SF: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus
Description
See San Francisco’s top sights the easy way with Big Bus Tours. We offer the most comprehensive tour with over 17 hop-on hop-off locations spanning from the Golden Gate Bridge for panoramic views of the Bay, to Fisherman’s Wharf to enjoy fresh clam chowder and watch sea lions at Pier 39. Explore Chinatown’s bustling streets, admire the Painted Ladies’ Victorian charm, and stop at Union Square for shopping and dining. With one full route covering all major attractions, you won’t need to change buses or worry about directions. Hop on and off at your own pace, while onboard commentary in 8 languages provides stories and tips to bring the city to life. Highlights: Unlimited hop-on hop-off access at 17 stops across San Francisco Cross the Golden Gate Bridge on an open-top bus for unbeatable views Learn about the city with engaging onboard commentary in 8 languages Flexible tickets that let you explore at your own pace
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Blazing Saddles Offer: Big Bus Tours customers get 1 free hour with a 1-hour bike rental from Blazing Saddles, including gear and route tips for exploring San Francisco and cycling across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito
- Half-Day Wine Tour visits 2 wineries and the town of Sausalito; transportation by comfortable, a/c motorcoach
- Hop-on Hop-off tour ticket is valid for use during operating hours for 24, 48 or 72 hours after first use.
- Wheelchair accessible, please call ahead for arrangements
- Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
- Bay Cruise -Ticket Redemption: Present your ticket at the Blue & Gold Fleet Box Office at Pier 39 to redeem your ticket. Please arrive 30mins prior to your desired departure time.
Reviews(4,723)
Was a very pleasant experience Friendly staff, excellent drivers / guides Buses keep coming regularly at intervals assured Well maintained buses
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to share your 5-star review on Viator. We are delighted to hear that you had a pleasant experience on our San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Tour! It is fantastic to know that you appreciated our friendly staff, excellent drivers and guides, clean buses, and reliable schedules. We truly value your feedback and hope to welcome you on board again soon! Madalina@BigBusTours
Stinky bus (diesel fumes), especially in the rear, windows hard to see out of due to screens imbedded in the glass. Unfriendly drivers. Sometimes jerky driving. Little to no signage to indicate to use the disposable earphones. Volume not loud enough for anyone with hearing issues. No way to charge phones on the bus. Very unpleasant ride.
We are very sorry to hear that you encountered these issues. We take your feedback very seriously and will endeavor to make whatever corrections necessary. Thank you for giving us a chance, and if you have any other information to add, please feel free to reach out to us directly at sfreservations@bigbustours.com. Sincerely, Big Bus Tours SF
Bus was convenient and came by often. Get headphones when you enter the bus (no one told us so we didn't have audio until the way back). A little pricey for a prerecorded tour. Also dress warm for the bridge!
Hello, Kristin! Thank you for the feedback! We're glad you found the bus frequency convenient. We apologize that our team didn't remind you to grab headphones at boarding—we'll address this with our staff to ensure every guest gets their audio commentary right away. Pro tip on dressing warm for the Golden Gate Bridge winds, too! We hope you still enjoyed the SF views! MariaS@BigBusToursCustomercare
Hands down the best SF experience! Thank you so much to our tour guide Derrick for catching us in passing when he did and giving us some San Fran hospitality. Our fabulous lady bus diver for the night was amazing too! Definitely recommend The Bug Bus Tour.
I enjoyed hoping off to explore the areas I wanted to see without feeling rushed. Well worth the money.
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the flexibility of hopping off to explore the areas that interested you most at your own pace. That's exactly what the hop-on, hop-off experience is designed for. It's also wonderful to know that you found the tour well worth the money. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you on board again soon! 😊🚌✨ Alex@BigBusTours
Really nice path with some history but not overdone, calming relaxing experience. Saw some great landmarks. On time and app was easy to use.
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the route and found it to be a relaxing experience. It's great to know that the historical commentary struck the right balance and that you were able to see some fantastic landmarks along the way. We're also pleased that the service ran on time and that you found the app easy to use. Thank you for traveling with us, and we hope to welcome you on board again soon! 😊 Alex@BigBusTours
The tour was very interesting. The staff at the ticket office was very friendly and gave us advice on things to do in the area. My only feedback is that someone from the staff should explain the headphone set up. A few of us had no idea how it worked and the connection process was different on each bus. I would also suggest a wind advisory for anyone choosing to sit on the top level. A heavy jacket and hood is recommended. Also ladies be careful with jewelry and wigs or hair extensions. They might fly away!
Hi there, Thank you for your detailed feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed the tour and found our ticket office team friendly and helpful. We also appreciate your suggestions regarding the headphones and windy conditions on the top deck. We’ll be sure to share your feedback with our team. We hope to welcome you back on board again soon! Alexandra@BigBusTours
Very efficient way to visit the city. One day was not enough. Given the very hilly roads of the city, letting the driver drive was a very good idea.
The stops that are listed on viator are different from what they actually do. Website needs updated.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the stops shown on Viator did not match the actual route and understand how confusing that can be when planning your day. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we’ll share your comments with the relevant team so the information can be reviewed and updated for future guests. Florin @ BigBusTours
The experience was well worth the money for all we were able to see. We got on and off four times, and had different drivers each time. Some drivers were certainly better than others with giving the information .
Hi alisa_h. Thank you for your valuable feedback! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed our bus tour, and we eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you back on board in the future. Best regards, Razvan @BigBusTours
