San Francisco Sightseeing Bus

Explore San Francisco's landmarks on a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus. Big Bus Tours' double-decker buses provide panoramic views, allowing you to get off at any stop for further exploration.

Routes & Stops

The San Francisco Sightseeing Bus has 17 stops near major sights, with a route lasting about 2 hours. The tour includes recorded audio commentary about the locations visited.

Notable stops include Fisherman's Wharf, Lombard Street, Alamo Square, Union Square, and North Vista Point for views of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Please note that this ticket only includes the red line.

Tour Options

You can select from the following options:

3-Hour Ticket

Includes:

Access to Big Bus tour buses for 3 consecutive hours.

1-Day Ticket

Includes:

Access to Big Bus sightseeing buses for 24 hours1-hour free bike rental

1-Day Ticket + Audio-Guided Tour

Includes:

Access to Big Bus sightseeing buses for 24 hours1-hour free bike rentalA guided walking tour of the city

2-Day Ticket

Includes:

Access to Big Bus tour buses for 48 hours1-hour free bike rental1-hour walking tour of the city with an audio guideOpen-top night bus tour

Night Tour

This tour departs from Fisherman's Wharf and lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes, featuring live commentary and views of illuminated locations, including the Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Bridge, concluding at the starting point.

How Does It Work?

The ticket is valid for 3 hours, 1 or 2 consecutive days from first use. You can hop on and off multiple times. A reservation date is requested, but the service can be used within 6 months. After booking, a voucher will be emailed to redeem at Pier 41.

Schedule & Frequency

Red line: Daily from 10 am to 5 pm, every 60 minutes. The full tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours.

Visit Alcatraz

You can also book the San Francisco Sightseeing Bus with entry to Alcatraz.