Combo: San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Golden Gate Bay & Alcatraz Cruise Tickets
Combo: San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Golden Gate Bay & Alcatraz Cruise Tickets
Duration: 2 hours
2 hours
Access to multilingual audio guide
Access to multilingual audio guide
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Experience San Francisco like never before with this special combo, combining a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour and an beautiful cruise along Golden Gate Bay including Alcatraz Island. The Red route offers unparalleled convenience for exploring the city's top attractions such as the Cartoon Art Museum and Japanese Tea Garden on your own schedule over two days. This package provides access to 16 well-connected stops, allowing you to soak in San Francisco’s charm both on land and water.
Experience San Francisco like never before with this special combo, combining a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour and an beautiful cruise along Golden Gate Bay including Alcatraz Island. The Red route offers unparalleled convenience for exploring the city's top attractions such as the Cartoon Art Museum and Japanese Tea Garden on your own schedule over two days. This package provides access to 16 well-connected stops, allowing you to soak in San Francisco’s charm both on land and water.
Explore 17 iconic spots in San Francisco with your 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass, journeying through Chinatown's lively streets to the Golden Gate Bridge’s orange arches.
The audio guide available in six languages enriches your bus tour experience, complemented by a free one-hour bike rental that offers access to lesser-known locales.
Start a 1-hour cruise aboard Red & White Bay where you'll witness the iconic Golden Gate's orange towers and Alcatraz Island’s haunting presence while surrounded by seagulls.
Enjoy panoramic views of the bay from open-air decks or air-conditioned interiors with expansive windows, as narrations in 16 languages reveal San Francisco's rich maritime history.
Did you know? In 1962, Frank Morris along with the Anglin brothers attempted a notorious escape from Alcatraz prison. Their ultimate fate is still shrouded in mystery!
24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
Entry to Red Route
1-hour Chinatown digital walking tour
60-min sunset tour
Bike rental offer: book 1 hour, get 1 free (on the bus)
Audio guide in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese & Korean
Complimentary headphones provided
Mobile app with detailed map and live bus tracking feature
Use of 1-hour Red & White Bay cruise service
Access to Audio guide in multiple languages: English, Español, Français, Deutsch, Português, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Thai, Hindi, Italian, Hebrew, Vietnamese, Arabic & Bahasa Indonesian
AC available onboard
Indoors heated environment
Complimentary meals and beverages
Big Bus San Francisco tour bus and Bay Cruise ferry on the water.
Your San Francisco Adventure Awaits!
Bring your budget travel experience with this unbeatable combo. Get a 24-hour hop-on, hop-off pass for the best sightseeing in San Francisco and enjoy an memorable Red & White Bay cruise that showcases famous landmarks from unique vantage points.
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
The red route offers extensive access to key attractions. With a 2-day pass, explore on your own schedule across the city's 16 well-connected stops. Visit popular spots such as the Cartoon Art Museum and Japanese Tea Garden while benefiting from pre-recorded commentary in six languages and complimentary headphones.
Bus Schedule
- The first bus departs at 10am, starting from stop #1 (Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center).
- The last departure is at 6pm from the same location.
- Buses run every 15 minutes for convenience.
- Key stops include Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, and Pier 39.
To view a detailed map of the route and boarding points, click here.
Feel free to join the tour at any stop and hop on or off as you please throughout your ticket's duration.
Sunset Tour Details
- The sunset tour departs daily at 6:30pm from Stop #1 (Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center).
- This special tour runs once each evening and lasts for about 60 minutes.
Digital Walking Tour Information
- Begin by scanning the QR Code at Stop #1 (Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center), then proceed to Stop #3 (North Beach / Chinatown) for departure.
- The tour lasts 1-hour and is available in multiple languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese.
Red & White Bay Cruise Experience
This fascinating 1-hour cruise offers a refreshing perspective of San Francisco. Marvel at the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island while enjoying insightful audio commentary about the city's long history and architecture.
Cruise Schedule
- The first departure is from Pier 43 1/2 at 9:15am (10am during winter months).
- Evening cruises conclude with the last one departing at 6pm.
- Cruises are available eight to twelve times daily, ensuring ample opportunities for exploration.
Big Bus tour at Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, with iconic sign in background.
Open-top bus tour crossing Golden Gate Bridge with live guide in San Francisco.
Big Bus San Francisco tour bus and Bay Cruise ferry on the water.
Big Bus tour at Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, with iconic sign in background.
Open-top bus tour crossing Golden Gate Bridge with live guide in San Francisco.
Bay cruise boat near Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, part of Big Bus tour.
Packing and Prohibited Items on Buses
Please note that food & alcohol (except non-alcoholic drinks in screw-top bottles) and luggage are not permitted on the San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Tour buses. Plan your packing accordingly!
Smoking Policy for Cruise
Note: Smoking is prohibited during the Red & White Bay cruise.
Accessibility Details
San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Tour
- Please be aware that not all buses are wheelchair accessible. Contacting the service operator at least 48 hours in advance may help secure assistance for those with mobility impairments.
- For safety reasons, visitors with mobility issues might have restricted access to upper decks.
A guide dog is allowed on board; however, other pets are not permitted.
Red & White Bay Cruise
- The enclosed main deck areas of the cruise ship accommodate wheelchairs and prams/strollers.
Dogs that are service animals or well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome on board.
Tour Booking and Additional Details
San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Tour
- Post-booking, you will receive details about the bike rental offer for sunset tour, digital walking tour & boarding information for the cruise in your ticket.
- Children under 15 years old need to be accompanied by an adult at all times during the tour.
Note that the sunset tour is not available on July 4th, Christmas Eve, Thanksgiving Day, and New Year's Eve.
Red & White Bay Cruise
- Please remember: The selected time slot applies to the bay cruise specifically, not for the hop-on hop-off bus service.
- The boat offers outdoor decks, air-conditioned/heated indoor cabins, an onboard café with snacks and beverages (alcoholic included), as well as restrooms. Dress in layers due to variable weather conditions.
Even if it rains during your cruise, you can enjoy the experience inside heated spaces featuring large viewing windows.
Boats docked at San Francisco Bay with cityscape and Coit Tower in the background.
Tourists on San Francisco Big Bus tour with Alcatraz view.
Bay cruise boat near Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, part of Big Bus tour.
Boats docked at San Francisco Bay with cityscape and Coit Tower in the background.
Tourists on San Francisco Big Bus tour with Alcatraz view.
Activate your hop-on hop-off pass on arrival so you can start exploring without delay.
To make the most of your visit, consider starting with a digital walking tour in Chinatown to get oriented before hopping onto the bus routes.
If biking is part of your plan, take advantage of the free 1-hour bike rental and explore hidden gems off the beaten path.
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