San Francisco Sightseeing Bus

Explore San Francisco's landmarks on a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus with Big Bus Tours' double-decker buses offering panoramic views. You can get off at any stop to explore at your leisure.

Routes & Stops

The San Francisco Sightseeing Bus has 17 stops near major sights, with a total route duration of approximately 2 hours. The journey includes recorded audio commentary about the locations passed.

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:

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

2-Day Ticket

Includes:

Access to Big Bus tour buses for 48 hours1-hour free bike rental1-hour walking tour 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 in English. It covers places like Union Street and offers views of the Golden Gate Bridge. The tour ends at the starting point.

How Does It Work?

The ticket is valid for 1 or 2 consecutive days from first use, allowing unlimited hops on and off during this period. A starting date is required for reservation, but the service can be used within 6 months. A voucher will be emailed for redemption at Pier 41 at Fisherman's Wharf.

Schedule & Frequency

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

Visit Alcatraz

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