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

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  • Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes (approx.)
  • Location: San Francisco, United States
  • Product code: 5096SFOHOHO
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Itinerary

Day Tour - Red Route

Route Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes

Stops on the Day Tour - Red Route:
  • 99 Jefferson St - Stop 1 - Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center
  • 329 Columbus Ave - Stop 2 - North Beach / Chinatown
  • Bay Wheels - Stop 3 - Embarcadero Center
  • 30 Steuart St - Stop 4 - Ferry Building
  • 280 Geary St - Stop 5 - Union Square South
  • 201 Mason St - Stop 6 - Hilton Hotel
  • 350 McAllister St - Stop 7 - Civic Center
  • 944 Fell St - Stop 8 - Alamo Square
  • 1816 Haight St - Stop 9 - Haight Ashbury
  • 55 Music Concourse Dr - Stop 10 - Golden Gate Park (Monday - Saturday only)
  • Lincoln Way & 9th Avenue - Stop 100 - Golden Gate Park (Sundays and Public Holidays only)
  • Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point - Stop 11 - North Vista Point / Golden Gate Bridge
  • 1105 Gorgas Ave - Stop 12 - Palace of Fine Arts
  • 2101 Lombard St - Stop 13 - Marina / Cow Hollow
  • 1599 Lombard St - Stop 14 - Lombard Street
  • 1454 The Embarcadero - Stop 15 - Pier 35 entrance / Cruise Terminal
  • PIER 39 - Stop 16 - 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 / USS Pampanito / Ripley s Believe It or Not! San Francisco / Cartoon Art Museum / SkyStar Wheel Fisherman’s Wharf / Coit Tower / San Francisco Railway Museum / San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) / Asian Art Museum

Operates: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Every 15 Minutes Customers are advised to visit the Big Bus website or to download the Big Bus app to see the most up to date bus stop locations and timings. For live bus tracking on the day of travel - please download the Big Bus App in advance of arrival.


Inclusions

  • Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
  • Chinatown Walking Tour (with 2-day ticket options)
  • The Flyer OR 7D Experience (if option selected)
  • Souvenir earbuds provided
  • Buy 1 hour bike rental get 1 hour free from any Blazing Saddles shop

Exclusions

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • No Gratuities

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

See Availability.

Departure Point:

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

Departure time

2-Day Ticket
5/13/2024 - 5/19/20245/13/2024 - 5/19/20245/20/2024 - 5/26/20245/20/2024 - 5/26/20245/27/2024 - 6/2/20245/27/2024 - 6/2/20246/3/2024 - 6/9/20246/3/2024 - 6/9/20246/10/2024 - 6/16/20246/10/2024 - 6/16/20246/17/2024 - 6/23/20246/17/2024 - 6/23/20246/24/2024 - 6/30/20246/24/2024 - 6/30/20247/1/2024 - 7/7/20247/8/2024 - 7/14/20247/15/2024 - 7/21/20247/22/2024 - 7/28/20247/29/2024 - 8/4/20248/5/2024 - 8/11/20248/12/2024 - 8/18/20248/19/2024 - 8/25/20248/26/2024 - 9/1/20249/2/2024 - 9/8/20249/2/2024 - 9/8/20249/9/2024 - 9/15/20249/9/2024 - 9/15/20249/16/2024 - 9/22/20249/16/2024 - 9/22/20249/23/2024 - 9/29/20249/23/2024 - 9/29/20249/30/2024 - 10/6/20249/30/2024 - 10/6/202410/7/2024 - 10/13/202410/7/2024 - 10/13/202410/14/2024 - 10/20/202410/14/2024 - 10/20/202410/21/2024 - 10/27/202410/21/2024 - 10/27/202410/28/2024 - 11/3/202411/4/2024 - 11/10/202411/11/2024 - 11/17/202411/18/2024 - 11/24/202411/25/2024 - 12/1/202411/25/2024 - 12/1/202412/2/2024 - 12/8/202412/9/2024 - 12/15/202412/16/2024 - 12/22/202412/23/2024 - 12/29/202412/23/2024 - 12/29/202412/30/2024 - 1/5/202512/30/2024 - 1/5/20251/6/2025 - 1/12/20251/13/2025 - 1/19/20251/20/2025 - 1/26/20251/27/2025 - 2/2/20252/3/2025 - 2/9/20252/10/2025 - 2/16/20252/17/2025 - 2/23/20252/24/2025 - 3/2/20252/24/2025 - 3/2/20253/3/2025 - 3/9/20253/3/2025 - 3/9/20253/10/2025 - 3/16/20253/10/2025 - 3/16/20253/17/2025 - 3/23/20253/17/2025 - 3/23/20253/24/2025 - 3/30/20253/24/2025 - 3/30/20253/31/2025 - 4/6/20253/31/2025 - 4/6/20254/7/2025 - 4/13/20254/7/2025 - 4/13/20254/14/2025 - 4/20/20254/14/2025 - 4/20/20254/21/2025 - 4/27/20254/21/2025 - 4/27/20254/28/2025 - 5/4/20254/28/2025 - 5/4/20255/5/2025 - 5/11/20255/5/2025 - 5/11/20252-Day, Walking Tour, & Pier 39
5/13/2024 - 5/19/20245/13/2024 - 5/19/20245/20/2024 - 5/26/20245/20/2024 - 5/26/20245/27/2024 - 6/2/20245/27/2024 - 6/2/20246/3/2024 - 6/9/20246/3/2024 - 6/9/20246/10/2024 - 6/16/20246/10/2024 - 6/16/20246/17/2024 - 6/23/20246/17/2024 - 6/23/20246/24/2024 - 6/30/20246/24/2024 - 6/30/20247/1/2024 - 7/7/20247/8/2024 - 7/14/20247/15/2024 - 7/21/20247/22/2024 - 7/28/20247/29/2024 - 8/4/20248/5/2024 - 8/11/20248/12/2024 - 8/18/20248/19/2024 - 8/25/20248/26/2024 - 9/1/20249/2/2024 - 9/8/20249/2/2024 - 9/8/20249/9/2024 - 9/15/20249/9/2024 - 9/15/20249/16/2024 - 9/22/20249/16/2024 - 9/22/20249/23/2024 - 9/29/20249/23/2024 - 9/29/20249/30/2024 - 10/6/20249/30/2024 - 10/6/202410/7/2024 - 10/13/202410/7/2024 - 10/13/202410/14/2024 - 10/20/202410/14/2024 - 10/20/202410/21/2024 - 10/27/202410/21/2024 - 10/27/202410/28/2024 - 11/3/202411/4/2024 - 11/10/202411/11/2024 - 11/17/202411/18/2024 - 11/24/202411/25/2024 - 12/1/202411/25/2024 - 12/1/202412/2/2024 - 12/8/202412/9/2024 - 12/15/202412/16/2024 - 12/22/202412/23/2024 - 12/29/202412/23/2024 - 12/29/202412/30/2024 - 1/5/202512/30/2024 - 1/5/20251/6/2025 - 1/12/20251/13/2025 - 1/19/20251/20/2025 - 1/26/20251/27/2025 - 2/2/20252/3/2025 - 2/9/20252/10/2025 - 2/16/20252/17/2025 - 2/23/20252/24/2025 - 3/2/20252/24/2025 - 3/2/20253/3/2025 - 3/9/20253/3/2025 - 3/9/20253/10/2025 - 3/16/20253/10/2025 - 3/16/20253/17/2025 - 3/23/20253/17/2025 - 3/23/20253/24/2025 - 3/30/20253/24/2025 - 3/30/20253/31/2025 - 4/6/20253/31/2025 - 4/6/20254/7/2025 - 4/13/20254/7/2025 - 4/13/20254/14/2025 - 4/20/20254/14/2025 - 4/20/20254/21/2025 - 4/27/20254/21/2025 - 4/27/20254/28/2025 - 5/4/20254/28/2025 - 5/4/20255/5/2025 - 5/11/20255/5/2025 - 5/11/20251-Day Ticket
5/13/2024 - 5/19/20245/20/2024 - 5/26/20245/27/2024 - 6/2/20246/3/2024 - 6/9/20246/10/2024 - 6/16/20246/17/2024 - 6/23/20246/24/2024 - 6/30/20247/1/2024 - 7/7/20247/8/2024 - 7/14/20247/15/2024 - 7/21/20247/22/2024 - 7/28/20247/29/2024 - 8/4/20248/5/2024 - 8/11/20248/12/2024 - 8/18/20248/19/2024 - 8/25/20248/26/2024 - 9/1/20249/2/2024 - 9/8/20249/9/2024 - 9/15/20249/16/2024 - 9/22/20249/23/2024 - 9/29/20249/30/2024 - 10/6/202410/7/2024 - 10/13/202410/14/2024 - 10/20/202410/21/2024 - 10/27/202410/28/2024 - 11/3/202411/4/2024 - 11/10/202411/11/2024 - 11/17/202411/18/2024 - 11/24/202411/25/2024 - 12/1/202412/2/2024 - 12/8/202412/9/2024 - 12/15/202412/16/2024 - 12/22/202412/23/2024 - 12/29/202412/30/2024 - 1/5/20251/6/2025 - 1/12/20251/13/2025 - 1/19/20251/20/2025 - 1/26/20251/27/2025 - 2/2/20252/3/2025 - 2/9/20252/10/2025 - 2/16/20252/17/2025 - 2/23/20252/24/2025 - 3/2/20253/3/2025 - 3/9/20253/10/2025 - 3/16/20253/17/2025 - 3/23/20253/24/2025 - 3/30/20253/31/2025 - 4/6/20254/7/2025 - 4/13/20254/14/2025 - 4/20/20254/21/2025 - 4/27/20254/28/2025 - 5/4/20255/5/2025 - 5/11/2025

Duration

2 hours 20 minutes(approx.)

Return details

You may disembark at any of the available stops.

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Additional Information

Wheelchair accessible

Stroller accessible

Service animals allowed

Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps

Most travelers can participate

1-day tickets will be valid for same day use. Tickets claimed after 3pm will be valid for 24 hours from time of redemption.

Wheelchair accessible, please call ahead for arrangements

Show your paper or mobile voucher to a member of the Big Bus staff at any of the stops along your route to redeem.

Download the free Big Bus App for live bus tracking, bus stop locations, and more

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Posted By : Lisa_H
This was a great way to get around and see all the different sights of San Francisco. We got off at the Golden Gate bridge spot and were able to hike up to the top and see the beautiful sights; we also got off at Fisherman's Wharf and did lots of good shopping, eating and seeing the boats and sea lions (hundreds of them!!). It was a good trip with informative information on the head phones. I only wish that the actual route would have taken us in front of some specific sights (for example, the tour talked about the Painted Ladies, The Full House, Nob Hill, etc. but didn't drive past those options) and that would have been nice to have taken a little detour to see some of those major sights. You could hop off the bus to go see them on your own... but some of the big sights would have been nice to drive past and get a good glimpse rather than just getting off to see one sight. Otherwise, it was a good trip and a great way to get around.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15


Posted By : Judith_D
It was a great experience. We got to see so much and learn about the city. I didn’t expect to get to see so much.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13


Posted By : N7516RIstellaf
Hop on San Francisco's sightseeing bus for an adventure through the city's best spots. With stops everywhere I wanna be, friendly guides, and killer views, that was a blast for everyone. Learn cool facts and soak up the vibe of SF in style. Don't miss this out when visit San Fran and I highly recommend this and many other activities in SF.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12


Posted By : Camper20828751123
Awesome tour and unexpectedly extensive with its coverage of San Francisco, you’d be able to see the neighbourhoods and also cross the Golden Gate Bridge. Ps. Blake’s an incredible staff and filled w knowledge of SF, super helpful and friendly. He’d make a good mayor and help out with the homeless population in SF if given a chance 😂 love the cruise idea - 3 ladies from Singapore
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Posted On : 2024-05-11


Posted By : Conor J
Very easy way of getting around the city and informative narration of the landmarks around the city. There’s a bus every 15 minutes or so and space to sit on the top floor most of the time. A little bit pricey at approximately £60 a ticket but worth it for the experience in my opinion.
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Posted On : 2024-05-10


Posted By : 0torib
Great experience that allowed us to see all of the sights we wanted. Matt was very knowledgeable and was able to help us decide which tour option is best for our group! Will definitely recommend them to see San Francisco
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Posted On : 2024-05-10


Posted By : hiralc28
It's a very good tour if you want to see SF in totality. You can get off and get on as you please and can monitor about arrival of bus via their app and its pretty accurate. They give headphones so you can hear details about all the spots. Do carry a good jacket as per the season as its an open bus and SF can be windy.
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Posted On : 2024-05-10


Posted By : M2849MHvanessat
Big Bus was amazing, i recommend it to all tourist, working with matthew P was great, easy and he was very generous. we love big bus
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Posted On : 2024-05-09


Posted By : VELVET_D
Very disappointed in the experience. We got on the bus at pier 39 at 4:45 epecting to be taken to the Ferry Building stop so we could get to the Salesforce tower in time to catch out Amtrak bus. Instead the driver to the bus to the Big Bus office and parked it with out a word. After about 15 minutes a different person came out and told us that the bus was not going anywhere until 5:30. We had to get a taxi so we wouldn't miss our bus.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09


Posted By : Jackie G
Great customer service from Cody - he gave us superb restaurant recommendations also. Friendly & helpful!! Sisters from Canada :)
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Posted On : 2024-05-08