San Francisco Double Decker Tours

View the sights of San Francisco aboard a new open-top double-decker bus.

This SF city tour operates as a hop-on, hop-off tour that encompasses many stops throughout San Francisco. Enjoy the luxury and comfort of these new buses with the added benefit of a two-day unlimited use ticket! This is the best way to get acquainted with the city or explore new neighborhoods.

This tour will cover the major sights of San Francisco in a loop. The on and off flexibility can make the tour last for two full days by visiting exciting attractions, museums, shopping and dining facilities. Create your own tour by choosing your stops.

Book tour tickets online and save or call us toll free for assistance with reservations, group tour bookings, and private charter services.

Top Ten Reasons to take the San Francisco Open Top Double Decker Hop-On & Hop-Off Bus Tour:

~~ Air conditioned Buses
~~ Golden Gate Bridge included in the tour
~~ Best View from 14 feet up - and no windows on top
~~ Comfortable seats
~~ Most stops and frequent departures
~~ Entertaining and informative narration
~~ Affordable
~~ Ticket Valid for Unlimited Rides for TWO DAYS
~~ 1.5 hour full tour of San Francisco
~~ Child Prices for Ages 4-15; Under 4 Ride FREE
~~ Can accommodate 2 wheelchairs per bus.

PLEASE NOTE

Open-Top Buses do not operate on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day. This tour may not be available other days, or schedule of departures may be changed due to road closures or special events in San Francisco.

The Tour

The Tour features entertaining and informative narration. If you choose to ride the entire loop, the tour lasts approximately 90 minutes. If you're new to San Francisco, one option to consider is to ride the entire loop to get a good feel for what you will want to go back and visit as you hop-off and hop-on at various stops on the loop.

In a full day on the San Francisco Open Top Double Decker Hop-On & Hop-Off Bus Tour, you can make approximately 5-6 stops to visit many, but not all, of the attractions noted below.

Some attractions, shops or facilities are closed on weekends and holidays; some require timed tickets resulting in extended waiting in line for tours. No timed tickets are included in the tour price.

Times noted are approximate. Delays and/or route changes may occur due to traffic, weather, street closures, etc.

Hop-On/Hop-Off Stops PLEASE NOTE - LAST DEPARTURE DAILY IS AT 5:00 PM

Stop 1
Corner of Mason and Jefferson (Tourist Info. Booth)
Stops on the hour and half hour (example: 9:00 am and 9:30 am)
Fisherman's Wharf Area, Museums, Restaurants

Stop 2
Taylor Street - outside Burger King (between Jefferson & Beach Street)
Stops on the hour andhalf hour (example: 9:00 am and 9:30 am
Fisherman's Wharf Area, Museums, Restaurants

Stop 3
Taylor Street at corner of Beach Street (in front of Luggage store)
Stops at :05 after the hour and half hour (example: 9:05 am and 9:35 am)
Fisherman's Wharf Area, Museums, Restaurants

Stop 4
Columbus Avenue at corner of Union
Stops at :10 after the hour and half hour (example: 9:10 am and 9:40 am)
Chinatown and North Beach Area

Stop 5
Montgomery Street at corner of California
Stops at :15 after the hour and half hour (example: 9:15 am and 9:45 am)
Wells Fargo Museum

Stop 6
314 Sutter Street (outside E&O Trading Co. Restaurant)
Stops at :20 after the hour and half hour (example: 9:20 am and 9:50 am)
Downtown Hotels

Stop 7
Stockton at corner of Post
Stops at :20 after the half hour and hour (example: 9:20 am and 9:50 am)
Chinatown and Union Square Shopping

Stop 8
Geary at the corner of Powell
Stops at :20 after the half hour and hour (example: 9:20 am and 9:50 am)
Union Square

Stop 9
Geary between Powell and Mason
Stops at :20 after the half hour and hour (example: 9:20 am and 9:50 am)
Union Square Hotel District

Stop 10
Mason across from Hotel Nikko, at Hilton hotel
Stops at :25 after the hour and half hour (example: 9:25 am and 9:55 am)
Hilton & Nikko Hotels

Stop 11
Larkin, outside the Asian Art Museum
Stops on the half hour and hour (example: 9:30 am and 10:00 am)
Asian Art Museum, City Hall

Stop 12
Fulton at the corner of Franklin
Stops at :05 after the half hour and hour (exampla: 9:35 am and 10:05 am)
City Hall

Stop 13
Hayes at the corner of Steiner
Stops at :10 after the half hour and hour (example: 9:40 am and 10:10 am)
Alamo Square, Painted Ladies

Stop 14
Golden Gate Park - outside de Young at Cafe and Sculpture Garden - or, when the park is closed, Fulton at the corner of 8th Avenue
Stops at :20 after the half hour and hour (example: 9:50 am and 10:20 am)
Golden Gate Park, De Young Museum

Stop 15
Golden Gate Park - outside California Academy of Science - or, when the park is closed, Fulton at the corner of 8th Avenue
Stops at :21 after the half hour and hour (example: 9:51 am and 10:21 am)
Golden Gate Park, California Academy of Science

Stop 16
Golden Gate Bridge - SF side - Vista Point South
Stops on the hour and half hour (example: 10:00 am and 10:30 am)
Golden Gate Bridge, Scenic View of San Francisco Bay

Stop 17
Golden Gate Bridge - Marin side - Vista Point North
Stops at :10 after the hour and half hour (example: 10:10 am and 10:40 am)
Golden Gate Bridge, Scenic View of San Francisco Bay

Stop 18
Richardson Avenue at corner of Francisco
Stops at :15 after the hour and half hour (example: 10:15 am and 10:45 am)
Palace of Fine Arts, Exploratorium

Stop 19
Lombard Street at corner of Fillmore
Stops at :20 after the half hour and hour (example: 9:50 am and 10:20 am)
Union Street, Chestnut Street Shopping District

Stop 20
Beach Street at the corner of Hyde
Stops at :25 after the hour and half hour (example: 10:25 am and 10:55 am)
Aquatic Park, Hyde Street Cable Car

Stop 21
Return to Starting Point - Mason at corner of Jefferson
Stops on the half hour and hour (example: 10:30 am and 11:00 am)
Fisherman's Wharf

After you place your order, you will receive an E-Ticket by email. The E-Ticket is your ticket for this tour. Please print the E-Ticket. You must have this ticket to be able to take the tour.

We require a minimum of 24 hours notice to be able to accommodate handicapped passengers. Please note any handicapped passengers on the Order Form.

Children ages 4-15 qualify for the child rate. Children ages 3 and under are free. Reserve online, or call 800-410-8233 for reservations or more information.

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