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    Activity Schedule

    • When does it run?

      Varies (Please check calendar)

    • Duration

      Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour: 24 or 48 hours (as per the option chosen)
      Sunset cruise: 90 minutes

    • Operating Information

      Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour:

      NameScheduleLoop/DurationFrequency
      Day tour (Red Route)10:00 AM to 05:00 PM2 hours15 minutes
      Painted Ladies + Haight Ashbury Tour (Yellow Loop)11:00 AM to 05:00 PM1 hour 25 minutes2 hours
      Sunset tour (Blue Route)06:00 PM1 hour 25 minutesNA
      Blue & Gold Bay CruiseVaries (check with local staff)60 minutesNA


      Sunset Cruise: 7pm
      Timings and stops are subject to change.

    • Meeting Point

      Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour: Board the bus at any of the designated stops. The first stop is Big Bus Tours Fisherman's Wharf Visitors' Center.
      Digital Walking Tour: Scan the QR on Stop no 1 & being the tour from Stop 3 (North Beach/Chinatown)
      Sunset Bus tour: Make your way to Stop #1 (Big Bus Tours Fisherman's Wharf Visitor Center, 99 Jefferson Street
      Bay Cruise: Make your way to Pier 41 at Fisherman’s Wharf

      Sunset Cruise: The cruise starts from Pier 43½, Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco.

      So there’s no last-minute rush please arrive at the start point 20-30 mins early.

    • Ending Point

      Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour: Hop off the bus at any of the stops.
      Sunset cruise: Same as the start point.

    Key Highlights

    • The ultimate saver combo: Enjoy a San Francisco Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour with a scenic cruise around San Francisco Bay
    • Hop on and off the bus at well-placed stops to visit attractions of your choice
    • Enjoy audio commentary on the bus and see attractions like the Golden Gate Bridge, Little Italy and more
    • Upgrade your hop-on, hop-off ticket to Essential and Explore to enjoy a Chinatown walking tour and bike rental
    • Enjoy the beauty of San Francisco Bay at dusk on a leisurely sunset cruise
    • Get great shots of Golden Gate Bridge against the sunset
    • Both printed and smartphone vouchers accepted!

    Activity Overview

    Save money and discover San Francisco on a Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour and visit enjoy a sunset cruise with spectacular views.

    Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour:

    Experience the best of San Francisco with the Big Bus Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour! Hop on and off as you wish and personalize your sightseeing experience by visiting the attractions of your choice over 24 or 48 hours. While you take in the sights, you can listen to a recorded commentary in multiple languages.

    There are three ticket options you can choose from:

    • Discover Ticket: 24 hours Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour
    • Essential Ticket: 48 hours Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour + Digital Walking Tour +Sunset Tour 
    • Explore Ticket: 48 hours Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour + Digital Walking Tour + Sunset Bus Tour + Bay Cruise 


    SOME OF THE MAIN ATTRACTIONS COVERED:

    • Golden Gate Bridge
    • Treasure Island
    • Fishermen's Chapel
    • Palace of Fine Arts
    • Union Square

    San Francisco Sunset Cruise:

    Take to the waters at sunset for this delightful evening cruise around San Francisco Bay. Sail westward through the Californian twilight and see the great Golden Gate Bridge silhouetted against a flaming Pacific sunset. Your knowledgeable captain will provide an informative commentary and live guitar music on board will add to the enchantment.

    Sail past the bleak island of Alcatraz, once a federal penitentiary. Further on, you will see Angel Island, the largest island in San Francisco Bay.

    Your cruise continues along the Tiburon peninsula and past Sausalito, a place that was notorious as a center for bootlegging during the Prohibition era.

    You will then pass under the famous Golden Gate Bridge and admire the magnificent feat of engineering.

    What’s Included & Not Included

    Inclusions

    • 24 or 48 hours Hop-on, Hop-off ticket (as per the option selected)
    • Access to Red Route with 24 hours Discover ticket
    • Access to All Routes with Essential & Explore ticket
    • Pre-recorded commentary on the bus in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Mandarin
    • Digital Walking Tour – (with Essential & Explore ticket)
    • Sunset tour (with Essential & Explore ticket)
    • Bay Cruise (with Explore ticket)
    • Sunset Cruise
    • Live commentary in English by the Captain

    Exclusions

    • Admission to attractions, unless specified

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    Important Information

    Voucher information: You can show your voucher on your smartphone (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)
    Individual vouchers for each activity will be shared with customers within 24 hours of booking.
    The date you choose is for the attraction ticket. The hop-on, hop-off tour can be taken on any day within 14 days.

    Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour:
    Wheelchair accessibility: Yes
    San Francisco is a functioning city and weather, traffic, and events may occasionally cause disruption.
    Timings and stops are subject to change. The updated map will be available once you board the bus.

    Sunset Cruise:
    Luggage Restrictions: Large bags, backpacks, suitcases not allowed.
    If you would like to be on the outer deck we suggest bringing some warm clothes.

    For Digital Walking tour - No separate ticket will be provided, please scan the QR Code at Stop 1 and being the tour from Stop 3 (North Beach / Chinatown) using your iPhone or Android device.

    Attractions on the route

    Book top attractions with your hop-on hop-off tour and get upto 10% off

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    UP TO     10%

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    Satisfied Customers

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    Pat Ponting - Canada 20 Oct

    Great way to see the city. Liked how it included EVERYYHING. I chose the Big Bus for the included "walks" and Sausolito "loop" Enjoyed Chinatown walk very...

    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ - Verified Booking
    Kathryn Bennetts - 18 Oct

    Great value for money and way to see the area...

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    Ayush Kedia - 13 Oct

    Experience is Value for money...

    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ - Verified Booking
    Alfred J. Bird - United States 11 Oct

    The tour was thorough, informative, and convenient. We felt that we received a lot of value for our dollars. It was our first time and will probably not be our last....

    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ - Verified Booking
    Enih Phillips - United States 09 Oct

    John, the driver who took us to Sausalito was so great ! Made our tour much more enjoyable....

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