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Make the most of your time in San Francisco with these flexible hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tours. Explore the city's sights at your own pace - you'll have the freedom to hop off the tour at any of the conveniently located stops and rejoin when you're ready.

With 2 different ticket options, you'll be able to see the most iconic spots of the Golden City like the Painted Ladies, the Golden Gate Bridge and Washington Square among others. And as you make your way through the city, you'll get to learn more about it with the audio guide included.

The tickets include a rent 1 hour, get 1 hour free offer. In collaboration with Blazing Saddles, you can get a free 1-hour bike rental with the purchase of a 1-hour bike rental. This deal is available from any Blazing Saddles shop, where the team will equip you with all the necessary gear and explain how to make the most of cycling in San Francisco. Also, all tickets include a Digital Walking Tour through the world-famous historic neighbourhood of Chinatown and a Sunset Tour.

Day Tour (Red Route):

  • Fisherman's Visitor Center
  • North Beach/Washington Sq.
  • Embarcadero Center
  • Ferry Building
  • Union Square South
  • Redemption Center/Hilton Hotel
  • Civic Center
  • Alamo Square
  • Haight Ashbury
  • Golden Gate Park (Monday-Saturday Only)
  • North Vista Point / Golden Gate Bridge
  • Palace of Fine Arts
  • Marina/Cow Hollow
  • Lombard Street
  • Pier 35/Cruise Terminal
  • Pier 39 Fisherman’s Wharf

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: San Francisco
Validity: Flexible
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Korean
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
With audioguide
Transport included

Why you’ll love this…

  • Learn more about the city with the pre-recorded commentary available in 10 different languages
  • Admire the best views of the city from the comfort of a double-decker bus
  • Choose between 2 different ticket options to explore the city at your own pace

Important to know

Know in advance:

  • Note, service may be suspended and/or altered at any time and without notice. Customers are advised to check the Big Bus website for the most up-to-date information regarding detours and closures, or to download the Big Bus App to live track buses and find stops near them
  • Your voucher can be used within 180 days from the date of purchase
  • Tickets valid for more than 1 day must be used across consecutive days
  • Infants (ages 0-2): Free
  • The tour departs daily from Stop #1 between 10.00 am-5.00 pm every hour. The duration of the loop is 2.5 hours
  • Pre-recorded commentary is available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Cantonese
  • To enjoy your included Digital Walking tour you will not receive a separate ticket. Instead, scan the QR code at Stop 1 (Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center) and head to Stop 3 (North Beach / Chinatown) to start your tour, using your iPhone or Android device. The duration is approximately 1 hour
  • The Sunset Tour departs from Stop 1 at 6.30 pm
  • 1-hour bonus bike rental with the purchase of 1 hour is available in two of Blazing Saddles shops, see the Meeting Point section for more instructions
  • The tour does not run on July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Essential Ticket: 24-hour hop-on hop-off day tour, Digital Walking Tour, 1-hour bonus bike rental, Sunset Tour
  • Explore Ticket: 48-hour hop-on hop-off day tour, Digital Walking Tour, 1-hour bonus bike rental, Sunset Tour

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

Meeting point:

Redeem vouchers at Big Bus Visitor Center at 99 Jefferson Street or at any Big Bus hop-on hop-off stops.
The Sunset Tour departs from Stop 1 - Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center at 6.30 pm. Please arrive 20-30 minutes in advance.
The bike rental offer is available from Blazing Saddles at either 2715 Hyde Street or Pier 41.


Need a hand?

Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +1 208-744-6464