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Big Bus tour of San Francisco

San Francisco, United States of America

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Overview

Languages

English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Korean

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Make the most of your time in San Francisco with our flexible hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tours. Explore the city's sights at your own pace - you'll have the freedom to hop off the tour at any of our conveniently located stops and rejoin when you're ready.With 2 different ticket options, you'll be able to see the most iconic spots of the Golden City like the Painted Ladies, the Golden Gate Bridge and Washington Square among others. And as you make your way through the city, you'll get to learn more about it with the audio guide included. The Essential Ticket includes a rent 1 hour, get 1 free offer. In collaboration with Blazing Saddles, you can get a free 1-hour bike rental with the purchase of a 1-hour bike rental. This deal is available from any Blazing Saddles shop, where the team will equip you with all the necessary gear and explain how to make the most of cycling in San Francisco. All tickets include a guided walking tour through the world-famous historic neighborhood of Chinatown with a guide and visit must-see locations. If you purchase an Explore Ticket, you can choose one between the bike rental offer with Blazing Saddles OR entrance to the USS Pampanito (SS-383), a World War II Balao class Fleet submarine museum and memorial. Day Tour (Red Route):

Fisherman's Visitor Center
North Beach/Washington Sq.
Embarcadero Center
Ferry Building
Union Square South
Redemption Center/Hilton Hotel
Civic Center
Alamo Square
Haight Ashbury
Golden Gate Park (Monday-Saturday Only)
North Vista Point / Golden Gate Bridge
Palace of Fine Arts
Marina/Cow Hollow
Lombard Street
Pier 35/Cruise Terminal
Pier 39 Fisherman’s Wharf

What to remember

Important info

Note, service may be suspended and/or altered at any time and without notice. Customers are advised to check the Big Bus website for the most up-to-date information regarding detours and closures, or to download the Big Bus App to live track buses and find stops near them
Your voucher can be used within 180 days from the date of purchase
Tickets valid for more than 1 day must be used across consecutive days
Infants (ages 0-2): Free
The tour departs daily from Stop #1 between 10.00 am-5.00 pm every hour. The duration of the loop is 2.5 hours
Pre-recorded commentary available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Cantonese
You can join the Chinatown Walk from Stop #2 North Beach/Washington Sq. The tour departs daily at 1:00 pm. The walking tour duration is approximately 1 hour
The tour does not run on July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve

What's included

Essential Ticket: 1-day hop-on hop-off day tour, Chinatown Walking Tour, 1-hour bonus bike rental with the purchase of 1 hour. Explore Ticket: 2-day hop-on hop-off day tour, Chinatown Walking Tour, 1-hour bonus bike rental with the purchase of 1 hour OR entrance to the USS Pampanito. Pre-recorded commentary available on the bus

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Learn more about the city with the pre-recorded commentary available in 10 different languages. Admire the best views of the city from the comfort of a double-decker bus. Choose between 2 different ticket options to explore the city at your own pace

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Meeting Point

Redeem vouchers at Big Bus Visitor Center at 99 Jefferson Street or at any Big Bus hop-on hop-off stops.
You can join the Chinatown Walk from Stop #2 North Beach/Washington Sq. The tour departs daily at 1:00 pm.