Bus Tours in San Francisco at a glance
- Our pick: San Francisco: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour & Golden Gate Bridge Views, US$ 56 per person (1h 15m–2h, 4.12★ · 4,778).
- Top rated: San Francisco: Painted Ladies & Golden Gate Bridge VW Bus Tour, US$ 82 per person (2h, 4.92★ · 2,538).
- Also recommended: San Francisco: 1970s VW Bus Tour & Golden Gate Bridge, US$ 99 per person (2h, 4.86★ · 3,205).
Price per person across the 9 options priced per person: US$ 45–US$ 178 (median US$ 82). With 100+ reviews: 6 of 10.
Of the 10 options: 8 with live guides in English, 7 with free cancellation, 7 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup, 9 kid-friendly, 1 private and 4 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Bus Tours in San Francisco — San Francisco Chinatown, Golden Gate Park and 1 more
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10 options
San Francisco: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour & Golden Gate Bridge Views Open-top bus tour with 17 stops: Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, Painted Ladies. 24, 48 or 72-hour tickets with live tracking app and 8-language commentary. Every day · No fixed time · From age 3 ★ 4.12 (4,778 reviews) Duration: 1h 15m–2h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 56 per person
San Francisco: 1970s VW Bus Tour & Golden Gate Bridge Vintage VW Hippie bus tour through San Francisco with Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf & Haight-Ashbury. Professional guide, max 7 passengers, fully narrated. Every day · 08:30, 11:00 and 14:00 ★ 4.86 (3,205 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 99 per person
San Francisco: Painted Ladies & Golden Gate Bridge VW Bus Tour VW bus tour of 15 San Francisco highlights including Painted Ladies, Golden Gate Bridge & Palace of Fine Arts. Three photo stops, small groups, 60s-70s soundtrack. Every day · 6 start times, 08:30 to 13:45 ★ 4.92 (2,538 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 82 per person
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour San Francisco: 2-Day Open-Top Pass Two-day hop-on hop-off bus tour of San Francisco visiting Ferry Building, Chinatown, Golden Gate Bridge, and Fisherman's Wharf with audio guide. Every day · No fixed time · From age 3 ★ 4.01 (202 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 78 per person
Private San Francisco Tour in a Vintage VW Bus Private San Francisco tour in a restored vintage Volkswagen Bus with hotel pickup from Union Square or Fisherman's Wharf, visit Painted Ladies. Every day · 09:00, 10:00, 13:00 and 14:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.97 (161 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 695 per group
San Francisco: Muir Woods & Hop-on Hop-off Bus with 15% Savings Half-day Muir Woods redwood forest hike plus 24-hour double-decker bus tour with 16 stops, Golden Gate Bridge views and Sausalito. Includes audio guide and Chinatown tour. Every day · 08:30 and 13:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.60 (10 reviews) Duration: 2h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 140 per person
San Francisco: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Golden Gate Bridge Full-day hop-on hop-off bus tour covering Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies, Fisherman's Wharf & Chinatown. Live English guide, audio app, 8 hours, all major stops. Every day · Every 45 min, 10:15 to 15:30 · All ages ★ 3.17 (352 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 45 per person
San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge & 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour covering Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, Chinatown & Fisherman's Wharf. Includes night tour, live guide & bike rental. Every day · No fixed time · All ages ★ 3.46 (81 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 72 per person
San Francisco: 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Night Tour Two-day hop-on hop-off bus pass covering Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, Haight-Ashbury, and Golden Gate Park with audio guide and live tracking. Every day · No fixed time · From age 3 ★ 3.84 (32 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 95 per person
Alcatraz & San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour Every day · 12:00 · From age 3 ★ 3.94 (31 reviews) Duration: 2h–3h from US$ 178 per person
All 10 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour & Golden Gate Bridge ViewsOur pick | US$ 56 per person | 1h 15m–2h | 4.12★ · 4,778 | Every day · No fixed time | — |
| San Francisco: Painted Ladies & Golden Gate Bridge VW Bus TourTop ratedGroup of up to 8 | US$ 82 per person | 2h | 4.92★ · 2,538 | Every day · 6 start times, 08:30 to 13:45 | English |
| San Francisco: 1970s VW Bus Tour & Golden Gate BridgeAlso recommendedGroup of up to 7 | US$ 99 per person | 2h | 4.86★ · 3,205 | Every day · 08:30, 11:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour San Francisco: 2-Day Open-Top Pass | US$ 78 per person | 1h | 4.01★ · 202 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| Private San Francisco Tour in a Vintage VW BusPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 695 per group | 3h | 4.97★ · 161 | Every day · 09:00, 10:00, 13:00 and 14:00 | English |
| San Francisco: Muir Woods & Hop-on Hop-off Bus with 15% Savings | US$ 140 per person | 2h–4h | 4.60★ · 10 | Every day · 08:30 and 13:30 | English |
| San Francisco: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Golden Gate Bridge | US$ 45 per person | 8h | 3.17★ · 352 | Every day · Every 45 min, 10:15 to 15:30 | English |
| San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge & 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus TourGroup of up to 10 | US$ 72 per person | 2d | 3.46★ · 81 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| San Francisco: 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Night Tour | US$ 95 per person | 2h | 3.84★ · 32 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| Alcatraz & San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour | US$ 178 per person | 2h–3h | 3.94★ · 31 | Every day · 12:00 | — |
By what you need
- Private (1): Private San Francisco Tour in a Vintage VW Bus (US$ 695 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (3): San Francisco: Painted Ladies & Golden Gate Bridge VW Bus Tour (US$ 82 per person) · San Francisco: 1970s VW Bus Tour & Golden Gate Bridge (US$ 99 per person) · San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge & 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour (US$ 72 per person)
- With pickup (1): Private San Francisco Tour in a Vintage VW Bus (US$ 695 per group)
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