San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Routes, Stops & Passes

Highlights

• What’s a better way to see the sights of San Francisco but on board a hop-on hop-off bus tour valid for 24 or 48 hours.
• Cross the Golden Gate Bridge aboard a sightseeing bus.
• Take in sweeping views of San Francisco Bay.
• Explore historic neighborhoods such as Fisherman’s Wharf and Haight-Ashbury.

What It Includes

• Classic ticket: 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off ticket and a 1-hour Chinatown walking tour
• Premium ticket: 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off ticket, Sausalito Tour, and a 1-hour Chinatown walking tour
• Deluxe ticket: 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off ticket, Panoramic Night Tour, Sausalito Tour, 1-hour Chinatown walking tour, and free entry to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
• Live commentary is in English on most buses. Recorded commentary is available in 10 languages.
•  Premium and Deluxe ticket holders can avail to a bonus 1-hour bike and players arcade drink and game tokens.

Verdict

• Recommended for any type of travelers. First-time visitors will get a comprehensive tour of the city. Enjoy additional freebies for Premium and Deluxe ticket holders.
• Travelers with limited movement or those using wheelchairs can participate in the tour. Most of the open-top coaches are American Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant. Call the Visitor Center 24 hours in advance for a schedule of buses that are ADA-accessible.

Highlights

• Explore the City by the Bay aboard a hop-on hop-off bus with 24-hour validity.
• Visit the notorious Alcatraz Island prison with an audio tour included.
• Join a free walking tour of historic Chinatown.
• Enjoy a trolley tour of the seaside town of Sausalito.

What It Includes

• Alcatraz Island ticket and self-guided audio tour.
• Alcatraz ferry ticket
• 1 walking tour
• Sausalito trolley tour
• Recorded onboard audio commentary available in English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Portuguese, Mandarin, Korean, Cantonese and Italian.

Verdict

• Recommended for any type of travelers. It offers a great orientation of the city. Also, aside from the hop-on hop-off bus tour, it includes other kinds of exploration such as the trolley tour in Sausalito and walking tour in Chinatown.

Highlights

• Enjoy the views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf and Golden Gate Park from the open bus tour.
• See the city from a different perspective by special 90-minute night tour
• Visit Alcatraz and explore the infamous prison island.

What It Includes

• Unlimited access to hour hop-on hop-off bus valid for 48 hours.
• A 90-minute night tour.
• Live narration by a guide or multilingual audio guide on each bus
• Admission to Alcatraz Island.
• Admission to Madame Tussauds.

Verdict

• Recommended for returning visitors who want to see Prague’s other side. A 90-minute night tour shows a different perspective as the day tour and it covers many attractions.
• Ideal for first-time visitors. See all the most famous attractions in the city by combining the routes, and 48 hours is enough time to go back and visit your favorites spots again.

Highlights

• Start your day with an early morning tour in Alcatraz Island to beat the large crowds.
• Enjoy a relaxing lunch in Fisherman's Wharf.
• See the rest of San Francisco on your own and visit top attractions like the Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, and so much more.

What It Includes

• Round trip ferry access to Alcatraz Island
• Admission to Alcatraz Island.
• Alcatraz Island Audio Tour.
• A $15 Food Credit Selected Wharf Vendor
• Includes tickets to Alcatraz ($39.90 USD value)

Verdict

• Recommended for any type of travelers. Have a stress-free tour in Alcatraz which is the number one rated attraction in San Francisco. Avoid the large crowds and go on a morning tour and have a free afternoon for the rest of the city sights.

Highlights

• Set your foot on City’s major spots like downtown San Francisco, the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Park and so much more.
• Enjoy a 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour with access to 20 stops and 2 routes running across the city.
• Learn more about the sights in a fun and informative way through live commentary.

What It Includes

• Live narration or multilingual audio guide on Official City Tour.
• 24 hours unlimited hop-on hop-off usage on Official City Tour and Sausalito Tour.
• Free Wi-Fi connection onboard hop-on-hop-off bus tour.
• Real-time bus tracker.

Verdict

• · Recommended for travelers who have limited time to spare. You may choose to spend all day on the bus so you can complete all 2 tours in 1 day. 

Highlights

• Experience San Francisco to the fullest by getting a hop-on and hop-off bus tour valid for 2 days.
• Visit the Aquarium or go to the California Academy of Science.
• Hop off to relax at Golden Gate Park or the Japanese Tea Garden.
• Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and snap your souvenir pictures during the stopover on both sides.

What It Includes

• A Sausalito Tour
• A Night Tour to Bay Bridge & Treasure Island
• 1-Hour Free Bike Rental with 1-Hour Purchase
• Admission to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum

Verdict

• Recommended for most travelers. A 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour is all you need to experience San Francisco. Take advantage of the different activities offered like the Night tour, Sausalito tour, and others.
• Great for first-time visitors. Enjoy live narration in English and multilingual audio guides to help you be familiar with the city.

Highlights

• Discover the sights in the city, including Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, City Hall, China Town, the Embarcadero, North Beach, and Lombard Street onboard a hop-on hop-off bus tour valid for 24 hours.
• Enjoy a 60-minute cruise along the San Francisco bay.
• Cruise past the famous Pier 39 sea lions and along San Francisco’s historic waterfront.

What It Includes

• Hop-on hop-off Official City tour
• Live narration and multilingual audio tour
• A cruise of the San Francisco Bay area
• Free walking tour

Verdict

• Perfect for couples. Have a romantic experience aboard the cruise along the bay. It has indoor and outdoor seating where you will enjoy the magnificent views of the bay and the city’s captivating skyline.
• Vacationers who have limited time can get the most benefit from this tour. Avail the hop-on hop-off bus tour and a cruise tour within the 24-hour validity.

Highlights

• Enjoy the splendor of the beautiful vineyards and picturesque Sonoma County.
• Travel around Downtown San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge, and Golden Gate Park with unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour valid for 24 hours.
• Visit California’s finest wineries with one tasting fee included.

What It Includes

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• 1 Wine Tasting fee
• 1 Day Hop-on Hop-off Pass (24 hours)
• Professional driver/guide and multilingual audio guide

Verdict

• Ideal for vacationers who have limited time and want a hassle-free tour. Combine 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Pass in San Francisco with Half-Day Wine Country Tour in one value package. It also includes hotel pickup and drop-off.
• Recommended for travelers who prefer a small-group size tour. Children are permitted on wine tasting tours, but one must be 21 or older to sample wines.

Highlights

• Experience the most comprehensive tour with over 20 locations covering top attractions from Fisherman’s Wharf to the Golden Gate Bridge.
• Hop-on hop-off bus tour allows you to make your own itinerary personalize.
• Spend time at Lombard Crooked Street or go on a shopping expedition in Union Square.

What It Includes

• A 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour pass
• Chinatown walking tour
• Live English-speaking guide and/or pre-recorded commentary in 10 languages.

Verdict

• Perfect introduction for first-time visitors. It is a fully narrated tour with an informative professional guide.
• Recommended for travelers who want a hassle-free trip. No need to switch buses. One full city loop will take you to famous neighborhoods and attractions including Chinatown, Little Italy, Painted Ladies Victorian Homes, and Golden Gate Park.

Highlights

• Explore The City by the Bay while onboard a hop-on hop-off bus with 48-hour validity.
• Get access to 24 stops to get to top attractions including Treasure Island, Golden Gate Park, and Downtown San Francisco.
• Discover the streets on a walking tour of the city.

What It Includes

• A Sausalito Tour
• A Night Tour to Bay Bridge & Treasure Island
• 1-Hour Free Bike Rental with 1-Hour Purchase
• Admission to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
• Hop-on hop-off Official City tour
• Live narration and multilingual audio tour

Verdict

• Recommended for travelers who prefer a small-group size tour. Only a maximum of 10 people per booking.
• Vacationers who prefer to explore the sights differently aside from inside a bus. A free 1-hour bike rental allows you to cycle through the streets and absorb the local atmosphere.

Highlights

• Have the power to create your own route plan by the hop-on hop-off bus tour.
• Start your journey at Fisherman’s Wharf, but you can board at any of the stops. Highlights include Union Square, Pier 39, the Golden Gate Bridge and Lombard Street. 

What It Includes

• Free Wi-Fi connection onboard hop-on-hop-off bus tour.
• Private transportation
• Free Shuttle back to Union Square

Verdict

• Recommended for first-time visitors. It offers a great overview and orientation of the city with an unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour valid for 2 days.
• Travelers with limited movement or those using wheelchairs can participate in the tour.

Highlights

• See world-famous San Francisco landmarks from an open bus with a 360-degree panoramic view.
• Enjoy a picturesque drive through the appealing waterfront of Sausalito town. 
• Visit Muir Woods to see the California redwoods.

What It Includes

• Local guide
• Local taxes
• National Park fees
• Complimentary hotel shuttle service is available with advance notice 
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Admission to Golden Gate Bridge
• Admission to San Francisco Bay
• Admission to Muir Woods National Monument

Verdict

• Recommended for nature-lovers. Wander among towering trees wrapped in Northern California’s signature fog. Be amazed at the thick trunks and soaring canopies in Muir Woods. 
• Excellent value for money. All entrance fees are already included in the pass.

Highlights

• Spend an eventful day onboard a hop-on hop-off bus tour that will take you to Golden gate bridge, Golden gate park, Union Square, Chinatown, Fisherman's wharf, and other San Francisco top attractions. 
• Visit the multiple attractions inside the California Academy of Sciences.

What It Includes

• Live commentary and multilingual audio tour onboard
• Unlimited access to the Official City tour for 24 hours
• Entrance to the California Academy of Sciences

Verdict

• An ideal choice for families. Excellent for kids and adults alike. California Academy of Science offers multiple attractions like Aquarium, living roof, Rainforest, Albino Alligator, and more.
• Great value for money. Enjoy numerous attractions and unlimited use of the hop-on hop-off bus for 24 hours.

Highlights

• Select between admission to Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum or San Francisco Dungeons.
• Explore the city at your own pace by the hop-on hop-off bus tour with 24-hour validity.
• Get on thrilling rides in 7D Experience.

What It Includes

• Live narration and multilingual audio guide on board the hop-on hop-off bus
• Entrance to the 7D Experience
• Entrance to Madame Tussaud's or San Francisco Dungeons
• Walking tour
• 24 hours access to the Official City tour

Verdict

• An ideal choice for families. Everyone will enjoy the attractions and rides in 7D Experience.
• Great value for money. Enjoy numerous attractions and unlimited use of the hop-on hop-off bus for 24 hours.

Highlights

• Travel around the 20 stops while onboard a hop-on hop-off bus tour for a day.
• Check the exhibits and events in De-Young Museum in the Golden Gate Park.
• Visit the first museum on the West Coast devoted solely to 20th-century art, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

What It Includes

• Live narration and multilingual audio guide on Official city tour
• Entrance to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
• Entrance to the De Young Museum in Golden Gate park

Verdict

• Recommended to visitors traveling in a group. Visit one of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in America with friends and family. Check out work by artists from around the world, including Frida Kahlo and Andy Warhol.
• Excellent value for money. It already includes free admission to some top attractions.

Highlights

• Hang out and take pictures with today’s hottest stars, athletes and personalities all over the world at Madame Tussauds. Be amazed how lifelike these wax figures are.
• See San Francisco come alive at night through the Night tour that will take you to Embarcadero, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, the Financial District, and Treasure Island.

What It Includes

• Free Wi-Fi connection onboard hop-on-hop-off bus tour.
• Admission to Fisherman's Wharf
• Admission to Madame Tussauds

Verdict

• · Recommended for first-time visitors. A 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour is all you need to experience all of San Francisco. And even have time to go back to your favorite spots. No need to rush from one place to another.
• Perfect for all kinds of travelers. The sightseeing buses are accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.

Highlights

• Get the best seats on the bus as you cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge aboard an open-top double-decker bus.
• Conveniently go to the other top attractions such as the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, Union Square, Painted Ladies, Haight-Ashbury, and Chinatown via the 20 stops available.

What It Includes

• Unlimited admission to the hop-on-hop-off bus tour.
• Access to 2 routes with 20 stops across the city.
• Live guide

Verdict

• Ideal for first-time visitors who wants a great overview and orientation of the capital city. Explore two routes using one ticket only with a total of 20 bus stops. 
• Perfect for all kinds of travelers. Ramps are accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. Travelers with service animals are permitted. 

Highlights

• Have the option to plan a hassle-free itinerary depending on your own interest by a hop-on hop-off bus tour.
• Take a scenic ferry ride to Alcatraz Island for an audio walking tour.
• Head out to the Fisherman’s Wharf and explore the shops and restaurants in the famous Ghirardelli Square.

What It Includes

• Alcatraz Admission Ticket including Ferry Ride & Cellhouse Audio Tour.
• Narrated Bus Tour of San Francisco
• Transport by air-conditioned luxury motor-coach
• Hotel Pick-up from select San Francisco hotels (if confirmed with reservations).
• Transportation to Pier 33 Alcatraz Cruise Port after City Tour
• Alcatraz Tickets ($39.90 USD value)
• Admission to Alcatraz Island

Verdict

• Recommended to any type of travelers. Enjoy a hassle-free trip with the combo tour of Alcatraz Island and City tour.
• Passengers in a wheelchair can participate in this tour if they can get on and off the bus on their own and if the wheelchair is collapsible. A Tram providing transport for handicapped persons on Alcatraz Island is also available.