San Francisco City Hop On Hop Off Bus Sightseeing Excursion

Description

• Round-trip route with on/off privileges in San Francisco!
  
• Easy to use San Francisco sightseeing excursion map with all hop-on and hop-off locations!
  
• English speaking guide on board narrating!
  
• Stops at the must-see highlights sites of San Francisco!
  
• San Francisco guided walk included with 48-hour pass!
  
• Option to stay on the sightseeing excursion bus for the full circuit!
  
• Choose a 24 or 48-hour pass!
• Escape the cruise ship shore excursion crowds and enjoy unique sights of San Francisco!
  

It's hard to imagine a city that is packed with so many diverse activities. From the Golden Gate Bridge all the way to Sausalito, there is a wide variety of sights, sounds, history, and a uniqueness that makes this city quite special. Ride a cable car, visit Chinatown, experience the rolling hills, and see the colorful residences on streets that are at unbelievable angles.

Laying over in the city before or after a cruise?...this is a great way to see San Francisco! Upon boarding, you will receive a map and guide from either your sightseeing excursion driver or hostess. The map includes all the stops, sites you can see at them. Your driver or hostess, while not a guide, can answer many general questions you might have. You may book this excursion up to 3 months prior to your excursion date.

Most of San Francisco was destroyed in a devastating earthquake back in 1906, but it was quickly rebuilt and became a favored destination for immigrants from all over the world. This has led to an overwhelming selection of cuisines, shops, museums, and history. Maybe visit the fort at the Golden Gate that was established in 1776, or take a look at Alcatraz, one of the most notorious prisons in the world. You can visit the lovely town of Sausalito where much of the population lives on houseboats built in ways beyond imagination. There's a seemingly unending selection of activities. The fresh fish that can be found on Fisherman's Wharf, along with the street performers alone makes you feel as if you've entered another world.

With all this at your disposal, it's good to know that City Sightseeing has the best way for you to pick and choose your activities. We give you 2 different options to choose from a 24-hour pass valid on just the Official City and Sausalito Routes or a 48-hour pass valid on all loops (Official City, Sausalito, Parks and Beach, and the Night Routes). You decide which San Francisco Sightseeing Excursion suits your needs best! Maybe ride for a full loop and make a decision along the way. Since the buses are double-decker, you get a tremendous view and they run a continuous route so waiting to hop back on to your next stop is minimal.

So enjoy the city that was the birthplace of the Summer of Love and celebrate the diversity of the locals. San Francisco is just one of those cities that should be on everyone's must-see list, enjoy!

OFFICIAL CITY ROUTE
From 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM. The full circuit 140 minutes, runs every 20 minutes.

1. San Francisco Visitor Center
2. Holiday Inn Fisherman's Wharf
3. Washington Square / North Beach
4. Embarcadero Center
5. Ferry Building
6. Union Square South
7. Hilton Hotel
8. Civic Center
9. Alamo Square
10. Haight Ashbury
11. Golden Gate Park (Monday-Saturday)
11. Golden Gate Park (Sunday, Public Holidays)
12. North Vista Point / Golden Gate Bridge
13. Palace of Fine Arts
14. Marina / Cow Hollow
15. Lombard Street
16. Union Square North
17. Chinatown Gate
18. Portsmouth Square / Chinatown
19. Pier 35 / Cruise Terminal
20. Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf

SAUSALITO ROUTE
From 10:15 AM to 04:30 PM. The full circuit 90 minutes, runs every 30 minutes.

21. North Vista Point / Golden Gate Bridge
22. Downtown Sausalito
23. Golden Gate Bridge South

PARKS AND BEACH ROUTE
From 09:30 AM to 05:00 PM. The full circuit 60 minutes, runs every 30 minutes.

1. Golden Gate Park
2. Legion of Honor
3. Lands End
4. Ocean Beach
5. San Francisco Zoo

NIGHT ROUTE
Starts at 06:30 PM. The full circuit is 120 minutes.

1. The Cannery

You can download a copy of this San Francisco Sightseeing Excursion Map here.

What is included?

• Round-trip route with on/off privileges in San Francisco
  
• Easy to use San Francisco sightseeing excursion map with all hop-on and hop-off locations
  
• English speaking guide on board narrating
  
• Stops at the must-see highlights sites of San Francisco
  
• San Francisco guided walk included with 48-hour pass
  
• Option to stay on the sightseeing excursion bus for the full circuit
  
• Choose a 24 or 48-hour pass
• Escape the cruise ship shore excursion crowds and enjoy unique sights of San Francisco

Excursion Notes

• As you may be visiting a religious or memorial site, shoulders and knees must be covered for men and women.
• We suggest you have cash on hand for refreshments, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.
• Sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes are highly recommended along with sun protection.
• Please note that admission or entrance fees to the attractions/museums, etc are not included.
• The first bus starts the loop at 09:00 AM and the last one at 05:00 PM.

Where we meet

For this San Francisco City Hop On Hop Off Bus Sightseeing Excursion, you will meet a 10 minute walk from your San Francisco cruise ship pier terminal. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• Fold-up wheelchairs can be accommodated on the lower level of the bus only.
• Many sites in the city are not wheelchair accessible.
• Guests must be able to navigate a narrow steep staircase to access the top deck of the bus.
• Guests must be able to walk on paved, gravel and cobblestone surfaces, some on inclines at most stops.
• There are steps required to enter several of the sites as well as steep curbs in some areas.
• Seating on the bus is on a first come basis.
• Excursion tickets are only valid on City Sightseeing buses. Unused tickets or tickets presented to another operator are non-refundable.
• As there is no specific end time the excursion, it is the guest's responsibility to know their ships scheduled departure time and plan their day to be back on board at the appointed time.
• This San Francisco City Hop On Hop Off Bus Sightseeing Excursion may involve risks. We suggest you check with your elected person of choice to see if these possible risks might affect you.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• You want to cancel at any time, for any reason, before or after your arrival. Simply contact us via email reservations@shoreexcursioneer.com within 14 days of your missed excursion date for a deposit refund.
• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location.
• Your ship misses/skips the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator to run the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the tour operator or guest may send doctor's note).
  
• Cancellations that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund. Guests must notify us within 14 days after their excursion date via email for requesting a refund of booking payment made to Shore Excursioneer.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.