San Francisco Bay Cruise and City Combo Tour
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
- 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
Meeting and Pickup
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.
41 Vallejo - San Francisco Pier 41
San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Union Square (pass by)
Chinatown (pass by)
Nob Hill
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Telegraph Hill
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Golden Gate Bridge
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
North Beach (pass by)
Marina District (pass by)
Haight-Ashbury (pass by)
Golden Gate Park (pass by)
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fisherman’s Wharf
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on San Francisco Bay Cruise and City Combo Tour?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-7103P22
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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).
- 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.
- 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.
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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for San Francisco Bay Cruise and City Combo 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!
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
- 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
- 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
