Explore the best of San Francisco on board a Big Bus Tour. We offer the most comprehensive tour with over 16 hop-on hop-off locations spanning from Fisherman’s Wharf to the Golden Gate Bridge. No need to switch buses – our one full city loop will take you to famous neighborhoods and attractions including Pier 39, Chinatown, Little Italy, Painted Ladies Victorian Homes, Haight-Ashbury Neighborhood, Golden Gate Park, Lombard Crooked Street, Union Square Shopping District and an unforgettable journey across the Golden Gate Bridge. With over 16 stops, hop-on and hop-off at your leisure and experience San Francisco’s diverse culture, eclectic food, beautiful parks, stunning architecture, world-class shopping and picturesque views.

Discover Ticket description

Hop on board a Big Bus Sightseeing Tour of the ‘City by the Bay’ and experience the best views of its distinctive landmarks and delve into its fascinating history. You can explore San Francisco’s famous landmarks; from the Golden Gate Bridge to Fisherman’s Wharf. This really is the best way to discover all that San Francisco has to offer. Our unique city tour stops at 16 key points of interest all around spectacular San Francisco. Experience the diverse culture, beautiful parks, stunning architecture and picturesque views atop an open-air bus. Hop on or Hop off at your leisure to create your own customized journey around the city.

Essential Ticket description

The Essential Ticket covers all of San Francisco from day to night. Our unique city tour stops at 16 key points of interest all around spectacular San Francisco. Experience the diverse culture, beautiful parks, stunning architecture and picturesque views atop an open-air bus. Hop on or Hop off at your leisure to create your own customized journey around the city. Enjoy extra add-ons and explore the city via your included bike rental offer. Complete your San Francisco experience by seeing the city illuminated at night – enjoy views of the Bay Bridge Lights Installation, Bay views and a marvelous scape of the San Francisco skyline from Treasure Island.

Half-Day/Full Day Wine Country Tours
Half-Day Wine Country Tours depart Stop #1 at 12:30pm
Full-Day Wine Country Tours depart Stop #1 at 8:30am

The Half-Day Wine Tour (duration 6 hours) begins just after midday. After journeying north across the Golden Gate Bridge and through Sausalito, you'll reach wine country, where you'll visit two different wineries. At each, you'll enjoy 3-5 tastings of their signature blends. All wine tasting fees are included in the tour price. This tour also includes an exclusive estate tour - you'll discover the inner workings of the wineries and their family history in Napa & Sonoma Valley, as an expert wine host walks you through the fermentation process, barrel aging, bottling, and of course tastings of some award-winning varietals! The day concludes with a scenic drive back over the Golden Gate Bridge and back to Stop #1 in San Francisco as the sun slowly starts to set into the Pacific Ocean.

On the Full-Day Wine Tour (duration 9 hours) you'll visit 3 of our winery partners (Madonna Estates, Muscardini Cellars, Sutter Home, and Ru Vango Winery) with about an hour at each winery for exclusive wine tastings (3-5 per winery), estate tours and insights into grape growing, natural farming and wine-making techniques. All tasting fees are included in the tour price. At lunch, you'll stop at historic downtown Sonoma Square where you'll have free time to explore or enjoy some lunch. There are lots of wonderful dining options, one-of-a-kind boutique shops, and local art galleries. The day concludes with a scenic drive back over the Golden Gate Bridge and back to Stop #1 in San Francisco as the sun slowly starts to set into the Pacific Ocean.

Wine Country Return Coach Journeys
Wine Country tours include return coach journeys between San Francisco and Wine Country. Wine Country tours start and end at Big Bus Tours Stop #1 (99 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133). Please arrive 30 minutes in advance of your Wine Country tour departure time. During the journey, your tour guide will provide live narration about the spectacular sights of the bay area, including the Golden Gate Bridge and Sausalito. You'll also learn more about the history of winemaking in the rolling hillsides of Napa and Sonoma.

San Francisco Muir Woods Tour:
Get ready to explore San Francisco in the most fun and exciting way possible with the Big Bus San Francisco. This is the perfect way to witness the architectural marvel of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, and explore Fisherman's Wharf and its surrounding areas. The bus route is designed to take you on a captivating journey through San Francisco's rich history and daily life where you'll pass by and have the opportunity to hop off and further explore the city's most iconic and historical memorials, monuments and museums. Get your photo taken at the Golden Gate Bridge or take the time to explore Haight Ashbury, made famous by the hippie movement in the 60s just as the revolutionary singers did before, like the Grateful Dead and Janis Joplin. Explore Alamo Square, Fisherman's Wharf, and the infamous Alcatraz - all within your reach.

Take a complimentary Chinatown walking tour that will lead you to the world-famous San Francisco Chinatown with a qualified guide. Experience the vibrant mix of historical and modern-day culture. See the magnificent Chinatown gates and its bustling marketplace included in the Essential Ticket.

Gain access to the USS Pampanito and do a deep dive into the history of a historic World War WWII submarine, or choose the bike rental offer - 1 hour free with the purchase of a 1-hour bike rental. This deal is available from any Blazing Saddles shop, where the team will equip you with all the necessary gear and explain how to make the most of cycling in San Francisco. This option is included in the Explore Ticket. The choice is yours, and the joy of your ride is in your hands.

Muir Woods National Forest
Experience the wonder of one of California’s oldest redwood groves on our new Muir Woods Tour. Hop on to take a scenic drive across the Golden Gate Bridge, and adventure into Muir Woods National Forest. Stroll through the walking trails in tranquil Muir Woods to see California's coastal redwoods, the tallest living things on earth. Muir Woods is one of the last remaining stands of old-growth coastal redwood forest, sustained by temperate marine fog. You'll see redwoods that are over 800 years old, having grown from tiny seeds to heights of up to 258 feet (79 m). On the way back from Muir Woods, you'll enjoy a scenic drive to the Mediterranean-style seaside town of Sausalito. Hop off to visit a wide selection of distinctive boutiques, restaurants, parks, cafes, and unique art galleries. You can choose to depart the tour in Sausalito and explore independently, or you can stay on board the tour and return back across the Golden Gate bridge to stop #1.