Big Bus San Francisco - Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour
See the very best of San Francisco on a narrated, open-top hop-on-hop-off Big Bus tour. Hop off at any stop along the way, and back on again to continue the tour – as many times as you like!
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Big Bus San Francisco - Discover Tour
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Adult
Explore San Francisco’s best landmarks on a Big Bus open-top double-decker. Immerse yourself in the city’s history and visit sights like Fisherman’s Wharf, Museum of Modern Art, Embarcadero, and more.
Highlights
- Enjoy panoramic views of San Francisco as captivating commentary and music transport you throughout the Golden Gate City.
- Make the most of your trip by hopping off and back on at any stop around Fisherman’s Wharf to visit the many world famous museums, and explore the haunts of the infamous Alcatraz.
- Explore ticket includes a guided Chinatown walking tour, and either Blazing Saddles bike hire offering 1-hour free with the purchase of an hour, or admission to the USS Pampanito.
- Explore the famous San Francisco Chinatown and its delicious traditional food and robust culture.
What’s Included
- Unlimited hop on hop off access throughout your ticket validity
- Headphones
- Audio commentary in 10 languages
- Blazing Saddles Offer: Buy 1-hour bike rental, and receive 1-hour free
- Guided Walking Tour
Meeting point
- Big Bus Tours San Francisco, 99 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA, USA (Starts Notes: Stop # 1: Big Bus Tours Visitors’ Center, 99 Jefferson St Type: Meeting Point location Address: 99 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133)
Route Information
Day Tour (Red Loop):
First Bus: 10:00am from Stop #1 Big Bus Tours Visitors’ Center (99 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133)
Last Bus: 5:00pm at Stop #1 Big Bus Tours Visitors’ Center (99 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133)
Full Circuit Time: 2 hours, 10 minutes (approx.)
Bus Frequency: every 15 minutes
Other Information
Terms and Conditions
Voucher is non-refundable after it has been scanned and activated by a member of staff.
Voucher Info
Tickets are valid from the first date of redemption
Meeting Point: Stop #1 – Big Bus Tours Visitors’ Center (99 Jefferson St) or join at any of the stops along the route. Other popular stops to join the tour include: Stop # 2- North Beach / Chinatown (329 Columbus Ave)
Download the Big Bus Tours app ahead of your trip to see all stops you can hop on and enjoy the convenience the live bus tracking offers.
Big Bus San Francisco - Essential Tour
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Adult
Explore San Francisco’s best landmarks on a Big Bus open-top double-decker. Immerse yourself in the city’s history and visit sights like Fisherman’s Wharf, Museum of Modern Art, Embarcadero, and more
Highlights
- Enjoy panoramic views of San Francisco as captivating commentary and music transport you throughout the Golden Gate City.
- Make the most of your trip by hopping off and back on at any stop around Fisherman’s Wharf to visit the many world famous museums, and explore the haunts of the infamous Alcatraz.
- Explore ticket includes a guided Chinatown walking tour, and either Blazing Saddles bike hire offering 1-hour free with the purchase of an hour, or admission to the USS Pampanito.
- Explore the famous San Francisco Chinatown and its delicious traditional food and robust culture.
What’s Included
- Unlimited hop on hop off access throughout your ticket validity
- Headphones
- Audio commentary in 10 languages
- Blazing Saddles Offer: Buy 1-hour bike rental, and receive 1-hour free
- Guided Walking Tour
Meeting point
- Big Bus Tours San Francisco, 99 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA, USA (Starts Notes: Stop # 1: Big Bus Tours Visitors’ Center, 99 Jefferson St Type: Meeting Point location Address: 99 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133)
Additional information
Route Information
Day Tour (Red Loop):
First Bus: 10:00am from Stop #1 Big Bus Tours Visitors’ Center (99 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133)
Last Bus: 5:00pm at Stop #1 Big Bus Tours Visitors’ Center (99 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133)
Full Circuit Time: 2 hours, 10 minutes (approx.)
Bus Frequency: every 15 minutes
Other Information
Terms and Conditions
Voucher is non-refundable after it has been scanned and activated by a member of staff.
Voucher Info
Tickets are valid from the first date of redemption
Meeting Point: Stop #1 – Big Bus Tours Visitors’ Center (99 Jefferson St) or join at any of the stops along the route. Other popular stops to join the tour include: Stop # 2- North Beach / Chinatown (329 Columbus Ave)
Download the Big Bus Tours app ahead of your trip to see all stops you can hop on and enjoy the convenience the live bus tracking offers.
Big Bus San Francisco Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour – Full Details
See all the city’s most important sights on this open-top Big Bus San Francisco Hop On Hop Off Tour!
From the Golden Gate Bridge to Fisherman’s Wharf and the picturesque “painted ladies” overlooking Alamo Square, this is the best way to discover San Francisco at your own pace.
Hop off at any of the 20 stops along the route to create your own customised journey around the city. Then hop on again to continue the tour or to the next stop – the choice is yours!
Your ticket is valid for 1 day or 2 days, depending on which ticket option you’ve chosen, perfect for getting around the city and a great way to see some of the most important places in San Francisco
Stops include:
- Fishermans Wharf
- North Beach
- Financial District
- Union Square
- Hilton Hotel
- The Asian Art Museum
- Opera House
- Alamo Square
- Haight/Ashbury
- California Academy of Sciences
- South Vista Point
- North Vista Point
- Lombard Street
- Chinatown
- Ferry Building
- ….and more!
Key Info
Type of Tour: Open-top hop-on-hop-off bus tour.
Availability: Daily.
Validity: Your ticket is valid for 1 day or 2 days from first use (depending on ticket choice).
Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours.
Departure Location: Fisherman’s Wharf, but you can start the tour at any stop along the route.
Times: Tours begin at 9am. Last departure from Fisherman’s Wharf is at 5pm.
Frequency: Every 10-30 minutes depending on the day of the week and time of year.
Guide: Live English tour guide or recorded commentary available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean and Japanese.
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