Aquarium of the Bay

Located on the iconic waterfront at Pier 39 – the Aquarium of the Bay is great for all ages! With over 20,000 aquatic animals you’ll get to journey through the different “Bay” areas of the aquarium and learn, experience, touch, and wonder at the amazing ecosystems which support marine life in and around the bay.

You’ll stroll through 300 feet of crystal-clear tunnels “Under the Bay”. Come eye to eye with sharks, touch a bat ray’s wing, wonder at the beauty of the sea stars, and spend time in the many interactive exhibits throughout the facility.

Don’t miss the entertaining river otters as they romp around in their habitat. Plus, the Giant Pacific Octopus will amaze you with their ability to change color within seconds. The aquarium is a great way to spend a morning or afternoon. It’s open daily and fun for the whole family!

With the Aquarium of the Bay: General Admission Ticket, you'll experience the following highlights: 

• Over 20,000 aquatic animals. 
• 300 Feet of crystal-clear tunnels where you'll come eye-to-eye with sharks and more! 
• Interactive exhibits.
• Giant Pacific Octopus. 
• And so much more! 

Ticket expires upon redemption. If unused, E-Ticket expires on December 31, 2025.

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Hop on board a Big Bus Sightseeing Tour of the ‘City by the Bay’ and experience the best views of its distinctive landmarks and delve into its fascinating history. You can explore San Francisco’s famous landmarks; from the Golden Gate Bridge to Fishermans Wharf. This really is the best way to discover all that San Francisco has to offer. This unique city tour stops at 16 key points of interest all around spectacular San Francisco. Experience the diverse culture, beautiful parks, stunning architecture, and picturesque views atop an open-air bus. Hop on or Hop off at your leisure to create your own customized journey around the city.

With your Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour: 24-Hours Discover Ticket, you'll experience the following highlights:

• 24-Hours of Hop-on, Hop-off access to one (1) route, San Francisco City Tour - Day Loop.
• See all of the top San Francisco landmarks including Lombard Street, Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies, Little Italy, and the Embarcadero.
• 16 stops conveniently located close to key attractions* including Japanese Tea Garden, Maritime Museum, Pier 39, Palace of Fine Arts, and Opera House.
• Pre-recorded commentary.
• Free ‘Big Bus Tours’ App with Bus Tracking.

SAN FRANCISCO CITY TOUR - DAY LOOP STOPS:

• STOP 1: Big Bus Visitors' Center (99 Jefferson Street)
• STOP 2: North Beach/Chinatown (621 Columbus Avenue - bus stop on NW corner of Union & Columbus)
• STOP 3: Embarcadero Center (Clay Street - between Battery & Front Streets)
• STOP 4: Ferry Building (1 Market Street - between Steuart & Spear Streets)
• STOP 5: Union Square South (280 Geary Street - opposite Macy's entrance, next to steps)
• STOP 6: Redemption Center/Hilton Hotel (Mason Street, between O'Farrell and Ellis Streets - outside Hilton Hotel entrance)
• STOP 7: Civic Center (350 McCallister Street - white zone outside Earl Warren Building)
• STOP 8: Alamo Square (944 Fell Street - next to Mosaic wall near the corner with Pierce Street)
• STOP 9: Haight Ashbury (1816 Haight Street - opposite Cha Cha Cha Restaurant)
• STOP 10: Golden Gate Park - Monday-Saturday ONLY (55 Music Concourse Drive - outside California Academy of Sciences)
• STOP 11: North Vista Point/Golden Gate Bridge (North Vista Point, Sausalito, CA 94965 - lookout parking area off-highway)
• STOP 12: Palace of Fine Arts (211 Richardson Avenue - bus stop on NW corner of Richardson Avenue and Francisco Street)
• STOP 13: Marina/Cow Hollow (2101 Lombard Street - SW corner of Lombard and Fillmore Streets)
• STOP 14: Lombard Street (1599 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA 94123 - outside Buena Vista Motor Inn near the corner with Gough Street)
• STOP 15: Pier 35/Cruise Terminal (1454 The Embarcadero - outside Pier 35 cruise terminal entrance)
• STOP 16: Pier 39 (The Embarcadero, bus stop outside the entrance to Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf)
• STOP 100: Golden Gate Park - Sundays and Public Holidays ONLY (Bus stop at NW corner of Lincoln Way and 9th Avenue)

* Admission to various museums and attractions along the bus route are not included in this ticket.
** First Bus and Last Bus times vary based on season and are subject to change.

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Go City gives you the freedom to do what you want, when you want. Choose three (3) top San Francisco experiences and explore at your own pace - you have 30 days to use your Explorer Pass. With 30+ hand-picked options to choose from, save up to 50% and enjoy the best of the Golden City. Marvel at the natural world when exploring the aquarium, planetarium and rainforest - all under one roof at California Academy of Sciences, see the sights on a hop-on hop-off bus tour or escape Alcatraz Island - this pass is perfect if you want to tick a few firm favorites off your bucket list and save money.

Your Explorer Pass includes:

• Access to three (3) attractions
• Popular experiences including museums, bike rental and bus tour
• Digital pass and city guide - download to your mobile device or print at home

To see the full list of participating attractions, click here: San Francisco Explorer Guide  (Attractions can change without notice)

View all Go City Multi-Attraction Passes if you’re looking for other discount multi-attraction passes.

Located on the iconic waterfront at Pier 39 – the Aquarium of the Bay is great for all ages! With over 20,000 aquatic animals you’ll get to journey through the different “Bay” areas of the aquarium and learn, experience, touch, and wonder at the amazing ecosystems which support marine life in and around the bay.

You’ll stroll through 300 feet of crystal-clear tunnels “Under the Bay”. Come eye to eye with sharks, touch a bat ray’s wing, wonder at the beauty of the sea stars, and spend time in the many interactive exhibits throughout the facility.

Don’t miss the entertaining river otters as they romp around in their habitat. Plus, the Giant Pacific Octopus will amaze you with their ability to change color within seconds. The aquarium is a great way to spend a morning or afternoon. It’s open daily and fun for the whole family!

With the Aquarium of the Bay: General Admission Ticket, you'll experience the following highlights: 

• Over 20,000 aquatic animals. 
• 300 Feet of crystal-clear tunnels where you'll come eye-to-eye with sharks and more! 
• Interactive exhibits.
• Giant Pacific Octopus. 
• And so much more! 

Ticket expires upon redemption. If unused, E-Ticket expires on December 31, 2025.

View all Aquariums if you’re looking for other aquarium discount tickets.

Go City gives you the freedom to do what you want, when you want. Choose two (2) top San Francisco experiences and explore at your own pace - you have 30 days to use your Explorer Pass. With 30+ hand-picked options to choose from, save up to 50% and enjoy the best of the Golden City. Marvel at the natural world when exploring the aquarium, planetarium and rainforest - all under one roof at California Academy of Sciences, see the sights on a hop-on hop-off bus tour or escape Alcatraz Island - this pass is perfect if you want to tick a few firm favorites off your bucket list and save money.

Your Explorer Pass includes:

• Access to two (2) attractions
• Popular experiences including museums, bike rental and bus tour
• Digital pass and city guide - download to your mobile device or print at home

To see the full list of participating attractions, click here: San Francisco Explorer Guide  (Attractions can change without notice)

View all Go City Multi-Attraction Passes if you’re looking for other discount multi-attraction passes.

Go City gives you the freedom to do what you want, when you want. Choose three (3) top San Francisco experiences and explore at your own pace - you have 30 days to use your Explorer Pass. With 30+ hand-picked options to choose from, save up to 50% and enjoy the best of the Golden City. Marvel at the natural world when exploring the aquarium, planetarium and rainforest - all under one roof at California Academy of Sciences, see the sights on a hop-on hop-off bus tour or escape Alcatraz Island - this pass is perfect if you want to tick a few firm favorites off your bucket list and save money.

Your Explorer Pass includes:

• Access to three (3) attractions
• Popular experiences including museums, bike rental and bus tour
• Digital pass and city guide - download to your mobile device or print at home

To see the full list of participating attractions, click here: San Francisco Explorer Guide  (Attractions can change without notice)

View all Go City Multi-Attraction Passes if you’re looking for other discount multi-attraction passes.

Go City gives you the freedom to do what you want, when you want. Choose four (4) top San Francisco experiences and explore at your own pace - you have 30 days to use your Explorer Pass. With 30+ hand-picked options to choose from, save up to 50% and enjoy the best of the Golden City. Marvel at the natural world when exploring the aquarium, planetarium and rainforest - all under one roof at California Academy of Sciences, see the sights on a hop-on hop-off bus tour or escape Alcatraz Island - this pass is perfect if you want to tick a few firm favorites off your bucket list and save money.

Your Explorer Pass includes:

• Access to four (4) attractions
• Popular experiences including museums, bike rental and bus tour
• Digital pass and city guide - download to your mobile device or print at home

To see the full list of participating attractions, click here: San Francisco Explorer Guide  (Attractions can change without notice)

View all Go City Multi-Attraction Passes if you’re looking for other discount multi-attraction passes.

Go City gives you the freedom to do what you want, when you want. Choose five (5) top San Francisco experiences and explore at your own pace - you have 30 days to use your Explorer Pass. With 30+ hand-picked options to choose from, save up to 50% and enjoy the best of the Golden City. Marvel at the natural world when exploring the aquarium, planetarium and rainforest - all under one roof at California Academy of Sciences, see the sights on a hop-on hop-off bus tour or escape Alcatraz Island - this pass is perfect if you want to tick a few firm favorites off your bucket list and save money.

Your Explorer Pass includes:

• Access to five (5) attractions
• Popular experiences including museums, bike rental and bus tour
• Digital pass and city guide - download to your mobile device or print at home

To see the full list of participating attractions, click here: San Francisco Explorer Guide  (Attractions can change without notice)

View all Go City Multi-Attraction Passes if you’re looking for other discount multi-attraction passes.

Discover over 25 top San Francisco attractions and save up to 50% with Go City. Your All-Inclusive Pass gives you one (1) day to see and experience as much of the city as possible. Discover the Golden City on a hop-on hop-off bus tour, enjoy amazing views on a San Francisco Bay Cruise, explore the world's most infamous prison Alcatraz Island, discover underwater life at Aquarium of the Bay and more. The more you see, the more you save!

Your All-Inclusive Pass includes:
• Access to 25+ attractions, tours and activities for one (1) day
• Must-do experiences including the hop-on hop-off bus tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise
• Popular museums such as Escape from the Rock and the Walt Disney Museum
• Digital pass and handy city guide - download to your mobile device or print at home before you go

Click here: San Francisco All-Inclusive Guidebook to see a list of participating attractions. (note: attractions can change without notice)

View all Go City Multi-Attraction Passes if you’re looking for other discount multi-attraction passes.

Discover over 25 top San Francisco attractions and save up to 50% with Go City. Your All-Inclusive Pass gives you two (2) days to see and experience as much of the city as possible. Discover the Golden City on a hop-on hop-off bus tour, enjoy amazing views on a San Francisco Bay Cruise, explore the world's most infamous prison Alcatraz Island, discover underwater life at Aquarium of the Bay and more. The more you see, the more you save!

Your All-Inclusive Pass includes:
• Access to 25+ attractions, tours and activities for two (2) consecutive days
• Must-do experiences including the hop-on hop-off bus tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise
• Popular museums such as Escape from the Rock and the Walt Disney Museum
• Digital pass and handy city guide - download to your mobile device or print at home before you go

Click here: San Francisco All-Inclusive Guidebook to see a list of participating attractions. (note: attractions can change without notice)

View all Go City Multi-Attraction Passes if you’re looking for other discount multi-attraction passes.

Discover over 25 top San Francisco attractions and save up to 50% with Go City. Your All-Inclusive Pass gives you three (3) days to see and experience as much of the city as possible. Discover the Golden City on a hop-on hop-off bus tour, enjoy amazing views on a San Francisco Bay Cruise, explore the world's most infamous prison Alcatraz Island, discover underwater life at Aquarium of the Bay and more. The more you see, the more you save!

Your All-Inclusive Pass includes:
• Access to 25+ attractions, tours and activities for three (3) consecutive days
• Must-do experiences including the hop-on hop-off bus tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise
• Popular museums such as Escape from the Rock and the Walt Disney Museum
• Digital pass and handy city guide - download to your mobile device or print at home before you go

Click here: San Francisco All-Inclusive Guidebook to see a list of participating attractions. (note: attractions can change without notice)

View all Go City Multi-Attraction Passes if you’re looking for other discount multi-attraction passes.

Hop on board a Big Bus Sightseeing Tour of the ‘City by the Bay’ and experience the best views of its distinctive landmarks and delve into its fascinating history. You can explore San Francisco’s famous landmarks; from the Golden Gate Bridge to Fishermans Wharf. This really is the best way to discover all that San Francisco has to offer. This unique city tour stops at 16 key points of interest all around spectacular San Francisco. Experience the diverse culture, beautiful parks, stunning architecture, and picturesque views atop an open-air bus. Hop on or Hop off at your leisure to create your own customized journey around the city.

With your Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour: 24-Hours Discover Ticket, you'll experience the following highlights:

• 24-Hours of Hop-on, Hop-off access to one (1) route, San Francisco City Tour - Day Loop.
• See all of the top San Francisco landmarks including Lombard Street, Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies, Little Italy, and the Embarcadero.
• 16 stops conveniently located close to key attractions* including Japanese Tea Garden, Maritime Museum, Pier 39, Palace of Fine Arts, and Opera House.
• Pre-recorded commentary.
• Free ‘Big Bus Tours’ App with Bus Tracking.

SAN FRANCISCO CITY TOUR - DAY LOOP STOPS:

• STOP 1: Big Bus Visitors' Center (99 Jefferson Street)
• STOP 2: North Beach/Chinatown (621 Columbus Avenue - bus stop on NW corner of Union & Columbus)
• STOP 3: Embarcadero Center (Clay Street - between Battery & Front Streets)
• STOP 4: Ferry Building (1 Market Street - between Steuart & Spear Streets)
• STOP 5: Union Square South (280 Geary Street - opposite Macy's entrance, next to steps)
• STOP 6: Redemption Center/Hilton Hotel (Mason Street, between O'Farrell and Ellis Streets - outside Hilton Hotel entrance)
• STOP 7: Civic Center (350 McCallister Street - white zone outside Earl Warren Building)
• STOP 8: Alamo Square (944 Fell Street - next to Mosaic wall near the corner with Pierce Street)
• STOP 9: Haight Ashbury (1816 Haight Street - opposite Cha Cha Cha Restaurant)
• STOP 10: Golden Gate Park - Monday-Saturday ONLY (55 Music Concourse Drive - outside California Academy of Sciences)
• STOP 11: North Vista Point/Golden Gate Bridge (North Vista Point, Sausalito, CA 94965 - lookout parking area off-highway)
• STOP 12: Palace of Fine Arts (211 Richardson Avenue - bus stop on NW corner of Richardson Avenue and Francisco Street)
• STOP 13: Marina/Cow Hollow (2101 Lombard Street - SW corner of Lombard and Fillmore Streets)
• STOP 14: Lombard Street (1599 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA 94123 - outside Buena Vista Motor Inn near the corner with Gough Street)
• STOP 15: Pier 35/Cruise Terminal (1454 The Embarcadero - outside Pier 35 cruise terminal entrance)
• STOP 16: Pier 39 (The Embarcadero, bus stop outside the entrance to Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf)
• STOP 100: Golden Gate Park - Sundays and Public Holidays ONLY (Bus stop at NW corner of Lincoln Way and 9th Avenue)

* Admission to various museums and attractions along the bus route are not included in this ticket.
** First Bus and Last Bus times vary based on season and are subject to change.

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The Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour: 24-Hours Essential Ticket covers all of San Francisco from day to night. This unique city tour stops at 16 key points of interest all around spectacular San Francisco. Experience the diverse culture, beautiful parks, stunning architecture, and picturesque views atop an open-air bus. Hop on or Hop off at your leisure to create your own customized journey around the city. 

With your Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour: 24-Hours Essential Ticket, you'll experience the following highlights:

• 24-Hours of Hop-on, Hop-off day access to one (1) route, San Francisco City Tour - Day Loop.
• See all of the top San Francisco landmarks including Lombard Street, Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies, Little Italy, and the Embarcadero.
• 16 stops conveniently located close to key attractions* including Japanese Tea Garden, Maritime Museum, Pier 39, Palace of Fine Arts, and Opera House.
• 1-Hour Chinatown Guided Walking Tour
• Pre-recorded commentary.
• Free ‘Big Bus Tours’ App with Bus Tracking.

SAN FRANCISCO CITY TOUR - DAY LOOP STOPS:

• STOP 1: Big Bus Tours Visitor Center (99 Jefferson Street)
• STOP 2: North Beach/Chinatown (621 Columbus Avenue - bus stop on NW corner of Union & Columbus)
• STOP 3: Embarcadero Center (Clay Street - between Battery & Front Streets)
• STOP 4: Ferry Building (1 Market Street - between Steuart & Spear Streets)
• STOP 5: Union Square South (280 Geary Street - opposite Macy's entrance, next to steps)
• STOP 6: Redemption Center/Hilton Hotel (Mason Street, between O'Farrell and Ellis Streets - outside Hilton Hotel entrance)
• STOP 7: Civic Center (350 McCallister Street - white zone outside Earl Warren Building)
• STOP 8: Alamo Square (944 Fell Street - next to Mosaic wall near corner with Pierce Street)
• STOP 9: Haight Ashbury (1816 Haight Street - opposite Cha Cha Cha Restaurant)
• STOP 10: Golden Gate Park - Monday-Saturday ONLY (55 Music Concourse Drive - outside California Academy of Sciences)
• STOP 11: North Vista Point/Golden Gate Bridge (North Vista Point, Sausalito, CA 94965 - lookout parking area off highway)
• STOP 12: Palace of Fine Arts (211 Richardson Avenue - bus stop on NW corner of Richardson Avenue and Francisco Street)
• STOP 13: Marina/Cow Hollow (2101 Lombard Street - SW corner of Lombard and Fillmore Streets)
• STOP 14: Lombard Street (1599 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA 94123 - outside Buena Vista Motor Inn near corner with Gough Street)
• STOP 15: Pier 35/Cruise Terminal (1454 The Embarcadero - outside Pier 35 cruise terminal entrance)
• STOP 16: Pier 39 (The Embarcadero, bus stop outside the entrance to Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf)
• STOP 100: Golden Gate Park - Sundays and Public Holidays ONLY (Bus stop at NW corner of Lincoln Way and 9th Avenue)

* Admission to various museums and attractions along the bus route are not included in this ticket.
** First Bus and Last Bus times vary based on season and are subject to change.

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The Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour: 48-Hours Explore Ticket to explore San Francisco. This unique city tour stops at 16 key points of interest all around spectacular San Francisco. Experience the diverse culture, beautiful parks, stunning architecture and picturesque views atop an open-air bus. Amazing views and photos of the Golden Gate Bridge are the perfect addition to your photo collection.

Discover more of San Francisco with a complimentary Chinatown Walking Tour. Walk through this world-famous historic neighborhood. See the magnificent Chinatown gates, the busy marketplace and the vibrant mix of historical and modern day culture. This tour is led by a qualified guide who will give you an insight into the area’s history and must-see locations.

With your Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour: 48-Hours Explore Ticket, you'll experience the following highlights:

• 48-Hours of Hop-on, Hop-off access to one (1) route, San Francisco City Tour - Day Loop.
• See all of the top San Francisco landmarks including Lombard Street, Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies, Little Italy, and the Embarcadero.
• 16 stops conveniently located close to key attractions* including Japanese Tea Garden, Maritime Museum, Pier 39, Palace of Fine Arts, and Opera House.
• One (1) hour Panoramic Sunset Tour of San Francisco.
• Free Guided Walking Tour.
• Blazing Saddles Bike Rental Offer.
• Pre-recorded commentary.
• Free ‘Big Bus Tours’ App with Bus Tracking.

SAN FRANCISCO CITY TOUR - DAY LOOP STOPS:

• STOP 1: Big Bus Tours Visitor Center (99 Jefferson Street)
• STOP 2: North Beach/Chinatown (621 Columbus Avenue - bus stop on NW corner of Union & Columbus)
• STOP 3: Embarcadero Center (Clay Street - between Battery & Front Streets)
• STOP 4: Ferry Building (1 Market Street - between Steuart & Spear Streets)
• STOP 5: Union Square South (280 Geary Street - opposite Macy's entrance, next to steps)
• STOP 6: Redemption Center/Hilton Hotel (Mason Street, between O'Farrell and Ellis Streets - outside Hilton Hotel entrance)
• STOP 7: Civic Center (350 McCallister Street - white zone outside Earl Warren Building)
• STOP 8: Alamo Square (944 Fell Street - next to Mosaic wall near corner with Pierce Street)
• STOP 9: Haight Ashbury (1816 Haight Street - opposite Cha Cha Cha Restaurant)
• STOP 10: Golden Gate Park - Monday-Saturday ONLY (55 Music Concourse Drive - outside California Academy of Sciences)
• STOP 11: North Vista Point/Golden Gate Bridge (North Vista Point, Sausalito, CA 94965 - lookout parking area off highway)
• STOP 12: Palace of Fine Arts (211 Richardson Avenue - bus stop on NW corner of Richardson Avenue and Francisco Street)
• STOP 13: Marina/Cow Hollow (2101 Lombard Street - SW corner of Lombard and Fillmore Streets)
• STOP 14: Lombard Street (1599 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA 94123 - outside Buena Vista Motor Inn near corner with Gough Street)
• STOP 15: Pier 35/Cruise Terminal (1454 The Embarcadero - outside Pier 35 cruise terminal entrance)
• STOP 16: Pier 39 (The Embarcadero, bus stop outside the entrance to Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf)
• STOP 100: Golden Gate Park - Sundays and Public Holidays ONLY (Bus stop at NW corner of Lincoln Way and 9th Avenue)

* Admission to various museums and attractions along the bus route are not included in this ticket.
** First Bus and Last Bus times vary based on season and are subject to change.

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The Big Bus Sunset Tour passes through the evening vibrance of the Embarcadero, Fishermans Wharf, Chinatown and the Financial District before crossing the Bay Bridge for photos at Treasure Island. Please note that this is not a hop-on, hop-off tour and in English only.

With your Big Bus San Francisco: Sunset Tour Ticket, you'll experience the following highlights:

• Panoramic Night Tour.
• See all of the top San Francisco landmarks including Fisherman's Wharf, Nob Hill, Treasure Island, and the Embarcadero.
• Free ‘Big Bus Tours’ App with Bus Tracking.

SAN FRANCISCO PANORAMIC NIGHT TOUR STOPS:

• STOP 1: Big Bus Tours Visitor Center (99 Jefferson Street)

* Admission to various museums and attractions along the bus route are not included in this ticket.

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