San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Open Top Bus Tour (Essential)
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
- Bike rental offer
- Audio tour in multiple languages
- Sunset tour
- 2-day pass for unlimited use
- Free mobile tracking app
- Flexible ticket
What To Expect
13 Stops | 8 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour
Operating Schedule: First Bus: 10:00am from Stop #1 (Jefferson st). Last Bus: 5:00pm at Stop #1 (Jefferson st) Full Circuit Time: 1 hour (approx.) Bus Frequency: every 30 minutes.
99 Jefferson St
North Beach
Embarcadero Center
Ferry Building
Union Square
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Civic Center
Vista Point
Palace of Fine Arts
Cow Hollow
Lombard Street
Ferry Plaza
Pier 39
Additional Info
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-187422P1
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Average 4.26 out of 5 stars based on 169 traveler reviews collected by Cool San Francisco and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- Bike rental offer.
- Audio tour in multiple languages.
- Sunset tour.
- 2-day pass for unlimited use.
- Free mobile tracking app.
- Flexible ticket.
The minimum age to participate is 3..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Open Top Bus Tour (Essential) is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Open Top Bus Tour (Essential) will be included in your confirmation email from Cool San Francisco. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bike rental offer
- Audio tour in multiple languages
- Sunset tour
- 2-day pass for unlimited use
- Free mobile tracking app
- Flexible ticket
Additional Info
- 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
