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San Francisco: City Tour by Bus + Bay Cruise

  • San Francisco
  • United States

Book San Francisco City Tour & Bay Cruise tickets online and discover more ways to culture in California

From$105
$94.5
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About

Duration:

5 hours

Smartphone tickets accepted

Instant ticket delivery

Fast Track

Kid friendly

Best time:

Morning.

Free cancellation

Free rescheduling

Live Guide:

English.

Audio guides:

Mandarin, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean.

Overview

Join a four-hour guided tour of San Francisco. You can get off the bus to see landmarks and enjoy audio narration. The tour takes you from the Bay to the Ocean, with photo stops at places like the Golden Gate Bridge, Land's End, and the Palace of Fine Arts.

A highlight is Twin Peaks, offering a 360-degree view of the city from 1,000 feet up. You can upgrade your experience with a bay cruise or a visit to the Aquarium of the Bay.

In Golden Gate Park, see seasonal flowers, look for bison, and view windmills over the Pacific. Learn about San Francisco's history, explore the Barbary Coast and Haight-Ashbury.

End the tour at San Francisco's waterfront, with views of Alcatraz Island and the Bay. Then, take a 60-minute Bay Cruise past Pier 39's sea lions and along the waterfront, viewing the skyline. Sail under the Golden Gate Bridge, circle Alcatraz Island, and see Angel Island. The cruise offers indoor and outdoor seating, with narration about major landmarks.

What's Included

Guided bus tour of San Francisco, narrated by a local expert and professional guide

Photo stops at iconic San Francisco landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts, Twin Peaks, and Land's End Ocean Beach (Sutro Baths)

Transportation via air-conditioned coach

Blue & Gold Fleet San Francisco Bay Cruise ticket ($35 value), includes a 1-hour tour around the Bay

What's Not Included

Gratuities (optional)

Food and drinks

Admission to attractions and monuments along the tour route

Instructions

  • Show your smartphone voucher and a valid photo ID at one of the the following departure points:
  • Union Square Area - Departure at 08:40 from 478 Post Street. You'll find the Encore Cafe situated right next door. For boarding the bus, simply head across the street and our team will meet you at the designated time for the tour departure
  • Fisherman's Wharf Area - Departure at 09:00 from 2805 Leavenworth Street. You'll easily spot the Pomegranate Cafe directly across the street. Wait there, and the team will meet you at the designated time for the tour departure
  • After the bus tour, you'll be dropped off at Pier 39 where you can get on the Bay Cruise (Blue & Gold Fleet Landing).

Additional Info

The multilingual audio tour is available on the bay cruise only.

Children under 5 years join for free, please select a free ticket for them.

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit

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