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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Fun fact: In 1962, Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers attempted a daring escape from Alcatraz prison. Their fate remains a mystery!
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San Francisco HOHO
- 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
- Access to Red Route
- 1-hour Chinatown digital walking tour
- 60-min sunset tour (based on option selected)
- Bike rental offer: book 1 hour, get 1 free (based on option selected)
- 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, 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.
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
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.
- The sunset tour is closed on the 4th of July, Christmas Eve, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve.
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.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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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
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Board your cruise at Pier 43 Ferry Arch.
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Address: San Francisco, CA 94133, United States.
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