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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.
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Free cancellationCancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
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Instant confirmation & Mobile ticketsReceive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
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Skip the lineGet priority entry. (depends on selected option)
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Audio guideEnglish, French, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish
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Live guidingEnglish
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Valid1-2 days
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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
- 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
- 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.
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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Person
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Adults13-99 years
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Children3-12 years
Date
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