Hop aboard a sightseeing bus for a tour of the 'City by the Bay' and delve into the fascinating history of San Francisco and its legendary sites, such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Pier 39 and Fisherman's Wharf. 

The hop-on hop-off route stops at key points of interest all around San Francisco. Experience the diverse culture, beautiful parks, stunning architecture, and picturesque views from the top of an open-air sightseeing bus. Hop-off and back on at your leisure to create your own customized itinerary around the city. Explore 3 routes dependent on your ticket purchase: 

San Francisco City Hop-On Hop-Off Tour:
Operates: Daily from 9:00 - 17:00. Every 10-15 minutes in summer and 20-30 minutes in winter. The route lasts 2.5 hours
Explore San Francisco’s famous landmarks on a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. Sit back and enjoy the ride as you cruise through the city on an open-top bus and learn about San Francisco's unique history. You have the choice of a personal recorded commentary, available in 10 languages, or an entertaining live commentary. This is the best way to discover all that San Francisco has to offer. Important: The Panoramic Night Tour is not a hop-on hop-off tour.

This unique city tour has 17 stops for guests to hop-on and hop-off at. From Fisherman’s Wharf to the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, immerse yourself in San Francisco’s diverse culture, beautiful parks, stunning architecture and picturesque views.

San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Loop:
Stop 1: Big Bus Tour Visitor Center – Corner of Jefferson and Mason Streets 
Stop 2: Washington Square – Corner of Columbus and Union Streets
Stop 3: Embarcadero Center – Corner of Clay and Battery Streets
Stop 4: Ferry Building - 1 Market Street, between Stuart and Spear Streets
Stop 5: Union Square South – Geary Street across from Macy’s Entrance 
Stop 6: Hilton Hotel – Corner of Mason and Ellis Streets 
Stop 7: Civic Center - Fulton Street between Larkin and Hyde
Stop 8: Alamo Square/Painted Ladies - Corner of Fell and Pierce Streets
Stop 9: Haight Ashbury - Corner of Haight and Shrader Streets 
Stop 10: Golden Gate Park - Music Concourse Drive Golden Gate Park
Stop 11: Golden Gate Bridge- North Vista Point Main Parking Area
Stop 12: Palace of Fine Arts – Corner of Richardson Ave and Francisco Street
Stop 13: Marina Neighborhood - Corner of Lombard and Gough Streets 
Stop 14: Lombard Street Corridor - Corner of Lombard and Gough Streets
Stop 15: Pier 35 Cruise Terminal – The Embarcadero 
Stop 16: Pier 39 Fisherman’s Wharf 
Stop 17: End of Tour - 99 Jefferson Street

Panoramic Night Tour
Operates: nightly at 18:30, 19:00 (19:30 April – October). Tour lasts 1-1.5 Hours.
Please note: No tours on Thanksgiving, December 24 and December 31. 
This Panoramic Night Tour of San Francisco begins from the visitor center in Fisherman’s Wharf, taking you through the dazzling city of San Francisco. The tour then climbs up the historic Nob Hill for a stunning close-up view of the magnificent Grace Cathedral. The tour makes its way across the grand Bay Bridge for picturesque views of the city skyline from Treasure Island, site of the 1939’s World Fair. Heading back into the city, the tour will continue along the Embarcadero to view the glittering lights on the Port of San Francisco. Please note, this is not a hop-on hop-off tour.

Sausalito Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour:
Operates: Daily from 10:15 - 16:30. Every 20-30 minutes. This route lasts 1 hour.
Visit the picturesque waterfront community of Sausalito, a short distance from the Golden Gate Bridge, on the Big Bus Trolley. Discover distinctive boutiques, a wide selection of restaurants and cafes, and unique art galleries. Relax in the park, or explore the narrow streets in the hills of this quaint seaside town.

Sausalito Hop-on Hop-off Loop: 
1. Golden Gate Bridge North Vista Point 
2. Downtown Sausalito 
3. Golden Gate Bridge South Vista Point

Please note that there are no night tours on July 4th.