San Francisco is one of the biggest, and hilliest, cities on the West Coast, so make it easy for yourself and see this magnificent city by bus. On this San Francisco Sightseeing Tour, you will spend one incredible day exploring San Francisco's major sites.
On this San Francisco bus tour, you will be able to hop on and off at any and all stops that interest you. Relax on board this comfortable coach and enjoy live commentary from an enthusiastic guide. Your knowledgeable guide will give you a thorough overview of San Francisco's fascinating history and will point out famous sites that you will pass throughout this San Francisco Bus Tour. There are two routes on this tour of San Francisco, and at each stop, you will have the option of getting off the bus and exploring the area.
Your comfortable double decker bus will take you to downtown San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge, and several San Francisco highlights, including Chinatown, Union Square, Barbary Coast, Financial District, the Ferry Building, City Hall, North Beach, Lombard Street, and Pier 39. Be sure to check out Fisherman's Wharf, where you can tour a number of great shops and even see some playful wildlife. Those guests looking to shop even more will be glad to visit Union Square, home to Macy's, Tiffany's, Neiman Marcus, Victoria's Secret and Saks Fifth Avenue.
No voyage to this amazing city is complete without seeing the Golden Gate Bridge. Your double decker bus will stop at North Vista Point, where you can hop off and walk across the 1.7 mile span of the Golden Gate Bridge. The bus continues to the Golden Gate Bridge Park, where you can visit such awesome sights as the Japanese Tea Garden, the De Young Museum, and the California Academy of Sciences. If you continue on this route you will also see the Haight Ashbury neighborhood, Alamo Square, the Civic Center, the Opera House, Union Square, Market Street, Chinatown, and more!
After this tour of San Francisco, you will have seen all of San Francisco's most popular attractions and you will be in the know about San Francisco's rich history and culture.
Please Note: The Official City (Red) Route runs every 20 minutes and it takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete the route without getting off. First and last tour times vary and will be detailed in your electronic ticket.
The Official City (Red) Route includes the following stops:
To see a map of the stops that are included in this tour, please CLICK HERE.
$87 per person
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Reference: Princess Cruises, Discovery Princess, Departing Mon, Mar 31, 2025
Buy OnlineShore Excursion Size: Standard
Shore Excursion Type: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
Shore Excursion Duration: 4
Shore Excursion Departs From: An approximately 5 to 7 or a 10 minute walk from the cruise pier, depending on where you are docked.
Activity Level: Easy
Food/Beverage Provided: Not Included
Recommended Dress: Comfortable clothing and sensible flat-soled walking shoes are recommended. Sunglasses and sunscreen are suggested.
Restrictions: Collapsible wheelchairs are acceptable if passenger is accompanied by a responsible person.