Enjoy a sightseeing bus tour of San Francisco, seeing all the famous sights from our open-top double-decker buses and enjoy professional digital commentary, available in 8 languages.
San Francisco Discover: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour
- Enjoy panoramic views of San Francisco and listen to captivating commentary
- Discover Fisherman's Wharf and its surroundings
- Explore both sides of the bridge by bus or foot
- Download the Big Bus Tours app to track buses live, activate your ticket, and board with ease.
Get ready to explore San Francisco in the most fun and exciting way possible with the Big Bus San Francisco. This is the perfect way to witness the architectural marvel of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge and explore Fisherman's Wharf and its surrounding areas. The bus route is designed to take you on a captivating journey through San Francisco's rich history and daily life where you'll pass by and have the opportunity to hop off and further explore the city's most iconic and historical memorials, monuments and museums. Get your photo taken at the Golden Gate Bridge or take the time to explore Nob Hill and catch the California Cable Car Line. Explore Marina District, Fisherman's Wharf, and the infamous Alcatraz - all within your reach.
Top sights:
- North Beach
- Chinatown
- Embarcadero Center
- Fisherman’s Wharf
- Ferry Building
- Union Square
- Redemption Center
- Civic Center
- Alamo Square
- Haight Ashbury
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Golden Gate Park
- Palace of Fine Arts
- Marina
- Lombard Street
- Pier 35
- Pier 39
- Unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off throughout ticket validity.
- Expert audio commentary in 8 languages
- Free Wi-Fi on-board and Headphones
- Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
- Hotel Pickup/Dropoff
Start Location: 99 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Infants required to sit on laps
Audio : English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Korean, Chinese Mandarin
- Tickets are Flexible - Tickets are valid up to 14 Days after purchase
- No pets are allowed on board the bus, except ADA service animals
- Our entire fleet of double-deckers are wheelchair accessible on the lower deckSome of our San Francisco buses are wheelchair accessible
- Strollers and pushchairs must be folded and stowed on the lower deck
- Buses are not equipped with toilets or lifts/elevators
- Redeem voucher at any stop along the route with a Big Bus staff member
- Download the free Big Bus App to live track buses
- Headphones will be provided upon arrival however feel free to use your own.
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Enjoy a 1-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus tour of San Francisco. See the famous sights from the top deck of our open-top double-decker buses and enjoy entertaining pre-recorded commentary.
| San Francisco Discover | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (13 - 99 years) | N/A |
| Child (3 - 12 years) | N/A |
Voucher is non-refundable after it has been scanned and activated by a member of staff.
Tickets will be held at the box office
With the freedom to hop off and explore whenever something catches your interest, then hop back on to continue your journey, guests can experience the city at their own pace. Along the way, engaging audio commentary adds context, stories, and local insights that turn sightseeing into a sense of discovery.
From panoramic views on the open top deck to dependable service throughout the day, Big Bus Tours combines comfort, flexibility, and exploration—helping travelers experience the highlights of a city while uncovering the stories that make it unique.
- Duration: 1 day
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing