Activities

Big Bus tour of San Francisco

Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Korean
Mobile voucher accepted
Validity: Flexible
Do this because
  • 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
What to expect

Make the most of your time in San Francisco with our 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 our 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 Essential Ticket includes a rent 1 hour, get 1 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. All tickets include a guided walking tour through the world-famous historic neighborhood of Chinatown with a guide and visit must-see locations. If you purchase an Explore Ticket, you can choose one between the bike rental offer with Blazing Saddles OR entrance to the USS Pampanito (SS-383), a World War II Balao class Fleet submarine museum and memorial.

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
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What's included
  • check Essential Ticket: 1-day hop-on hop-off day tour, Chinatown Walking Tour, 1-hour bonus bike rental with the purchase of 1 hour
  • check Explore Ticket: 2-day hop-on hop-off day tour, Chinatown Walking Tour, 1-hour bonus bike rental with the purchase of 1 hour OR entrance to the USS Pampanito
  • check Pre-recorded commentary available on the bus
Where
Meeting point:
Redeem vouchers at Big Bus Visitor Center at 99 Jefferson Street or at any Big Bus hop-on hop-off stops. You can join the Chinatown Walk from Stop #2 North Beach/Washington Sq. The tour departs daily at 1:00 pm.
What to remember
  • 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 available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Cantonese
  • You can join the Chinatown Walk from Stop #2 North Beach/Washington Sq. The tour departs daily at 1:00 pm. The walking tour duration is approximately 1 hour
  • The tour does not run on July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
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Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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