Hop-on Hop-off San Francisco Bus Tours

Explore San Francisco's top sights aided by exciting upgrades and multilingual audio guides.

• Wanna see San Francisco like a boss? Grab a hop-on hop-off ticket and get ready to explore the city for 24/48 hours.
• With buses swooping in every 15 mins, you can explore the 16 stops along the Red Route.
• For more adventure, upgrade to a 60-minute sunset tour, get a 2-day pass, and go on a 1-hour Chinatown digital walking tour, and visit the San Francisco Aquarium By The Bay.
• As you roll through the city on the open-top buses, let the audio guide available in seven languages paint vivid pictures of San Fran's history.
• From the majestic Golden Gate to the funky Haight-Ashbury, you'll see it all. Washington Square, Alamo Square – the gang's all here.

Inclusions

• 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
• Access to Red Route
• Entry to San Francisco Aquarium By The Bay (based on option selected)
• 1-hour Chinatown digital walking tour (based on option selected)
• 60-min sunset tour (based on option selected)
• Audio guide in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese & Korean (on the bus)
• Audio guide English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese (on the walking tour)
• Complimentary headphones
• Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Red Route
Explore San Francisco's sights at your own pace with the freedom to hop on and off as you please while cruising down the red route.
Popular stops: Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Pier 39

Sunset Tour

• Departure: 6:30pm from stop #1 (Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center)
• Frequency: Once every evening
• Duration: 60 mins

Digital Walking Tour

• Departure: Scan the QR Code at Stop 1 (Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center) and head to Stop 3 (North Beach / Chinatown) for departure
• Duration: 1 hour
• Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese

What's not allowed

• Keep in mind that food & alcohol (except non-alcoholic drinks in screw-top bottles), and luggage are not allowed on the buses. Pack wisely!

Accessibility

• Not all buses are wheelchair accessible. You can contact the service operator 48 hours before your trip, and they'll try to assist you.
• Your safety comes first, so visitors with mobility impairments may be restricted from accessing the upper decks.
• Your guide dogs (except for pets) are welcome on board.

Additional information

• Booking information, operating hours, and meeting point details for the Chinatown digital walking tour and other add-ons will be shared in the ticket post-booking.
• The sunset tour is closed on the 4th of July, Christmas Eve, Thanksgiving, and New Year's Eve.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Skip parking nightmares and planning chaos! All city landmarks covered with expert commentary.

• Conquer San Francisco's iconic hills, neighborhoods, and landmarks with flexible 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off passes that let you explore at your own pace.
• Cruise the Red route with 18 stops and buses every 40 minutes, giving you time to dive into San Fransico’s charm one scenic stop at a time.
• Feel the wind in your hair aboard open-top double-decker buses as your English-speaking live guide & your handy audio app deliver city secrets in 13 languages.
• Glide past the towering Golden Gate Bridge, the buzzing Mission District, and Chinatown bursting with culture, cuisine, and personality.

Inclusions

• 1 or 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour
• Access to the Red route
• English-speaking live guide
• Audio guide app in English, German, Spanish, French, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Punjabi, Portuguese, Russian, Vietnamese, and Chinese

Red route This route captures the wild, wonderful spirit of San Francisco, from sweeping bridges to mural-covered neighborhoods and twisty hillside streets. Ride through the city’s ever-changing skyline, buzzing cultural districts, and oceanside escapes, all while hearing the stories that shaped this one-of-a-kind American icon. Popular stops: Golden Gate Bridge, Nob Hill, Lombard Street

• The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• The bus tour remains closed on December 25th.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
• These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Explore top sights in San Francisco from two unique perspectives, from land and sea.

• Everything you get: Ride through San Francisco on a 48-hour hop-on, hop-off open-top bus tour with engaging audio commentary. Pass iconic landmarks, then take a scenic ferry ride to Alcatraz Island. Enjoy entry to the Aquarium By The Bay, a digital walking tour of Chinatown, set off on a sunset tour, and avail a bike rental.
• Why choose this: Enjoy the flexibility to hop on and off the bus at your convenience and gain access to the infamous Alcatraz Island—all in a single, convenient pass you won’t want to miss.

Inclusions

San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Tour:

• 48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
• Access to Red Route
• 1-hour Chinatown digital walking tour
• Entry to Aquarium By The Bay
• 60-min sunset tour
• Bike rental offer: book 1 hour, get 1 free
• Audio guide in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese & Korean (on the bus)
• Audio guide English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese (on the walking tour)
• Complimentary headphones
• Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Alcatraz Island:

• Round-trip ferry ride to Alcatraz Island
• Admission to Alcatraz ($45)
• Multilingual audio guide

Exclusions

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Food and beverages
• Tips

Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.
You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Red Route (City Highlights Tour)

• Discover San Francisco's major landmarks while cruising down the red route of this flexible hop-on hop-off tour.
• Popular stops: Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Pier 39

Alcatraz Ferry

• Board from: Pier 33
• Redeem tickets at: 99 Jefferson St Information Center the day before or up until 10:00am the day of your Alcatraz visit

Your time slot will be allocated after ticket redemption.

Sunset Tour

• Departure: 6:30pm from stop #1 (Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center)
• Frequency: Once every evening
• Duration: 60 mins

Digital Walking Tour

• Departure: Scan the QR Code at Stop 1 (Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center) and head to Stop 3 (North Beach / Chinatown) for departure
• Duration: 1 hour
• Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese

Bike Rental

• Purchase 1-hour, get 1-hour free
• Avail offer at: Blazing Saddles at 2715 Hyde Street or Pier 41

What’s not allowed

San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Tour:

• Keep in mind luggage, food & beverages are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
• Due to operator restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Alcatraz Island:

• Keep in mind large bags, luggage, oversized backpacks, food and beverages (except bottled water), weapons, skateboards, “wheelie” shoes are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
• Feeding wildlife on the island is prohibited.

Accessibility

San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Tour:

• Not all buses are wheelchair accessible. If you require it, contact the company at least 48 hours in advance of your tour.
• Your guide dogs are welcome on board.

Alcatraz Island:

• The ferry and the island are wheelchair-accessible.

Additional information

Alcatraz Island:

• Heads up! The time slot selected is for the Alcatraz ferry and not the hop-on hop-off tour
• You can stay on the island for as long as you like.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.