Enjoy the best of San Francisco with our 24-hour hop-on, hop-off Essential Ticket, where you will see all of the city's top landmarks. You can then enjoy the city's sights by sunset, with our 1-Hour Panoramic Sunset Tour!
What's Included
• 1-Day ticket for the Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Day Tour (Red Route)
• Open-top, double-decker bus that conveniently brings you to the city's best attractions and landmarks
• 1-Hour Sunset Tour (Blue Route) departs at 6:30pm
• Sunset Tour Courtesy Shuttle
• Blazing Saddles bike rental offer
• Hop off at any stop and explore, then hop back on when you're ready to continue
• Pre-recorded commentary available in multiple languages (complimentary headphones provided)
• Live bus tracking is available via the free Big Bus app
Stops Include
• Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center
• North Beach/Chinatown
• Embarcadero Center
• Ferry Building
• Union Square South
• Hilton Hotel
• Pier 39 and more!
Standard Service Information (subject to change)
Day Tour (Red Route):
First Bus: 10am from Stop #1 (Big Bus Tours Fisherman's Wharf Visitor Center, 99 Jefferson Street).
Last Bus: 5pm at Stop #1 (Big Bus Tours Fisherman's Wharf Visitor Center, 99 Jefferson Street). Please note that on the 4th July, the last bus will depart at 4pm
Full Circuit Time: 2 hours (approx.)
Bus Frequency: every 15 minutes.
Sunset Tour (Blue Route):
First Bus: 6:30pm only, from Stop #1 (Big Bus Tours Fisherman's Wharf Visitor Center, 99 Jefferson Street)
Full Circuit Time: 1 hour, 15 mins (approx.)
• All times are approximate.
• Seating on a first come first serve basis.
• All tours weather permitting.
• Tour routes, times and prices subject to change without notice. Not responsible for detours, delays, building closures, etc.
Hours
Tours Run Daily - Closed: Christmas Day
No Sunset Tours: July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Years Eve
On rare occasions, we may need to temporarily suspend all service in the instance of very poor weather or for unplanned city events. We will do our best to notify customers of any service amendments or suspensions on Big Bus website or via Big Bus app.
Terms & Conditions for Essential Ticket | 1-Day Hop-on Hop-off Tour + Sunset Tour
All tickets are non-refundable/non-returnable. We are unable to issue exchanges or refunds after a purchase has been made or for lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed tickets. Ticket package and prices are subject to change without notice.
Instructions for fulfillment Essential Ticket | 1-Day Hop-on Hop-off Tour + Sunset Tour
Redeem voucher at any stop along the route with a Big Bus staff member. Meeting Point: Stop #1 - Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center at 99 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133 (corner of Jefferson and Mason Streets) or join at any of the stops along the route.
Download the Big Bus Tours app ahead of your trip to see all stops you can hop on and enjoy the convenience the live bus tracking offers. Bus frequency subject to change.