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Hop-on Hop-off Tours San Francisco

City Sightseeing: San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Tourists on open-top bus near Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco.
Red double-decker sightseeing bus in San Francisco with tourists on top deck.
Open-top bus tour at Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, with tourists enjoying the view.
Tourists enjoying a sunny day at Union Square, San Francisco during a hop-on hop-off tour.

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    • Experience San Francisco's magic with convenient 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off tickets designed for unlimited city exploration.

    • The Red route has 18 iconic stops and buses every 40 minutes, so you can jump off for a stroll or stay on for a scenic spin through the city.

    • Soak up panoramic city views from open-top double-decker buses with commentary from an English-speaking live guide, plus an audio guide app available in 13 languages.

    • Admire the modern engineering of the Golden Gate Bridge, bask in the picturesque views from Nob Hill, and relish authentic eats at Chinatown.

    • 1 or 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour

    • Access to the Red route

    • English-speaking live guide

    • Audio guide app in English, German, Spanish, French, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Punjabi, Portuguese, Russian, Vietnamese, and Chinese

  • TOTAL DURATION2 hours
    FREQUENCYEvery 40 minutes
    FIRST DEPARTUREUnion Square - Geary Street / Powell Street at 10:15 AM
    LAST DEPARTUREUnion Square - Geary Street / Powell Street at 5:30 PM
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    1. Union Square - Geary Street / Powell Street

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    1 attraction

    Union Square

    1 minute walk

    2. China Town - Bush & Grant

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    2 attractions

    Chinatown

    3 minutes walk

    Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory

    5 minutes walk

    3. Financial District - Kearny, in front of Hilton Hotel

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    2 attractions

    Financial District

    5 minutes walk

    Transamerica Pyramid

    1 minute walk

    4. North Beach

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    2 attractions

    North Beach

    City Lights Bookstore

    2 minutes walk

    5. Pier 35 (1914)

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    2 attractions

    Pier 35

    Musée Mécanique

    5 minutes walk

    6. Pier 35 (100m walk to Pier 39)

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    1 attraction

    PIER 39

    1 minute walk

    7. Fisherman's Wharf

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    1 attraction

    Fisherman’s Wharf

    2 minutes walk

    8. Ghirardelli Square

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    2 attractions

    Ghirardelli Square

    Aquatic Park Cove

    3 minutes walk

    9. Fort Mason

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    2 attractions

    Fort Mason

    Greens Restaurant

    6 minutes walk

    10. Lombard Street - Van Ness & Lombard

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    1 attraction

    Lombard Street

    4 minutes walk

    11. Palace of Fine Arts

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    1 attraction

    Palace of Fine Arts

    2 minutes walk

    12. Golden Gate Bridge - Marin County

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    2 attractions

    Golden Gate Bridge

    6 minutes walk

    Battery Spencer

    1 minute walk

    13. Golden Gate Park - Fulton Street & 8th Avenue

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    2 attractions

    Golden Gate Park

    8 minutes walk

    Strawberry Hill & Stow Lake

    11 minutes walk

    14. Golden Gate Park - Japanese Tea Garden, DeYoung Museum and JFK Drive

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    2 attractions

    Civic Center Plaza

    17 minutes walk

    Asian Art Museum

    18 minutes walk

    15. Golden Gate Park - Music Concourse and California Academy of Science

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    2 attractions

    Ferry Building

    28 minutes walk

    Sue Bierman Park

    30 minutes walk

    16. Haight-Ashbury

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    2 attractions

    Haight-Ashbury

    Amoeba Music

    3 minutes walk

    17. Alamo Square

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    2 attractions

    Alamo Square Park

    2 minutes walk

    William Westerfeld House

    2 minutes walk

    18. Civic Center - Larkin & McAllister

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    1 attraction

    Orpheum Theatre

    2 minutes walk

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 129 reviews

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    These ratings include verified reviews from both Headout guests and our trusted partners who operate this experience locally. All reviews come from real travelers who've taken this experience.

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    What our guests say

    Anne R

    Solo
    Verified booking
    3 weeks ago
    The drivers were all awesome, and the people at each stop were very helpful and kind!

    Maurice R

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Apr 2026
    I loved the convenience & flexibility, along with support/assistance from bus drivers & other personnel at Union Square Station. I also valued the prompt assistance I got on the phone when I called with questions. The map, the directions, the brochure were easy to reference. I got the 2 day package which made it easier for me to be flexible with my plans to see the city while also taking into account both the weather & my family's wishes and energy level.

    Barrie S

    Group
    Verified booking
    Apr 2026

    Andreas S

    Family
    Verified booking
    Feb 2026
    The bus never showed up - we waited over one hour - have asked for a refund

    Arjita S

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Dec 2025
    The bus didn't even arrive. ..

  • These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

  • Accessibility

    • The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

    Additional information

    • The bus tour remains closed on December 25th.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly. Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

    Redemption Instructions

    • Please check your voucher for final instructions.
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