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Big Bus: San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Bay Cruise

Name: Big Bus: San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Bay Cruise
Start: 2024-09-21T11:00:00
End: 2024-09-21T18:00:00
Location: San Francisco

A Big Bus Hop on Hop off at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco

Big Bus San Francisco Golden gate bridge Live Guide

Boats at the bay during a 1 hour Bay Cruise in San Francisco

Maximize your San Francisco trip with a 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour with stops at Chinatown and Pier 39, including a scenic 1-hour cruise.

Highlights

Explore San Francisco your way with the 2-day bus pass and hop on and off as much as you like, covering all the iconic landmarks.
See more, spend less at the 16 stops as the buses scheduled every 15 minutes make it easy to visit all your bucket list places at your own pace.
Mix it up with an audio-guided bay cruise for one hour, bask in the city’s views, and say cheese with the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz.
Ride in style on the open-top buses, enjoy multi-language audio guides, and get perks like free bike rentals.
Don't miss Chinatown's vibrant streets, Pier 39's playful sea lions, and the grandeur of the Palace of Fine Arts on your HOHO tour.

Inclusions

2-day hop-on hop-off unlimited tour
Access to Red Route
1-hour bay cruise
Bike rental offer (rent 1 hour, get 1 hour free)
Pre-recorded commentary in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian & Portuguese (on the bus)
Complimentary headphones (on the bus)
Audio guide in 16 languages (on the cruise)

Exclusions

On-cruise cafe with snacks, cold & hot drinks & alcoholic beverages (at your own expense)

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Routes & schedule

Red Route

With your 2-day pass, you can explore the city at your leisure, getting access to numerous well-connected stops. The 16 stops are scattered across the city and are well-connected to the most popular tourist spots like the Cartoon Art Museum, Japanese Tea Garden, and more. Enjoy the convenience of pre-recorded commentary in 6 languages and complimentary headphones.

Schedule

First bus: 10am from stop #1 (Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center)
Last bus: 6pm from stop #1 (Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center)
Frequency: Every 15 mins
Popular stops: Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Pier 39

Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.

You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Bay cruise

The 1-hour cruise provides a fresh perspective of San Francisco. Enjoy stunning views of landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island, and learn about the city's history and architecture with the award-winning audio commentary.

Schedule

First cruise: 9:15am from Pier 43 1/2 (10am during winter months)
Last cruise: 6pm from Pier 43 1/2
Frequency: 8 to 12 daily departures

Know before you go

What's not allowed

Keep in mind food & alcohol (except non-alcoholic drinks in screw-top bottles), and luggage are not allowed on the buses. Pack wisely!

Accessibility

Not all buses are wheelchair accessible. You can contact the service operator 48 hours before your trip and they'll try to assist you.
Your safety comes first so visitors with mobility impairments may be restricted from accessing the upper decks.
Your guide dogs (except for pets) are welcome onboard.

Additional information

Facilities (on the cruise): outdoor decks, air-conditioned and heated indoor cabins, onboard cafe with snacks, hot and cold drinks, alcoholic beverages, and restroom.
Heads up! The time slot selected is for the bay cruise and not the hop-on hop-off tour.
Booking information about the bike rental offer and boarding information for the cruise will be shared in the ticket post-booking.
Children under the age of 15 years must be accompanied by an adult.