Big Bus San Francisco: Hop-On, Hop-Off with optional Walking Tour

Name: Big Bus San Francisco: Hop-On, Hop-Off with optional Walking Tour
Brand: Big Bus San Francisco: Hop-On, Hop-Off with optional Walking Tour
SKU: 23836
Rating: 4.4 (6687 reviews)

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Free Cancellation

Free cancellation 24 hours prior to the tour date.

Flexible Voucher

Valid for 14 days from Travel Date

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from US$ 56.10 /pp

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Activity Schedule

When does it run?
Daily
Duration
Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour: 24 or 48 hours
Digital walking tour: 1 hour
Sunset tour: 1 hour
Start time

Hop-on, Hop-off: 10am to 5pm, every 15 minutes
Digital Walking Tour: self paced
Sunset tour: Till 15th March: 6pm l 16th March onwards: 6:30pm
Meeting Point

Hop-on, Hop-off: Board the bus at any of the designated stops. The first stop is Big Bus Tours Fisherman's Wharf Visitors' Center.
Digital Walking Tour: Scan the QR on Stop no 1 & being the tour from Stop 3 (North Beach/Chinatown)
Sunset tour: Make your way to Stop #1 (Big Bus Tours Fisherman's Wharf Visitor Center, 99 Jefferson Street)
Ending Point

You can hop off the bus at any of the stops.

Key Highlights

Create your own customized San Francisco itinerary with this flexible bus tour
See the best of the City by The Bay over by hopping off at multiple well-placed stops
Enjoy on-board commentary and stunning photo-opportunities on the tour
Get up close with top attractions like the Golden Gate Bridge, Little Italy and more
Enjoy a bus ride around the city and admire famous landmarks from open-top, double-decker buses
Upgrade your ticket to include Chinatown Walking tour & Sunset tour!

Activity Overview

Experience the best of San Francisco with the Big Bus Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour! Hop on and off as you wish and personalize your sightseeing experience by visiting the attractions of your choice over 24 or 48 hours. While you take in the sights, you can listen to a recorded commentary in multiple languages.

There are three ticket options you can choose from:

Discover Ticket: 24 hours Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour

Essential Ticket: 24 hours Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour + Digital Walking tour + Blazing Saddles Bike Rental

Explore Ticket: 48 hours Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour + Sunset tour + Digital Walking Tour + Blazing Saddles Bike Rental

SOME OF THE MAIN ATTRACTIONS COVERED:

Golden Gate Bridge
Treasure Island
Fishermen's Chapel
Palace of Fine Arts
Union Square
Chinatown
Washington Square
North Beach, Little Italy

Blazing Saddles Bike Rental: Customer will get one additional free hour with the purchase of 1 hour bike rental. Offer can be availed at any of the locations of Blazing Saddles.

What’s Included & Not Included

Inclusions

24 or 48 hours hop-on, hop-off ticket (as per the option selected)
Pre-recorded commentary on the bus in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Mandarin.
Digital Walking tour (with Essential & Explore ticket)
Sunset tour (with Essential & Explore ticket)

Exclusions

Admission to attractions, unless specified

Routes Details

Blue Route

Frequecy: Departs 6:30pm only

1

Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center (99 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133 (corner of Jefferson and Mason Streets))
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Red Route

Total Duration: 2 Hours, 20 Minutes

First Departure: 10:04

Last Departure: 18:04

Frequecy: Every 15 Minutes

1

Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center (99 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133 (corner of Jefferson and Mason Streets))
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2

Columbus/Ghirardelli Square (North Point (in between Jones and Columbus - in front of the Hotel Caza))
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3

North Beach / Chinatown (329 Columbus Ave (white zone next to The Baked Bear, just NW of the corner of Broadway and Columbus))
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4

Embarcadero Center (Clay St (between Battery & Front Streets))
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5

Ferry Building (30 Steuart St (Between Steuart & Market Streets))
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6

Union Square South (280 Geary St (opposite Macy's entrance, next to steps))
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7

Hilton Hotel (Mason Street, between O'Farrell and Ellis Streets (outside Hilton Hotel entrance))
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8

Civic Center (350 McCallister Street (White Zone outside Earl Warren Building))
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9

Alamo Square (944 Fell Street (next to Mosaic wall near corner with Pierce St))
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10

Haight Ashbury (1816 Haight Street (opposite Cha Cha Cha restaurant))
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11

Golden Gate Park (Monday - Saturday only) (55 Music Concourse Drive (outside California Academy of Sciences))
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12

North Vista Point / Golden Gate Bridge (North Vista Point, Sausalito, CA 94965 (lookout parking area off highway))
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13

Palace of Fine Arts (1105 Gorgas Avenue (Corner of Gorgas Ave and Richardson Ave))
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14

Marina / Cow Hollow (2101 Lombard Street (SW corner of Lombard and Fillmore Sts))
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15

Lombard Street (1599 Lombard St San Francisco, CA 94123m (outside Buena Vista Motor Inn near corner with Gough St))
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16

Pier 35 / Cruise Terminal (1454 The Embarcadero (outside Pier 35 cruise terminal entrance))
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17

Pier 39 (The Embarcadero, bus stop outside the entrance to Pier 39, Fisherman’s Wharf)
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18

Golden Gate Park (Sundays and Public Holidays only) (Bus stop on Lincoln Way at 9th Avenue. (Sundays + Public Holidays only))
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Important Information

Voucher information: You can show your voucher on your smartphone (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)

Validity:

14 days from or before the date chosen at the time of booking

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

San Francisco is a functioning city and weather, traffic, and events may occasionally cause disruption.

Timings and stops are subject to change. The updated map will be available once you board the bus.

For Digital Walking tour - No separate ticket will be provided, please scan the QR Code at Stop 1 and being the tour from Stop 3 (North Beach / Chinatown) using your iPhone or Android device.

Free cancellation 24 hours prior to the tour date. Valid for 14 days from Travel Date Instant confirmation E-Voucher

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Satisfied Customers

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MR STEPHEN MCKINLEY - United Kingdom 06 May

SOME OF THE BUSES WERE OLD AND HAD NO EARPHONES DO HAD VERY LOUD TOUR GUIDES WHICH WERE OFF-PUTTING...

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lisa shaffer - United States 06 May

This is #1 on my list of things to do in any city. The best way to get an overall feel for the city & where you want to go back to & spend more time. The info the guides give you...

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J RYDER - Australia 05 May

Absolutely recommend hop on hop off bus - great way to learn about the interesting history of San Francisco and see the beautiful scenery. Loved the night tour but rug up if...

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Samantha Lind - United States 04 May

I just missed the three walking tours. But all in all it was an awesome bus ride and I had some really funny tour guides on the bus (But I can not remember their names; Marilyn...

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Geri Jones - United States 02 May

Don't visit San Francisco April 20th. By no fault of the bus or it's drive we were stuck for a long time in traffic. The rest of the trip was comfortable and fun....

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Big Bus San Francisco: Hop-On, Hop-Off with optional Walking Tour

Activity Schedule

Key Highlights

Activity Overview

What’s Included & Not Included

Inclusions

Exclusions

Routes Details

Blue Route

Red Route

Download Guide & Map

Important Information

Summer Break Getaway

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