, Japanese Tea Garden and the de Young Museum, or enjoy the long hiking trails, bike paths, lakes, waterfalls, windmills and much more.
If you stay on the bus for the full tour, you can see all major sites of San Francisco within 2 hours, but with your flexible 1-day ticket you are free to explore the city on your own pace and hop on and off the bus as often as you like. The tour guides or audio commentary provide fun and informative insights about San Francisco while you enjoy the most amazing views from the open top deck of the Double Decker bus.
San Francisco Bay Cruise
The 60-minute Bay Cruise is the most popular water tour in San Francisco. Heading towards the Pacific Ocean, there are breathtaking views of the San Francisco skyline, including Fisherman's Wharf and Aquatic Park, Fort Mason, the Marina District, Pacific Heights, Crissy Fields and the Presidio.
Sail underneath the Golden Gate Bridge and get close to Alcatraz Island for great photo opportunities. The audio guide provides fun and useful information about San Francisco in various languages while you cruise through the San Francisco Bay. Learn about the city’s fascinating history and enjoy the magnificent views from the water.
Additional Information
Operating Days:
Daily (except Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day)
Operating Hours:
Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, busses run every 30-60 minutes
San Francisco Bay Cruise – recurring departures between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM
Departure Location:
Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour: Stop # 1 at 99 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
San Francisco Bay Cruise: Fisherman’s Wharf (exact location provided upon voucher redemption)
Duration:
Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour: approx. 2 hours (if staying on the bus for one loop)
San Francisco Bay Cruise: 60 minutes
Ticket Validity:
Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour: 1 day
San Francisco Bay Cruise: one time use
Accessibility: Stroller accessible
Accessibility: Infants required to sit on laps
Accessibility: Travellers easily arrive and depart on public transport
Points of interest
Blue & Gold Fleet, San Francisco, CA, USA
PIER 39, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, USA
Union Square, Post Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Mill Valley, CA, USA
Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA, USA
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA, USA
Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA, USA
Marin Headlands, Sausalito, CA, USA
Know before you book
Ticket can be used on the same day or two consecutive days
Free audio tours in various languages on bus and boat
Bay Cruise takes approx. 60 minutes
Know before you go
Please note :
Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, busses run every 30-60 minutes
San Francisco Bay Cruise – recurring departures between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM
The bus and boat tours are first come first serve
Carry a jacket as it can get cold on the bus and boat
Mobile voucher accepted
Ticket Validity:
Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour: 1 day
San Francisco Bay Cruise: one time use
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation any time before your tour. Any cancellation after the tour date will be non-refundable.
