San Francisco Tourist Bus
Routes & Stops
The San Francisco Tourist Bus has 16 different stops located near the city's most important sights, on a route lasting around 2 hours in total. Throughout your journey, you'll benefit from recorded audio commentary explaining everything you need to know about the places you'll pass.
Some of the most fascinating stops on the tour are Fisherman's Wharf, home to some of the city's most delicious seafood restaurants; the incredibly steep Lombard Street, claimed to be "the most crooked street in the world"; Alamo Square with its famous "Painted Ladies" houses, Union Square, and, of course, North Vista Point, the best viewpoint from which to see the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.
See the routes and all the stops on a map of San Francisco via the following link:
Please note that this ticket only includes the red line.
Tour Options
You can choose one of the following options that best suits your needs:
1-Day Ticket
Includes:
- Access to Big Bus sightseeing buses for 1 day.
- 1-hour free bike rental.
2-Day Ticket
Includes:
- Access to Big Bus sightseeing buses for 2 days.
- 1-hour free bike rental
- A guided walking tour of the city.
2-Day Ticket + 3D Attraction
Includes:
- Access to Big Bus tour buses for 2 days
- 1-hour free bike rental
- A guided walking tour of the city
- Entrance to The Flyer or 7D Experience
How Does it Work?
The ticket is valid for 1 or 2 consecutive days from the time it's first used. During this time, you can hop on and off the buses as many times as you like.
Although a starting date is requested when you make your reservation, you can use the service for 6 months from the date indicated. Upon booking, we'll email you a voucher which you'll need to redeem on the first day at Pier 41 at Fisherman's Wharf.
Timetables & Frequency
Red line: Daily departures from 10 am to 5 pm, every 60 minutes. The full tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
Visit Alcatraz
You can also book the San Francisco Tourist Bus with entry to Alcatraz.
More Information
Duration
1 - 2d.
Language
The activity takes place with recorded commentary in English.
Included
Unlimited use of Big Bus San Francisco during selected time
Bus tours of San Francisco's must–see sites
Headphones for each person
Guided walking tour of the city (depending on selection)
Bike rental for 1 hour (depending on selection)
Ticket to The Flyer or 7D Experience (depending on selection)
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Varies according to the attraction included.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Big Bus Tours Usd
Corporate name: Big Bus Tours Ltd
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Pier 41, Fisherman's Wharf
