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City Sightseeing San Francisco Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour

Get on a fun and flexible sightseeing adventure across San Francisco with the Hop On, Hop Off San Francisco bus tour. Choose the 1-day or 2-day ticket to travel comfortably around the city, with 18 stops to visit. Sit on the top deck for 360° views accompanied by a live tour guide and audio guide app.

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Highlights

  • With the Hop On, Hop Off San Francisco bus tour, explore San Francisco at your own pace
  • Choose between the 1-day or 2-day ticket to see the top iconic landmarks
  • See the famous sites like the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square, Chinatown
  • The Hop On, Hop Off San Francisco bus tour takes you to the red route with 18 stops
  • With a fun and friendly tour guide onboard, hear interesting facts and stories
  • Stay connected with free Wi-Fi available in the Hop On, Hop Off San Francisco bus tour
  • Choose where to hop off and explore, then hop back whenever you are ready
  • Listen to detailed information through the audio guide app available in 13 languages
  • Mobile Vouchers accepted, no need to print the vouchers.

Overview

San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities, with many iconic places to visit. With the Hop On, Hop Off San Francisco bus tour, explore the famous places in a comfortable and flexible way. This tour lets you explore the city at your own pace with the freedom to hop off and hop on at any time. Whether you choose a 1-day or 2-day ticket, you will see all the famous sights, taking you to 18 major stops. Visit the famous sights like the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square, Chinatown, and more. Sit back and relax on the open-top deck while enjoying 360° panoramic views of the city. Accompanied by a fun and friendly live guide and audio guide available in 13 languages, you will learn interesting facts as you ride. The Hop On, Hop Off San Francisco bus tour takes you on the red route as you enjoy the ride, making it super convenient to travel across San Francisco.

Itinerary

Get ready for an exciting day in San Francisco with our fun and flexible Hop On, Hop Off San Francisco bus tour. This city is one of the most beautiful and most photographed in the world – and now you can explore it your way. With 18 stops along the red route, enjoy amazing views of San Francisco’s famous streets, ocean views, and historic buildings. When something catches your eye, hop off the bus and explore. When you’re ready, hop on the next bus and continue your journey. It’s that easy!  Enjoy 360° panoramic views from the open-top double-decker Hop On, Hop Off San Francisco bus, making this the perfect way to travel around in San Francisco.
As you travel across the city with the Hop On, Hop Off San Francisco bus tour, one of your first highlights will be the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge. Whether you choose to walk across it or admire it from the top deck of the bus, you’ll be amazed by its size, structure, and the views of the Pacific Ocean. Don’t forget to take photos! Also, visit Golden Gate Park, one of the biggest city parks in the world. It’s not just green and peaceful – it’s full of surprises! You can find a Dutch Windmill, a beautiful Garden of Fragrance, and even a group of American Buffalo. This is a great place to enjoy nature and fresh air. Soon, you’ll reach Fisherman’s Wharf, one of San Francisco’s most famous places. It’s lively, fun, and right by the water. Visit Pier 39, where sea lions rest in the sun and tourists enjoy seafood, street performers, and shops. It’s a place that always feels like a festival.
Don’t miss Lombard Street, known as the most crooked street in the world. With its sharp curves and beautiful flowers, this steep road is a must-see. It’s a perfect example of San Francisco’s quirky charm. A little further along the route, you can hop off in Chinatown San Francisco. It’s the oldest Chinatown in North America and is full of history, culture, and delicious food. Walk through its busy streets, visit shops, and maybe stop for dim sum or noodles at a traditional Chinese restaurant. With the Hop On, Hop Off San Francisco bus tour, you will also enjoy the buzz of Union Square. This area is great for shopping, eating, and people-watching. Big stores, stylish shops, and cool cafes make it the perfect place to end your journey. Whether you want to shop till you drop or relax with a coffee, Union Square is the place to be.
With so many great stops along the way, the Hop On, Hop Off San Francisco bus tour is the best way to explore San Francisco. Choose between a 1-day or 2-day ticket and start discovering at your own pace. There’s no need to rush – just enjoy the ride, hop off when you like, and hop on again when you're ready. Hop off near San Francisco's must-see sights and explore them up close, while accompanied by our fun and friendly live tour guide. You can also use our easy-to-access audio guide app, available in 13 languages, to learn more about the city in your language as you travel. With over 18 stops, hop on and hop off at your leisure and experience San Francisco’s diverse culture, eclectic food, beautiful parks, stunning architecture, world-class shopping, and picturesque views.

Schedule

San Fransisco Hop-On, Ho-Off Bus Red Route

  • First Bus: 10:15am; Last Bus: 05:30pm
  • Frequency: Every 30-45 Minutes
  • Full Loop: 120 Minutes (Approx.)
  • First Stop: Union Square (Stop 1) corner of Powell Street & Geary Street (across from Macy's)

Inclusions

  • 1 or 2-Days San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket (as per the option selected)
  • Audio Guide in  English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Hindi, Punjabi, Russian and Vietnamese
  • Live Guide available in English on board
  • Free Wi-Fi on board

Exclusions

  • Entrance Fees
  • Hotel Transfers

Redemption Info

  • Please present your booking voucher to the tour staff or drive. 
  • You can board the bus from any stop, however the first stop is Union Square (Stop 1) corner of Powell Street & Geary Street (across from Macy's)
  • You will receive a ticket in exchange for your voucher, which you must keep until the expiry date/ tour.
  • Please check your ticket to know when it expires.
  • After exchanging your voucher for a ticket, your voucher will no longer be valid.
  • In loss of voucher/ticket, company is not liable for any refund.
  • Ticket Validity: Ticket is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase

Know Before You Go

  • Voucher Information: Mobile or Paper Vouchers are accepted.
  • Login to an audio guide app for commentary in multiple languages.
  • Please bring your own earphones and smartphone to use the app.
  • Important Instructions: We recommend our all passengers please try to board the bus at first stop if possible. During high season, specially on weekends, buses can be full, we advise you must wait for the next buses. No Refund possible in such conditions. 
  • Disclaimer: Due to traffic issues, public holidays, weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances, there might be sudden changes in the route or in the schedule. Traffic congestion and road closures- may cause delays and changes to the route. We’ll do all we can to provide a smooth and frequent service! No refund will be offered for any changes or cancellations due to any unforeseen circumstances.
  • For any queries, please contact the local Customer Support team by phone on +1 415-409-6117 or by email at info@sanfranciscodeluxetours.com

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Cancellation Policy

  • You must cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience to get a complete refund.
  • If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience, you will not be reimbursed.
  • Any modifications made less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience will not be allowed.
  • The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience's local start time.
  • This activity/experience is weather dependent. If it is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.

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