San Francisco

1-Day San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Open Top Bus Tour

San Francisco, USA
San Francisco Hop On Hop Off Bus Frequent Daily Departures 1 or 2 Day Pass
  • 2 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Combine the flexibility of a self-guided experience with the convenience of an organized tour by booking a hop-on, hop-off bus ticket. You'll get unlimited bus access from 10 am to 5 pm on the city's Red Loop, which has 17 stops in total. Buses leave every half hour so you'll never be waiting too long.
  • Save time by pre-booking your bus ticket
  • Hop on and off as much as you please
  • Over 17 stops to choose from
  • Buses leave every half hour between 10 am and 5 pm

What's Included

  • Flexible ticket
  • 1-day pass for unlimited use
  • Audio tour in multiple languages
  • Free mobile tracking app

    Meeting and Pickup

    Start time

    Opening hours

    • 4/4/2023 - 5/17/2025

      Monday - Sunday : 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    What To Expect

    Hop-on Hop-off (Red Loop) San Francisco City Tour

    17 Stops

    11 Points of Interest

    Duration: 2 hours

    Operating Schedule: First Bus: 10:00am from Stop #1 (Jefferson st). Last Bus: 5:00pm at Stop #1 (Jefferson st) Full Circuit Time: 2 hours, 10 minutes (approx.) Bus Frequency: every 30 minutes.

    99 Jefferson St

    North Beach

    Embarcadero Center

    Ferry Building

    Union Square

    Hilton San Francisco Union Square

    Civic Center

    Alamo Square

    Haight-Ashbury

    Golden Gate Park

    Vista Point

    Palace of Fine Arts

    Cow Hollow

    Lombard Street

    Ferry Plaza

    Pier 39

    Golden Gate Park

    Points of interest passed by on this route

    Golden Gate Bridge

    Fisherman’s Wharf

    Golden Gate Park

    Alamo Square

    Haight-Ashbury

    Civic Center

    Union Square

    Chinatown

    Washington Square

    Little Italy

    Ferry Building Marketplace

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travelers can participate

    Cancellation Policy

    This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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        Reviews

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        Not enough stops in the right places
        Michelle_L, Apr 2024
        Disappointed that the stops weren't really near anything that we were interested in. Would have liked to have been be able to get off at the Lowell cable cars but the nearest stop was quite a trek. Also the crooked road at Lombard was a long way from the stop and in the opposite direction. Have been on other hop ons in other cities and they have been much better 😕
        Fun tour w Doug!
        stefaniehyde_h, Dec 2023
        Doug was a fabulous tour guide. He was very informative and funny. Took easy to walk routes too. Got to sample freshly made fortune cookies too. I'd definitely recommend this tour in San Francisco.
        Best tour for visiting a new city.
        Jonathan_A, Oct 2023
        Driving through the Golden Gate Bridge was amazing especially in an open top bus. One thing I recommend is bring gear for the weather.
        Use this bus ! Easy and fun
        Claudia_P, Sep 2023
        Easy to navigate the city ! Open to the outside so no motion sickness. Easy on and off. Could easily see all the sights. We have adults and small children
        Hits the Main attractions
        Elizabeth_S, Aug 2023
        Great! It hits the main attractions in SF with 16 stops where you can Hop off at any of them. if you want to spend some time there and Hop back on whenever you’re ready bc they have buses coming through every 15 - 30 minutes. I Would strongly advise you to start the day as early as possible because time flies and you may not have time to spend at the next attraction. AND wear layers! Going over the Golden Gate Bridge and getting off at the lookout on the North side of the bridge to see and take photos of the fantastic views was quite windy and cold!
        Since we booked our...
        JoAnn_M, Aug 2023
        Since we booked our tickets through Viator rather than directly through Big Bus tours, the lady at Hilton big bus ticket office told us we had booked a different bus tour. She wasn’t able to verify the booking number. We eventually were given our tickets.
        Pack it in! But in a relaxing way.
        Gretchen_C, Aug 2023
        You hit all the neighborhoods! And learn a lot in a short time. Highlight was going across Golden Gate!
        Absolutely necessary
        Jerry_D, Jul 2023
        This ride is absolutely necessary for the big picture. The narration was icing on the cake. You'll learn a lot!
        Awesome experience
        Florabelle_G, Jul 2023
        So far so good. The hop on hop off bus was easy and convenient and it went to the most historical places
        This is a must!!!
        Julee_F, Jul 2023
        So MUCH FUN!!!! My husband and I always do the BIG BUS tour everywhere we travel and this one didn’t disappoint! We love the history and the fun! Great for everyone!!!
        Great on the top but an oven inside!
        Charlotte_W, Jul 2023
        The top level was fine but the inside was like an oven. The drivers were all very nice but did not turn on the AC.
        Thouroughly enjoyable
        Audrey_T, Jun 2023
        The audio was great in that it was time perfectly. Even the elevator music was enjoyable! Staff were helpful especially those at the depot. And the tour itself was really enjoyable
        Non-user Friendly App and Communication
        Susan_K, Jun 2023
        The fact that I got to go after I purchased two non-refundable tickets. I called the help line and left messages twice with no response and the online chat also said they didn't have the information regarding where to go to a hub to start the tour. Only my hotel clerk was able to help me. Then my email and links wouldn't work even when the employee at the hub tried to open them. Only the reference # allowed me to get the passes. Very frustrating on something that should have been relaxing and fun. The hop-on-hop-offs in other major cities have worked well
        Great tour bus
        fabiolaunazoi, May 2023
        For me a great guide for visiting San Francisco for the first time. Informative and friendly. With free walking tour of China Town.
        A Fun Day!
        John_R, May 2023
        Hopping off and on at North Beach, City Hall, and Pier 39. Frequency of busses was a plus. The audio tour was also enjoyable.
        Open bus knowledge
        Cynthia_R, May 2023
        It was very informative and interesting learned many many things about San Francisco wish they would’ve had the little heaters at your feet on for the people on the top of the gas. It is extremely cold.
        A must do!
        Michael_C, May 2023
        Going across the Golden Gate Bridge, Haight-Ashbury, knowing my brother was here in the 70s. The fact that Janis Joplin been here..
        The best stops!
        Tina_B, Apr 2023
        taking the hop on hop off bus for the day was a great way to see the city of SF. We stayed on the bus the 1st go round to see everything, then hopped off/on the 2nd go round. It was a great day of sightseeing.
        Disappointed
        Robert_M, Apr 2023
        I was so disappointed in the tour. Having taken the tour 10 years ago, I had some moderate level of expectation. First, the ear buds didn't work. Second, the driver was unresponsive and even rude. A women approached the driver to ask a question. His response was "are you getting off the bus?" She said no. He responded "then sit down and shut up!" I was shocked. So was she! What has happened to this organization?
        Great tour
        Delia_R, Apr 2023
        It was a great way to see the city and many of the sights. Even a someone who has lived close by my whole life it was relaxing way to see the special views in SF and learn about the city with the audio part of the tour. Viewing from the top of the double decker bus was incredible.
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