Search

Search

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

See top San Francisco landmarks at your pace with a flexible hop-on hop-off bus pass plus upgrade options and live audio guide.

Explore at your own pace

Free cancellation

Instant confirmation

Mobile ticket

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

See top San Francisco landmarks at your pace with a flexible hop-on hop-off bus pass plus upgrade options and live audio guide.

Explore at your own pace

Free cancellation

Instant confirmation

Mobile ticket

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

See top San Francisco landmarks at your pace with a flexible hop-on hop-off bus pass plus upgrade options and live audio guide.

Explore at your own pace

Free cancellation

Instant confirmation

Mobile ticket

From $44

Why book with us?

From $44

Why book with us?

Highlights and inclusions

Highlights

  • Flexible hop-on hop-off passes for 3, 24, or 48 hours to explore San Francisco landmarks.

  • Buses arrive every 15 minutes at 17 stops, letting you visit sights at your own pace.

  • Option to upgrade with bike rentals or digital walking tours for added experiences.

  • Onboard audio commentary available in multiple languages for greater insight into city history and sites.

  • Access famous landmarks including City Hall, Golden Gate Bridge and the Palace of Fine Arts.

What’s Included

  • Hop-on hop-off tour for 3, 24, or 48 hours

  • Access to Red Route

  • Sunset or digital walking tour of Chinatown (select options)

  • Bike rental offer (buy one hour, get one free)

  • Audio guides in several languages

  • Complimentary headphones

  • Mobile app with live bus tracking and route maps

About

Your experience on the Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Discover San Francisco with a flexible pass offering 3-hour, 24-hour or 48-hour access to the city's top sights from the comfort of an open-top double-decker bus. Hop on or off at any of 17 convenient stops spread throughout iconic neighborhoods and attractions, designing your own route and pace.

Red Route Exploration

Begin your adventure from the Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center or join from any official stop. The Red Route covers must-see destinations, including Union Square, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park and Pier 39. With buses running every 15 minutes, you never have to rush and can easily visit landmarks like City Hall, the Palace of Fine Arts or snap photos at the Golden Gate Bridge.

  • First bus departs at 10am from stop 1 (Big Bus Tours Visitors’ Center)

  • Last bus departs at 6pm from stop 1

  • Service frequency is every 15 minutes

  • Major stops: Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Pier 39

Access a detailed map and boarding points via the Big Bus mobile app or by viewing the online guide for real-time tracking and ease of planning.

Optional Upgrades

Customize your journey by adding special experiences:

  • Enjoy a complimentary hour with your bike rental when you purchase one hour

  • Join a digital walking tour of Historic Chinatown with audio guides in 10 languages

  • Opt in for the 60-minute sunset tour to experience San Francisco’s skyline from Treasure Island

Sunset Tour

Take in the city’s evening charm on the sunset tour, which departs at 6:30pm from the main Visitors’ Center. This unique route climbs scenic Nob Hill, offers close-up views of Grace Cathedral, and crosses the Bay Bridge to Treasure Island for skyline views before traveling along the Embarcadero past illuminated city icons.

  • Departs at 6:30pm daily (check for holiday exceptions)

  • Tour duration: 60 minutes

  • One departure per evening

Onboard Features & Accessibility

All buses offer onboard audio guides in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Korean. Walking tours feature additional languages including Russian, Japanese and Chinese. Complimentary headphones are provided and a mobile app ensures you have essential route details at your fingertips.

Wheelchair accessibility is available on select buses. Please contact the provider in advance for further assistance.

Practical Information

  • Board or exit at any stop along the tour route during the validity of your selected ticket

  • Operating hours and tour schedules may vary on major holidays

  • No food, alcohol or large luggage allowed on board

Book your Big Bus: San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour tickets now!

Visitor guidelines
  • Arrive at your bus stop a few minutes early for smooth boarding

  • Respect fellow passengers and staff on board

  • Only bring non-alcoholic beverages in screw-top containers

  • Guide dogs are permitted but not pets

FAQs

Where can I begin my tour?

You can start at any of the 17 official bus stops throughout San Francisco.

How frequently do the buses run?

Buses arrive every 15 minutes for maximum flexibility and convenience.

Are the tours wheelchair accessible?

Most buses accommodate wheelchairs, but it is best to check availability in advance if you require accessible service.

What languages are the audio guides available in?

Audio commentary on the bus is offered in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Korean. The walking tours support additional languages.

Can I bring food or luggage onboard?

Food, alcohol and large bags are not permitted on the buses for safety reasons.

Know before you go
  • Buses arrive every 15 minutes allowing easy planning

  • Bring headphones for your own device or use provided pairs

  • Check tour schedules as hours may change on holidays

  • Most buses have wheelchair spaces, but verify accessible service before your visit

  • Carry your ticket (digital or printed) for quick boarding

Cancelation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 h

Address

San Francisco, CA, USA

Highlights and inclusions

Highlights

  • Flexible hop-on hop-off passes for 3, 24, or 48 hours to explore San Francisco landmarks.

  • Buses arrive every 15 minutes at 17 stops, letting you visit sights at your own pace.

  • Option to upgrade with bike rentals or digital walking tours for added experiences.

  • Onboard audio commentary available in multiple languages for greater insight into city history and sites.

  • Access famous landmarks including City Hall, Golden Gate Bridge and the Palace of Fine Arts.

What’s Included

  • Hop-on hop-off tour for 3, 24, or 48 hours

  • Access to Red Route

  • Sunset or digital walking tour of Chinatown (select options)

  • Bike rental offer (buy one hour, get one free)

  • Audio guides in several languages

  • Complimentary headphones

  • Mobile app with live bus tracking and route maps

About

Your experience on the Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Discover San Francisco with a flexible pass offering 3-hour, 24-hour or 48-hour access to the city's top sights from the comfort of an open-top double-decker bus. Hop on or off at any of 17 convenient stops spread throughout iconic neighborhoods and attractions, designing your own route and pace.

Red Route Exploration

Begin your adventure from the Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center or join from any official stop. The Red Route covers must-see destinations, including Union Square, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park and Pier 39. With buses running every 15 minutes, you never have to rush and can easily visit landmarks like City Hall, the Palace of Fine Arts or snap photos at the Golden Gate Bridge.

  • First bus departs at 10am from stop 1 (Big Bus Tours Visitors’ Center)

  • Last bus departs at 6pm from stop 1

  • Service frequency is every 15 minutes

  • Major stops: Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Pier 39

Access a detailed map and boarding points via the Big Bus mobile app or by viewing the online guide for real-time tracking and ease of planning.

Optional Upgrades

Customize your journey by adding special experiences:

  • Enjoy a complimentary hour with your bike rental when you purchase one hour

  • Join a digital walking tour of Historic Chinatown with audio guides in 10 languages

  • Opt in for the 60-minute sunset tour to experience San Francisco’s skyline from Treasure Island

Sunset Tour

Take in the city’s evening charm on the sunset tour, which departs at 6:30pm from the main Visitors’ Center. This unique route climbs scenic Nob Hill, offers close-up views of Grace Cathedral, and crosses the Bay Bridge to Treasure Island for skyline views before traveling along the Embarcadero past illuminated city icons.

  • Departs at 6:30pm daily (check for holiday exceptions)

  • Tour duration: 60 minutes

  • One departure per evening

Onboard Features & Accessibility

All buses offer onboard audio guides in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Korean. Walking tours feature additional languages including Russian, Japanese and Chinese. Complimentary headphones are provided and a mobile app ensures you have essential route details at your fingertips.

Wheelchair accessibility is available on select buses. Please contact the provider in advance for further assistance.

Practical Information

  • Board or exit at any stop along the tour route during the validity of your selected ticket

  • Operating hours and tour schedules may vary on major holidays

  • No food, alcohol or large luggage allowed on board

Book your Big Bus: San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour tickets now!

Visitor guidelines
  • Arrive at your bus stop a few minutes early for smooth boarding

  • Respect fellow passengers and staff on board

  • Only bring non-alcoholic beverages in screw-top containers

  • Guide dogs are permitted but not pets

FAQs

Where can I begin my tour?

You can start at any of the 17 official bus stops throughout San Francisco.

How frequently do the buses run?

Buses arrive every 15 minutes for maximum flexibility and convenience.

Are the tours wheelchair accessible?

Most buses accommodate wheelchairs, but it is best to check availability in advance if you require accessible service.

What languages are the audio guides available in?

Audio commentary on the bus is offered in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Korean. The walking tours support additional languages.

Can I bring food or luggage onboard?

Food, alcohol and large bags are not permitted on the buses for safety reasons.

Know before you go
  • Buses arrive every 15 minutes allowing easy planning

  • Bring headphones for your own device or use provided pairs

  • Check tour schedules as hours may change on holidays

  • Most buses have wheelchair spaces, but verify accessible service before your visit

  • Carry your ticket (digital or printed) for quick boarding

Cancelation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 h

Address

San Francisco, CA, USA

Highlights and inclusions

Highlights

  • Flexible hop-on hop-off passes for 3, 24, or 48 hours to explore San Francisco landmarks.

  • Buses arrive every 15 minutes at 17 stops, letting you visit sights at your own pace.

  • Option to upgrade with bike rentals or digital walking tours for added experiences.

  • Onboard audio commentary available in multiple languages for greater insight into city history and sites.

  • Access famous landmarks including City Hall, Golden Gate Bridge and the Palace of Fine Arts.

What’s Included

  • Hop-on hop-off tour for 3, 24, or 48 hours

  • Access to Red Route

  • Sunset or digital walking tour of Chinatown (select options)

  • Bike rental offer (buy one hour, get one free)

  • Audio guides in several languages

  • Complimentary headphones

  • Mobile app with live bus tracking and route maps

About

Your experience on the Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Discover San Francisco with a flexible pass offering 3-hour, 24-hour or 48-hour access to the city's top sights from the comfort of an open-top double-decker bus. Hop on or off at any of 17 convenient stops spread throughout iconic neighborhoods and attractions, designing your own route and pace.

Red Route Exploration

Begin your adventure from the Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center or join from any official stop. The Red Route covers must-see destinations, including Union Square, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park and Pier 39. With buses running every 15 minutes, you never have to rush and can easily visit landmarks like City Hall, the Palace of Fine Arts or snap photos at the Golden Gate Bridge.

  • First bus departs at 10am from stop 1 (Big Bus Tours Visitors’ Center)

  • Last bus departs at 6pm from stop 1

  • Service frequency is every 15 minutes

  • Major stops: Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Pier 39

Access a detailed map and boarding points via the Big Bus mobile app or by viewing the online guide for real-time tracking and ease of planning.

Optional Upgrades

Customize your journey by adding special experiences:

  • Enjoy a complimentary hour with your bike rental when you purchase one hour

  • Join a digital walking tour of Historic Chinatown with audio guides in 10 languages

  • Opt in for the 60-minute sunset tour to experience San Francisco’s skyline from Treasure Island

Sunset Tour

Take in the city’s evening charm on the sunset tour, which departs at 6:30pm from the main Visitors’ Center. This unique route climbs scenic Nob Hill, offers close-up views of Grace Cathedral, and crosses the Bay Bridge to Treasure Island for skyline views before traveling along the Embarcadero past illuminated city icons.

  • Departs at 6:30pm daily (check for holiday exceptions)

  • Tour duration: 60 minutes

  • One departure per evening

Onboard Features & Accessibility

All buses offer onboard audio guides in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Korean. Walking tours feature additional languages including Russian, Japanese and Chinese. Complimentary headphones are provided and a mobile app ensures you have essential route details at your fingertips.

Wheelchair accessibility is available on select buses. Please contact the provider in advance for further assistance.

Practical Information

  • Board or exit at any stop along the tour route during the validity of your selected ticket

  • Operating hours and tour schedules may vary on major holidays

  • No food, alcohol or large luggage allowed on board

Book your Big Bus: San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour tickets now!

Know before you go
  • Buses arrive every 15 minutes allowing easy planning

  • Bring headphones for your own device or use provided pairs

  • Check tour schedules as hours may change on holidays

  • Most buses have wheelchair spaces, but verify accessible service before your visit

  • Carry your ticket (digital or printed) for quick boarding

Visitor guidelines
  • Arrive at your bus stop a few minutes early for smooth boarding

  • Respect fellow passengers and staff on board

  • Only bring non-alcoholic beverages in screw-top containers

  • Guide dogs are permitted but not pets

Cancelation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 h

Address

San Francisco, CA, USA

Highlights and inclusions

Highlights

  • Flexible hop-on hop-off passes for 3, 24, or 48 hours to explore San Francisco landmarks.

  • Buses arrive every 15 minutes at 17 stops, letting you visit sights at your own pace.

  • Option to upgrade with bike rentals or digital walking tours for added experiences.

  • Onboard audio commentary available in multiple languages for greater insight into city history and sites.

  • Access famous landmarks including City Hall, Golden Gate Bridge and the Palace of Fine Arts.

What’s Included

  • Hop-on hop-off tour for 3, 24, or 48 hours

  • Access to Red Route

  • Sunset or digital walking tour of Chinatown (select options)

  • Bike rental offer (buy one hour, get one free)

  • Audio guides in several languages

  • Complimentary headphones

  • Mobile app with live bus tracking and route maps

About

Your experience on the Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Discover San Francisco with a flexible pass offering 3-hour, 24-hour or 48-hour access to the city's top sights from the comfort of an open-top double-decker bus. Hop on or off at any of 17 convenient stops spread throughout iconic neighborhoods and attractions, designing your own route and pace.

Red Route Exploration

Begin your adventure from the Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center or join from any official stop. The Red Route covers must-see destinations, including Union Square, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park and Pier 39. With buses running every 15 minutes, you never have to rush and can easily visit landmarks like City Hall, the Palace of Fine Arts or snap photos at the Golden Gate Bridge.

  • First bus departs at 10am from stop 1 (Big Bus Tours Visitors’ Center)

  • Last bus departs at 6pm from stop 1

  • Service frequency is every 15 minutes

  • Major stops: Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Pier 39

Access a detailed map and boarding points via the Big Bus mobile app or by viewing the online guide for real-time tracking and ease of planning.

Optional Upgrades

Customize your journey by adding special experiences:

  • Enjoy a complimentary hour with your bike rental when you purchase one hour

  • Join a digital walking tour of Historic Chinatown with audio guides in 10 languages

  • Opt in for the 60-minute sunset tour to experience San Francisco’s skyline from Treasure Island

Sunset Tour

Take in the city’s evening charm on the sunset tour, which departs at 6:30pm from the main Visitors’ Center. This unique route climbs scenic Nob Hill, offers close-up views of Grace Cathedral, and crosses the Bay Bridge to Treasure Island for skyline views before traveling along the Embarcadero past illuminated city icons.

  • Departs at 6:30pm daily (check for holiday exceptions)

  • Tour duration: 60 minutes

  • One departure per evening

Onboard Features & Accessibility

All buses offer onboard audio guides in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Korean. Walking tours feature additional languages including Russian, Japanese and Chinese. Complimentary headphones are provided and a mobile app ensures you have essential route details at your fingertips.

Wheelchair accessibility is available on select buses. Please contact the provider in advance for further assistance.

Practical Information

  • Board or exit at any stop along the tour route during the validity of your selected ticket

  • Operating hours and tour schedules may vary on major holidays

  • No food, alcohol or large luggage allowed on board

Book your Big Bus: San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour tickets now!

Know before you go
  • Buses arrive every 15 minutes allowing easy planning

  • Bring headphones for your own device or use provided pairs

  • Check tour schedules as hours may change on holidays

  • Most buses have wheelchair spaces, but verify accessible service before your visit

  • Carry your ticket (digital or printed) for quick boarding

Visitor guidelines
  • Arrive at your bus stop a few minutes early for smooth boarding

  • Respect fellow passengers and staff on board

  • Only bring non-alcoholic beverages in screw-top containers

  • Guide dogs are permitted but not pets

Cancelation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 h

Address

San Francisco, CA, USA

Share this:

Share this:

Share this:

More Tour

Official tickets. Unforgettable experiences.
Discover tickadoo – your AI-powered guide to the best events, activities and moments worldwide.

What do you wanna doo?®

tickadoo Inc.
447 Broadway, New York, NY 10013, United States.

///vibrates.vines.plus

tickadoo © 2025. All Rights Reserved.

Official tickets. Unforgettable experiences.
Discover tickadoo – your AI-powered guide to the best events, activities and moments worldwide.

What do you wanna doo?®

tickadoo Inc.
447 Broadway, New York, NY 10013, United States.

///vibrates.vines.plus

tickadoo © 2025. All Rights Reserved.

Official tickets. Unforgettable experiences.
Discover tickadoo – your AI-powered guide to the best events, activities and moments worldwide.

What do you wanna doo?®

tickadoo Inc.
447 Broadway, New York, NY 10013, United States.

///vibrates.vines.plus

tickadoo © 2025. All Rights Reserved.