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Combo: San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Golden Gate Bay & Alcatraz Cruise Tickets
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Highlights

  • Let a 24-hour 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!

Your Experience

Budget travel never looked so good! Grab this value-packed combo with 24-hour 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.

Sunset tour

  • Departure: 6:30pm from stop #1 (Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center)

  • Frequency: Once every evening

  • Duration: 60 mins

Digital walking tour

  • Departure: Scan the QR Code at Stop 1 (Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center) and head to Stop 3 (North Beach / Chinatown) for departure

  • Duration: 1-hour

  • Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese

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

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • **San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Tour**
  • 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
  • Access to Red Route
  • 1-hour Chinatown digital walking tour
  • 60-min sunset tour
  • Bike rental offer: book 1 hour, get 1 free
  • Audio guide in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese & Korean (on the bus)
  • Complimentary headphones
  • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
  • **Red & White Bay Cruise**
  • 1-hour Red & White Bay cruise
  • Audio guide in English, Español, Français, Deutsch, PortuguĂŞs, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Thai, Hindi, Italian, Hebrew, Vietnamese, Arabic & Bahasa Indonesian
  • AC onboard
  • Heated indoors
  • **Red & White Bay Cruise**
  • Free food & drinks

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • 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

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Tour 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!

San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Tour 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.

San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Tour Booking information about the bike rental offer sunset tour, digital walking tour & 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. The sunset tour is closed on the 4th of July, Christmas Eve, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve. Red & White Bay Cruise Heads up! The time slot selected is for the bay cruise and not the hop-on hop-off tour. 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, the boats have heated interiors with big viewing windows, so your experience is uninterrupted.

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