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See the sights of San Francisco at your own pace from the top deck of a double decker, hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus. Choose from a Classic, Premium or Deluxe Ticket and marvel at monuments such as the Transamerica Pyramid and Golden Gate Bridge.
About this activity
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
See the sights of San Francisco as you explore at your own pace
Hop-on and off at over 15 locations/stops
Cross the Golden Gate Bridge aboard a double decker bus
Take in sweeping views of San Francisco Bay
Explore historic neighborhoods such as Fisherman’s Wharf and Haight-Ashbury
Full description
Hop aboard a sightseeing bus for a tour of the 'City by the Bay' and delve into the fascinating history of San Francisco and its legendary sites, such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Pier 39 and Fisherman's Wharf.
The hop-on hop-off route stops at key points of interest all around San Francisco. Experience the diverse culture, beautiful parks, stunning architecture, and picturesque views from the top of an open-air sightseeing bus. Hop-off and back on at your leisure to create your own customized itinerary around the city. Explore 3 routes dependent on your ticket purchase:
San Francisco City Hop-On Hop-Off Tour:
Operates: Daily from 9:00 - 17:00. Every 10-15 minutes in summer and 20-30 minutes in winter. The route lasts 2.5 hours
Explore San Francisco’s famous landmarks on a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. Sit back and enjoy the ride as you cruise through the city on an open-top bus and learn about San Francisco's unique history. You have the choice of a personal recorded commentary available in 10 languages. This is the best way to discover all that San Francisco has to offer. Important: The Panoramic Night Tour is not a hop-on hop-off tour.
This unique city tour has 17 stops for guests to hop-on and hop-off at. From Fisherman’s Wharf to the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, immerse yourself in San Francisco’s diverse culture, beautiful parks, stunning architecture and picturesque views.
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Loop:
Stop 1: Big Bus Tour Visitor Center – Corner of Jefferson and Mason Streets
Stop 2: Washington Square – Corner of Columbus and Union Streets
Stop 3: Embarcadero Center – Corner of Clay and Battery Streets
Stop 4: Ferry Building - 1 Market Street, between Stuart and Spear Streets
Stop 5: Union Square South – Geary Street across from Macy’s Entrance
Stop 6: Hilton Hotel – Corner of Mason and Ellis Streets
Stop 7: Civic Center - Fulton Street between Larkin and Hyde
Stop 8: Alamo Square/Painted Ladies - Corner of Fell and Pierce Streets
Stop 9: Haight Ashbury - Corner of Haight and Shrader Streets
Stop 10: Golden Gate Park - Music Concourse Drive Golden Gate Park
Stop 11: Golden Gate Bridge- North Vista Point Main Parking Area
Stop 12: Palace of Fine Arts – Corner of Richardson Ave and Francisco Street
Stop 13: Marina Neighborhood - Corner of Lombard and Gough Streets
Stop 14: Lombard Street Corridor - Corner of Lombard and Gough Streets
Stop 15: Pier 35 Cruise Terminal – The Embarcadero
Stop 16: Pier 39 Fisherman’s Wharf
Stop 17: End of Tour - 99 Jefferson Street
Panoramic Night Tour
Operates: nightly at 18:30, 19:00 (19:30 April – October). Tour lasts 1-1.5 Hours.
Please note: No tours on Thanksgiving, December 24 and December 31.
This Panoramic Night Tour of San Francisco begins from the visitor center in Fisherman’s Wharf, taking you through the dazzling city of San Francisco. The tour then climbs up the historic Nob Hill for a stunning close-up view of the magnificent Grace Cathedral. The tour makes its way across the grand Bay Bridge for picturesque views of the city skyline from Treasure Island, site of the 1939’s World Fair. Heading back into the city, the tour will continue along the Embarcadero to view the glittering lights on the Port of San Francisco. Please note, this is not a hop-on hop-off tour.
Please note that there are no night tours on July 4th.
Includes
Classic ticket: 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off ticket and 1-hour bike rental
Premium ticket: 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off ticket, 1-hour bike rental, and 1-hour panoramic night tour
Deluxe ticket: 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off ticket, 1-hour bike rental, and 1-hour panoramic night tour
• Please note that the weather can change quickly in San Francisco. Please bring a warm sweater or jacket
• Most of the open-top coaches are American Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant: scooters, wheel chairs, bikes, and strollers are allowed. Please call the Visitor Center 24 hours in advance for a schedule of buses that are ADA-accessible
• Recorded commentary is available in 10 languages
• A complete loop (without hopping off and on) lasts approximately 2.5 hours
• Start or finish the tour at any of the stops along the route