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

Name: Combo: San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Golden Gate Bay & Alcatraz Cruise Tickets
Start: 2026-07-29T17:30:00
End: 2026-07-29T18:00:00
Location: San Francisco

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Snag this combo for unbeatable savings! Explore San Francisco with an unlimited 24-hour hop-on hop-off tour and take a 1-hour scenic Red & White Bay cruise.

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!

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, Português, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Thai, Hindi, Italian, Hebrew, Vietnamese, Arabic & Bahasa Indonesian

AC onboard

Heated indoors

Red & White Bay Cruise

Free food & drinks

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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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

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.

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