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

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Best Times to VisitEvening, Morning, Afternoon

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About

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

24, 48 or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour (depending on selection)
Yellow Loop (if Explore or Essential option is selected)
Sunset tour (if Essential or Explore option is selected)
60-minute Blue & Gold bay cruise (if Explore option is selected)
Downloadable audio guide app for Chinatown and North Beach
Onboard commentary
Earphones

What's Not Included

Attraction entry tickets (unless specified)
Tips (optional)

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

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).

Red Loop stops:

Fisherman’s Wharf
Columbus / Ghirardelli Square
North Beach / Chinatown
Embarcadero Center
Ferry Building
Union Square South
Hilton Hotel
Civic Centre
Alamo Square
Haight-Ashbury
Golden Gate Park (Mon–Sat)
North Vista Point / Golden Gate Bridge
Palace of Fine Arts
Marina / Cow Hollow
Lombard Street
Pier 35 / Cruise Terminal
Pier 39 / Fisherman’s Wharf

Yellow Loop stops:

Chinatown Dragon Gates
Painted Ladies
Haight-Ashbury, birthplace of the “Summer of Love”
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco Botanical Garden
California Academy of Sciences

Instructions

Before you buy

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

On-site usage

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
Yellow Loop hop-on, hop-off tour departs from Union Square
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

After your visit

Download the mobile app for Android or iOS

Meeting Point

99 Jefferson Street, San Francisco

GPS:37.80829, -122.41396

Reschedule and cancellation policy

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$56.10

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