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 of the city, allowing you to get off at various stops to explore at your leisure.

Routes & Stops

The San Francisco Tourist Bus has 16 different stops near important sights, with a route lasting around 2 hours. You will receive recorded audio commentary to learn about the places you visit.

Notable stops include Fisherman's Wharf, Lombard Street, Alamo Square with the Painted Ladies, Union Square, and North Vista Point, the best viewpoint for the Golden Gate Bridge.

Please note that this ticket only includes the red line.

Tour Options

You can choose from the following options:

1-Day Ticket

Includes:

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

1-Day Ticket + 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 rentalA guided walking tour of the city

How Does it Work?

The ticket is valid for 1 or 2 consecutive days from first use, allowing unlimited hop-on hop-off access. A starting date is requested at reservation, but services can be used for 6 months from the indicated date. You will receive a voucher via email to redeem on the first day at Pier 41 at Fisherman's Wharf.

Timetables & Frequency

Red line: Daily departures 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 Tourist Bus with entry to Alcatraz.