SF: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with Optional Sunset Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
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 experience the counterculture history of Haight-Ashbury. Stop at Union Square for shopping or unwind in the green spaces of Golden Gate Park.
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 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
Flexible tickets that let you explore at your own pace
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
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
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
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 with selected tickets
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
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
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. Free Bike Rental: Get 1 free hour with a 1-hour bike rental from Blazing Saddles, including gear and route tips 1-Hour Panoramic Sunset Tour Duration: 2 days Digital Chinatown Walking Tour: 1-hour self-guided audio tour of historic Chinatown
24hr, Chinatown, & Sunset Tour
24-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: hop on and off at 17 convenient stops around San Francisco and enjoy digital audio commentary while aboard. Panoramic Sunset Tour: 1-hour Sunset Tour of SF aboard an open-top bus Duration: 1 day Digital Chinatown Walking Tour: 1-Hour walking tour of historic Chinatown Free Bike Rental: get 1 free hour with a 1-hour bike rental from Blazing Saddles, including gear and route tips
24-Hour Ticket Only
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
24-hour & Half-Day Wine Tour
24-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: Explore SF with 17 convenient stops Half-Day Wine Tour: Visit 2 wineries plus Sausalito. Departs at 12:30PM.
Reviews
4,617 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun Trip Even With Limited Mobility
Sharon A,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent customer care. Elderly ladies took the tour, one of them with a walker. Staff made sure ramp was down at our stops and assisted her exiting and boarding. Our driver, Raphael was excellent and a lot of fun. He pumped the crowd up.
Great experience
U8466NUleahc,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, got us to everywhere we wanted to go. People working were nice and helpful especially Francisco
Long wait >hour toget on...
robert e,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Long wait >hour toget on bus from cruise ship. Otherwise very good view of San Fran beautiful city Cold going across the golden gate so be prepared!
Around San Francisco in 2 days on the Big Bus tour.
graememF757JB,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I tipped the Big Bus Drivers who were very safe when travelling around San Francisco on my 2 day pass where I enjoyed a Sunset tour after getting off @ 4 different stops! I loved visiting the Aquarium of the Bay with all its sea creatures too which was great value on my 2 day bus pass.
Big Bus Big Fun
Trek09189674042,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carlos was a great help and gave us a great deal
Poor Planning
Wendy M,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The operators of this particular location had terrible planning. Right off the bat I felt singled out, our tickets were scanned by one street side worker who gave us the ok to board but another street worker chose to make us scam our tickets again even though the other person told them they had shady scanned and we were good. Then....... It was a rainy day and they put us on an old bus that leaked everywhere. I sat by a window and was soaked on 1 side because of the leaks, the driver was even getting wet. Then the bus broke down, granted they did get us loaded into another bus (that had no leaks) being the instrument panel was getting wet from the rain it's probably the reason for the breakdown. Or was not a smooth ride or was very rough and you had to hold on to not be perked out of your seat. The audio was pre-recorded and did not fall in line with the driving. It was not very personable. The San Diego tour was so much better, commentary by the driver, interaction with the guests, enlightening and fun.
Bucket list
ANDREW E,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Need warm clothes due to cold (jacket and beanie ) fantastic tour covering all aspects of San Francisco
Great way to see the main...
Dwight C,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to see the main points of San Francisco. This is as good as any of the tours that we have taken.
Very informative
Joanna P,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It can get cold riding on top. Great views and information. Great to be able to get on and off when you want to.
Worth the tour
Rebeca H,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Enjoy d my time seeing the city, the view passing the bridge is breathtaking. It can get very cold and windy by the bridge.
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