Our San Francisco Sightseeing Routes (2 Routes)

Sit back, relax and take in all the iconic sights on our San Francisco hop-on, hop-off bus tours, with 15+ different stops at key points of interest, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown and Haight Ashbury.

Day Tour (Red Route) Timetable

Hop-On, Hop-Off San Francisco Day Tour

Hop on with Big Bus Tours to discover the very best of San Francisco. Our Red Route shows off all the sights from Union Square to Fisherman’s Wharf, the Embarcadero to Haight Ashbury. Best of all, we’ll take you on an unforgettable journey over the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, giving you top-deck views of one of the country’s most amazing vistas. Our tour features a pre-recorded digital commentary, available in 6 different languages.

*Big Bus Tours Visitors’ Center (First Stop 10:00 Last Stop 18:00)

*North Beach / Chinatown (First Stop 10:07 Last Stop 18:07)

*Embarcadero Center (First Stop 10:13 Last Stop 18:13)

*Ferry Building (First Stop 10:16 Last Stop 18:16)

*Union Square South (First Stop 10:26 Last Stop 18:26)

*Hilton Hotel (First Stop 10:30 Last Stop 18:30)

Panoramic Night Tour (Blue Route) Timetable

San Francisco Sightseeing Panoramic Night Tour

Discover the beauty of the city as it lights up in the evening on our San Francisco Night Tour. The Night Tour passes through vibrant Embarcadero, Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown and the Financial District before crossing the Bay Bridge for photos at Treasure Island. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so please aim to arrive 20-30 minutes before the tour departs. Please note that this is not a hop-on, hop-off tour.

*Big Bus Tours Visitors’ Center (First Stop 18:30 Last Stop 18:30)

San Francisco Hop On, Hop Off Bus Routes Maps

Our Routes

Discover the top San Francisco sights, including the stunning Golden Gate Bridge, the ‘Painted Ladies’, Fisherman’s Wharf and the bohemian neighborhood of Haight Ashbury. Our routes cover the best of San Francisco, and with over 15 conveniently located hop-on hop-off stops, it’s super easy to visit places of interest.

( LANDMARK )

•  Lombard Street
•  Blazing Saddles
•  Treasure Island
•  Washington Square
•  Civic Center
•  Golden Gate Bridge
•  Haight Ashbury
•  North Beach, Little Italy

( SHOPPING )

• Union Square

( ATTRACTION )

•  Alcatraz Island
•  Fisherman’s Wharf
•  Railway Museum
•  Japanese Tea Garden
•  Cartoon Art Museum
•  Red and White – 1-Hour Bay Cruise
•  African American Art & Culture Complex
•  Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

( DINING )

• Ferry Building
• Players Arcade and Luau Lounge Secret Tiki Bar
• Pier 39
• Chinatown
• Marina District

San Francisco Tickets & Passes

Explore San Francisco the Big Bus way. Get the Essential Ticket for our best value San Francisco sightseeing experience!

2 Days

Essential Ticket

Adult from US$69.00

What’s included:

• 2-Day Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour Ticket
• Blazing Saddles Bike rental offer
• Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)

1 Day

Discover Ticket

Adult from US$63.00

What’s included:

• 1-Day Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour Ticket
• Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)

2 Days

Explore Ticket

Adult from US$79.00

What’s included:

• 2-Day Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour Ticket
• 1-Hour Sunset Tour
• The Flyer OR 7D Experience
• Blazing Saddles Bike rental offer
• Guided city walking tour
• Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)

Night Tour

Holiday Lights Tour

from US$59.00

What’s included:

• 90-minute Holiday Lights tour
• Live Guide
• See the city’s Christmas trees & lights
• See ILLUMINATE SF™ installations
• Free Ghirardelli Hot Chocolate

2 Days

Explore Ticket + Alcatraz

Adult from US$179.10

What’s included:

• 2-Day Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour Ticket
• Alcatraz entry
• 1-Hour Sunset Tour
• The Flyer OR 7D Experience
• Blazing Saddles Bike rental offer
• Guided city walking tour
• Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)

Night Tour

Sunset Tour

Adult from US$49.00

What’s included:

• 1-Hour Sunset Tour
• Courtesy shuttle back to Stop 1

2 Days

Essential Ticket + Muir Woods Tour

Adult from US$158.00

What’s included:

• 2-Day Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour Ticket
• 4.5-hour Muir Woods Tour
• Cross the Golden Gate Bridge
• Blazing Saddles Bike rental offer
• Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)

2 Days

Essential Ticket + Wine Country Tour

Adult from US$169.00

What’s included:

• 2-Day Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour Ticket
• Choose between a Half-Day or Full-Day Wine Country Tour
• Wine tasting and estate tours at Napa Valley wineries
• Live tour guide narration
• Return transfers between San Francisco and Wine Country
• Free time to explore historic downtown Sonoma (Full-Day Tour only)
• Blazing Saddles Bike rental offer
• Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)

1 Day

Discover Ticket + Holiday Lights Tour

from US$122.00

What’s included:

• 1-Day Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour Ticket
• 90-minute Holiday Lights tour
• Live Guide
• See the city’s Christmas trees & lights
• See ILLUMINATE SF™ installations
• Free Ghirardelli Hot Chocolate
• Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)