The Big Bus Tour of San Francisco is a sightseeing tour on an open-top double-decker bus. Entertaining and informative commentary is either provided by an experienced guide, or via pre-recorded commentary, available in several languages through complimentary headphones distributed when you board the bus. You may hop on and off your bus tour at any of our 20+ stops to visit attractions and places of interest.

You can hop off your Big Bus Tour at over 20 conveniently located stops. Each has been selected because it provides access to an attraction or place of interest. You can hop on and hop off the tour as much as you like, or choose to stay on board for the entire circuit. Discover San Francisco here.

The Big Bus tour of San Francisco operates every day of the year.

Following your transaction, you will receive a confirmation email. Please print your ticket and present it to a member of Big Bus staff at any one of our hop-on, hop-off stops before you start your tour.

Discounts are only available on tickets purchased online, in advance. Tickets purchased on-street or on the day you intend to travel will be full price. Some special ticket offers are only available for a certain period of time.

No, you can use your ticket on any date. If you purchase a 2-day or 3-day ticket you must travel on consecutive days.

You are welcome to buy your ticket on the day if that is your preference, but please note that our online discounts are not available on street.

For information on group discounts please contact us at agentsf@bigbustours.com.

Yes, buses are available for private hire. Please have a look at our Private Hire page to find out more, or contact us on infoSF@bigbustours.com to discuss your requirements.

The last bus departs Stop #1 - San Francisco Visitor Center at 5:00pm.

Our live guides and pre-recorded commentary will communicate upcoming stops. You can also download our free App for more information on routes and times, and what to see and do at each stop location. The App is available from the App Store or Google Play.

A child ticket is available for children aged between 5 and 15 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Children aged 4 years and under may travel free of charge. Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. Strollers and pushchairs must be folded and stowed on the lower deck.

Are accommodations available for persons with disabilities? Yes, we operate wheelchair accessible vehicles with lifts that can accommodate a weight up to 650 pounds. Please be advised that our entire fleet in San Francisco is not wheelchair accessible. If you or your travelling partner(s) requires an ADA accessible vehicle, please contact us 48 hours prior to your planned tour commencement. We can then arrange for a suitable vehicle to be available at the time and location required. If you require a different accommodation, please also contact us 48 hours prior to your planned tour commencement so we can make arrangements for an accommodation. Please note that messages left on the office general voicemail do not constitute confirmed arrangements. Please also note that passengers with mobility impairments may not be able to access the upper deck on our buses. We cannot guarantee the accessibility of the various attractions along the tour.

No pets are allowed on board the bus, except ADA service animals.

No food or alcohol is permitted on board the bus. Non-alcoholic drinks in screw-top bottles are permitted.