Explore San Francisco's most famous landmarks in comfort and ease on a hop on hop off tourist bus. Big Bus Tours' double-decker open-top buses offer you unforgettable panoramic views of the city, and you can get off at any of the stops to discover more at your leisure.
Routes and stops
The San Francisco Tourist Bus has more than 20 different stops located near the city's most important sights, on a route lasting around two hours (red line). Throughout your journey, you'll benefit from recorded audio commentary explaining everything you need to know about the places you'll pass.
Some of the most fascinating stops on the tour are Fisherman's Wharf, home to some of the city's most delicious seafood restaurants; the incredibly steep Lombard Street, claimed to be "the crookedest street in the world"; Alamo Square with its famous "Painted Ladies" houses, Union Square, and - of course - North Vista Point, the best viewpoint from which to see the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.
See the routes and all the stops on a map of San Francisco via the following link:
Options
Choose from any of the following options and tailor your Big Bus tour to your needs:
- 1 day ticket: includes unlimited access to Big Bus tourist buses for one day, plus a guided tour of Chinatown.
- 1 day ticket + tour: as well as unlimited use of Big Bus tourist buses for one day, you can choose an additional tour: with a trolley tour of Sausalito and a tour of Chinatown.
- 2 day ticket: includes unlimited travel with Big Busf Tours for two days, a night tour by open-top bus plus a trolley tour of Sausalito and entry to Madame Tussauds.
How does it work?
Your Tourist Bus ticket will be valid for the length of time selected (1 or 2 consecutive days) from the time of first use. During this time, you can get on and off the buses as many times as you'd like to further explore San Francisco's famous sights.
Although you must select a date when booking, your ticket will be valid for 12 months following this date. When you book we'll send you a voucher by email which you'll need to hand in on the first bus you take.
Timetable and frequency
- Panoramic city tour (red line): every 10-20 minutes between 9 am and 5 pm.
- Trolley bus tour of Sausalito (green line): every 20-30 minutes between 10:15 am and 4:30 pm.
- Blue Line (Night Tour): Daily at 6:30 and 7 pm, between November and March and at 6:30, 7 and 7:30 pm between April and October. The hour and a half tour will not make stops.
Night tour
If you'd prefer to just see the city at night and enjoy panoramic views of its iconic monuments illuminated, why not reserve our open-top night bus tour of San Francisco?
Covid-19 Measures
All of our providers comply with local legislation and applicable health recommendations regarding protective material and safety to help avoid the spread of Covid-19.
Price
More Information
Duration
1 - 2 days.
Language
The activity takes place with recorded commentary in english and other language.
Included
Unlimited use of Big Bus San Francisco during selected time.
Travel by bus to San Francisco's main tourist sights.
Headphones for each passenger.
Night tour (optional).
Trolley tour of Sausalito (optional).
Walking tour of Chinatown (optional).
Entry to Madame Tussauds (optional)
10% discount on the official ticket price.
When to book?
You can book up to the start time, as long as there are places remaining. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Digital voucher
Show the voucher on your phone to take part in the activity.
Accessibility
Yes, most of the buses are accessible.
Pet-friendly?
No.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Meeting point
Big Bus Visitor Center
