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15 Best San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours

The hop-on loops: open-top routes that cross the Golden Gate and thread the postcard neighborhoods. The top deck on the bridge crossing is the seat to fight for.

1.Big Bus San Francisco: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

Discover San Francisco’s highlights on this hop-on hop-off double-decker bus tour, with flexible stops, guided walks, and stunning views for all ages.

Most Popular★ 4.0

“Great way to explore and get your bearings Highlights all the main attractions so you can revisit the ones you want Best bit for me was sitting on top of open top bus traveling across the Goldengate Bridge”

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4.San Francisco: Hop-On Hop-Off Deluxe Bus Tour with 20 Stops

Discover San Francisco with this flexible hop-on hop-off bus tour covering 20 key stops, guided commentary, and the freedom to explore at your pace.

★ 3.8

“Excellent value for money and guide was hilarious! Be warned - whatever the weather you will need a jacket for the GG Bridge crossing!”

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7.San Francisco: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Night Tour

Discover San Francisco’s highlights on a hop-on hop-off bus with 16+ stops, plus enjoy panoramic city views at night during the optional tour.

★ 4.5

“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”

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9.2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Plus Night Tour

Discover San Francisco with a 2-day hop-on hop-off tour including a night tour, bike rental, and Chinatown walk—great for flexible sightseeing.

★ 3.5

“Ever staff member was helpful and polite except one. Bus Stop 5 at 1030 on June 18 was unprofessional and unhelpful. We missed two buses because he said no empty places available even if 9 people left the bus in front of us. Finally, one…”

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10.San Francisco: 2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off 20-Stop Deluxe Bus Tour

Discover San Francisco comfortably with this 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour covering 20 stops, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, and more.

★ 3.5

“liked that it went all over. jokes were meh to inappropriate in the beginning. no step to get on and 2nd driver had us board and disembark from street level. I use a walker and my body hurt after doing this.”

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11.Official Alcatraz + San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off City Tour

Discover San Francisco with this combo tour featuring Alcatraz tickets, ferry rides, and a hop-on hop-off bus. Ideal for efficient city sightseeing.

★ 4.0

“The tour was correct! Cheer up by: •the ferry (and the crew) •the view •the rangers on site Disappointed by: •the front desk person Pier 33 was rude •no lockers/shelf/closet for our 2 tiny suitcases which were not allowed onboard. (with a 168$ ticket, we…”

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13.San Francisco: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Discover San Francisco comfortably aboard the hop-on-hop-off bus, exploring iconic sights like the Golden Gate, Fisherman's Wharf, and Chinatown with flexible routes.

★ 3.5

“Great city tour with commentary. Covered all of the areas we wanted to see and offered stops at all main attractions. Our driver Gerald was very welcoming and we felt safe”

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14.San Francisco: Hop-On Hop-Off City Bus Tour and Bay Cruise

Discover San Francisco with a 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour and bay cruise, offering iconic sights, scenic views, and flexible exploration at $100.

★ 4.3

“The cruise and hop on/hop off bus tour were excellent and well worth the money! Takes the pressure out of planning and made seeing many, many sights easy. Most of the employees are friendly. The only reason for not giving a 5-star review is because…”

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