San Francisco Explore: 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour, Sunset Tour & Golden Gate Bay Cruise or Sausalito Shuttle
About this activity
Explore San Francisco with a 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus ticket, including a panoramic Night Tour and a choice of a scenic 60-minute Bay Cruise or Sausalito Shuttle. Discover iconic landmarks and enjoy stunning city and waterfront views.
Highlights
- Enjoy panoramic views of San Francisco as captivating commentary and music transport you throughout the Golden Gate City
- Make the most of your trip by hopping off and back on at any stop around Fisherman's Wharf to visit the many world famous museums, and explore the nearby monuments
- Hop off the bus to explore Alamo Square, Haight-Ashbury, and more!
- Ride along to the Golden Gate Bridge for picturesque views and witness one of the seven wonders of the modern world.
- Enjoy a Sunset Tour plus a choice of Bay Cruise or Sausalito Shuttle.
- Explore the famous San Francisco Chinatown and its delicious culinary variety
- Cruise beneath the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and enjoy spectacular views of Alcatraz Island and San Francisco’s waterfront.
Full description
Discover San Francisco with a flexible 48-hour hop-on, hop-off sightseeing pass. Travel aboard open-top, double-decker buses and explore iconic landmarks including Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, Haight-Ashbury and the Golden Gate Bridge, with multilingual pre-recorded commentary.
Your ticket also includes a panoramic Night Tour, offering a different perspective of San Francisco as the city lights up after dark.
Enjoy a choice between a 60-minute San Francisco Bay Cruise or the Sausalito Shuttle.
Choose the Bay Cruise to sail beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, pass the famous PIER 39 sea lions and admire views of Alcatraz Island, the city skyline and historic waterfront, with multilingual audio commentary available in nine languages.
Alternatively, take the Sausalito Shuttle to discover the charming waterfront town, known for its picturesque streets, boutique shops, cafés and beautiful views of San Francisco Bay.
Included / Excluded
- Unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off throughout ticket validity
- Digital Chinatown Walking Tour
- Panoramic Sunset Tour
- Free Wi-Fi on-board and Headphones
- Digital audio commentary in 7 languages
- Red and Yellow loop
- A choice of 60-mins Bay Cruise or Sausalito Shuttle
- Hotel Pickup/Dropoff
Meeting point
Start Location
99 Jefferson St, San Francisco, California, USA
99 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA, San Francisco, US
Important information
Know before you book
- Tickets are Flexible - Tickets are valid up to 14 Days after purchase
- No pets are allowed on board the bus, except ADA service animals
- Our entire fleet of double-deckers are wheelchair accessible on the lower deck
- Strollers and pushchairs must be folded and stowed on the lower deck
- Buses are not equipped with toilets or lifts/elevators
- There are wheelchairs to use during your time at the aquarium
Know before you go
- Redeem voucher at any stop along the route with a Big Bus staff member
- Download the free Big Bus app for live bus tracking and route information
- Headphones will be provided upon arrival however feel free to use your own.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Infants Required On Laps
Additional information
Our Sunset Tour departs from Stop #1 (Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center) at 6.00pm. Please arrive 20 - 30 minutes before your preferred tour as seats are subject to availability.
Walking tour - Scan the QR code at Stop #1 (Big Bus Visitors’ Center), then head to Stop #3 (North Beach / Chinatown) to begin your tour.
Bay Cruise - Ticket Redemption: Present this voucher at the Blue & Gold Fleet Box Office at Pier 39 to redeem your ticket. Please arrive 30 minutes before your desired departure time.
The Sausalito shuttle operates daily from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with an approximate round-trip duration of 45 minutes. Pick-up and drop-off locations are Stop #12 (North Vista) and Spinnaker Parking Lot.