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Big Bus San Francisco: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour - 17 Stops

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Overview

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2 hours

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Explore the best of San Francisco on board a Big Bus Tour. We offer the most comprehensive tour with over 16 hop-on hop-off locations spanning from Fisherman’s Wharf to the Golden Gate Bridge. 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. With 16 stops, hop-on and hop-off at your leisure and experience San Francisco’s diverse culture, eclectic food, beautiful parks, stunning architecture, world-class shopping and picturesque views.

Additional Info

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

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

Hop-on Hop-off tour ticket is valid for use during operating hours for 24 or 48 hours after first use.

Chinatown Walking Tour departs at 1PM daily from Stop #2 North Beach/Chinatown

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Open-top double decker bus

Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour, 24 or 48-hour ticket

Buy 1 hour bike rental get 1 hour free from any Blazing Saddles shop

1-hour Panoramic Sunset Tour (if option selected)

1-hour Digital Chinatown Walking Tour (if option selected)

Half-Day Wine Tour - 2 wineries with Tastings (if option selected)

Digital audio commentary with souvenir earbuds provided

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Parking Fees

What To Expect

Day Tour - Red Route

Duration:2 hours

Operating Schedule:Operating Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tour Duration: 2.5 hours to complete the full route without exiting Bus Frequency: Every 15 Minutes Download the free Big Bus app for city information and live bus tracking.

1

Big Bus Tours San Francisco

Stop 1 - Big Bus Tours Visitors Center

2

Ghirardelli Square

Stop 2 - Columbus/Ghirardelli Square (North Point between Jones and Columbus)

3

329 Columbus Ave

Stop 3 - North Beach / Chinatown

4

Embarcadero

Stop 4 - Embarcadero Center - Clay St (between Battery & Front Streets)

5

Ferry Building

Stop 5 - Ferry Building - 30 Steuart St (Between Steuart & Market Streets)

6

Union Square

Stop 6 - 280 Geary St (opposite Macy's entrance, next to steps)

7

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Stop 7 - Hilton Hotel - Mason Street, between O'Farrell and Ellis Streets (outside Hilton Hotel entrance)

8

Civic Center

Stop 8 - Civic Center - 350 McCallister Street (White Zone outside Earl Warren Building)

9

Alamo Square

Stop 9 - Alamo Square - 944 Fell Street (next to Mosaic wall near corner with Pierce St)

10

Haight-Ashbury

Stop 10 - Haight Ashbury - 1816 Haight Street (opposite Cha Cha Cha restaurant)

11

Golden Gate Park

Stop 11 - Golden Gate Park - (Monday-Saturday only) outside California Academy of Sciences

12

Golden Gate Park

Sundays and Public Holidays - Bus stop on Lincoln Way at 9th Avenue

13

Golden Gate Bridge

Stop 12 - North Vista Point / Golden Gate Bridge - North Vista Point (lookout parking area off highway)

14

Palace of Fine Arts

Stop 13 - Palace of Fine Arts - 1105 Gorgas Avenue (Corner of Gorgas Ave and Richardson Ave)

15

Cow Hollow

Stop 14 - Lombard Street - 2101 Lombard Street (SW corner of Lombard and Fillmore Sts)

16

Lombard Street

Stop 15 - Lombard Street - 1599 Lombard St (outside Buena Vista Motor Inn near corner with Gough St)

17

Pier 35

Stop 16 - Pier 35 / Cruise Terminal - 1454 The Embarcadero (outside Pier 35 cruise terminal entrance)

18

PIER 39

Stop 17 - Pier 39 - The Embarcadero, bus stop outside the entrance to Pier 39, Fisherman’s Wharf

Options

24hr Ticket & Chinatown Tour

Duration: 1 day
24-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: Hop on and off at 16 convenient stops around San Francisco and enjoy digital audio commentary while aboard.
Chinatown Walking Tour: 1-Hour walking tour of historic Chinatown with a live guide

48hr, Chinatown, & Sunset Tour

48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: Hop on and off at 16 convenient stops around San Francisco and enjoy digital audio commentary while aboard.
Chinatown Walking Tour: 1-hour guided tour of historic Chinatown
1-Hour Panoramic Sunset Tour
Duration: 2 days
Bike Rental: Purchase 1 hour bike rental and get 1 hour free at any Blazing Saddles shop

Half-Day Ticket

Hop-on Hop-off Tour: Hop on and off at 16 convenient stops around San Francisco and enjoy digital audio commentary while aboard
Duration: 3 hours: Valid for 3 hours of hop-on hop-off access. Redeem at any time during operating hours.

24-Hour Ticket

24-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: Hop on and off at 16 convenient stops around San Francisco and enjoy digital audio commentary while aboard.
Duration: 1 day: Unlimited use valid for 24 hours from first scan
Digital Audio Commentary

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