San Francisco Shore Excursion: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

When your cruise ship docks, see San Francisco at your own pace on a hop-on hop-off tour! From historical sites to modern San Francisco architecture, this tour uncovers the beauty and culture of the city. On modern, comfortable, environmentally friendly double-decker buses, travel around the city and see top attractions and neighborhoods like the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Haight Ashbury, Chinatown and North Beach. Complete with live narration, this tour is a fantastic and easy way to see all the sights San Francisco at your own pace. Begin your tour at Pier 33, a 5-min walk from the cruise terminal!

This is the must-do sightseeing tour when visiting the City by the Bay! See the best of San Francisco at your own pace while you're in port. On this do-it-yourself shore excursion, you can hop on and off the double-decker tour bus as many times as you like to see the city's top attractions. In the summer, the top deck of the buses are open, and in the winter, clear tops shelter you from the cold and offer unobstructed views of the city.

The duration of the tour loop is approximately two hours across 14 stops. Hop off whenever you want to explore neighborhoods like Chinatown and North Beach, or to see popular attractions like Lombard Street. If you miss something on your first loop of the city, simply re-board the bus and go around again!


This excursion is located within a 5-minute walk to the cruise port, so you determine the time you return to your ship in San Francisco. Please allow yourself ample time to enjoy the excursion and ensure your timely return to the port. This excursion is not covered by our worry-free policy.

For a list of stops see Itinerary below:

Additional Info

• Wheelchair accessible. However, passengers in a wheelchair can be accommodated only if they can get on and off the bus on their own and if the wheelchair is foldable. The driver is not permitted to assist handicapped persons due to insurance restrictions
• Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat

Departure Date Daily Departure Time Bus Schedule
Every 30 minutes
Tour begins from Union Square 9am - 4pm (the last departure for the full-loop tour; returns to Union Square at 6pm and ends in Fisherman's Wharf at stop 1 around 6:30pm)

Thanksgiving Day (third Thursday in November) buses run from 9am - 2pm
Buses do not run on December 25 Tour Details 1-Day Pass

Hop-on hop-off tour Professional driver Transport by air-conditioned coach

Food and drinks Gratuities (optional) Port pickup and drop-off This excursion is not covered by our worry-free policy

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.