Big Bus: San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Big Bus: San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Duration: 10 min (approx.)
10 min (approx.)
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Access to multilingual audio guide
Access to multilingual audio guide
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Explore San Francisco with ease on the Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour, designed to showcase this lively city's highlights. This tour offers flexible travel options through multiple routes across the area, allowing you to customize your experience as you visit various attractions on your own schedule. It’s an excellent way for travelers to see and learn about key sights in San Francisco with convenience and comfort.
Explore San Francisco with ease on the Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour, designed to showcase this lively city's highlights. This tour offers flexible travel options through multiple routes across the area, allowing you to customize your experience as you visit various attractions on your own schedule. It’s an excellent way for travelers to see and learn about key sights in San Francisco with convenience and comfort.
Experience San Francisco on your own schedule with a flexible 24/48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour.
With buses departing every 15 minutes from each of the 17 stops, you can easily explore and return whenever desired to capture memorable moments.
Learn about San Francisco's rich culture and history through an audio guide available in multiple languages while enjoying a ride on open-top double-decker buses.
Witness famous landmarks like City Hall, Palace of Fine Arts, and Golden Gate Bridge during your complete city tour.
Use of Big Bus: San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour for unlimited access over 24/48 hours
Admission to the Red Route in United States, San Francisco
Ticket entry to Aquarium at San Francisco By The Bay (based on option selected)
One-hour digital walking tour through Chinatown (based on option selected)
Return ticket for a 60-min sunset experience (based on option selected)
Audio guide available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese & Korean during the bus journey (on the bus)
Access to an audio guide in multiple languages including English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese while walking (on the walking tour)
Complimentary headphones provided
Mobile app offering a detailed map with live tracking of buses
Individual Costs
Big Bus San Francisco at viewpoint with city skyline and bay in background.
Welcome to San Francisco's iconic Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour! Designed specifically for explorers like you, this 24/48-hour adventure lets you discover the city on your own schedule. With buses departing every 15 minutes from all 17 stops, there’s no need to rush – simply hop off whenever inspiration strikes and jump back on when ready.
Choose between a Red Route that offers stunning views of key landmarks such as City Hall, Palace of Fine Arts, and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Enhance your experience with optional upgrades like entry to San Francisco Aquarium By The Bay or take part in either a 60-minute sunset tour or a digital walking tour through Historic Chinatown.
As you cruise on open-top double-decker buses, tune into multilingual audio guides available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and Korean. If you opt for the walking tours, enjoy additional languages including Russian, Japanese, and Chinese. Complimentary headphones ensure a smooth listening experience.
Stay connected with your journey using our mobile app that provides detailed maps and live bus tracking to keep you informed every step of the way.
Open-top bus tour crossing Golden Gate Bridge with live guide in San Francisco.
Tourists on a San Francisco hop-on hop-off bus enjoying city views.
Big Bus San Francisco at viewpoint with city skyline and bay in background.
Open-top bus tour crossing Golden Gate Bridge with live guide in San Francisco.
Tourists on a San Francisco hop-on hop-off bus enjoying city views.
Big Bus San Francisco tour at Fisherman's Wharf with passengers on the open-top deck.
What's not allowed
Please remember that food & alcohol (except non-alcoholic drinks in screw-top bottles), as well as luggage, are prohibited on the buses. Be sure to pack accordingly!
Accessibility
- Contact the service operator 48 hours prior if you need assistance with wheelchair accessibility; they will do their best to help.
- For safety reasons, individuals with mobility impairments may not be permitted on upper decks.
You're welcome to bring guide dogs onboard (pets are not allowed).
Additional information
- Tour details for the Chinatown digital walking tour and other add-ons will be communicated via your ticket after booking.
The sunset tour is unavailable on July 4th, Christmas Eve, Thanksgiving Day, and New Year's Eve.
Tour details
Sunset Tour:
- Departure: Begins at 6pm from stop #1 (Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center), with a later start time of 6:30pm starting March 16, 2026.
- Frequency: Conducted once every evening
Duration: Lasts for 60 minutes
Digital Walking Tour:
- Departure: Scan the QR Code at Stop 1 (Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center) and proceed to Stop 3 (North Beach / Chinatown).
- Duration: Runs for a total of 1 hour
Languages available include English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese.
Tour guide speaking on a Big Bus in San Francisco with city buildings in the background.
Open-top bus tour with view of Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco.
Big Bus San Francisco tour at Fisherman's Wharf with passengers on the open-top deck.
Tour guide speaking on a Big Bus in San Francisco with city buildings in the background.
Open-top bus tour with view of Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco.
Plan ahead and activate any optional digital tours on your phone for a smooth experience when you arrive at attractions like Chinatown or the Aquarium By The Bay.
If accessibility is important to you, contact the service operator 48 hours before your trip to arrange assistance with wheelchair access where possible.
Take advantage of the buses running every 15 minutes and explore San Francisco's landmarks on your own schedule without worrying about strict schedules.
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