1-Day San Francisco Hop On Hop Off City Tour
Tour Code: GOL-SFO-346
Duration: 1 Day
Tour Guide: English
Quality: Budget
Departure City
Destination
Return City
Overview
Experience: UNESCO, Family
Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...
Tour Guide:Chinese, English
Daily
Visit the major attractions of San Francisco
Cross the Golden Gate bridge on an open top bus
Enjoy 24 hours hop on hop off access to the Official City Tour
Live commentary and multilingual audio tour with 7 languages
Itinerary
Stop 1: Fisherman's Wharf
Boudin Sourdough Factory, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Ripley's Believe it or not, Crab stands, Seafood Restaurants
Stop 2: Chinatown / North Beach
Little Italy, Chinatown, City Lights Bookstore, Washington Square Park, The Beat Museum, Jack Kerouac Alley
Stop 3: Embarcadero Centers
Embarcadero Center Shopping, Wells Fargo Museum, Financial District Hotels, Restaurants, Transamerica Pyramid
Stop 4: Ferry Building
Ferry Building Marketplace, Embarcadero Bart Station, California St Cable Car, Ferry Plaza Farmers Market (Tue,Thu, Sat)
Stop 5: Union Square
Union Square Plaza, Macy's Department Store, Powell / Hyde Cable Car, Apple Store, Neiman Marcus, Nike Store
Stop 6: Hilton Hotel
Powell St Bart Station, Westfield Mall, Hilton Union Square, Hotel Nikko, Parc 55 Hotel, Cable Car Turntable
Stop 7: Civic Center
San Francisco City Hall, Civic Center Plaza, Asian Art Museum, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco Public Library
Stop 8: Alamo Square
Alamo Square Park, Painted Ladies Victorian Homes, Divisadero St Shopping, William Westerfeld House
Stop 9: Haight Ashbury
Haight Ashbury Sign, Golden Gate Park Entrance, Amoeba Music, Murals, Magnolia Brewing, Shopping, Bars, Restaurants
Stop 10: Golden Gate Park
California Academy of Sciences, deYoung Museum, Japanese Tea Gardens, Botanical Gardens, Conservatory of Flowers
Stop S: Golden Gate Park Sunday Stop
This stop replaces Stop 10 on Sundays and Public Holidays when Golden Gate Park vehicle access is restricted
Stop 11: Golden Gate Bridge
Stunning City Views, Marin Headlands, Walk the Golden Gate Bridge, Public Restrooms
Stop 12: Palace of Fine Arts
Palace of Fine Arts, Presidio Tunnel Tops Park, Crissy Field, Fort Point National Historic Site, Palace Games Escape Room
Stop 13: Marina / Cow Hollow
Lombard Street Hotels, Chestnut Street Shopping, Union Street Shopping, Marina District Bars and Restaurants
Stop 14: Lombard Street
Lombard Street, Hotels and Motels, Fort Mason, Marina Green, Octagon House, Van Ness Ave
Stop 15: Pier 35 / Cruise Terminal
Alcatraz Island Ferry Landing, Coit Tower Steps, Exploratorium (Pier 15), Pier 35 Cruise Terminal
Stop 16: Pier 39
World Famous Sealions, Hard Rock Cafe, Aquarium of The Bay, The Flyer, Boat Tours, 7D Experience, San Francisco Carousel
Attractions
Alamo Square is a lot more than a residential neighborhood, it is a strategic place to obtain exquisite photos of gorgeous Victorian architecture and admire the beautiful surroundings.
The China Town of San Francisco is the oldest China Town in North America and also has the largest Chinese community outside Asia. It was established in 1848 and since then it has been an important part of history and culture.
The Civic Center in California is the place which contains the city’s government and cultural institutions. It has two main plazas, the Civic Center plaza and the United Nations Plaza and is one of the most important place in California.
A tourist destination that starts from Van Ness Avenue to Kearny Street in San Francisco is known as Fisherman’s Wharf. It is one of the attractive tour locations in California.
A suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate Strait is known as Golden Gate Bridge. It connects the Pacific Ocean with San Francisco Bay.
The Golden Gate Park is considered the largest urban park in San Francisco. It holds several best attractions for visitors, like: The Japanese Tea Garden, the Music Concourse, the Stow Lake, the windmills, the Bison Paddock and many more.
Refers to the famous east-west street in California, the street is popular for its eight hairpin turns. The street was actually named by Jasper O Farrell, who was actually a surveyor from San Francisco.
A monumental structure constructed for the Panama-Pacific Exposition in 1915 is called Palace of Fine Arts. It is situated in San Francisco.
The Union Square tour will give you the view of the 2.6 acres of manicured garden and the granite platforms. It will enlighten you about the historic activities that took place here when the supporters of the Union troops just before the Civil War rallied here. In the center of the park stands a towering monument commemorating the 1898 triumph of Adm. George Dewey during the Spanish- American War at Manila Bay.
The order of activities held during the tour is planned by the tour guide. So, it may be different from what is mentioned on the tour page. On fewer occasions, Tour Guide has to skip an attraction or few during the tour depending on weather, traffic, group interest or some other reason.
Some attractions are seasonal. So, when they are closed they will be replaced with some other attraction.
You can skip some optional activities during the tour and plan something on your own. Make sure that you coordinate with Tour guide and stay with the group with next activity. Please note you cannot stay on the bus if you skip some optional activity. No refund will be issued for any attraction that you will miss.
Probable hotel names are mentioned in the itinerary. It can be similar or a different hotel of the similar rating. Exact Hotel details can only be provided one day before the departure.
Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel.
These tours are conducted in a group. A group can have people of several cultures. We expect each person to coordinate with Tour guide to make sure things are on track. Tour Guide usually speak the language based on Group size.
Pricing
What's Included
Depending on group size it can be either a driver and Guide or a driver guide.
Passengers will be picked up and dropped off at their chosen locations. (Please take notice of locations and times of pick up)
What's Excluded
- Tips and Gratuity
- Hotel Pick up
All the prices are listed in USD.
Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.
Tour display price is based on double occupancy. It is the price each person will pay if a group of two is traveling.
Prices may change without any notice.
Prices include hotel accommodation, transportation and taxes.
Admission Tickets to different places and meals are NOT included in the tour price.
Mandatory Tip for tour guide and driver are NOT included.
Only the tour guide can purchase entrance tickets for you. Pre-purchased tickets are NOT acceptable.
There must be at least one passenger of 18 years for every booking made with GoldenBusTours. For Children between the age group of 2 to 14 years, a different price will be charged. Please refer to Child price on our pricing calendar. Child Age may vary between different bus operators. Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel. If the 5th person is infant you will be charged normally then with the second room as an expense.
Activities are optional though, but each customer has to participate in 2 activities at least. No city pass allowed. Some attractions are mandatory. Each customer has to take part in them and have to pay for them in cash.
Departure Location
Return Location
Important Notes
Arrive at departure location 10 to 15 minutes before the mentioned time to make sure you catch the bus on time. If in case you are late, the bus will not wait for you at the location and ultimately you will miss the entire tour (no refund in this case).
Return time on the website is just an estimation. Expect some variation always. Time may change depending on traffic and weather situations
There is a possibility that tour operator may use a shuttle to drop you off at the return location. It usually happens in the case of multiple return locations.
You can leave the tour at any place only after signing a Tour Departure Form for leaving the tour early. The price will stay the same even if you leave the tour early.
If you have booked a pre-tour hotel stay, then you will have to arrange your own transport from hotel to departure location. If you have booked extra night hotel after the tour, then you will arrange transport from drop off point to hotel.
Policies
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Free cancellation 3 days before departure date.
No Refund in case you miss the bus for any reason including flight delay.
Note: 6% processing and handling fee will apply to all refunds. This is the fee that our company bear at the time of processing the original transaction.
Reservation, Booking & Redemption
Terms & Conditions
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You are advised to carefully read through and understand these Terms & Conditions before making your booking.
Tour Confirmation
You will get an email immediately once you place an order. Tour Confirmation usually takes 2, 3 days except for urgent order. Urgent orders can be confirmed in a day or even few hours, but we can’t assure success in these cases. On fewer occasions, some of the others may require a longer period of time for confirmation. You are advised not to book airline tickets unless you have received the confirmation.
E-Ticket (Mandatory to be on bus)
Your e-ticket includes complete operator information such as local telephone numbers at your destination. You are required to print the e-tickets and bring them along with you on the trip. They will be needed as proof of purchase.
Changes in Booking
You may incur a fee for any revisions or alterations made to the reservation when the booking has already been confirmed. Cancellation fees may be applied to things such as name changes or corrections. They may also apply to tour date changes or tour itinerary changes. Please note that no departure changes are permitted 72 hours before departure.
Changes in Tour Itinerary
We are continuously striving to improve tour itineraries and features. In the event of unforeseen circumstances that are beyond the control, we do reserve the right to vary the itineraries and to substitute hotels. Duplicate departures may operate during certain peak periods, sometimes in reverse order. As such, hotels may vary from those included on the itinerary pages.
Reschedule
Reschedule any time before 48 hours. Once reschedule it can not be altered or cancelled.
Pricing
1. One room can accommodate maximum 4 people. Even if you are 5 people including 1 month old baby you still need 2 rooms.
2. If you can carry your child up to 2 years of age then you do not need to book seats for him. It may vary from one tour to another.
3. Service providers hold the right to change the itinerary and hotel arrangements without any notice.
4. Child (0-9 years) and Single traveler going on the tour have special rates. These prices vary from one tour to another.
5. Meals and Attractions are not included. You can ask your tour guide to try to arrange the meal for you as per your requirements. For attractions, admission fees pay it to the tour guide on the tour.
6. Prices may change without any notice because of prices fluctuation in the market.
7. All prices mentioned on the website are in US dollars.
8. In Case of Bank Wire Transfer customer have to bear Wire transfer fee.
9. Tour package price is inclusive of taxes.
10. Tour Prices are every individual and in view of room inhabitance.
11. Gift coupons are available in limited quantity on first come first serve basis.
Child rates are applicable for children between (0-12 years) of age. Parents are advised to bring car seats for the safety of their child.
Buy 2 Get 3rd discounted: Get 3rd Ticket on special discounted rates on the purchase of 2 tickets for same room.
Responsibility
Follow Tour Guide instructions for COVID. Be cooperative.
FAQ
What are the operating hours for the buses?
The buses run daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
How frequently do the buses run?
The buses operate every 20-30 minutes (depending on season and traffic)
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