San Francisco Bay Cruise & Double Decker Night Tour

San Francisco, USA

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

Get to know San Francisco and surrounding areas with this San Francisco Bay day cruise and nighttime sightseeing package. During the day, take in the views of San Francisco's skyline and get close to Alcatraz on a cruise. Then, wind through the major landmarks of San Francisco, see the city illuminated at night, and cross over the Golden Gate Bridge on a double-decker bus tour. Book this budget-friendly pass and let someone else do the driving while you explore!

See San Francisco from a different perspective—the water
Save money with this economical combo tour
Cruise through the city's vibrant neighborhoods at night
See the sights illuminated at night

What's Included

San Francisco Bay Cruise
San Francisco Night Tour
Fun and informative audio commentary in various languages

Tips and gratuity
Food and beverages
Hotel pick up

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

99 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
(at the corner of Mason St.)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours

05/23/2026 - 05/23/2026
Saturday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
05/24/2026 - 05/24/2026
Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
05/25/2026 - 05/31/2026
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
06/01/2026 - 06/05/2026
Monday - Friday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
06/06/2026 - 06/07/2026
Saturday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
06/08/2026 - 06/14/2026
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
06/15/2026 - 06/20/2026
Monday - Saturday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
06/21/2026 - 06/21/2026
Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
06/22/2026 - 08/16/2026
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
08/17/2026 - 08/18/2026
Monday - Tuesday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
08/19/2026 - 08/20/2026
Wednesday - Thursday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
08/21/2026 - 08/23/2026
Friday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
08/24/2026 - 11/15/2026
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
11/16/2026 - 11/18/2026
Monday - Wednesday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
11/19/2026 - 11/22/2026
Thursday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
11/23/2026 - 05/16/2027
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
05/17/2027 - 05/21/2027
Monday - Friday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Ticket Redemption Point

99 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

Itinerary

Fisherman's Wharf

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

San Francisco

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Most travelers can participate
Night Tour takes approx. 60-90 minutes
Tours are first come first serve - we suggest to arrive at least 15-20 minutes before the tour
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Frank_K

It was raining and the Big Bus crew gave us poncho’s. Thank you ! The bus was clean. The boat ride gave us a beautiful view of the Holden Gate Bridge!

Reviews

3.5

based on 52 reviews

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Big Fun!

Constance_M, May 2024

This was a great little tour. The audio part of the tour through provided earplugs) was quite informative about San Francisco not to mention a bit campy and definitely humor-filled. Our driver was friendly and funny! I recommend this tour. If you don’t have to take a photo of every interest, I’d recommend inside rather than the top. It did get a bit chilly and windy, but if you are weather resistant go straight to the top of the bus. DO NOT FORGET TO TIP YOUR DRIVER! They deserve it. I say that because I took more than one tour booked through Viator and I will book with them again. C Meyerhoff

Great Views on the Bay

Frank_K, Jan 2024

It was raining and the Big Bus crew gave us poncho’s. Thank you ! The bus was clean. The boat ride gave us a beautiful view of the Holden Gate Bridge!

Do not book with THe Hop On Hop Off company

Karen B, Sep 2019

We were told we could redeem our tickets at any bus stop. We went to one of the major stops and got the run around. Apparently Big Bus has bought out this company. We walked for 45 minutes to their office only to find that the address has changed. Big Bus did honor our tickets but it was such a hassle. Book through Big Bus, not Hop On Hop Off. .

Perfect! Our hotel was the Sir...

Gerald_S, Mar 2018

Perfect! Our hotel was the Sir Francis Drake which was a block away from Union Square with access to two stops with bus going to the Bridge and the other going to the Cannery. The night city tour and Salsolito tour should be a must for anyone visiting SF. Not all the tour buses had live tour guides while others had a substandard earpiece taped message.

I’ve used hop-on buses around the...

Amy_P, Feb 2018

I’ve used hop-on buses around the world, but found SF to be disorganised. We were sent to 3 different locations to exchange our Viator tickets...annoying. Some guides were great (African-American man with a wicked laugh), though others talked about themselves and asked for tips every 2nd stop (Beth)

We were in San Francisco during...

George W, Oct 2017

We were in San Francisco during Fleet Week and the Blue Angels shows and while waits were sometimes long caused by the crowds and traffic, I cannot imagine having to deal with the traffic in a rental car. We were able to go everywhere we wanted in San Francisco, to Sausalito and take advantage of the nighttime tour. Staff were quite helpful. If you stay in a hotel on or near Union Square, connections are quite simple.

the frequency of bus is not enough...

Eric D, Oct 2017

the frequency of bus is not enough they come every hour to the stops you spend most of your time waiting...

Each tour guide provided his/her...

Deborah L, Mar 2017

Each tour guide provided his/her insight into the history and vibe of the city. It was fantastic!

best way to see the most of San...

David H, Nov 2016

best way to see the most of San Fran. Guides and drivers were awesome. And with the 3day pass you get to see Muir Woods, well worth the trip

We really enjoyed this. The pass...

Sandra F, Aug 2016

We really enjoyed this. The pass enabled us to visit heaps of places we wanted to go. Muir Woods and Sausalito, over the Golden Gate Bridge and other tourist sites. The drivers were very careful and great and the tour guides wonderful, excellent knowledge of the city. Can't remember all their names, Don, Maria, Faith, Doc, sorry, I have missed some names! Definitely recommend this!