Aquarium of the Bay

Brand: Big Bus Tours
Rating: 4.0 (5579 reviews)

Get closer to remarkable sea creatures from San Francisco and beyond. From octopuses to eight-foot sharks, and mesmerizing walls of jellies to leopard shark and bat rays, the Aquarium of the Bay presents an unforgettable marine experience right on Pier 39.

Opening Hours: daily, 11:00am. Closing times vary with seasons.
Location: at the entrance of Pier 39, San Francisco 94133
Redemption Information: On the day of your visit, please redeem your ticket voucher at the Aquarium of the Bay customer service desk, located upstairs. Your ticket voucher is valid for 3 months after purchase date. All sales are final.

Adult

From US$28.00
Child 3–12 years

From US$20.00

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FAQs

Do I need to choose a date for my tour?

Yes – when you book, you will need to select the date you’d like to hop on the bus. If you’re touring with us for more than one day, your ticket must be used across consecutive days, and the date you select at time of booking should be the first day of your tour. Some tours also require you to select a time of travel, to secure your seat. If your ticket has extra inclusions, you may also need to book dates and times for these inclusions after your purchase is complete via our Booking Portal. For more information, please see the instructions on your booking confirmation email.

Where can I buy a ticket for the tour?

You can purchase tickets either on this website, on the bus, from a member of Big Bus staff, or at most hotels. Please note that for hygiene reasons we encourage you to pay with card when possible so that all parties can avoid the handling of cash.

What time do tours start and how often do buses run?

Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information on tour start times and frequency.

Where can I start the tour?

You're welcome to join our tours from any stop. Please see our Day Tour (Red Route), Sunset Tour (Blue Route) route timetable pages for further details on stop locations.

How long does the tour take?

Day Tour (Red Route): a full circuit takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes if you don't hop off the bus.
Sunset Tour (Blue Route): a full circuit takes 1 hour and 15 minutes. Please note that the Night Tour isn't a hop-on, hop-off tour.

Tell me about Big Bus Tours San Francisco

Big Bus Tours San Francisco operate flexible and exciting city sightseeing tours on open-top double-decker buses. In addition to amazing views of the city's famous landmarks and attractions, guests can enjoy entertaining commentary about the history, culture and architecture of San Francisco, delivered by pre-recorded digital commentary, offered in several languages via complimentary headphones distributed on board the bus. Guests are free to hop on and off the bus tour at any stop, or they can choose to relax and remain on board for the full tour circuit. During the day, discover the city of San Francisco on the Day Tour (Red Route). After dark, don't miss the opportunity to see the sights of the city on the Panoramic Sunset Tour (Blue Route).

Aquarium of the Bay

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