San Francisco Bay Cruise & Double Decker Night Tour
Highlights
- See San Francisco by boat during the day and by bus at night
- Enjoy magnificent views from an open top bus
- Sail underneath the Golden Gate Bridge
- Explore Alcatraz Island up close from the water
- See the spectacular art installation of lights at the Bay Bridge
- Live commentary on the bus and multilingual audio-guide on the boat
What's included
- San Francisco Bay Cruise
- San Francisco Night Tour
- English speaking live guide or audio commentary in various languages
- Tips and gratuities
- Meals and beverages
- Hotel pick up
Overview
San Francisco Bay Cruise
The San Francisco Bay Cruise is a must-do in San Francisco. After boarding the boat at the pier in Fisherman's Wharf, you may get a glimpse of the famous sea lion colony and catch your first sight of the exciting attractions at Pier 39 from the water. Heading west towards the Pacific Ocean, there are incredible views of the San Francisco skyline, including Fisherman's Wharf, the Aquatic Park, Fort Mason, the Marina District, Pacific Heights, Crissy Fields and the Presidio.
The thrilling highlight of the tour is when you get to cruise underneath the Golden Gate Bridge while the bridge spans over you for 1.7 miles. You can almost touch the Pacific Ocean and you have great views of Baker Beach, Seacliff and Marin County. We head back towards Alcatraz, completing a full circle of the famous prison island, followed by the best views of the Bay Bridge, Downtown, and the San Francisco hills.
Enjoy this breathtaking tour along San Francisco's waterfront and experience the exciting history of the city and the bay while you cruise past San Francisco’s most famous landmarks.
San Francisco Night Tour
Departing from Fisherman’s Wharf we ride along the vibrant Pier 39, up to Russian Hill and Nob Hill with its magnificent Grace Cathedral. Enjoy the great views down the steep roads of California Street which is climbed by the famous San Francisco Cable Cars. The tour continues through Chinatown and the Financial District through some of the modern high-rises.
Cross the impressive Bay Bridge which displays a spectacular art installation of lights in the evening, San Francisco’s most sparkling light sculpture. From Treasure Island - a little stretch of land between San Francisco and Oakland – you will have breathtaking views of the city’s skyline. On the way back, enjoy the fresh breeze along the waterfront, passing the Ferry Building and another spectacular view of the Bay Bridge before returning to Fisherman’s Wharf.
Your English-speaking tour guide will make sure that you will have an exciting and fun time during the tour while you can soak in the wonderful sights of San Francisco.
Additional Information
Depending on the time of the year, it may not be dark on the Night Tour. This tour is a first-come first-serve tour. We advise to line up at least 15-30 minutes prior to departure, especially during summer months (May – September).
Operating Days: Daily (except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve)
Operating Hours:
San Francisco Bay Cruise – recurring departures between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM
San Francisco Night Tour – 6:30 PM (additional departures in the summer)
Departure Location:
San Francisco Night Tour: 99 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
San Francisco Bay Cruise: Fisherman’s Wharf (exact location provided upon voucher redemption)
Duration:
San Francisco Night Tour: approx. 60-90 minutes
San Francisco Bay Cruise: 60 minutes
Ticket Validity:
San Francisco Night Tour: one time use
San Francisco Bay Cruise: one time use
Know before you go
The night tour is not a hop on hop off tour, and It is first-come first-serve tour, so we suggest arriving at least 15-20 minutes prior to departure
It can get chilly on the boat during the day and at night on the open top bus, so bring a jacket and a hat to cover your head
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation any time before your tour. Any cancellation after the tour date will be non-refundable.
