Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour San Francisco: 2-Day Open-Top Pass

What if you could see the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, and Fisherman's Wharf without planning the route?

You board at Fisherman's Wharf or any of eleven other stops, ride the open-top red loop bus for two days straight, and get off whenever a landmark catches you: Ferry Building, Chinatown, Union Square, Golden Gate Bridge, Civic Center. The audio guide is included. You control the pace. Your ticket is valid from 10am to 5pm both days.

Step-by-step itinerary

San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

• Start at 99 Jefferson St
• Board first bus at 10:00am
• Visit Fisherman's Wharf
• Stop at 621 Columbus Avenue
• Stop at Clay St
• Stop at 1 Market Street
• Stop at 280 Geary St
• Stop at Mason Street outside Hilton Hotel
• Stop at 350 McCallister Street
• Stop at North Vista Point Sausalito
• Stop at 211 Richardson Avenue
• Stop at 2101 Lombard Street
• Stop at 1599 Lombard St near Buena Vista Motor Inn
• Stop at 1454 The Embarcadero Pier 35
• Stop at The Embarcadero outside Pier 39
• Enjoy views of Golden Gate Bridge
• Hop on and off bus freely until 5:00pm
• End at 99 Jefferson St

The experience

The red loop bus picks up at 99 Jefferson Street and runs until 5pm, which means you're not locked into someone else's pace. You get on at Fisherman's Wharf, stay as long as you want watching the sea lions, then hop back on when you're ready. The same ticket works for two full days, so if you're tired after hitting the Ferry Building and Union Square on day one, you've still got tomorrow to catch the Golden Gate Bridge viewpoint in Sausalito or loop back through North Beach without paying twice.

The bus itself is open-top, so you'll feel the wind coming off the bay and actually see what's happening on the streets instead of staring through a window. There are twelve stops around the city, and the audio guide plays in multiple languages. You can follow along or ignore it and just look. A lot of people use the mobile tracking app to see where the next bus is, which saves you from standing on a corner guessing. The whole San Francisco hop-on hop-off experience works because you're not herded. You control the stops.

If you want to add something, there's a sunset tour option and bike rental available through the same ticket. The schedule runs 10am to 5pm, so an early start gets you through Chinatown before the crowds thicken, and you can still catch the light at the bridge in the late afternoon. Infants ride free on an adult's lap, strollers fold up fine, and the buses are wheelchair accessible, so it's not a product that filters people out.

What’s included

• Two-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus pass.
• open-top sightseeing bus with stops at Ferry Building, Chinatown, Union Square, Civic Center, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge viewpoint in Sausalito, and eight other landmarks.
• audio guide in multiple languages.
• free mobile tracking app to locate the next bus.
• wheelchair accessibility and stroller accommodation.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by San Francisco Tours & Activities

Is this one for you?Pick this if you're in San Francisco for a couple of days and want to see the main landmarks without renting a car or memorizing a transit map: the two-day pass and flexible stops mean you set the itinerary, not a tour operator.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

How many stops does the hop-on hop-off bus make in San Francisco?

Twelve stops around the city, including Fisherman's Wharf, Ferry Building, Chinatown, Union Square, and a viewpoint in Sausalito across the Golden Gate Bridge.

Can I use the ticket on both days or just one?

The ticket is valid for two full days of unlimited use, from 10am to 5pm each day.

Where is the first pickup stop?

Stop #1 is at 99 Jefferson Street, near Fisherman's Wharf. Other stops include Union & Columbus, Market Street, and Geary Street opposite Macy's.

Is the audio guide included?

Yes, the audio tour is included and available in multiple languages.

Can I bring a stroller or wheelchair on the bus?

Yes, the buses are wheelchair accessible and strollers fold up. Infants can sit on an adult's lap.

Is there a sunset tour option?

Yes, a sunset tour is available as an add-on to your hop-on hop-off ticket.

Can I rent a bike with this ticket?

Bike rental is offered as an add-on option alongside the bus pass.

What time does the bus stop running?

The service runs from 10am to 5pm daily.