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Combo: San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Red & White Bay Cruise Tickets

Big Bus at Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, with tourists boarding for hop-on hop-off tour.
Big Bus San Francisco tour crossing Golden Gate Bridge with live guide.
1 hour Bay Cruise in San Francisco
San Francisco Bay with boats during a 1-hour cruise, Golden Gate Bridge in the background.

Snag this combo for unbeatable savings! Explore San Francisco with an unlimited 2-day hop-on hop-off tour and take a 1-hour scenic Red & White Bay cruise.

    • Let a 2-day hop-on hop-off bus pass be your golden ticket to 17 San Francisco gems from Chinatown's vibrant streets to Golden Gate’s orange arches.

    • 6-language audio guides turn your bus ride into insightful journey, and a 1-hour plus 1-hour free bike rental lets you pedal through hidden sites.

    • Set sail on a 1-hour Red & White Bay cruise, where Golden Gate's orange gates wave hello, Alcatraz island broods eerily, and seagulls squawk around.

    • Soak up Bay views from breezy decks or AC indoors with wide windows, while stories in 16 tongues paint a vivid picture of San Francisco's maritime past.

    • Fun fact: In 1962, Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers attempted a daring escape from Alcatraz prison. Their fate remains a mystery!

  • San Francisco HOHO

    • 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass

    • Access to Red Route

    • Pre-recorded commentary in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian & Portuguese

    • Bike rental offer (rent 1 hour, get 1 hour free)

    • Free headphones

    Red & White Bay Cruise

    • 1-hour Red & White Bay cruise

    • Audio guide in English, Español, Français, Deutsch, Português, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Thai, Hindi, Italian, Hebrew, Vietnamese, Arabic & Bahasa Indonesian

    • AC onboard

    • Heated indoors

  • Red & White Bay Cruise

    • On-cruise cafe with snacks, cold & hot drinks & alcoholic beverages (at your own expense)
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • Budget travel never looked so good! Grab this value-packed combo with 2-day hop-on hop-off pass for the ultimate San Francisco sightseeing experience and a Red & White Bay cruise of its iconic landmarks, as seen from the waters.

    San Francisco HOHO

    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.

    Red & White 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

  • What's not allowed

    San Francisco HOHO

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

    Red & White Bay Cruise

    • Keep in mind smoking is not allowed on the cruise. Pack wisely!

    Accessibility

    San Francisco HOHO

    • 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.

    Red & White Bay Cruise

    • The enclosed main decks are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

    • Service animals and other dogs are allowed as long as they are leashed and well-behaved.

    Additional information

    San Francisco HOHO

    • 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.

    Red & White Bay Cruise

    • Facilities: outdoor decks, air-conditioned and heated indoor cabins, onboard cafe with snacks, hot and cold drinks, alcoholic beverages, and restroom.

    • The weather here tends to bring unexpected twists. Dress in layers for adaptable comfort.

    • In case it rains, don’t worry as the boats have heated interiors with big viewing windows, so your experience is uninterrupted.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

    Hop-on Hop-off tour

    Ticket redemption point

    • No printout required! Just show your mobile voucher to the driver or a member of staff and board the bus at any designated bus stop.

    Red & White day cruise

    • Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

    Boarding point

    • Board your cruise at Pier 43 Ferry Arch.

    • Address: San Francisco, CA 94133, United States.

    Get directions to the boarding point

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