Explore one of America´s most diverse cities as you hop on a panoramic sightseeing tour of the “City by the Bay”. Journey across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, relax in the Botanical Gardens or immerse yourself in Chinatown. Create your own itinerary and discover the best of San Francisco at your own pace.
Hop on board a Big Bus Sightseeing Tour of the ‘City by the Bay’ and experience the best views of its distinctive landmarks and delve into its fascinating history. You can explore San Francisco’s famous landmarks; from the Golden Gate Bridge to Fisherman’s wharf. This really is the best way to discover all that San Francisco has to offer.
Our unique city tour stops at 20 key points of interest all around spectacular San Francisco. Experience the diverse culture, beautiful parks, stunning architecture and picturesque views atop an open-air bus. Hop on or Hop off at your leisure to create your own customized journey around the city.
Chinatown Walking Tour
Walkthrough the world-famous historic neighbourhood. See the magnificent Chinatown gates, the busy marketplace and the vibrant mix of historical and modern-day culture.
– Tour begins at Stop #6 (Union Square South) and operates daily at 10am and 2pm.
North Beach Walking Tour
This tour will take you on a journey through the eclectic Little Italy district. From Washington Square Park to the incredible St. Peter & Paul Church, the tour will leave you with a taste of the bohemian lifestyle that inspired so many of the artistically gifted San Franciscans of previous generations.
– Tour begins at Stop #3 (North Beach/Washington Square) and operates daily at 4pm.
Barbary Coast Walking Tour
Tour takes you through a nine-block radius of what was once the haunt of the low and vile. Hear about San Francisco’s small beginnings, its boom-town growth because of the California Gold Rush and the end of The Barbary Coast due to the Red Light Abatement Act. The walk will take you through the present Financial District and the Jackson Square Historic District.
– Tour begins at Stop #4 (Embarcadero Center) and operates daily at 12pm.
Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour
The Fisherman’s Wharf walking tour takes you all the main attractions of the Wharf area, including Ghirardelli Square, the Cannery and Pier 39. See and learn about the famous food and restaurants and the historic ships at Aquatic Park. This walk will familiarize you with the role the wharf has played in the history of the city—from the Goldrush, through the labor struggles of the 1930s and the psychedelic explorations of the 1960s.
– Tour begins at Stop #1 (Fisherman’s Visitor Center) and operates daily at 2pm.
Night Tour*
Enjoy the city’s sights by night. Beginning at Fisherman’s Wharf, our Night Tour of San Francisco climbs historic Nob Hill for a magnificent close up of Grace Cathedral. The tour then makes its way across the Bay Bridge to Treasure Island for picturesque views of the city skyline. Back in the city, the tour concludes along the Embarcadero for stunning views of the glittering lights on the Port of San Francisco.
– Tour begins at Stop #1 (Fisherman’s Visitor Center) and operates daily at 6:30pm.
*The night tour is not a Hop on Hop off service.
Classic Ticket
Includes access to all of the tours described above for one day.
Premium Ticket
Includes 1-day unlimited hop on hop off around San Francisco, guided walking tour, buy one hour get one hour free Bike Rental and Night Tour.
Deluxe Ticket
Includes 2-days unlimited hop on hop off around San Francisco, guided walking tour, buy one hour get one hour free Bike Rental, Night Tour, The Flyer and a ticket to Madame Tussauds.
Night Tour*
1-hour night tour only
*The night tour is not a Hop on Hop off service.