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San Francisco Open-Top Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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Duration: 1, 2 days or 1 hour

Included

  • Hop-on hop-off bus tour of San Francisco
  • Audio guide available in 6 languages

Excluded

  • Entry to attractions
  • Food and drink
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Important information

Schedule:

Red route: 10am-5pm
Frequency: every 15 minutes

Yellow route: 11am-5pm
Frequency: every 2 hours

Night tour:
Departure time:: 6:30pm
Departure point: Big Bus Tours Visitors’ Centre: 99 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133 (corner of Jefferson and Mason streets)

Cruise:
Departure point: from Pier 41 at Fisherman’s Wharf

Please note:

Audio guide languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian & Portuguese.
Tickets may be cancelled 48 hours prior to the travel date.
Download the free mobile app for live bus arrival times.
Please redeem printed or e-vouchers at any Big Bus stop with a Big Bus member of staff.
The night tour is not hop-on hop-off.
If you have purchased the essential or explore tickets, Blazing Saddles Comfort Bike Rental offers customers one additional hour free 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), where customers are provided with the necessary equipment and guidance.

Highlights

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Home to some of the world’s most iconic landmarks, explore San Francisco at your own pace with a flexible hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. Hop off the open-top double-decker bus at any stop to explore the sights, then simply hop back on when you’re ready to continue your journey.

Discover ticket

See the best of San Francisco with 1-day access to the Red Route. Discover famous neighbourhoods and landmarks including Chinatown, the Palace of Fine Arts and Haight-Ashbury, then head to Fisherman’s Wharf for spectacular views of the bay, Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz.

This standard 1-day ticket will allow you to see the city’s main sights and attractions – perfect if you’re short on time.

Essential ticket

Make the most of your San Francisco sightseeing with 2-day access to both the Red and Yellow Routes, plus a 1-hour free bike rental offer (with 1-hour minimum purchase) for another fun way to explore the city. With two days to explore, you’ll have more time to hop off and discover the city’s iconic neighbourhoods, landmarks and waterfront.

Explore Ticket

Take your time and see even more of San Francisco with the Explore Ticket. Enjoy 2-day access to both the Red and Yellow Routes, giving you the freedom to explore the city’s top sights at your leisure. You’ll also get a 60-minute Blue & Gold Bay Cruise, offering fantastic views of San Francisco from the water, plus a 1-hour free bike rental offer (with 1-hour minimum purchase) for another fun way to explore the city. Sail under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, past PIER 39, and around Alcatraz Island.

Night Tour

See San Francisco from a whole new perspective on a sunset and night tour. Travel past the city’s main sights and landmarks as they begin to light up, creating plenty of opportunities for memorable photos.

Watch San Francisco come to life after dark and enjoy a different side of the city. Pair the Night Tour with your hop-on hop-off ticket for a complete sightseeing experience!

Click here to see the Hop on Hop off map and timetable.

Get your San Francisco tour bus ticket today!