Essential Ticket

Name: Essential Ticket | San Francisco | Big Bus Tours
Brand: Big Bus Tours
Rating: 4.0 (5579 reviews)

Enjoy the best of San Francisco with our 2-day Essential Ticket!

Adult

From US$69.00 (Full price from US$73.00)
Child 3–12 years

From US$59.00 (Full price from US$63.00)

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Hop on, hop off

Make the most of your time in San Francisco with our flexible hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tours. Explore the city's sights at your own pace - you'll have the freedom to hop off the tour at any of our conveniently located stops, and rejoin when you're ready.

Routes

Day Tour (Red Route)

Hop on and hop off at San Francisco's must-see landmarks and attractions
- Operates 10:00am - 6:00pm
- Frequency: 15 minutes
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FAQs

Do I need to choose a date for my tour?

Yes – when you book, you will need to select the date you’d like to hop on the bus. If you’re touring with us for more than one day, your ticket must be used across consecutive days, and the date you select at time of booking should be the first day of your tour. Some tours also require you to select a time of travel, to secure your seat. If your ticket has extra inclusions, you may also need to book dates and times for these inclusions after your purchase is complete via our Booking Portal. For more information, please see the instructions on your booking confirmation email.

Where can I buy a ticket for the tour?

You can purchase tickets either on this website, on the bus, from a member of Big Bus staff, or at most hotels. Please note that for hygiene reasons we encourage you to pay with card when possible so that all parties can avoid the handling of cash.

What time do tours start and how often do buses run?

Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information on tour start times and frequency.

Where can I start the tour?

You're welcome to join our tours from any stop. Please see our Day Tour (Red Route), Sunset Tour (Blue Route) route timetable pages for further details on stop locations.

How long does the tour take?

Day Tour (Red Route): a full circuit takes about 2 hours if you don't hop off the bus.
Sunset Tour (Blue Route): a full circuit takes 1 hour. Please note that the Night Tour isn't a hop-on, hop-off tour.

Tell me about Big Bus Tours San Francisco

Big Bus Tours San Francisco operate flexible and exciting city sightseeing tours on open-top double-decker buses. In addition to amazing views of the city's famous landmarks and attractions, guests can enjoy entertaining commentary about the history, culture and architecture of San Francisco, delivered by pre-recorded digital commentary, offered in several languages via complimentary headphones distributed on board the bus. Guests are free to hop on and off the bus tour at any stop, or they can choose to relax and remain on board for the full tour circuit. During the day, discover the city of San Francisco on the Day Tour (Red Route). After dark, don't miss the opportunity to see the sights of the city on the Panoramic Sunset Tour (Blue Route).

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