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Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Tour

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Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Tour

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Explore the best of San Francisco on board a Big Bus Tour. We offer the most comprehensive tour with over 20 hop-on hop-off locations spanning from Fisherman’s Wharf to the Golden Gate Bridge. No need to switch buses – our one full city loop will take you to famous neighborhoods and attractions including Pier 39, Chinatown, Little Italy, Painted Ladies Victorian Homes, Haight-Ashbury Neighborhood, Golden Gate Park, Lombard Crooked Street, Union Square Shopping District and an unforgettable journey across the Golden Gate Bridge. With over 20 stops, hop-on and hop-off at your leisure and experience San Francisco’s diverse culture, eclectic food, beautiful parks, stunning architecture, world-class shopping and picturesque views.

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In Brief

Location:

San Francisco, United States

Country:

United States

Duration:

60 to 120 minutes

Operates:

Daily

Highlights:

Perfect introduction for first-time visitors

Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences

Fully narrated tour

Informative, friendly and professional guide

Great overview and orientation of the city

Itinerary

Day Tour - Red Route

Route Duration: 2 hours

Stops on the Day Tour - Red Route:

99 Jefferson St - San Francisco Visitor Center
621 Columbus Ave - Washington Square / North Beach
Clay Street - Clay Street
Ferry Building - 1 Market Street
280 Geary St - Union Square South
201 Mason St - Hilton Hotel
90 Fulton St - Civic Center
944 Fell St - Alamo Square
1816 Haight St - Haight Ashbury
Golden Gate Park - North-West corner of Lincoln Way & 9th Ave (Weekends + Public Holidays only)
Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point - North Vista Point, Sausalito, CA 95965
211 Richardson Ave - Palace of Fine Arts
2101 Lombard St - Marina / Cow Hollow
1599 Lombard St - Lombard Street
Embarcadero - Pier 35 entrance / Cruise Terminal
Pier 39 - Pier 39

Attractions on the Day Tour - Red Route:

Pier 39 / The Embarcadero / Haight-Ashbury / Union Square / Civic Center / SS Jeremiah O'Brien / Palace of Fine Arts Theatre / Golden Gate Bridge / Washington Square / Lombard Street / Chinatown / Alamo Square / Golden Gate Park / Big Bus Tours / California Academy of Sciences / Madame Tussauds / Aquarium of the Bay / Ferry Building Marketplace / San Francisco City Hall / Alcatraz Island

Operates: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Every 15-20 Minutes

Sausalito Tour - Green Route

Route Duration: 1 hour

Stops on the Sausalito Tour - Green Route:

Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point - North Vista Point, Sausalito
Downtown Sausalito - Humboldt Ave
Golden Gate Bridge - Golden Gate Bridge South

Attractions on the Sausalito Tour - Green Route:

Golden Gate Bridge

Operates: 10:15 AM - 4:30 PM Every 15-30 minutes

Panoramic Night Tour - Blue Route

Route Duration: 1 hour

Stops on the Panoramic Night Tour - Blue Route:

99 Jefferson St - Night Tour Start & End Stop
Treasure Island - Photo Op

Attractions on the Panoramic Night Tour - Blue Route:

SS Jeremiah O'Brien / Madame Tussauds / The San Francisco Dungeon / Ferry Building Marketplace / Alcatraz Island / Pier 39

Operates: Departs at 6:30pm or 7:00pm This tour is not a hop-on, hop-off

Inclusions

Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
Chinatown Walking Tour
Live English-speaking guide and/or
Pre-recorded commentary in 10 languages

Exclusions

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Departure Time

See itinerary

Departure Point

You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.

Returns To

You may disembark at any of the available stops.

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Classic 1-day tickets will be valid for same day use. Tickets claimed after 3pm will be valid for 24 hours from time of redemption.
Night tour operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so try to arrive early to secure your seat
Night Tour is not a hop-on hop-off tour
Wheelchair accessible, please call ahead for arrangements
Daytime Tour: Show your paper or mobile voucher to a member of the Big Bus staff at any of the stops along your route to redeem.
Night Tour: Redeem vouchers at the start of the tour, 99 Jefferson Street, San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf daily at 6:30pm, 7:00pm and (7:30pm April – October) No tours on Dec 24th and Dec 31st.
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate

Booking Information

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation Terms

This trip is fully refundable up to 96 hours prior to the commencement of your trip.

Booking Terms and Conditions

When you book this trip, you need to read and accept the terms and conditions for booking our day trips in excursions.

Scoring an average traveller rating of 5 out of 5 based on the last 24 recent reviews

“

I learned so much from our tour guide about historical buildings and people. I was a bit disappointed in the Palace of the Fine Arts. I didn't realize that there were only large sculptures and no art paintings. Also, it was hard at times to hear our tour guides. The ear buds were not the greatest. Other than that it was good.”

Jenny M • Submitted 28 Nov 2019

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It was a great opportunity to do the high level city seeing. The kids enjoyed it, only thing is, it stopped around 5PM, which I think it's a little bit early.”

Qi W • Submitted 14 Nov 2019

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Excellent tour. I got the 2 day deluxe ticket and it offered so much! Highly recommend. I used the live guide and also the general guide on the headphones and learned so much about the city and it's history!”

Amanda D • Submitted 17 Oct 2019

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Great time on the big bus. We got to see what was in all the areas of San Francisco.. Would do it again if we visit.”

Bonnie W • Submitted 26 Sep 2019

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Excellent value for money. Have used big bus tours in quite a few citys now. Great way to learn about them.”

Ian R • Submitted 26 Aug 2019

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We stayed on for a complete circuit and then went back and looked at places we were interested in. It was a warts and all tour showing the upside of San Francisco as well as a downside with the poor and homeless Thank you for that Highly recommend the tour”

Colin P • Submitted 26 Aug 2019

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Well worth the money. You get an overall view with commentary of the city. I took the entire 20 stop tour then around again and got off at Haite Asbury to walk around and have lunch. Our guide Sean was awesome and had lots of goofy jokes.”

Marc D • Submitted 20 Aug 2019

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We enjoyed the hop on hop off, great information throughout the day. Bring a sweater for the golden gate bridge it was very windy up on top”

l8ddi • Submitted 13 Aug 2019

“

We wanted a tour that gave us a good idea of San Francisco, and this tour delivered. The recorded guide was very interesting and the bus took the time to ensure it matched up with the recording. We loved going over the Golden Gate, and the ability to get on or off when we wanted. We would highly recommend this tour for first-time visitors.”

Franklin A • Submitted 12 Aug 2019

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My kids first time in San Fransicso. Only had a day and a half there so this was a great intro to a fabulous city!”

kimpetrella • Submitted 01 Aug 2019

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You just go in these bus tours because it’s a great way to see each section of San Francisco and everything the city has to offer. Bus driver knows a lot bout the city and keeps you entertained.”

Randy O • Submitted 25 Jul 2019

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Guide was corny but informative. Great way to see places in the city you couldn't or wouldn't walk to.”

jmcgeough • Submitted 03 Jul 2019

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Roman was GREAT! Informative, personable, humorous, and a GOOD driver...We would take this tour again and request Roman if that was allowed.....”

Chris T • Submitted 03 Jul 2019

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It was the best thing we did. We got to see areas that we wouldnt have been able to see due to our timed schedule. The bus ride was smooth, the audio was excellent and of good quality. Speaker was very informative. So glad we did it. But wish it would have had paper towels to wipe the wet seats or offer plastic rain coats due to the rain/mist.”

robert c • Submitted 10 Apr 2019

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We didn’t have to much time, but this work excellent, we got to see all the places we want visit, have a lot of fun”

Nancy G • Submitted 25 Mar 2019

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Having never been to San Francisco before, the Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off tour was the perfect way to see the city and get a sense for the spots where we also wanted to spend more time. Awesome way to see The Golden Gate Bridge. Friendly staff, great value. I would recommend these tours when exploring any new city, or bringing friends and family in to town!”

ddougherty • Submitted 01 Nov 2018

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It provided an opportunity to see a lot for the price.”

meredithhorowitz • Submitted 31 Aug 2018

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The tour and tour guide was absolutely fantastic. It was cold but well worth it. The tour stopped for a 15 minute break to allow us snacks and hot coffee, tea, and hot chocolate then onward. It was great.”

tholif6771 • Submitted 22 Aug 2018

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Very good tour. Tour Guide was very good. His knowledge of area was good. The tour covered a lot of streets and spots.”

Eugene N • Submitted 24 Jun 2019

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It was great! Be prepared with warm clothes if you wish to go on the upper level.”

AM • Submitted 03 Aug 2018

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A great way to get around and familiarize yourself with the area. It was a beautiful day and perfect for seeing the sights!”

Katomike • Submitted 30 Jun 2018

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This is a great way to get acclimated to the city of San Francisco. There is so much to do and see in San Francisco and it's a bit spread out. My advice is when you purchase the Hop on Hop off tour, to be sure to book the two day tour and spend the first day just riding and listening to tour guide via headphones. Maybe hop off a couple place for a quick look around, but the second day use it as a taxi service to get to where you want to spend more time at. Also, start day one EARLY so you get a full day of touring. Take a jacket or small blanket...even in the summer months and sit on top so you can take in all the views. We were there in July 2017 and the sun is hot but the air is cool...especially going across the bridge. I would also recommend on the second day taking the trip over the bridge to Sausalito and having lunch. Unfortunately the trolley to take us into Sausalito was late b/c it broke down so we didn't have much time to explore,but we had already been there with a rented car a couple days before so our purpose was just to take the hop on hop off over for lunch.”

John B • Submitted 08 Jun 2018

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Very good option to go around the city and find all the good attractions. Plenty to do in San Francisco.”

Pabel R • Submitted 04 Apr 2018

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Great way to see highlights of the city and learn some history. Get a bus with a live guide - they add much more to the commentary. Mark (San Francisco side) and Dwayne (Sausolito and Golden Gate) were smart, entertaining, informative, and passionate about their city.”

msmccarley • Submitted 13 Mar 2018