Experience the best of San Francisco with Big Bus Tours. Hop on and off at 16 locations, including famous landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman’s Wharf.
Day Tour - Red Route (Route)
Operating Schedule: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, with arrival approx every 15 Minutes
Download the free Big Bus app for city information and live bus tracking.
1. 99 Jefferson St
Stop 1 - Big Bus Tours Visitors’ Center
2. 329 Columbus Ave
Stop 2 - North Beach / Chinatown
3. Bay Wheels
Stop 3 - Embarcadero Center
4. 30 Steuart St
Stop 4 - Ferry Building
5. 280 Geary St
Stop 5 - Union Square South
6. 201 Mason St
Stop 6 - Hilton Hotel
7. Earl Warren Building
Stop 7 - Civic Center
8. 944 Fell St
Stop 8 - Alamo Square
9. 1816 Haight St
Stop 9 - Haight Ashbury
10. 55 Music Concourse Dr
Stop 10 - Golden Gate Park (Monday - Saturday only)
11. Lincoln Way & 9th Avenue
Stop 100 - Golden Gate Park (Sundays and Public Holidays only)
12. Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point
Stop 11 - North Vista Point / Golden Gate Bridge
13. 1105 Gorgas Ave
Stop 12 - Palace of Fine Arts
14. 2101 Lombard St
Stop 13 - Marina / Cow Hollow
15. 1599 Lombard St
Stop 14 - Lombard Street
16. 1454 The Embarcadero
Stop 15 - Pier 35 entrance / Cruise Terminal
17. PIER 39
Stop 16 - Pier 39
Points of Interest
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Pier 39
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The Embarcadero
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Haight-Ashbury
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Union Square
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Civic Center
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SS Jeremiah O’Brien
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Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
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Golden Gate Bridge
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Washington Square
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Lombard Street
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Chinatown
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Alamo Square
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Golden Gate Park
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Big Bus Tours
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California Academy of Sciences
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Madame Tussauds
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Aquarium of the Bay
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Ferry Building Marketplace
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San Francisco City Hall
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USS Pampanito
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Ripley s Believe It or Not! San Francisco
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Cartoon Art Museum
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SkyStar Wheel Fisherman’s Wharf
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Coit Tower
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San Francisco Railway Museum
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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
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Asian Art Museum
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Alcatraz Island
- Open-top double decker bus
- The Flyer OR 7D Experience (if option selected)
- Souvenir earbuds provided
- Buy 1 hour bike rental get 1 hour free from any Blazing Saddles shop
- Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour, 1 or 2-day ticket
- 1-hour Panoramic Sunset Tour (if option selected)
- Chinatown Walking Tour (if option selected)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Embark on an extensive tour of San Francisco with Big Bus Tours. Our tour covers an impressive range of over 16 stop-and-go locations, spanning from Fisherman’s Wharf to the Golden Gate Bridge. There’s no need for bus transfers – our complete city circuit will take you through popular districts and landmarks including Pier 39, Chinatown, Little Italy, the Painted Ladies Victorian Homes, Haight-Ashbury Neighborhood, Golden Gate Park, Lombard Crooked Street, Union Square Shopping District, and a memorable trip across the Golden Gate Bridge. With 16 stops, get on and off at your convenience and discover San Francisco’s rich culture, diverse cuisine, beautiful parks, eye-catching architecture, top-tier shopping, and scenic views.
- 1-day tickets will be valid for same day use. Tickets claimed after 3pm will be valid for 24 hours from time of redemption.
- Wheelchair accessible, please call ahead for arrangements
- Show your paper or mobile voucher to a member of the Big Bus staff at any of the stops along your route to redeem.
- Download the free Big Bus App for live bus tracking, bus stop locations, and more
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.