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Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour

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San Francisco, United States
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icon1 to 2 hours  (Approx.)
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Overview

Ride a double-decker sightseeing bus to San Francisco's most famous landmarks with a choice of 2 different passes. Explore the city's 49 square miles, including stops at big-name attractions like Pier 39, the Palace of Fine Arts and Union Square. Go at your own pace, hopping off at any of 16 stops, exploring at your leisure, and then hopping back on when you're done. Choose the Premium pass to include a night tour or a Deluxe pass for an additional 24 hours of hop-on-hop-off and a night tour.
  • Travel around San Francisco on a double-decker bus, hopping on and off at any of its stops with your ticket
  • Upgrade to the Premium pass to include a night tour
  • Upgrade to the Deluxe pass to include an additional 24 hours of hop-on-hop-off and a night tour
  • Flexible, fun and family-friendly way to make the most of your time in the city!

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

There’s no better way to see world-famous San Francisco landmarks — including a trip across the Golden Gate Bridge — than by an open-top Big Bus!
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Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
Night Tour (Premium & Deluxe Tickets)
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Free headphones for audio-guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Departure Point

You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.

Departure Time

6:30 PM

Return Details

You may disembark at any of the available stops.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Classic 1-day tickets will be valid for same day use. Tickets claimed after 3pm will be valid for 24 hours from time of redemption.
  • Night tour operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so try to arrive early to secure your seat
  • Night Tour is not a hop-on hop-off tour
  • Wheelchair accessible, please call ahead for arrangements
  • Daytime Tour: Show your paper or mobile voucher to a member of the Big Bus staff at any of the stops along your route to redeem.
  • Night Tour: Redeem vouchers at the start of the tour, Pier 41 Fisherman's Wharf (RH5P+GX North Beach, San Francisco, CA, USA), No tours on July 4th, Thanksgiving, Dec 24th and Dec 31st.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • OPERATED BY Big Bus Tours - USA

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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Do I have to go to a central location to redeem my ticket for the Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour?
A:For the day tour, you can simply show a printed or electronic version of your ticket at any of the stops to board the bus. For the night tour, you must redeem your ticket at 99 Jefferson Street, San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf.
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What time is the last bus on the Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour?
A:The last bus departs Stop #1 - San Francisco Visitor Center at 5:00 pm.
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How will I know which stop(s) to use during the Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour?
A:Our live guides and pre-recorded commentary will communicate upcoming stops. You can also download our free App for more information on routes and times, and what to see and do at each stop location.
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Is the Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour wheelchair accessible?
A:Yes, we operate wheelchair-accessible vehicles with lifts that can accommodate up to 650 pounds however, not all vehicles are equipped. If you require an accessible vehicle, please let us know in the "Special Requirements" box at checkout.
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Can I bring a pet with me on the Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour?
A:No pets are allowed on board the bus, except ADA service animals.
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Can I bring food or drink with me on the Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour?
A:No food or alcohol is permitted onboard the bus. Non-alcoholic drinks in screw-top bottles are permitted.
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Can I bring luggage on the Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour?
A:No, luggage is not permitted onboard the bus at this time.
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How often does a bus arrive at each stop during the Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour?
A:A bus arrives approximately every 30 minutes.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour.
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What is the social distancing policy during Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
See all safety measures taken by Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
See all safety measures taken by Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour.
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What is the maximum group size during Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour?
A:This activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers.

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star-5
Hop on was great fun
willa_o
, Sep 2021
Very informative and lots of fun. The Golden Gate Bridge was awesome and to see the fog roll in on one side and clear in the other was fascinating
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Good, ovetall
Richard_S
, Sep 2021
Overall tour was good. Bus was comfortable and audio guide was great. The driver was a little rude, though. A little customer service training should help.
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Thanks
Bernard_E
, Sep 2021
Nice thank you very satisfied affordable price will recommed to friends and family hopefully someday it go more places
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star-5
Good bus tour in SF
Rhain20
, Sep 2021
Bus Stops pretty much to major favorite sites to visit in SF. The audio guide is very informative. Relevant and interesting. Drivers are friendly and helpful.
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Meh
Dawn_W
, Sep 2021
We had to wait an hour for a bus at the initial stop. This is Labor Day weekend so I guess that must be taken into consideration. There was no AC in the bus and it was very warm. No one told us the channel for the recorded tour audio so we had to figure that out. I don’t think the experience was worth $50. However, going over the Golden Gage bridge while seated on top of the bus was a great experience.
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star-5
Wonderful
Sue_L
, Sep 2021
Having the headphones to be able to hear all the information given. It was wonderful to see SF and to know exactly what I was seeing. Hearing the history of the city was also so interesting. If I ever get back to this beautiful city, I'll spend more time using the off and on part of the experience. I highly recommend this to anyone visiting SF.
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Great way to see everything, crowded
Katelyn_L
, Sep 2021
The concept is really cool however, too many tickets are sold for this which causes over crowding of busses. We had to stand in the aisle of one of the buses it was so crowded. Of the 4 times we got on the bus, we were only able to actually sit on the top once. The buses need to be worked on. They do not have air flow on the bottom. One of them made this awful screeching sound the entire time we were on it.
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star-5
Bring a down jacket!
Christine_C
, Sep 2021
I enjoyed the DeYoung museum best and my friend liked the GG bridge the most. The Japanese gardens and tea room were great too. Had a little pot of tea and some miso soup. Perfect. Wish I had a puffy jacket and beanie hat along for the ride outside. Next time I will layer up.
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Great for first timers
Suba_S
, Sep 2021
This is a great point to start from especially if you are new to the city. This tour stops at all the touristy locations where you can hop off and see the place in person. On the first day trip, I sat on the bus to see where all the bus covers. On the second day, I got off at locations of my interest. The tour guides were patient and courteous.
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Informative way to see the city
Wes_K
, Aug 2021
This is a good way to see the sights of the city. You are able to hop off at any attraction stop. Buses arrive every 30 mins.
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