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San Francisco Bay Cruise and City Combo Tour

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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean

Overview

During the city tour, you'll see major attractions of the city, guided by our experienced and knowledgeable guides.
You'll have about 5 stops to take pictures, & visit restroom.
Explore famous neighborhoods and landmarks: Union Square, Financial District, the Embarcadero, Marina, Pacific Heights, (Billionaires Row), Haight-Ashbury, Painted Ladies, Little Italy, Nob Hill,
The small group tours allow you to engage more with your guide and see more than you would on a big bus.
The city tour finishes by 12:30 PM, giving you time to walk around or have lunch before Cruise. The Bay Cruise starts at
2:45
4:15
5:30
and you can choose your preferred time while booking.
During the 60-min cruise by The Blue & Gold Fleet’s, you will sail underneath the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, past the famous PIER 39 sea lions, around mysterious Alcatraz and along SF waterfront, revealing the city’s skyline.
The boats have both indoor and outdoor seating with full narration describing major landmarks.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Cruise Audio tour in Engl, Span, Mandarin, Itali, French, Japan, Korea, German w Wi-Fi enbld device
  • Ticket to 60 minute SF Bay Cruise $28-$39
  • TIps to the driver are not included but always welcome!
  • Food. You will have time for lunch at the wharf btw City Tour and Bay Cruise
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Always contact us once you booked the tickets to confirm the availability and the pick-up location at the contact information on your tickets. We reserve the right to book the cruize in the morning and run the city tour in the afternoon.

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Vallejo - San Francisco Pier
San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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Union Square (pass by)

Largest collection of department stores, hotels. upscale boutiques, art galleries and the Dewey monument in the middle.
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Chinatown (pass by)

Largest China Town outside of China. Dragon's Gate. Gift Stores, Grant avenue and California Street.
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Nob Hill

Nob Hill is an affluent district, home to many of the city's upper-class families. Four of San Francisco's well-known and most expensive hotels are located on Nob Hill, along California Street. Opposite the Fairmont Hotel and Pacific Union Club is Grace Cathedral, one of the city's largest houses of worship.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Telegraph Hill

Coit Tower. Panoramic views of the whole city.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Golden Gate Bridge

City's major landmark and word's most famous bridge
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

North Beach (pass by)

Italian Neighborhood of San Francisco. Many Italian restaurants. Peter and Paul Church.
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Lombard Street

The Crookedest street in the world
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Marina District (pass by)

Great Bridge views, Marina Green, St. Francis Yacht Club, Marina Blvd, Palace of Fine Arts
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Haight-Ashbury (pass by)

Neighborhood where hippies were born,houses of Jimmy Hendrix and Jerry Garcia
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Golden Gate Park (pass by)

Japanese Tea Garden, De Young Museum, Academy of Sciences, Botanical Gardens
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Presidio of San Francisco (pass by)

Military Base since 1776 until 1992
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Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

Amazing building completed in 1915 to celebrate the completion of Panama Canal Construction. San Francisco was chosen to showcase to the world that it's alive after the 1906 Earthquake.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Painted Ladies

A row of beautiful houses on Alamo Square
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fisherman’s Wharf

Great Museums, Tussaud, Boudin, Ghirardelli, Jeremiah O'Brian, Ghirardelli Square Hyde Street Pier, Buena Vista Cafe - Irish coffee, Pier 39. Spend an hour or more to have lunch on the wharf. Taste local food: sourdough bread, clam chowder, crabs, shrimps, and fish from the bay. Board Blue and Gold Ferry on Pier 41 to take a 60 min Bay Cruise. Sail under the Golden Gate, around Alcatraz and along city's historic waterfront, revealing its fascinating skyline. All boats have both indoor and outdoor seating with full narration describing major landmarks as you sail by them. An audio tour is now available in nine languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German, and Taiwanese. Please bring your Wi-Fi-enabled device to access the tour.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on San Francisco Bay Cruise and City Combo Tour?

A: 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. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

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

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Q: Will I get seasick on San Francisco Bay Cruise and City Combo Tour?
A:

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
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the San Francisco Bay Cruise and City Combo Tour?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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 (PDT).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Bottled water.
  • Cruise Audio tour in Engl, Span, Mandarin, Itali, French, Japan, Korea, German w Wi-Fi enbld device.
  • Ticket to 60 minute SF Bay Cruise $28-$39.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • The City tour is in English, Bay cruise in 8 languages.
  • Professional and experienced guides.
The following is NOT included:
  • TIps to the driver are not included but always welcome!.
  • Food. You will have time for lunch at the wharf btw City Tour and Bay Cruise.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the San Francisco Bay Cruise and City Combo Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 3 Hours Private Breathtaking Como Lake Boat Tour 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!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Cruise Audio tour in Engl, Span, Mandarin, Itali, French, Japan, Korea, German w Wi-Fi enbld device
  • Ticket to 60 minute SF Bay Cruise $28-$39
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • The City tour is in English, Bay cruise in 8 languages
  • Professional and experienced guides
  • TIps to the driver are not included but always welcome!
  • Food. You will have time for lunch at the wharf btw City Tour and Bay Cruise

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers

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  • 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 (PDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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