2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Description Summary
Enjoy the best views of San Francisco from an open top bus with the Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour and Painted Ladies Tour at your own leisure for two consecutive days.
Highlights
- ✓See all major sites of San Francisco
- ✓Cross the Golden Gate Bridge on an open-top bus
- ✓Explore Golden Gate Park and vibrant neighborhoods
- ✓Enjoy 2 days hop on hop off access to the Official City Tour and Painted Ladies Tour
- ✓Fun and informative narration in various languages
Description
Enjoy the best views of San Francisco from an open top bus with the Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour for two days. See all the major sights in the city, including a drive across the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge with incredible views of Alcatraz Island. Explore Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, Union Square, North Beach, the Palace of Fine Arts, Marina District and much more along the Official City Tour. Your ticket also covers the Painted Ladies Tour, with stops at Alamo Square (Postcard Row), Haight-Ashbury and Golden Gate Park. You can hop on and off both routes as often as you like for two days, so you can explore San Francisco at your own pace and see the sights you like!
Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
Start your tour at Fisherman's Wharf, one of the most vibrant places in the city. Visit the exciting attractions at Pier 39, watch the popular sea lion colony and see many other sights along the waterfront. The open top bus gives you the best views while you drive along the Barbary Coast, the Embarcadero, Ferry Building, Union Square, City Hall, North Beach, the Palace of Fine Arts, Marina District and much more. Explore Chinatown's bustling streets and try their delicious food, or shop at Union Square in many of its luxury stores. Ride up to Nob Hill - one of San Francisco's most distinguished hilltop neighborhoods - where the historic California Street cable car line runs past grand landmark hotels and some of the finest streets in the city.
The highlight of the tour is the ride across San Francisco’s most iconic landmark – the Golden Gate Bridge. While crossing the 1.7-mile span on an open-top bus you will have breathtaking views of the bridge, Alcatraz Island and the stunning skyline. Hop off the South Vista Point right beside the bridge, or continue across to North Vista Point to take your best selfie, or walk across the bridge high above the bay. Enjoy the great views of San Francisco's City Hall, the Opera House and Symphony Hall along the Civic Center. Stop at the Palace of Fine Arts - the stunning neoclassical rotunda set in its own peaceful lagoon, one of the most photographed spots in the city - or hop off in the Marina District and head down Crissy Field waterfront promenade with its sweeping views across the bay.
Hop-On Hop-Off Painted Ladies Tour
Your ticket also unlocks the Painted Ladies Tour, a second hop-on hop-off route looping out from Union Square. Ride past the famous "Postcard Row" Painted Ladies at Alamo Square, then continue into the boutiques and colorful storefronts of Haight-Ashbury, into Golden Gate Park, and back past Chinatown's ornate Dragon's Gate to Union Square. Buses depart four times a day at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
If you stay on the bus for the full tour on both routes, you can see all major sites of San Francisco in about 3 hours, but with your flexible 2-day ticket you are free to explore the city at your own pace and hop on and off either tour as often as you like for two days. The tour guides or audio commentary provide fun and informative insights about San Francisco while you enjoy the most amazing views from the open top deck of the Double Decker bus.
Included / Excluded
- ✓Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
- ✓Hop-On Hop-Off Painted Ladies Tour
- ✓Ticket valid for 2 days
- ✓Multilingual audio commentary
- ✗Tips and gratuity
- ✗Hotel pick up
Itinerary
Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
- 1
Skyline Sightseeing
Boudin's Bakery, SkyStar Observation Wheel, Fisherman's Wharf Sign, Seafood Restaurants, Bay Cruises, Souvenir Shopping, Ripley's Believe it or Not
- 2
North Point between Columbus and Jones
Anchorage Square, Cable Car Turnarounds, In N Out Burger, Buena Vista Cafe, Ghirardelli Square
- 3
North Beach / Chinatown
Washington Square Park, City Lights Bookstore, Kerouac Alley, The Beat Museum, Italian Restaurants, Chinese Restaurants, St. Francis of Assisi Church
- 4
Embarcadero Center
Exploratorium, Embarcadero Center Shopping, California St Cable Car Line, Financial District Hotels
- 5
Ferry Building
Ferry Building, Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market (Tue, Thu, Sat), Railway Museum, Giant Steel Whale Sculpture, Rincon Park, Cupid's Span Sculpture, Pier 7
- 6
Union Square South
Macy's Department Store, Cheesecake Factory, Westin St Francis Hotel, Powell/Hyde Cable Car Line, Apple Store, Union Square Park, Nintendo Store
- 7
Hilton Hotel
Union Square Area Hotels (Hilton, Parc 55, Hotel Nikko, Handlery Union, Citizen M, Villa Florence, Holiday Inn Express, Hotel Fusion)
- 8
Civic Center
City Hall, San Francisco Public Library, Asian Art Museum, United Nations Plaza, Heart of the City Farmers' Market (Wed & Sun)
- 9
Nob Hill
California Street Cable Car Line, Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, Polk Street Shopping, Bob's Donuts, Swan Oyster Depot
- 10
Marina/Cow Hollow
Marina District Shopping and Restaurants, Lombard Street Hotels and Motels
- 11
Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point South
Golden Gate Bridge Visitor Center, Presidio Trail, Fort Point, Public Restrooms, Equator Coffee
- 12
Golden Gate Bridge North Vista Point
Golden Gate Bridge Views, Public Restrooms, Marin Headlands, Battery Spencer, Cavallo Point
- 13
Palace of Fine Arts
Palace of Fine Arts, Presidio, Palace Games Escape Rooms, Crissy Field Beach, Marina Green
- 14
Marina/Cow Hollow
Marina District Shopping and Restaurants, Lombard Street Hotels and Motels
- 15
Lombard Street
Lombard Street (Crooked Street), Lombard Street Hotels and Motels, Fort Mason
- 16
Pier 35/Cruise Terminal
Alcatraz Island Departure Point (Pier 33), Exploratorium, Pier 27 Cruise Terminal, Coit Tower
- 17
PIER 39
Pier 39 Shopping, Restaurants, Souvenir Shops, Sea Lions, Aquarium of the Bay, Bay Cruises, The Flyer, 7D Experience
Hop-On Hop-Off Pained Ladies Tour
- 1
Union Square
Macy's, Cheesecake Factory, Westin St Francis Hotel, Powell/Hyde Cable Car Line, Apple Store, Union Square Park, Nintendo Store
- 2
Painted Ladies
Alamo Square Park, Postcard Row (the Painted Ladies themselves), skyline photo views from the park, NoPa neighborhood cafes and shops
- 3
Haight-Ashbury
Haight-Ashbury Historic District, Amoeba Music, vintage clothing and record shops, Buena Vista Park, Summer of Love murals and history
- 4
Golden Gate Park
California Academy of Sciences, de Young Museum, Japanese Tea Garden, Conservatory of Flowers, Stow Lake, San Francisco Botanical Garden
- 5
Chinatown Gate
Dragon's Gate, Grant Avenue shopping, Chinatown alleyways, Portsmouth Square, Old St. Mary's Cathedral
Commentary
Audio • Language: en
Audio • Language: es
Audio • Language: de
Audio • Language: it
Audio • Language: pt
Audio • Language: fr
Audio • Language: ko
Audio • Language: zh
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Ticket valid for 2 days
- Children under 2 years of age are free
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to departure
Know Before You Go
- The bus tours are first come first serve
- Carry a jacket as it can get cold on the bus
- Mobile voucher accepted
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour date.
Options and Pricing
| 2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult | $85.99 |
| Child | $75.99 |
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Additional Information
Voucher Information
Please redeem this voucher with Skyline Sightseeing at least 24 hours prior to departure by online check-in via: www.sightseeingworld.com/en/checkin to retrieve your tickets. You can then board the bus at any stop. If there are any issues with online check-in please email info@sightseeingworld.com, or take your voucher to the office at 99 Jefferson Street (at the corner of Mason St.) to start your tour.
Accessibility
- ✓Stroller Accessible
- ✓Infants Required On Laps
- ✓Easy Public Transport