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San Francisco: Hop-On Hop-Off Open-top Sightseeing Tour

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About the activity

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.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry. (depends on selected option)
  • Audio guide
    English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Valid
    1-2 days
  • Includes
    • 24 or 48-hour unlimited hop-on and hop-off access
    • 1-hour Chinatown Guided Walking Tour (if option selected)
    • 1-hour Panoramic Sunset Tour (if option selected)
    • Half-Day Wine Tour of Napa Valley (if option selected)
    • Digital commentary
    • Souvenir earbuds
    • Bike rental offer at Blazing Saddles
    • Hotel pickup
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Enjoy panoramic views of San Francisco and listen to captivating commentary
  • Hop off and on at any stop including Fisherman's Wharf and its famous museums
  • Explore Alamo Square and get up close to the famous "Painted Ladies" houses
  • Ride along to the Golden Gate Bridge or explore the redwood trees of Muir Woods
  • Explore at your own pace with convenient stops around San Francisco

Description

Discover the iconic landmarks and hidden gems of San Francisco as you hop on and off our comfortable open-top buses at any of our numerous stops. Whether you want to visit the Golden Gate Bridge, explore Fisherman's Wharf, or immerse yourself in the vibrant neighborhoods, our tours cover it all.

With onboard digital commentary, you'll learn fascinating stories and fun facts about the city's history, culture, and famous attractions. Our professional audio guides ensure you don't miss a thing!

Enjoy the freedom to explore at your own leisure. Hop off whenever something catches your eye and hop back on when you're ready to continue your adventure. Plus, our frequent bus service means you'll never wait long for the next bus to arrive.

Big Bus offers the most comprehensive tour in town. 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.

What's Included
• Open-top, double-decker bus tour of San Francisco's best attractions and landmarks
• Hop off at any stop and explore, then hop back on when you're ready to continue
• Professional digital audio available in multiple languages (souvenir earbuds provided)
• Frequent bus arrivals with live bus tracking available via the free Big Bus app

Top sights:

- North Beach
- Chinatown
- Embarcadero Center
- Fisherman’s Wharf
- Ferry Building
- Union Square
- Redemption Center
- Civic Center
- Alamo Square
- Haight Ashbury
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Golden Gate Park
- Palace of Fine Arts
- Marina
- Lombard Street
- Pier 35
- Pier 39

Good to know before you go
  • The first tour of the day departs from Stop #1 – Big Bus Tours Visitors Center at 10:00 AM with the last tour of the day departing at 5:00 PM. Headphones will be provided upon arrival, however, feel free to use your own.
  • Hop-on Hop-off tour ticket is valid during operating hours for 24/48 hours after first use.
  • Blazing Saddles offers Big Bus Tours customers 1 hour free with the purchase of a 1-hour bike rental. This deal is available from Blazing Saddles at either 2715 Hyde Street or Pier 41, where the team will equip you with all the necessary gear and explain how to make the most of cycling in San Francisco.
Meeting point

24-Hour Ticket Only

24-Hour Ticket & Chinatown Walking Tour

48-hour Ticket, Chinatown Walking Tour & Sunset Bus Tour

24-hour Ticket & Half-Day Wine Tour

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    13-99 years
  • Children
    3-12 years
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