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 to explore at your leisure.

Routes & Stops

The San Francisco Sightseeing Bus has 17 stops near significant sights, on a route lasting about 2 hours. The tour includes recorded audio commentary about the attractions along the way. 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 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 of the city with an audio guide.Open-top night bus tour.

Night Tour

This tour departs from Fisherman's Wharf and lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes, with live commentary in English. It covers areas like Union Street, Presidio Park, and views of the Golden Gate Bridge, concluding at the same point.

How Does It Work?

The ticket is valid for 3 hours, or for 1 or 2 consecutive days from first use. You can hop on and off as often as desired. A starting date is requested upon booking, but the service can be used for 6 months from that date. You will receive a voucher to redeem on the first day 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.