Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
A note about this tour
Customers are advised to download the Big Bus app to find out more about our new health and safety measures and for real-time bus tracking information. Alternatively please visit the Big Bus website.
Overview
Explore the best of San Francisco on board a Big Bus Tour. We offer the most comprehensive tour with over 16 hop-on hop-off locations spanning from Fisherman’s Wharf to the Golden Gate Bridge. No need to switch buses – our one full city loop will take you to famous neighborhoods and attractions including Pier 39, Chinatown, Little Italy, Painted Ladies Victorian Homes, Haight-Ashbury Neighborhood, Golden Gate Park, Lombard Crooked Street, Union Square Shopping District and an unforgettable journey across the Golden Gate Bridge. With 16 stops, hop-on and hop-off at your leisure and experience San Francisco’s diverse culture, eclectic food, beautiful parks, stunning architecture, world-class shopping and picturesque views.
Highlights
- Perfect introduction for first-time visitors
- Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences
- Fully narrated tour
- Informative, friendly and professional guide
- Great overview and orientation of the city
Description
Schedule
What's Included
What To Bring
Additional Info
Reviews
Average 4.12 out of 5 stars based on 624 verified reviews from Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
5 stars
313
4 stars
169
3 stars
73
2 stars
40
1 star
29
janelle2121, Dec 2021 Verified
Our trip was wonderful. We weren't quite sure if we could get on the bus at any time to start the tour but other than that everything was perfect. It's the best way to learn and see the city. I highly recommend this tour.
Marango2020, Dec 2021 Verified
Big Bus Blake is an amazing guide. We took the walking tour to Chinatown with him and he does a great job. Even in a rainy day he was energetic and fun.
Robert_B, Dec 2021 Verified
Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge. Also enjoyed traveling through downtown and the Golden Gate Park. Ver informative to hear the history of SF.
lee, Dec 2021 Verified
Our driver, David was welcoming and super helpful. The weather was wet, windy and cold but the tour of the city was still good.
karen_m, Dec 2021 Verified
We got the bus at 11:30 am and went right to the top We traveled to every section of the city concluding with the Golden Gate Bridge. We didn’t get off because it was our first day we got back around
Janet_A, Dec 2021 Verified
Buses were on time. Audio was very clear and insightful commentary on SanFrancisco sites. I would highly recommend this tour.
nopalmgirl, Nov 2021 Verified
5 of 5
Narration was excellent. Learned a lot about history. Highly recommend. Loved being on top even though it was a tad chilly over Golden Gate Bridge!!! We were warned to go downstairs though because of winds off Pacific.
Rachel_S, Nov 2021 Verified
I loved the information of the audio tour. I've been to the city but the audio portion had so much insight into the diverse history of the city. Highly recommend but bring a light jacket.
Tht_Queen_B, Nov 2021 Verified
I recently did this tour while in the San Fran area. Wear hat, glasses, and hoodie if planning on riding on top.This is perfect if you want to see all that the city has to offer and are short on time. To truly take full advantage of this tour, I would depart on the first bus out. This allows time to get off at prime location spots and get back on without getting caught in the cold and dark. The next bus always came within 15/30 minutes of each other. The app is only good for tracking which is a great bonus. There is no second guessing where the next bus is. I recommend this tour for everyone.
carolyn_s, Nov 2021 Verified
The beauty of San Francisco was very evident. Easy to get on and off- made 3 stops and could walk to
the next stop with 4 young kids.
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