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Big Bus San Francisco: Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Experience the best views and distinctive landmarks of San Francisco

★ 4.7 · 29 ratingsFlexible visit

From€48.73Price updates with your selection.

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DurationFlexible visit

LocationSan Francisco

The experience

Experience the best views and distinctive landmarks of San Francisco

Enjoy all that San Francisco has to offer, including sightseeing, museums, galleries, shopping, and restaurants, as this fully narrated tour allows you to hop on or off the bus at 16 of the city’s most popular sites.

The open-top double-decker bus provides fantastic views and a great atmosphere for exploring. From Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square, and Little Italy to the Golden Gate Bridge and the Presidio, this convenient approach to sightseeing lets you enjoy your day at your own pace and according to your own interests.

Depending on your selection, the ticket could include the sunset tour. Experience the city's skyline and neighborhoods after dark as you go through the Embarcadero, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, and the Financial District, then cross the Bay Bridge for photo opportunities at Treasure Island.

Choose from the Essential or Explore ticket options and get access to more benefits, exciting offers, and better discounts.

What’s included

1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour (depending on selection)
Entry to The Flyer or 7D Experience at Pier 36 (if Explore option is selected)
Sunset tour (if Essential or Explore option is selected)
1 bonus hour with a 1-hour bike rental (if Explore or Essential option is selected)
Downloadable audio guide app for Chinatown and North Beach
Onboard commentary
Earphones

Not included

Attraction entry tickets (unless specified)
Tips (optional)

Where to go

San Francisco Bus Tours

99 Jefferson Street

View meeting point mapLocal timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

Strollers and pushchairs must be folded and stowed on the lower deck

Full loop duration: 2.5 hours

First bus runs at 10:00 am, last bus at 06:00 pm

Frequency: 1-hour

Before purchase

Children aged 0-2: free; no ticket needed.

Good to know

For Explore and Essential ticket types the Blazing Saddles Comfort Bike Rental offers one additional hour with the purchase of a one-hour bike rental. The experience is available at all Blazing Saddles locations, including 2715 Hyde Street and Pier 41 (near Stop #1 – Visitors’ Center).

*Stops**

1) Fisherman's Wharf

2) Columbus / Ghirardelli Square

3) North Beach / Chinatown

4) Embarcadero Center

5) Ferry Building

6) Union Square South

7) Hilton Hotel

8) Civic Centre

9) Alamo Square

10) Haight Ashbury

11) Golden Gate Park (Mon - Sat)

12) North Vista Point/Golden Gate Bridge

13) Palace of Fine Arts

14) Marina/Cow Hollow

15) Lombard Street

16) Pier 35/Cruise Terminal

17) Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf

Your Hop on Hop off ticket can be used up to 14 days after the selected travel date but cannot be used before the selected date

How to use

Redeem your smartphone voucher at Big Bus Visitor Center at 99 Jefferson Street or at any Big Bus hop-on hop-off stop. You can join a tour from any stop

Note that the last Day Loop bus will depart at 5 pm from October 15 through March 15, and at 6 pm from March 16

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