Bus & Boat Adventure
Overview
Unlimited Hop on Hop off usage for 2 days
17 stops on the Official City Tour
5 stops on the Painted Ladies Tour
See all major sites in San Francisco
1-hour cruise of the Bay area and around Alcatraz island
Explore the city at your leisure
Major highlights: Golden Gate bridge, Golden Gate Park, Alcatraz island, Downtown, Fisherman's wharf and much more.
What's Included
- Access to two bus routes (City Tour & Painted Ladies Tour)
- Fun & informative audio commentary in 8 languages
- 1 hour San Francisco Bay Cruise
- 2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off ticket
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
17 Stops | 19 Points of Interest
Duration: 2 hours
Operating Schedule: Daily (except Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day) 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, buses run every 30-60 minutes
99 Jefferson St
Hotel Caza Fisherman’s Wharf
329 Columbus Ave
Embarcadero Center
Ferry Building
Union Square
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Civic Center
1500 Van Ness Ave
1530 Lombard St
Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point South
Vista Point
Palace of Fine Arts
2101 Lombard St
1599 Lombard St
1454 The Embarcadero
PIER 39
1 Stop | 2 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour
Operating Schedule: recurring departures between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM
Fisherman's Wharf
5 Stops | 9 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour
Operating Schedule: Buses on this route depart four times a day: 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
Union Square
The Painted Ladies
Haight-Ashbury
55 Music Concourse Dr
342 Grant Ave
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Ticket can be used on the same day or two consecutive days
- The bus and boat tours are first come first serve
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Bus & Boat Adventure?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-7136P4
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Average 4.00 out of 5 stars based on 29 traveler reviews collected by Cool San Francisco and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool San Francisco customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- Access to two bus routes (City Tour & Painted Ladies Tour).
- Fun & informative audio commentary in 8 languages.
- 1 hour San Francisco Bay Cruise.
- 2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off ticket.
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks (available to purchase).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Bus & Boat Adventure is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Bus & Boat Adventure will be included in your confirmation email from Cool San Francisco. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Access to two bus routes (City Tour & Painted Ladies Tour)
- Fun & informative audio commentary in 8 languages
- 1 hour San Francisco Bay Cruise
- 2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off ticket
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Ticket can be used on the same day or two consecutive days
- The bus and boat tours are first come first serve
