Hop-on Hop-off Tours San Francisco

Big Bus: San Francisco Sunset Tour

Name: Big Bus: San Francisco Sunset Tour
Start: 2026-07-28T18:30:00
End: 2026-07-28T19:30:00
Location: San Francisco

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Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Audio guide

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Transfers available

Get a chance to view the magnificence of San Francisco and its iconic landmarks in the light of the setting sun with this 60-min panoramic sunset bus tour.

Operator: Big Bus Tours

Trade your couch for a cool San Fran adventure and go on a 60-min sunset tour, your golden ticket to a city that never sleeps.

Forget the hassle, we've got you covered! Cruise the well-curated Blue Route, where every corner is a postcard waiting to happen.

After soaking up the sunset's magic, hop on the free shuttle to Union Square – shopping, dining, or just people-watching – the city's your oyster.

Unleash your inner explorer with the super fun audio guide, packed with fun facts and secret spots on the open-top buses.

Witness the city and landmarks like Golden Gate Bridge, Grace Cathedral, and Bay Bridge transform as the sun dips below the horizon.

60-min non-stop sunset tour

Audio guide in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian & Portuguese (on the bus)

Complimentary headphones

Return shuttle transfer to Union Square

Hop-on hop-off service

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

Blue Route (sunset tour)

Experience the architectural elegance of San Francisco, and its various famous buildings and landmarks, during this leisurely sunset tour. Your bus tour will begin at the Fisherman’s Wharf, one of the most famous and family-oriented places in San Francisco. During this trip, you’ll get a chance to view iconic places in the city like Nob Hill, Bay Bridge, and Grace Cathedral. Sit back and relax as you gaze at the glittering city of San Francisco at sunset, including its architecturally magnificent buildings.

Schedule

Departure: 6pm from stop #1 (Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center) (6:30pm from Mar 16, 2026)

Duration: 60 mins

Frequency: once every evening

Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.

What's not allowed

Keep in mind food & alcohol (except non-alcoholic drinks in screw-top bottles), and luggage are not allowed on the buses. Pack wisely!

Accessibility

Not all buses are wheelchair accessible. You can contact the service operator 48 hours before your trip and they'll try to assist you.

Your safety comes first so visitors with mobility impairments may be restricted from accessing the upper decks.

Your guide dogs (except pets) are welcome onboard.

Additional information

The tour does not operate on Jul 4, Nov 23 (Thanksgiving), Dec 24 (Christmas Eve), and Dec 31 (New Year's Eve).

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Carry a printout of your voucher and hop on to the bus from any stop on the route. The driver will exchange it for the bus ticket.