Hop On Hop Off San Francisco - Bus Tours

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Explore the Golden city on a comfortable hop-on hop-off San Francisco bus tour. See the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and the Fisherman’s Wharf! Then, check out North Beach, Chinatown, and Ghirardelli Square. You can even combine your San Francisco hop-on hop-off tickets with admission to other attractions. If you’d like to save a buck or two, then picking up a combo package is what to do in San Francisco!
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Hop On Hop Off Bus

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    Offer: Kids Ticket for $1: Big Bus San Francisco: Hop-On, Hop-Off with optional Walking Tour
    • 24 or 48 hours hop-on, hop-off ticket (as per the option selected)
    • Pre-recorded commentary on the bus in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.
    • Digital Walking tour (with Essential & Explore ticket) 
    • Sunset tour (with Essential & Explore ticket)
    • Bike Rental (with Essential & Explore ticket)
    • Create your own customized San Francisco itinerary with this flexible bus tour
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    US$ 66.00 per person
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    Big Bus San Francisco: Hop-On, Hop-Off and Alcatraz Ticket
    • 48 hours hop-on, hop-off ticket
    • Pre-recorded commentary on the bus in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.
    • Admission to Alcatraz and return ferry transfers
    • Digital Walking Tour
    • Bike Rental Offer
    • Sunset tour
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    US$ 120.00 per person
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    Skyline Sightseeing San Francisco Hop-On, Hop-Off & Sonoma Valley Tour
    • 2-Days Hop-On Hop-Off ticket
    • Audio commentary on bus in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, and Portuguese
    • Half day Sonoma Valley tour
    • Tasting fess for 2 wine tastings
    • Guided tour in a luxury coach bus
    • Soak up the magic of the California sunshine with exceptional saver combo
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    US$ 187.99 per person
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    Skyline Sightseeing San Francisco Hop-on, Hop-off & Night Tour
    • 2 days Hop-on, Hop-off tour 
    • Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, and Portuguese
    • Night tour
    • Enjoy sightseeing at your own pace with the San Francisco hop-on hop-off tour
    • Enjoy informative pre-recorded commentary in multiple languages
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    US$ 89.99 per person
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    Skyline Sightseeing San Francisco: Hop-on, Hop-off & Alcatraz Tour
    • 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Pass
    • Ferry to/from Alcatraz Island (with a set departure time)
    • Award winning self-guided Alcatraz audio tour in various languages
    • Audio commentary on the bus in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, and Portuguese
    • Nigh tour
    • Hop on and off at top San Francisco attractions and explore at your own pace
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    US$ 159.99 per person
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    Skyline Sightseeing San Francisco: Hop-on, Hop-off & Bay Cruise Combo
    • 2 Days Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
    • Audio commentary on the bus in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, and Portuguese
    • San Francisco Bay Cruise
    • Audio commentary on Bay Cruise via Wi-Fi device in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German and Taiwanese
    • Enjoy San Francisco Hop-on, Hop-off and Bay Cruise with this combo ticket
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    US$ 99.99 per person
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    Big Bus San Francisco Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour & Sunset Cruise
    • 24 or 48 hours Hop-on, Hop-off ticket (as per the option selected)
    • Pre-recorded commentary on the bus in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese
    • Bike Rental Offer (1-hour rental + 1 hour free) – (with Essential & Explore ticket)
    • Digital Walking Tour – (with Essential & Explore ticket)
    • Sunset tour (with Essential & Explore ticket)
    • Sunset Cruise
    • Live commentary in English by the Captain
    from US$ 124.00
    US$ 115.32 per person
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    Skyline Sightseeing San Francisco Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour
    • 1 or 2-day Hop On Hop Off City Tour
    • Audio commentary in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, and Portuguese
    • Discover the best of San Francisco on a fun and flexible hop-on, hop-off bus city tour
    • Get up close with your favourite attractions - from the Golden Gate to the Union Square
    • Cross the Golden Gate Bridge on an open top bus
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    US$ 74.99 per person
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    Big Bus San Francisco Sunset Tour
    • Sunset tour
    • Audio guide in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Korean.
    • Courtesy shuttle back to Union Square
    • Be dazzled by San Francisco at night as you enjoy glorious views from a double-decker bus
    • Make the most of the great photo ops at every corner
    from US$ 53.00
    US$ 49.29 per person
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Experience San Francisco in Hop On Hop Off Bus

The cultural center of North California, San Francisco is known for its universities, Golden Gate Bridge, diverse culture, historical buildings, rolling hills, eclectic architecture, and more. The Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz island have a rich history that can be further explored with a combo ticket of Big Bus.

The hop-on hop-off tours will take you to the federal prison in Alcatraz which had been home to Al Capone. You can also opt to rent a bike with the ticket to explore the city on your own terms. The Skyline Sightseeing San Francisco also accompanies a 60-minute cruise for surreal views of the coastal areas. Alternatively, you can also take a guided tour of the Muir Woods to witness over 1000 years old redwood trees.

Frequently Asked Questions

September to November is the best time to visit San Francisco. The city experiences warmer temperatures and a plethora of street fairs. Since there is no rain, it is an apt time to enjoy outdoor activities.

The San Francisco bus tour offers you the convenience and flexibility to get off at the nearest designated stop. No tour guide, you set your own itinerary. You’ll find all the stops are located strategically at all the major attractions, making your touring as hassle-free as possible. And then, when you’re ready to continue, return to a designated bus stop, show your pass, and hop back on the bus and onwards towards your next attraction. So, go ahead and make a whole loop of the route once you have your tour ticket, get familiar with the city and pick out your favorite places to visit and then return to them during your stay.

Various attractions included in San Francisco bus tours include Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Park, Haight/Ashbury, City Hall, Chinatown Gate, South Vista Point, North Vista Point, and more. The stops are subject to change, so it is recommended to check them at the time of booking.

That will depend on the tour provider. You’ll find that hop-on hop-off bus tours can be either live or audio-guided. Many will have a pre-recorded commentary that’ll share fascinating information about the history of San Francisco, its culture, and many places of interest. You’ll find that the audio commentary will be provided in various languages. English, French, German and Spanish are the most commonly used, but others may be available. Check the specific product page for full details of all the languages offered.

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