San Francisco Holiday Lights Tour by Open-top Bus with Live Guide
Overview
San Francisco shines brighter during the holidays—and there’s no better way to see it than from the top deck of a Big Bus! Begin in Fisherman’s Wharf, where you’ll board an open-top double-decker bus for a comfortable, panoramic ride through the city’s most festive neighborhoods.
Discover the twinkling Christmas trees at Union Square, 555 California Street, Pier 39 and UN Plaza. Enjoy the Christmas lights at City Hall and the Menorah at Union Square during Hanukkah. See unique decorations throughout the city’s neighborhoods, including Union Square, Chinatown, Nob Hill, Polk Gulch, City Hall, SOMA and more. View the art installations from ILLUMINATE SF™, an open-air gallery of light and imagination.
Your live guide shares fun facts, festive stories and local traditions behind the celebrations. Hear classic carols and capture sparkling photo opportunities at every turn as you experience San Francisco at its most festive.
What's Included
- Free onboard Wi-Fi
- Festive decorations and atmosphere aboard bus
- Iconic Double-Decker Open-top Bus
- 85-minute Holiday Lights Tour throughout San Francisco
- Expert Live Guide
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- Hop-on, hop-off service
Meeting Location
280 Geary Street
San Francisco, CA 94108, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
The Embarcadero, bus stop outside the entrance to Pier 39, Fisherman’s Wharf
What To Expect
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Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free
Chinatown (pass by)
Nob Hill (pass by)
Polk Gulch (pass by)
SoMa (pass by)
The Embarcadero (pass by)
Fisherman’s Wharf (pass by)
Ghirardelli Square
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The tour runs from November 27, 2026, to January 3, 2027.
- This tour is not a hop-on, hop-off service.
- Please arrive by 6:00 pm. The bus departs promptly at 6:30 pm. Seating is first-come, first-served.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
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Activity code: C-5096P65
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