San Francisco Tourist Bus

Explore San Francisco's landmarks on a hop on hop off tourist bus. Big Bus Tours' double-decker open-top buses provide panoramic views, allowing you to disembark at any of the stops for further exploration.

Routes & Stops

The San Francisco Tourist Bus features 16 different stops near key sights, with a total route duration of around 2 hours. The tour includes recorded audio commentary regarding the sites passed.

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

Choose from the following options:

1-Day Ticket

Includes:

Access to Big Bus sightseeing buses for 1 day.1-hour free bike rental.

2-Day Ticket

Includes:

Access to Big Bus sightseeing buses for 2 days.1-hour free bike rentalA guided walking tour of the city.

2-Day Ticket + 3D Attraction

Includes:

Access to Big Bus tour buses for 2 days1-hour free bike rentalA guided walking tour of the cityEntrance to The Flyer or 7D Experience

How Does it Work?

The ticket is valid for 1 or 2 consecutive days from first use, allowing unlimited rides during that period. The service can be used within 6 months of the booked date, and a voucher should be redeemed at Pier 41 at Fisherman's Wharf.

Timetables & Frequency

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

Visit Alcatraz

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