San Francisco: City Tour by Bus + Bay Cruise
About this experience
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.
Know before you go
- Duration
- 5 hr
- Guide language
- English
- Audio guide languages
- cmn · English · French · German · it · ja · ko · Spanish
- Smartphone ticket
- Yes
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Meeting point
- 478 Post Street
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
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