San Francisco

Big Bus San Francisco: Sightseeing Sunset Tour by Open-Top Bus

San Francisco, USA
Big Bus San Francisco Night Tour
  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Get a unique perspective on San Francisco on an immersive nighttime bus tour, and admire a different perspective of the city as it's all aglow after dark. See neighborhoods such as Fisherman's Wharf, Embarcadero, Chinatown and the Financial District while listening to commentary from a live guide. Be sure to head to the open-top seats for unparalleled views.
  • Check out different city neighborhoods lit up at night
  • See a side of San Francisco that many other visitors miss
  • Admire many of the city's top attractions, all in one tour
  • Learn the stories behind the sights from your live guide

What's Included

  • 2-hour double decker bus tour
  • Live guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 99 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

    Redeem vouchers at the start of the tour at Stop 1 - Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center (corner of Jefferson and Mason Streets)

Start time

06:30 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Make your way to the tour's departure point in the Fisherman's Wharf area. Hand in your voucher and climb aboard the double-decker bus to find your perfect seat. Seats are on a first come, first served basis. 

Listen to live commentary about the City by the Bay as you take in the sights lit up at night. Drive through Fisherman's Wharf and make your way through Chinatown, the Financial District, the Embarcadero, and across the the Bay Bridge to Treasure Island.

At the conclusion of the tour, you'll disembark directly where you departed from.

Fisherman's Wharf

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Golden Gate Bridge

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fisherman's Wharf

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grace Cathedral

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Presidio of San Francisco

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Treasure Island

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Embarcadero Center

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Tour operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so try to arrive early to secure your seat
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • This is not a hop-on hop-off tour
  • Wheelchair accessible, please call ahead for arrangements
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

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Q:Can I hop on and off during the Big Bus San Francisco Night Tour?

A:The night tour is one continuous tour to view the lights of San Francisco after dark. There are no stops during the night tour.

Mar 2021

Q:Do I have to go to a central location to redeem my ticket for the Big Bus San Francisco Night Tour?

A:Our night tours operate daily from Stop #1 (Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center) at 6.30 pm. Please arrive 20 - 30 minutes before your preferred tour as seats are subject to availability.

Mar 2021

Q:How long is the Big Bus San Francisco Night Tour?

A:The Big Bus San Francisco Night Tour is approximately 1.5 hours and will return to the original departure location at the end of the tour.

Mar 2021

Q:Is the Big Bus San Francisco Night Tour wheelchair accessible?

A:Yes, we operate wheelchair-accessible vehicles with lifts that can accommodate up to 650 pounds however, not all vehicles are equipped. If you require an accessible vehicle, please let us know in the "Special Requirements" box at checkout.

Mar 2021

Q:Can I bring a pet with me on the Big Bus San Francisco Night Tour?

A:No pets are allowed onboard the bus, except ADA service animals.

Mar 2021

Q:Can I bring food or drink with me on the Big Bus San Francisco Night Tour?

A:No food or alcohol is permitted onboard the bus. Non-alcoholic drinks in screw-top bottles are permitted.

Mar 2021

Q:Can I bring luggage on the Big Bus San Francisco Night Tour?

A:No, luggage is not permitted onboard the bus at this time.

Mar 2021

Q:I am staying in a hotel near Union Square; is there a pickup or dropoff location nearby?

A:You must go to the main departure location at the Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center for departure, however, at the end of the Night Tour we provide a courtesy shuttle back to Union Square.

Mar 2021

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Reviews

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Excellent introduction to the city.
Gladys_R, Apr 2024
Excellent introduction to San Francisco. The tour description was great, learned a lot in not a long time. Great pictures and even better memories.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for the 5-star review!
Fun Interesting Magical
Kelly_M, Mar 2024
We loved sitting on the top area of the bus! The tour guide was awesome! We saw places in San Francisco that we would have never seen on our own. Great tour with interesting information.
Great Bus Ride
Guy_B, Mar 2024
We loved our bus ride. Got to see so much more than we ever would have on our own. The open air was awesome but be dressed for the weather. Our driver was the best.
Fun Fun Fun
Monica_W, Feb 2024
Golden Gate Bridge 🌉 Bay Bridge 🌉 Wind blowing in my air. Top of the Double Decker Bus. I would definitely do it again.
Was a great experience to...
Miguel_R, Dec 2023
Was a great experience to see all the nice places of san Francisco everyone Wasson nice so friendly love it
The driver was excellent...
Cramita_G, Nov 2023
The driver was excellent he was very friendly but the tour route was uneventful. Not enough sites that were worth seeing. It lack anything exciting. Will not recommend. Again the driver was amazing loved his hospitality.
Bundle up!
Dave_R, Oct 2023
Good tour. Went for the evening one and it got quite cold on the bridge. Dress warm! It got very cold
Not worth the money
Stephanie_O, Sep 2023
The driver drove erratically and then laughed and said how did you like that hill? The audio was so low that I couldn’t hear most of the program.
Pleasant
Donna_W, Jul 2023
Good volume on tour bus. Nicely presented information about the city. *BRING a jacket. The bus was fairly crowded but some passengers went in after the stop on Treasure Island.
Could have been better!!
Deborah_J, Jun 2023
Experience could have been much better had guide given better instructions. We didn't know what channel to put audio listening on.
Well worth booking this tour..!
Kevin_B, May 2023
We booked this from in the UK via friends who said it would be a good tour due to we only visited for one day via a cruise ship holiday. We was not disappointed and to be taken around the city, visited the well known Bob’s Doughnuts open 24/7 days a week 👍
Chilly but awesome
Kati_G, May 2023
This was a great tour. One thing: IT IS VERY WINDY AND COLD IF YOU ARE FROM A WARM CLIMATE. Really enjoyed the long sunset over SanFran in May.
Best trip
eugenio_m, Apr 2023
Amazing tour with excellent driver 😊👍 it was once of the best trips I ever had whereby I got so much of knowledges which I never knew
Enjoyable experience
Christina_D, Feb 2023
Such a fun experience. Our driver was so friendly and made the tour really unforgettable! Would definitely recommend to friends. Bundle up if you plan to ride the top level in the spring, especially on the night tour
Disappointed
David_B, Feb 2023
Abrasive and rude staff in the office. No consideration for people on top of the bus during cold rain.
Terrible experience- waste of precious time and money on a trip
Gaurav_R, Dec 2022
The bus had is wait for 45 mins to board. When boarded, our audio on the seat wasnt working so we wasted our entire tour just sitting without any audio experience. There are no live tour guides so audio is what you need.
Even in the rain we had a...
Charlene_G, Dec 2022
Even in the rain we had a blast. San Francisco is beautiful in any weather. Our driver was fun and amiable. This was our 2nd time doing the night tour during the holidays. It will be our tradition, I'm sure.
Fantastic
lynne_s, Nov 2022
Omg what a trip it rained and was windy but so much fun and was giving ponchos we did the night tour the skyline was so pretty X our driver and guide were fantastic.
Poor business
Deborah_J, Oct 2022
I canceled the tour a few minutes after zi purchased it. They continued to ignore my cancellation, but they must refund me or I will dispute it. I received no response from the company.
Spectacular Night Skyline of San Francisco
Susan_D, Oct 2022
Golden Gate Bridge & night backdrop we’re spectacular! Great photo-opps! This was like post card pictures to share.

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