Big Bus San Francisco Classic Tour
Hop-on hop-off our open-top, double-decker buses, and explore the city of San Francisco, the way you like it. With over 20 stops to choose from, board, deboard and roam around the city. Take in the diverse culture, beautiful parks, stunning architecture and spectacular views atop our open-air bus. Don't miss the view of this beautiful city by night, from the Bay Bridge Lights installation, Bay views and the skyline.
Overview
Duration
Approx. 1 Day
Highlights
Explore your favourite attractions, from the Golden Gate Bridge to Fisherman’s Wharf, the top deck of a Big Bus is a wonderful way to experience San Francisco and its landmarks
Use your tickets any day within 6 months
Available in 10 languages
Live English-speaking guides on all buses
Description
Grab this chance to witness all of San Francisco’s famous points of interest and discover this beautiful city’s fascinating history; from the earliest Spanish settlers, through the gold rush era, to the dotcom boom and beyond. The Big Bus tour stops at all of San Francisco’s key attractions, making it the best way to explore the spectacular city!
Experience the best of San Francisco on board a Big Bus Tour. We offer the most comprehensive tour with over 20 hop-on hop-off locations spanning from Fisherman’s Wharf to the Golden Gate Bridge. No need to switch buses – our one full city loop will take you to famous neighbourhoods 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 20 stops, hop-on and hop-off whenever you want, and discover San Francisco’s varied culture, eclectic food, beautiful parks, stunning architecture, world-class shopping and picturesque views.
WALKING TOURS
Chinatown Walking Tour:
Walk through the world famous historic neighborhood. See the magnificent Chinatown gates, the busy marketplace and the vibrant mix of historical and modern day culture.
Tour begins at Stop #6 and operates daily at 10:00am and 14:00
Northbeach Walking Tour:
This tour will take you on a journey through the eclectic Little Italy district. From Washington Square Park to the incredible St. Peter & Paul Church, the tour will leave you with a taste of the bohemian lifestyle that inspired so many of the artistically gifted San Franciscans of previous generations.
Tour begins at Stop #3 and operates daily at 16:00
Barbary Coast Walking Tour:
Tour takes you through a nine block radius of what was once the haunt of the low and vile. Hear about San Francisco’s small beginnings, its boom-town growth because of the California Gold Rush and the end of The Barbary Coast due to the Red Light Abatement Act. The walk will take you through the present Financial District and Jackson Square Historic District.
Tour begins at Stop #4 and operates daily at 12:00
Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour:
The Fisherman’s Wharf walking tour takes you all the main attractions of the Wharf area, including Ghirardelli Square, the Cannery and Pier 39. See and learn about the famous food and restaurants and the historic ships at Aquatic Park. This walk will familiarize you with role the wharf has played in the history of the city—from the Gold rush, through the labor struggles of the 1930’s and the psychedelic explorations of the 1960’s.
Tour begins at Stop #1 and operates daily at 14:00
Tickets
Ticket features
Available in 10 languages: Languages included: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Cantonese
What's included
- One Day Hop-on Hop-off Big Bus Ticket
- 4 Walking Tours: Northbeach Walk, Chinatown Walk, Fisherman’s Wharf Walk, Barbary Coast Walk
Instructions
Show the voucher to a Big Bus Tours staff member. They'll issue you a receipt that you'll be able to use to hop on the bus throughout the validity period of your ticket.