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San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Open Top Bus Tour (Essential) 24Hour

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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Cantonese

Overview

See the best of San Francisco with Hop on Hop off Bus Tours. Our open-top sightseeing tours will introduce you to all the city's must-see sights, with stops conveniently located at iconic landmarks and attractions. Your flexible ticket allows you to hop on and hop off the bus as much as you like, so you can enjoy the freedom to stay for a few snaps, or immerse yourself for hours.

Your ticket is valid for 2 day unlimited use from 10am to 5pm. Stop #1 is located at 99 Jefferson st, San Francisco.

What's Included

  • Audio tour in multiple languages
  • Free mobile tracking app
  • 1-day pass for unlimited use

    What To Expect

    Hop-on Hop-off (Red Loop) San Francisco City Tour

    17 Stops | 11 Points of Interest


    Duration: 2 hours


    Operating Schedule: First Bus: 10:00am from Stop #1 (Jefferson st). Last Bus: 5:00pm at Stop #1 (Jefferson st) Full Circuit Time: 2 hours, 10 minutes (approx.) Bus Frequency: every 30 minutes.

    99 Jefferson St

    North Beach

    621 Columbus Avenue (bus stop on NW corner of Union & Columbus)

    Embarcadero Center

    Clay St (between Battery & Front Streets)

    Ferry Building

    1 Market Street (Between Steuart & Spear Streets)

    Union Square

    280 Geary St (opposite Macy's entrance, next to steps)

    Hilton San Francisco Union Square

    Mason Street, between O'Farrell and Ellis Streets (outside Hilton Hotel entrance)

    Civic Center

    350 McCallister Street (White Zone outside Earl Warren Building)

    Alamo Square

    944 Fell Street (next to Mosaic wall near corner with Pierce St)

    Haight-Ashbury

    1816 Haight Street (opposite Cha Cha Cha restaurant)

    Golden Gate Park

    55 Music Concourse Drive (outside California Academy of Sciences) M-SAT ONLY

    Vista Point

    North Vista Point, Sausalito, CA 94965 (lookout parking area off highway)

    Palace of Fine Arts

    211 Richardson Avenue (Bus stop on North-West corner of Richardson Ave and Francisco Street)

    Cow Hollow

    2101 Lombard Street (SW corner of Lombard and Fillmore Sts)

    Lombard Street

    1599 Lombard St San Francisco, CA 94123m (outside Buena Vista Motor Inn near corner with Gough St)

    Ferry Plaza

    1454 The Embarcadero (outside Pier 35 cruise terminal entrance)

    Pier 39

    The Embarcadero, bus stop outside the entrance to Pier 39, Fisherman’s Wharf

    Golden Gate Park

    Bus stop at North-West corner of Lincoln Way & 9th Ave (Sundays + Public Holidays only)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Open Top Bus Tour (Essential) 24Hour?

    A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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    Activity code: C-187422P1

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    Average 4.28 out of 5 stars based on 161 traveler reviews collected by Cool San Francisco and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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    What's Included

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    • Audio tour in multiple languages
    • Free mobile tracking app
    • 1-day pass for unlimited use
    • Flexible ticket

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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