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Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour

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Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour
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Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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Overview

Ride a double-decker sightseeing bus to San Francisco's most famous landmarks with a choice of 2 different passes. Explore the city's 49 square miles, including stops at big-name attractions like Pier 39, the Palace of Fine Arts and Union Square. Go at your own pace, hopping off at any of 16 stops, exploring at your leisure, and then hopping back on when you're done. Choose the Premium pass to include a night tour or a Deluxe pass for an additional 24 hours of hop-on-hop-off and a night tour.
  • Travel around San Francisco on a double-decker bus, hopping on and off at any of its stops with your ticket
  • Upgrade to the Premium pass to include a night tour
  • Upgrade to the Deluxe pass to include an additional 24 hours of hop-on-hop-off and a night tour
  • Flexible, fun and family-friendly way to make the most of your time in the city!

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

There’s no better way to see world-famous San Francisco landmarks — including a trip across the Golden Gate Bridge — than by an open-top Big Bus!
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Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
Night Tour (Premium & Deluxe Tickets)
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Free headphones for audio-guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Departure Point

You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.

Departure Time

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Return Details

You may disembark at any of the available stops.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Classic 1-day tickets will be valid for same day use. Tickets claimed after 3pm will be valid for 24 hours from time of redemption.
  • Night tour operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so try to arrive early to secure your seat
  • Night Tour is not a hop-on hop-off tour
  • Wheelchair accessible, please call ahead for arrangements
  • Daytime Tour: Show your paper or mobile voucher to a member of the Big Bus staff at any of the stops along your route to redeem.
  • Night Tour: Redeem vouchers at the start of the tour, Pier 41 Fisherman's Wharf (RH5P+GX North Beach, San Francisco, CA, USA), No tours on Dec 24th and Dec 31st.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • OPERATED BY Big Bus Tours - USA

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
See all safety measures taken by Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour?
A:
The policy on staff health & safety is:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
See all safety measures taken by Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour.
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour.
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Do I have to go to a central location to redeem my ticket for the Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour?
A:
For the day tour, you can simply show a printed or electronic version of your ticket at any of the stops to board the bus. For the night tour, you must redeem your ticket at 99 Jefferson Street, San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf.
Mar 2021
Q:
What time is the last bus on the Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour?
A:
The last bus departs Stop #1 - San Francisco Visitor Center at 5:00 pm.
Mar 2021
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How will I know which stop(s) to use during the Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour?
A:
Our live guides and pre-recorded commentary will communicate upcoming stops. You can also download our free App for more information on routes and times, and what to see and do at each stop location.
Mar 2021
Q:
Is the Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour wheelchair accessible?
A:
Yes, we operate wheelchair-accessible vehicles with lifts that can accommodate up to 650 pounds however, not all vehicles are equipped. If you require an accessible vehicle, please let us know in the "Special Requirements" box at checkout.
Mar 2021
Q:
Can I bring a pet with me on the Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour?
A:
No pets are allowed on board the bus, except ADA service animals.
Mar 2021
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Can I bring food or drink with me on the Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour?
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No food or alcohol is permitted onboard the bus. Non-alcoholic drinks in screw-top bottles are permitted.
Mar 2021
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Can I bring luggage on the Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour?
A:
No, luggage is not permitted onboard the bus at this time.
Mar 2021
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How often does a bus arrive at each stop during the Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour?
A:
A bus arrives approximately every 30 minutes.
Mar 2021

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Traveler Tips

  • "Be prepared with warm clothes if you wish to go on the upper level." See review
  • "Take a jacket or small blanket, even in the summer months and sit on top so you can take in all the views." See review

Reviews

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star-3
Just OK
Daniel_R
, Jun 2021
Seeing the sights. App didnt work. Did not have bus updates. No one could tell me why. Dud not know you had to tell driver when you wanted to get off. Missed stops. Did not see any directions on this in the literature. Not enough buses for number of people
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star-4
The Real deal!!!
Efren_A
, Jun 2021
All the destinations routes most specially the SF bridge stop, for us it’s was the real deal. We loved it. Thx
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star-3
Wait long ride enjoyable
Mary_W
, Jun 2021
The long wait on the corner for the bus!!! I was told to be there at 10am bus didn’t get there until 1130am!! With no place to sit or use the bathroom!! Was told by hotel workers this always happens! There should be a better approximate time given!!
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The app did not work for scheduled stops
LB4
, Jun 2021
We loved the ability to see a lot of things and get around, but the bus map and schedule caused us to lose what little time we have here in SF. We couldn’t use the app reliably to catch buses. We lost a lot of time trying to wait for buses or run to catch one. They weren’t on time at the beginning of the day and often took longer than 30 minutes between. The app’s live bus function wasn’t working at all.
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star-5
Great time
yung_k
, Jun 2021
Awesomeness. Buses were readily available so no long waits for pickups. App real-time location worked 95%, but never had a problem.
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star-5
Would recommend & worth the price!
KamrynT
, Jun 2021
I really enjoyed the tour. It was worth the price and allowed us to see many things without having to get a bunch of ubers. I would recommend this. Bring a JACKET! A GOOD WARM WINDBREAKING ONE. I have never been to SF before, so from my perspective, it was great. You go over the golden gate bridge and it is W I N D Y! If you want to stop at ALLL the stops then you might want to do 2 days. My favorite stops were Japanese tea gardens, palace of fine arts, and fisherman's wharf. Didnt get off at Haight and Ashberry but it looked really cool.
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star-1
Not good
Elizabeth_A
, May 2021
I miss the bus I travel with my mom who is 80 years old but and my hotel was on the other side and needed to check in at 4pm by the time we left the hotel and traffic it was to late
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Closed stops
Samantha_G
, May 2021
We take the big bus tours in every city we visit. We usually love them! However, the day we scheduled, they removed stops on the route without notifying us and we had to spend over $100 in Ubers to get where we needed to go. Do not only did we buy the tickets and not get the full experience but we also needed to spend more because of this. Very unfortunate....
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star-5
May San Fran experience
Sue_L
, May 2021
My group enjoyed seeing the points of interest within the city we would have otherwise missed walking around! Everyone on the Big Bus staff were helpful and friendly making for a pleasant experience. Thank You
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star-5
Great
Monica_S
, May 2021
It was awesome to be able to see the city, bit cold but enjoyable.. would have liked to get a bit of history during the ride. definitely a must
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