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 disembark at any stop for further exploration.

Routes & Stops

The San Francisco Sightseeing Bus features 17 stops near key attractions, covering a route of approximately 2 hours. Audio commentary is available throughout the journey, providing insights about the locations seen.

Key stops include Fisherman's Wharf, Lombard Street, Alamo Square with the "Painted Ladies," 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:

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 hours.1-hour free bike rental.

1-Day Ticket + Audio-Guided Tour

Includes:

Access to Big Bus sightseeing buses for 24 hours.1-hour free bike rental.A guided walking tour of the city.

2-Day Ticket

Includes:

Access to Big Bus tour buses for 48 hours.1-hour free bike rental.1-hour walking tour with audio guide.Open-top night bus tour.

Night Tour

This tour departs from Fisherman's Wharf and lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes, featuring live English commentary. It includes views of prominent locations and ends at the starting point.

How Does It Work?

The ticket is valid for 3 hours, 1 or 2 consecutive days from first use, allowing unlimited hops during this period. A starting date is required upon reservation, but service is valid for 6 months. A voucher will be sent via email, to be redeemed at Pier 41 at Fisherman's Wharf.

Schedule & 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 Sightseeing Bus with entry to Alcatraz.