San Francisco · SAN FRANCISCO HOP-ON HOP-OFF BUS TOURS
Good san francisco hop-on hop-off bus tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Big Bus San Francisco review covering 17 stops, Golden Gate Bridge views, hop-on flexibility, sunset options, costs, and practical tips.
“Get on board early for the front row upstairs seats. A great route around town and better than the other company operating these tours.”
See San Francisco from an open-top double-decker, cross the Golden Gate Bridge, and hop off at Fisherman’s Wharf, Alamo Square, and more.
“It was a great experience especially the Golden Gate part of the route”
Review of San Francisco’s Alcatraz and 48-hour Big Bus package, with ferry details, Chinatown walk, sunset tour, value tips, and practical advice.
“Excellent trip , plenty of time to explore Alcatraz , clear instructions as to where to go and what to do , no rushing about ,”
Combine Alcatraz, a 48-hour open-top bus pass, Golden Gate views, Chinatown, Aquarium by the Bay, and a sunset tour in San Francisco.
“Great way to see the city and its famous sights and hear about some of its history. The sunset tour was good but bring a coat for the evening , mid September as going over to Treasure Island was a little chilly. Alcatraz definitely worth it 👌”
See San Francisco’s top sights by double-decker bus, with 20 stops, live guides, flexible hop-on access, and views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
“For first time visit it was nice to take a tour around the city. The experience really depends on the driver, one driver was boring, another driver Jamal was entertaining! We sat on the top of the bus and our seats were loose and would rock. It was fun for me but could be scary for others!! I would have like the availability hours to be longer as it’s easy to loose track of time at every hop it destination. Also I purchased tickets thru the Guide App and it was misleading. It stated one stop was the Ferry Building which I personally was looking forward too but the bus…”
See San Francisco by open-top bus, cross the Golden Gate, tour Alcatraz, and use two days of flexible sightseeing with multilingual audio.
“The hop-on hop-off bus is a convenient way to see the entire city without paying a lot of money. I have done this in a number of cities, and I am rarely disappointed. The night tour was really cool, and I highly recommend it. The city is gorgeous at night. I was a little disappointed with the time between buses at each stop. It was about 20 to 30 minutes, and I wish it was only 10 to 15.”
San Francisco hop-on hop-off tour review covering 20 stops, bridge views, bus reliability, guides, route tips, price, and who should book.
“The trip overall is good, driver Pablo was very helpful but the bus needs update. Recorded narration about the landmarks we passed by are not clear esp. if you're on top of the double-decker bus. If you want to explore the city, this tour doesn't cover much and not much info is given about the places this tour is taking you. But for the price, it's still okay to take... just don't expect too much.”
Review of San Francisco’s 24-hour open-top bus tour, with Golden Gate Bridge views, 17 stops, audio commentary, tips, and honest value advice.
“So MUCH FUN!!!! My husband and I always do the BIG BUS tour everywhere we travel and this one didn’t disappoint! We love the history and the fun! Great for everyone!!!”
See San Francisco from an open-top double-decker bus, with 16-plus stops, multilingual audio, and an optional evening ride over the Bay Bridge.
“Die Nachtfahrt findet um 18.00 Uhr abends statt und endet 22.00 Uhr , da ist es alles andere aber keine Nacht!!!Auch noch kein Sonnenuntergang ,dies Tour kann man sich sparen . R-R Hardt”
Explore San Francisco for 48 hours by open-top bus, with a live night tour, Chinatown walk, bike rental, and Golden Gate views.
“If I can give this a no star I would. You have to wait over an hour sometimes to get on the bus again. You are better off walking and enjoying the views or take a Lyft.”
See San Francisco by double-decker bus and Golden Gate Bay cruise, with Alcatraz, Sausalito, Chinatown, and flexible hop-on stops for $99.
“We had friends from Japan and had such a fun ride throughout SF city! There were many languages on guide channel on the bus but no Japanese. I’m happy to offer Japanese version to your program if you’d like!”
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