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

About this experience

San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Golden Gate Bay Cruise This San Francisco tours combo gives you the city from every angle. Spend two days exploring 17 stops on the hop-on hop-off bus, then see the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz from the water on a one-hour bay cruise. You get recorded commentary in multiple languages, a bonus bike rental hour, and the flexibility to explore at your own pace. The bus covers essential San Francisco sights including Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Pier 39, and the Golden Gate Bridge itself. Switch between the open upper deck for photos and the covered lower deck when the weather turns. The Red & White Fleet cruise takes you under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz Island, with audio narration revealing the city's maritime history and famous prison escapes. What is Included 2-day hop-on hop-off bus pass with 17 stops Recorded commentary in 6 languages (bus) and 16 languages (cruise) Complimentary headphones Live bus tracker app with interactive map Digital walking tour of Chinatown Evening sunset bus tour option 1-hour Red & White Fleet bay cruise 1-hour bike rental plus 1 free additional hour Good to Know The bus runs every 15 minutes from 10am to 6pm, starting from Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center. Bay cruises depart from Pier 43 1/2 between 9:15am (10am in winter) and 6pm, with 8-12 daily departures. Present your mobile ticket to board either experience directly. Pack layers for San Francisco's changeable weather. Both the bus and cruise have covered areas, and the boat features heated, enclosed cabins with large windows. No luggage, food, or alcohol allowed on the bus except water in screw-top bottles. Some buses accommodate wheelchairs with 48 hours' advance notice. For a complete San Francisco day trip experience, consider adding an Alcatraz Island tour to explore the prison up close, or book a separate Golden Gate Bridge walking tour for an in-depth look at the city's most famous landmark.

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!

What is included

• 2-day hop-on hop-off bus pass
• Access to 17 bus stops across the city
• 1-hour Golden Gate Bay cruise
• Recorded multilingual commentary on the bus
• 1-hour bonus bike rental

Not included

• Red & White Bay Cruise Free food & drinks

Before you go

The selected time slot is for the bay cruise; buses operate throughout the day without reservation. Boarding and redemption instructions for the bike rental are provided after booking. Some buses and the cruise are accessible to wheelchair users; check ahead for individual needs. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The sunset bus tour is unavailable on major holidays, including July 4, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.