San Francisco Hop On, Hop Off Bus Routes Map | Big Bus Tours

Sit back, relax and take in all the iconic sights on our San Francisco hop-on, hop-off bus tours, with 15+ different stops at key points of interest, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown and Haight Ashbury.

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Our San Francisco Sightseeing Routes

One of the undeniable highlights of our San Francisco Bus Tour is the journey across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, with top-deck views across the bay. However, with its diverse neighborhoods, lively entertainment hub and bustling shopping district, there are so many other great areas of the Golden City to explore. Hop on with us to discover the best of San Francisco.

San Francisco Skyline

Day Tour (Red Route)

With pre-recorded commentary in 7 languages.

Tours depart Stop #1: 10:00am–6:00pm

Frequency: 15 minutes

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San Francisco Skyline

Sunset Tour (Blue Route)

With pre-recorded commentary in 7 language.

Tours depart Stop #1: 6:30pm

Duration: 1 hr 15 mins

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Our Routes

Discover the top San Francisco sights, including the stunning Golden Gate Bridge, the 'Painted Ladies', Fisherman’s Wharf and the bohemian neighborhood of Haight Ashbury. Our routes cover the best of San Francisco, and with over 15 conveniently located hop-on hop-off stops, it’s super easy to visit places of interest.

  • Alcatraz Island
  • Fisherman's Wharf
  • Railway Museum
  • Japanese Tea Garden
  • Cartoon Art Museum
  • Red and White - 1-Hour Bay Cruise
  • African American Art & Culture Complex
  • Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
  • Opera House
  • Symphony Hall
  • Night Tour
  • Sea Lions
  • Beat Generation Museum
  • Exploratorium
  • U.S.S. Pampanito Submarine
  • Maritime National Historic Park / Hyde Street Pier
  • Cable Car Museum
  • De Young Museum
  • Asian Art Museum
  • City Lights Bookstore
  • California Academy of Sciences
  • The S.S. Jeremiah O'Brien
  • Ripley’s Believe it or Not!
  • Aquarium of the Bay
  • Cable Car
  • Fort Point
  • St. Peter and Paul’s Church
  • Maritime Museum
  • SkyStar Observation Wheel
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
  • Lombard Street
  • Blazing Saddles
  • Treasure Island
  • Washington Square
  • Civic Center
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • Haight Ashbury
  • North Beach, Little Italy
  • Alamo Square Park
  • Embarcadero
  • Botanical Gardens
  • Painted Ladies
  • Palace of Fine Arts
  • Coit Tower
  • DeYoung Museum & Legion of Honor Museum
  • Fishermen's Chapel
  • Presidio Park
  • Ferry Building
  • Players Arcade and Luau Lounge Secret Tiki Bar
  • Pier 39
  • Chinatown
  • Marina District
  • Union Square
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North Beach / Chinatown 329 Columbus Ave (white zone next to The Baked Bear, just NW of the corner of Broadway and Columbus)
First Stop 10:07
Last Stop 18:07
North Beach / Chinatown

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Golden Gate Park (Sundays and Public Holidays only) Bus stop on Lincoln Way at 9th Avenue. (Sundays + Public Holidays only)
First Stop 11:07
Last Stop 18:07

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Alamo Square 944 Fell Street (next to Mosaic wall near corner with Pierce St)
First Stop 10:50
Last Stop 18:50
Alamo Square

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Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center 99 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133 (corner of Jefferson and Mason Streets)
First Stop 10:00
Last Stop 18:00

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Pier 35 / Cruise Terminal 1454 The Embarcadero (outside Pier 35 cruise terminal entrance)
First Stop 11:45
Last Stop 19:57
Pier 35 / Cruise Terminal

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Haight Ashbury 1816 Haight Street (opposite Cha Cha Cha restaurant)
First Stop 11:00
Last Stop 19:00
Haight Ashbury

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Palace of Fine Arts 1105 Gorgas Avenue (south corner of Richardson Ave and Gorgas Ave)
First Stop 11:32
Last Stop 19:32
Palace of Fine Arts

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North Vista Point / Golden Gate Bridge North Vista Point, Sausalito, CA 94965 (lookout parking area off highway)
First Stop 11:22
Last Stop 19:22
North Vista Point / Golden Gate Bridge

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Marina / Cow Hollow 2101 Lombard Street (SW corner of Lombard and Fillmore Sts)
First Stop 11:37
Last Stop 19:37
Marina / Cow Hollow

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Lombard Street 1599 Lombard St San Francisco, CA 94123m (outside Buena Vista Motor Inn near corner with Gough St)
First Stop 11:39
Last Stop 19:39
Lombard Street

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Golden Gate Park (Monday - Saturday only) 55 Music Concourse Drive (outside California Academy of Sciences)
First Stop 11:07
Last Stop 19:07
Golden Gate Park (Monday - Saturday only)

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Embarcadero Center Clay St (between Battery & Front Streets)
First Stop 10:13
Last Stop 18:13
Embarcadero Center

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Union Square South 280 Geary St (opposite Macy's entrance, next to steps)
First Stop 10:26
Last Stop 18:26
Union Square South

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Hilton Hotel Mason Street, between O'Farrell and Ellis Streets (outside Hilton Hotel entrance)
First Stop 10:30
Last Stop 18:30
Hilton Hotel

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Civic Center 350 McCallister Street (White Zone outside Earl Warren Building)
First Stop 10:40
Last Stop 18:40
Civic Center

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Ferry Building 30 Steuart St (Between Steuart & Market Streets)
First Stop 10:16
Last Stop 18:16
Ferry Building

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Pier 39 The Embarcadero, bus stop outside the entrance to Pier 39, Fisherman’s Wharf
First Stop 11:52
Last Stop 19:52
Pier 39

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Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center 99 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133 (corner of Jefferson and Mason Streets)
First Stop 18:30
Last Stop 18:30