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Big Bus San Francisco: Hop-On, Hop-Off with optional Walking Tour

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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily

  • Duration

    Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour: 1-day or 2-days
    Chinatown walking tour: 1 hour
    Sunset tour: 1 hour

  • Start time

    Hop-on, Hop-off: 10am to 6pm, every 15 minutes
    Chinatown Walking Tour: 1 pm
    Sunset tour: 6:30pm

  • Meeting Point

    Hop-on, Hop-off: Board the bus at any of the designated stops. The first stop is Big Bus Tours Fisherman's Wharf Visitors' Center.
    Chinatown Walking Tour: Make your way to Stop 2 (North Beach/Washington Sq.)
    Sunset tour: Make your way to Stop #1 (Big Bus Tours Fisherman's Wharf Visitor Center, 99 Jefferson Street)

  • Ending Point

     You can hop off the bus at any of the stops.

Key Highlights

  • Create your own customized San Francisco itinerary with this flexible bus tour
  • See the best of the City by The Bay over by hopping off at multiple well-placed stops
  • Enjoy on-board commentary and stunning photo-opportunities on the tour
  • Get up close with top attractions like the Golden Gate Bridge, Little Italy and more
  • Enjoy a bus ride around the city and admire famous landmarks from open-top, double-decker buses
  • Both smartphone and printed vouchers accepted!

Overview

Experience the best of San Francisco with the Big Bus Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour! Hop on and off as you wish and personalize your sightseeing experience by visiting the attractions of your choice over 1 day or 2 days. While you take in the sights, you can listen to a recorded commentary in multiple languages.

There are three ticket options you can choose from:

Discover Ticket: 1-Day Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour

Essential Ticket: 2-Day Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour + Bike rental

Explore Ticket: 2-Day Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour + Sunset tour + Guided Walking Tour + Bike Rental Offer+ Choice of entry to The Flyer or 7D Experience

SOME OF THE MAIN ATTRACTIONS COVERED:

  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • Treasure Island
  • Fishermen's Chapel
  • Palace of Fine Arts
  • Union Square
  • Chinatown
  • Washington Square
  • North Beach, Little Italy


Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • 1-day, or 2-day hop-on, hop-off ticket (as per the option selected)
  • Pre-recorded commentary on the bus in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.
  • Chinatown Walking tour (with Explore ticket) 
  • Sunset tour (with Explore ticket)
  • Bike Rental (with Essential & Explore ticket)
  • Choice of entry to The Flyer or the 7D Experience at Pier 39 (with Explore ticket)

Exclusions

  • Admission to attractions, unless specified

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Please note

Voucher information: You can show your voucher on your smartphone (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)

Validity:

14 days from or before the date chosen at the time of booking

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

San Francisco is a functioning city and weather, traffic, and events may occasionally cause disruption.

Timings and stops are subject to change. The updated map will be available once you board the bus.

The Flyer or 7D Experience (Explore ticket): To make your choice, please speak to a Big Bus Tours staff member when you redeem your ticket on-street.

  • Stella Nojiri

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  • Geri Jones
    Good way to see the city

    Don't visit San Francisco April 20th. By no fault of the bus or it's drive we were stuck for a long time in traffic. The rest of the trip was comfortable and fun....

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