San Francisco Explore: 72-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour, Chinatown Walking Tour, Sunset Tour & Golden Gate Bay Cruise
About this activity
Explore San Francisco with a flexible hop-on, hop-off adventure. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge, visit Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf & Haight-Ashbury, and enjoy multilingual commentary. Tickets also include a scenic Bay Cruise beneath the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz Island, plus a Sunset Tour, Chinatown Walking Tour, bike rental bonus & Aquarium of the Bay entry.
Highlights
- Enjoy panoramic views of San Francisco as captivating commentary and music transport you throughout the Golden Gate City
- Make the most of your trip by hopping off and back on at any stop around Fisherman's Wharf to visit the many world famous museums, and explore the nearby monuments
- Hop off the bus to explore Alamo Square, Haight-Ashbury, and more!
- Ride along to the Golden Gate Bridge for picturesque views and witness one of the seven wonders of the modern world.
- Discover SF in a new light with the Panoramic Sunset Tour
- Explore the famous San Francisco Chinatown and its delicious culinary variety
- Cruise beneath the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and enjoy spectacular views of Alcatraz Island and San Francisco’s waterfront.
Full description
Discover the best of San Francisco with a flexible 72-hour hop-on, hop-off sightseeing pass, giving you the freedom to explore the city at your own pace. Travel aboard open-top, double-decker buses and hop on and off at stops near iconic landmarks including Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, Haight-Ashbury, and the Golden Gate Bridge, with multilingual pre-recorded commentary available via complimentary headphones.
Your ticket also includes a scenic Bay Cruise, offering a different perspective of San Francisco from the water. Sail beneath the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge, cruise past the famous PIER 39 sea lions, and enjoy views of Alcatraz Island, the city skyline, and San Francisco’s historic waterfront. A complimentary multilingual audio tour is available during the cruise in nine languages.
Included / Excluded
- Unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off throughout ticket validity
- Digital Chinatown Walking Tour
- Panoramic Sunset Tour
- Free Wi-Fi on-board and Headphones
- Digital audio commentary in 7 languages
- Red and Yellow loop
- 60-mins Bay Cruise
- Hotel Pickup/Dropoff
Meeting point
Start Location
99 Jefferson St, San Francisco, California, USA
99 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA, San Francisco, US
Important information
Know before you book
- Tickets are Flexible - Tickets are valid up to 14 Days after purchase
- No pets are allowed on board the bus, except ADA service animals
- Our entire fleet of double-deckers are wheelchair accessible on the lower deck
- Strollers and pushchairs must be folded and stowed on the lower deck
- Buses are not equipped with toilets or lifts/elevators
- There are wheelchairs to use during your time at the aquarium
Know before you go
- Redeem voucher at any stop along the route with a Big Bus staff member
- Download the free Big Bus app for live bus tracking and route information
- Headphones will be provided upon arrival however feel free to use your own.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Infants Required On Laps
Additional information
Our Sunset Tour departs from Stop #1 (Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center) at 6.00pm. Please arrive 20 - 30 minutes before your preferred tour as seats are subject to availability.
Walking tour - Scan the QR code at Stop #1 (Big Bus Visitors’ Center), then head to Stop #3 (North Beach / Chinatown) to begin your tour.
Bay Cruise - Ticket Redemption: Present this voucher at the Blue & Gold Fleet Box Office at Pier 39 to redeem your ticket. Please arrive 30 minutes before your desired departure time.