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

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

Know before you go

What's not allowed

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!

Accessibility

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.

Additional information

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.