San Francisco Sightseeing Bus — Big Bus, San Francisco

It's a great opportunity to explore different areas of the city

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Explore San Francisco's most famous landmarks in comfort and ease on a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing 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.

Details

Duration

2 days.

Language

The activity takes place with recorded commentary in English.

Included

Unlimited use of Big Bus San Francisco during selected time
Bus tours of San Francisco's must–see sites
Headphones for each person
Walking tour with audio guide (depending on selection)
Bike rental for 1 hour (depending on selection)
Night bus tour

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Varies according to the attraction included.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Napa & Sonoma Valley Wine Tour

Free cancellation

Yosemite National Park Day Trip

Free cancellation

Alcatraz Island Ferry + Audio Guide

Free cancellation

Meeting point

Pier 41, Fisherman's Wharf

Reviews of our customers

8.5

Excellent 6,561 Travelers·331 reviews

September 22, 2026
German
Cdmx, Mexico
It's a great opportunity to explore different areas of the city
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May 15, 2026
Maria Elena
Lleida, Spain
The activity was normal: bus, audio guide, the route, and home....
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October 23, 2025
Gladys
Bogota, Colombia
Beautiful circuit I went to in June. It was cold on the bus, but I bought a blanket. I'm Argentine.
As a couple
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August 9, 2025
Alexsis
Puebla, Mexico
Excellent activity to get to know the city. I definitely recommend the two-day package since it gives you time to see everything the city has to offer...
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June 10, 2024
Andres
Ecuador
The activity was very good, in my case I was able to validate the ticket at a station near the hotel without having to go to Pier 41 of Fisherman's Wh...
Traveling solo
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January 2, 2024
Cecilia
Argentina
Good tour throughout the city. Cross the bridge and you can get off at the point view where nice photographs are taken. Good frequency every 15 minute...
Is this useful?
November 15, 2022
Carlos Formby
Alhaurín De La Torre, Spain
The excursion is the usual one, the buses are frequent. Perhaps it could be improved that when hiring the excursion the bus could be accessed at any s...
As a couple
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October 11, 2019
Irene Peralta Dominguez
Zaragoza, Spain
El servicio termina a las, creo que es demasiado pronto, más que nada porque a las 5 justo llegamos a la parada 1 y ya nos tuvimos que bajar ahí.... ...
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March 13, 2018
Patricia Armario Diaz
Sevilla, Spain
El Tour más completo no puede ser.Nosotros habíamos recorrido San Francisco andando días antes del Tour y nos sorprendió muy gratamente el darnos cuen...
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August 27, 2017
Francisco Javier
Madrid, Spain
Es aconsejable contratar el autobús turístico, en especial el de dos días de validez, porque permite desplazarse por una ciudad como San Francisco, au...
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Routes & Stops

The San Francisco Sightseeing Bus has 17 different stops located near the city's most important sights, on a route lasting around 2 hours in total. 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 most crooked 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:

Routes and list of stops on the San Francisco Big Bus tour

Please note that this ticket only includes the red line.

Tour Options

You can choose one of the following options that best suit your needs:

1-Day Ticket

Includes:

Access to Big Bus sightseeing buses for 24 hours
1-hour free bike rental

1-Day Ticket + Audio-Guided Tour

Includes:

Access to Big Bus sightseeing buses for 24 hours
1-hour free bike rental
A guided walking tour of the city
Painted Ladies + Haight Ashbury tour by sightseeing bus with an audio guide. You can check the route at this link
Open-top night bus tour

2-Day Ticket

Includes:

Access to Big Bus tour buses for 48 hours
1-hour free bike rental
1-hour walking tour of the city with an audio guide
Painted Ladies + Haight Ashbury tour by sightseeing bus with an audio guide. You can check the route at the link
1-hour Blue & Gold Bay cruise

Night Tour

This tour departs from Fisherman's Wharf and runs for 1 hour and 15 minutes through some of the most emblematic places of the illuminated city. You will enjoy live commentary in English as you pass through areas such as Union Street, Presidio Park, Nob Hill and Grace Cathedral, with breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Finally, you will cross the Bay Bridge to Treasure Island, from where you will enjoy one of the best panoramic views of the San Francisco skyline illuminated. The tour ends at the same starting point.

How Does It Work?

The ticket is valid for 1 or 2 consecutive days from the time it's first used. During this time, you can hop on and off the buses as many times as you like.

Schedule & Frequency

Red line: Daily departures from 10 am to 6 pm, every 60 minutes. The full tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours.

Visit Alcatraz

You can also book the San Francisco Sightseeing Bus with entry to Alcatraz.

8.5

Excellent 6,561 Travelers·331 reviews

September 22, 2026
German
Cdmx, Mexico
It's a great opportunity to explore different areas of the city
As a couple
Is this useful?
May 15, 2026
Maria Elena
Lleida, Spain
The activity was normal: bus, audio guide, the route, and home....
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 23, 2025
Gladys
Bogota, Colombia
Beautiful circuit I went to in June. It was cold on the bus, but I bought a blanket. I'm Argentine.
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 9, 2025
Alexsis
Puebla, Mexico
Excellent activity to get to know the city. I definitely recommend the two-day package since it gives you time to see everything the city has to offer...
Is this useful?
June 10, 2024
Andres
Ecuador
The activity was very good, in my case I was able to validate the ticket at a station near the hotel without having to go to Pier 41 of Fisherman's Wh...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
January 2, 2024
Cecilia
Argentina
Good tour throughout the city. Cross the bridge and you can get off at the point view where nice photographs are taken. Good frequency every 15 minute...
Is this useful?
November 15, 2022
Carlos Formby
Alhaurín De La Torre, Spain
The excursion is the usual one, the buses are frequent. Perhaps it could be improved that when hiring the excursion the bus could be accessed at any s...
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 11, 2019
Irene Peralta Dominguez
Zaragoza, Spain
El servicio termina a las, creo que es demasiado pronto, más que nada porque a las 5 justo llegamos a la parada 1 y ya nos tuvimos que bajar ahí.... ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
March 13, 2018
Patricia Armario Diaz
Sevilla, Spain
El Tour más completo no puede ser.Nosotros habíamos recorrido San Francisco andando días antes del Tour y nos sorprendió muy gratamente el darnos cuen...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 27, 2017
Francisco Javier
Madrid, Spain
Es aconsejable contratar el autobús turístico, en especial el de dos días de validez, porque permite desplazarse por una ciudad como San Francisco, au...
With friends
Is this useful?

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Points of interest in San Francisco

Golden Gate Bridge Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary Yosemite National Park Painted Ladies

Types of activities in San Francisco

Guided tours and free tours Free Tour Day trips Boat tours Bus Tours in San Francisco Aircraft Tours Tourist cards Sports

Other activities in San Francisco

Filoli Garden Tickets Free Walking Tour of San Francisco Chinatown & Little Italy Free Evening Tour California Academy of Sciences Ticket San Francisco Bike Tour Bicycle Rental in San Francisco Walt Disney Family Museum Ticket The Flyer San Francisco Ticket Aquarium of the Bay Tickets San Francisco Food Tour

Routes & Stops

See the routes and all the stops on a map of San Francisco via the following link:

Routes and list of stops on the San Francisco Big Bus tour

Please note that this ticket only includes the red line.

Tour Options

You can choose one of the following options that best suit your needs:

1-Day Ticket

Includes:

Access to Big Bus sightseeing buses for 24 hours
1-hour free bike rental

1-Day Ticket + Audio-Guided Tour

Includes:

Access to Big Bus sightseeing buses for 24 hours
1-hour free bike rental
A guided walking tour of the city
Painted Ladies + Haight Ashbury tour by sightseeing bus with an audio guide. You can check the route at this link
Open-top night bus tour

2-Day Ticket

Includes:

Access to Big Bus tour buses for 48 hours
1-hour free bike rental
1-hour walking tour of the city with an audio guide
Painted Ladies + Haight Ashbury tour by sightseeing bus with an audio guide. You can check the route at the link
1-hour Blue & Gold Bay cruise

Night Tour

How Does It Work?

The ticket is valid for 1 or 2 consecutive days from the time it's first used. During this time, you can hop on and off the buses as many times as you like.

Schedule & Frequency

Red line: Daily departures from 10 am to 6 pm, every 60 minutes. The full tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours.

Visit Alcatraz

You can also book the San Francisco Sightseeing Bus with entry to Alcatraz.

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