SF: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with Optional Sunset Tour

In San Francisco, California

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£42 pp
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SF: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with Optional Sunset Tour
See San Francisco’s top sights the easy way with Big Bus Tours. We offer the most comprehensive tour with over 17 hop-on hop-off locations spanning from the Golden Gate Bridge for panoramic views of the Bay, to Fisherman’s Wharf to enjoy fresh clam chowder and watch sea lions at Pier 39. Explore Chinatown’s bustling streets, admire the Painted Ladies’ Victorian charm, and stop at Union Square for shopping and dining. With one full route covering all major attractions, you won’t need to change buses or worry about directions. Hop on and off at your own pace, while onboard commentary in 8 languages provides stories and tips to bring the city to life. Highlights: Unlimited hop-on hop-off access at 17 stops across San Francisco Cross the Golden Gate Bridge on an open-top bus for unbeatable views Learn about the city with engaging onboard commentary in 8 languages Flexible tickets that let you explore at your own pace
Free cancellation

What's included

  • Open-top double decker bus
  • No additional fees
  • Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour, 24 or 48-hour ticket
  • Blazing Saddles Bike Rental Perk - Buy 1 hour, Get 1 hour free
  • Downloadable app with route information and live bus tracking
  • 1-hour Panoramic Sunset Tour (if option selected)
  • 1-hour Digital Chinatown Walking Tour (if option selected)
  • Digital audio commentary with souvenir earbuds provided

What's not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

  1. (2h 0min)
    • Stop 1 - Big Bus Tours Visitors Center
    • Stop 2 - Columbus/Ghirardelli Square (North Point between Jones and Columbus)
    • Stop 3 - North Beach / Chinatown
    • Stop 4 - Embarcadero Center - Clay St (between Battery & Front Streets)
    • Stop 5 - Ferry Building - 30 Steuart St (Between Steuart & Market Streets)
    • Stop 6 - 280 Geary St (opposite Macy's entrance, next to steps)
    • Stop 7 - Hilton Hotel - Mason Street, between O'Farrell and Ellis Streets (outside Hilton Hotel entrance)
    • Stop 8 - Civic Center - 350 McCallister Street (White Zone outside Earl Warren Building)
    • Stop 9 - Alamo Square - 944 Fell Street (next to Mosaic wall near corner with Pierce St)
    • Stop 10 - Haight Ashbury - 1816 Haight Street (opposite Cha Cha Cha restaurant)
    • Stop 11 - Golden Gate Park - (Monday-Saturday only) outside California Academy of Sciences
    • Sundays and Public Holidays - Bus stop on Lincoln Way at 9th Avenue
    • Stop 12 - North Vista Point / Golden Gate Bridge - North Vista Point (lookout parking area off highway)
    • Stop 13 - Palace of Fine Arts - 1105 Gorgas Avenue (Corner of Gorgas Ave and Richardson Ave)
    • Stop 14 - Lombard Street - 2101 Lombard Street (SW corner of Lombard and Fillmore Sts)
    • Stop 15 - Lombard Street - 1599 Lombard St (outside Buena Vista Motor Inn near corner with Gough St)
    • Stop 16 - Pier 35 / Cruise Terminal - 1454 The Embarcadero (outside Pier 35 cruise terminal entrance)
    • Stop 17 - Pier 39 - The Embarcadero, bus stop outside the entrance to Pier 39, Fisherman’s Wharf

Practical information

Operated by
Big Bus Tours - USA
Travellers per booking
1–15
Languages
de, ko, pt, en, it, fr, es
Confirmation
INSTANT

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Important notes

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Blazing Saddles Offer: Big Bus Tours customers get 1 free hour with a 1-hour bike rental from Blazing Saddles, including gear and route tips for exploring San Francisco and cycling across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito
  • Half-Day Wine Tour visits 2 wineries and the town of Sausalito; transportation by comfortable, a/c motorcoach
  • Hop-on Hop-off tour ticket is valid for use during operating hours for 24 or 48 hours after first use.
  • Wheelchair accessible, please call ahead for arrangements
  • Customers may redeem digitally via Big Bus app or in person with Big Bus Staff

Frequently asked questions

This tour lasts approximately 2 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.

The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.

Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.