Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours (Open-Top)

Explore the best of San Francisco on board a Big Bus Tour. We offer the most comprehensive tour with over 16 hop-on hop-off locations spanning from Fisherman’s Wharf to the Golden Gate Bridge. No need to switch buses-our one entire city loop will take you to famous neighborhoods and attractions, including Pier 39, Chinatown, Little Italy, Painted Ladies Victorian Homes, Haight Ashbury Neighborhood, Golden Gate Park, Lombard Crooked Street, Union Square Shopping District, and an unforgettable journey across the Golden Gate Bridge. With over 16 stops, hop on and hop off at your leisure and experience San Francisco’s diverse culture, eclectic food, beautiful parks, stunning architecture, world-class shopping, and picturesque views.

Itinerary - Classic Pass

The itinerary plan is for reference only - make sure to participate based on the time you selected when booking

10:00 Departure Meet up Big Bus Tours Visitors’ Center Map (You can hop on and hop off at any Big Bus stops along the route)

Attractions / Experiences 2 hour(s) 30 min(s) Self-guided You can hop on and hop off at any Big Bus stops along the route

North Beach/Washington Sq. Admission not needed

Embarcadero Center Admission not needed

Ferry Building Admission not needed

Union Square South Admission not needed

Redemption Center/Hilton Hotel Admission not needed

Civic Center Admission not needed

Alamo Square Admission not needed

Haight Ashbury Admission not needed

MapGolden Gate Park (Monday-Saturday only) Admission not needed

MapGolden Gate Park (Sundays and public holidays only) Admission not needed

MapNorth Vista Point/Golden Gate Bridge Admission not needed

Palace of Fine Arts Admission not needed

Marina/Cow Hollow Admission not needed

Lombard Street Admission not needed

Pier 35/Cruise Terminal Admission not needed

Pier 39 Fisherman’s Wharf Admission not needed

17:00 Return To drop-off point Big Bus Tours Visitors’ Center The last bus departs Big Bus Tours Visitors’ Center at 17:00 (You can hop on and hop off at any Big Bus stops along the route)

Itinerary - Premium Pass 10:00 Departure Meet up Big Bus Tours Visitors’ Center Map You can hop on and hop off at any Big Bus stops along the route

Attractions / Experiences 2 hour(s) 30 min(s) Self-guided You can hop on and hop off at any Big Bus stops along the route

North Beach/Washington Sq. Admission not needed

Embarcadero Center Admission not needed

Ferry Building Admission not needed

Union Square South Admission not needed

Redemption Center/Hilton Hotel Map Admission not needed

Civic Center Admission not needed

Alamo Square Admission not needed

Haight Ashbury Admission not needed

MapGolden Gate Park (Monday-Saturday only) Admission not needed

MapGolden Gate Park (Sundays and public holidays only) Admission not needed

MapNorth Vista Point/Golden Gate Bridge Admission not needed

Palace of Fine Arts Admission not needed

Marina/Cow Hollow Admission not needed

Lombard Street Admission not needed Pier 35/Cruise Terminal Admission not needed

Pier 39 Fisherman’s Wharf Admission not needed

18:30 Attractions / Experiences 1 hour(s) Self-guided The night tour is not a hop-on hop-off tour

Big Bus Tours San Francisco Admission not needed

19:30 Return To drop-off point Big Bus Tours Visitors’ Center Map The last hop-on-hop-off bus departs Big Bus Tours Visitors’ Center at 17:00

You can hop on and hop off at any Big Bus stops along the route The night tour is not a hop-on hop-off tour

Itinerary - Delux Pass 10:00 Departure Meet up Big Bus Tours Visitors’ Center Map You can hop on and hop off at any Big Bus stops along the route

Attractions / Experiences 2 hour(s) 30 min(s) Self-guided You can hop on and hop off at any Big Bus stops along the route

North Beach/Washington Admission not needed

Embarcadero Center Admission not needed

Ferry Building Admission not needed

Union Square South Admission not needed

Redemption Center/Hilton Hotel Admission not needed

Civic Center Admission not needed

Alamo Square Map Admission not needed

Haight Ashbury Map Admission not needed

MapGolden Gate Park (Monday-Saturday only) Admission not needed

MapGolden Gate Park (Sundays and public holidays only) Admission not needed

MapNorth Vista Point/Golden Gate Bridge Admission not needed

Palace of Fine Arts Admission not needed

Marina/Cow Hollow Admission not needed

Lombard Street Admission not needed

Pier 35/Cruise Terminal Admission not needed

Pier 39 Fisherman’s Wharf Admission not needed

18:30 Attractions / Experiences 1 hour(s) Self-guided The night tour is not a hop-on hop-off tour

Big Bus Tours San Francisco Admission not needed

19:30 Return To drop-off point Big Bus Tours Visitors’ Center The last hop-on-hop-off bus departs Big Bus Tours Visitors’ Center at 17:00

You can hop on and hop off at any Big Bus stops along the route The night tour is not a hop-on hop-off tour

Itinerary - Panoramic Night Tour Ticket

18:30 Departure Meet up Big Bus Tours Visitors’ Center Map Please arrive at the location 30 mins before the departure time

18:30 Attractions / Experiences 1 hour(s) Self-guided The night tour is not a hop-on hop-off tour

Big Bus Tours San Francisco Admission not needed

19:30 Return To drop-off point Big Bus Tours Visitors’ Center Map The last hop-on-hop-off bus departs Big Bus Tours Visitors’ Center at 17:00 You can hop on and hop off at any Big Bus stops along the route The night tour is not a hop-on hop-off tour

We hope you had a blast! See you for the next one.

• The schedule might change depending on traffic and weather conditions

Bus / Cruise Routes

• Night tour (blue route)
• Operating hours:
• Monday-Sunday:
• 18:30-19:30
• Starting point: Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center
• Tour stops and highlights: Fisherman’s Wharf, Nob Hill, Treasure Island, and Embarcadero
• Please arrive at the night tour starting point 20-30 minutes before departure, as the tour operates on a first-come-first-served basis (seats are subject to availability)
• The night tour is closed on 4th July, Christmas Eve, Thanksgiving, and New Year's Eve