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Big Bus: San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Double-decker bus on San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tour passing by the Golden Gate Bridge.
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Explore San Francisco comfortably on your own schedule with a 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour. Choose from entry to The Flyer or 7D Experience at Pier 36 for an upgraded experience.

Highlights

  • Calling all San Francisco exploeres! Get ready to discover the city your way with this 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour.

  • No strict schedules here! The buses run every 15 mins at all 16 stops, so you can hop off to snap that perfect pic, and then hop back on when you're ready.

  • Bike rentals, sunset or Chinatown tours, or stimulated flight and video game thrills at The Flyer or 7D Experience – take your pick! The 2-day ticket is your key to unlocking extra fun.

  • Curious about the city's culture and history? Tune into the multilingual audio guide while you cruise on the open-top double-decker buses.

  • From the impressive City Hall to the dreamy Palace of Fine Arts and the unmissable Golden Gate Bridge, you'll see the city's coolest spots.

Inclusions

  • 1 or 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

  • Access to Red Route

  • Access to The Flyer or 7D Experience (choose one, based on the option selected)

  • Guided Chinatown walking tour (based on the option selected)

  • 60-min sunset tour (based on the option selected)

  • Bike rental offer: book 1 hour, get 1 free (based on the option selected)

  • Audio guide in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese & Korean (on the bus)

  • Complimentary headphones

  • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Routes & Schedule

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guests from Australia, Germany, Canada and over 21 countries have loved this experience
Rebecca Pearl Williams

Rebecca

5/5

Nov, 2024

Amazing to be able to go over the Golden Gate Bridge and see all of the main sights. Unsurprisingly it is very windy if you sit on the top of the bus and go over the bridge, and I saw a few people lose their hats, so be warned!
Barry Levick

Barry

5/5

Oct, 2024

Friendly staff, good commentary, and a route that took in many of San Francisco's treasures, all done in clean buses. Thank You!
MARY M VODISEK

Mary

3/5

Oct, 2024

There were not enough buses dispatched therefore we had to wait for a second and even a third bus to be able to board. The map of stops should have a narrative of what there is to do and see at the stop. The bus was stifling hot and no AC People were ready to pass out.
Ananda Vieira

Ananda

5/5

Oct, 2024

Everything, the rid was amazing and I could see all the best parts of SF. The bus was great and the explanation was most interesting.
Melvin Date Chong

Melvin

5/5

Sep, 2024

Very enjoyable experience. Blake was very helpful with directions and other information. The lady, we couldn't get her name, who was on her last shift on Sunday after 6pm was extremely helpful and went over and above to help us to direct us to the Bart station

What's not allowed

  • Keep in mind food & alcohol (except non-alcoholic drinks in screw-top bottles), and luggage are not allowed on the buses. Pack wisely!

Accessibility

  • Not all buses are wheelchair accessible. You can contact the service operator 48 hours before your trip and they'll try to assist you.

  • Your safety comes first so visitors with mobility impairments may be restricted from accessing the upper decks.

  • Your guide dogs (except for pets) are welcome onboard.

Additional information

  • Booking information, operating hours, and meeting point details for the Chinatown walking tour, The Flyer and 7D Experience, and the bike rental offer will be shared in the ticket post-booking.

  • The sunset tour is closed on the 4th of July, Christmas Eve, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the mobile/paper voucher at the boarding point with a valid ID to exchange the ticket.

  • You can join the Hop-on Hop-Off tour from any of the boarding points.

  • Please check your final voucher for more details about the redemption points & specific instructions regarding the Night Tour.

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