San Francisco’s Full city 1 Day Hop on Hop off Bus tour
Overview
Get a look at all the sites that make San Francisco one of the world's most visited cities! Discover San Francisco from the Bay to the Pacific Ocean, with stops throughout for photo opportunities you won’t want to miss.
What's Included
- 1 or 2 Days Pass
- Hop on Hop off on double-decker sightseeing bus
- Live Tour English speaking Guide & Audio Guide app (Multiple Language)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- No headphones needed if English is the preferred language. (Other Languages Please bring Headphones)
What To Expect
17 Stops | 16 Points of Interest
Duration: 8 hours
Operating Schedule: San Francisco Deluxe Tours run daily from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Last bus departs at 4:00 PM. Every 25 minutes bus run Between stops
Union Square
Chinatown
Financial District
North Beach
Pier 35 (1914)
PIER 39
Fisherman's Wharf
Ghirardelli Square
Fort Mason
Lombard Street
Palace of Fine Arts
Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point
Golden Gate Park
Japanese Tea Garden
Haight-Ashbury
Alamo Square
Civic Center
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Important Route Tips & City Restrictions Because San Francisco has strict city guidelines for large tour buses, please keep these specific stops in mind: Pier 39 (Stop #6): Our buses cannot stop directly next to Pier 39. Please hop off at Stop #6 (Pier 35) and enjoy a short, scenic 100-meter walk to Pier 39. Golden Gate Park (Stops #13, #14, #15): The city does not allow buses inside the park. The bus will ONLY stop at Stop #13. Painted Ladies / Victorian Houses (Stop #17): Located in a quiet residential zone where buses are restricted. Guests will hop off at Stop #17 and take a short walk to view the Painted Ladies.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-16629P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- 1 or 2 Days Pass.
- Hop on Hop off on double-decker sightseeing bus.
- Live Tour English speaking Guide & Audio Guide app (Multiple Language).
- Food and drinks.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- No headphones needed if English is the preferred language. (Other Languages Please bring Headphones).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the San Francisco’s Full city 1 Day Hop on Hop off Bus tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for San Francisco’s Full city 1 Day Hop on Hop off Bus tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 1 or 2 Days Pass
- Hop on Hop off on double-decker sightseeing bus
- Live Tour English speaking Guide & Audio Guide app (Multiple Language)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- No headphones needed if English is the preferred language. (Other Languages Please bring Headphones)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Important Route Tips & City Restrictions Because San Francisco has strict city guidelines for large tour buses, please keep these specific stops in mind: Pier 39 (Stop #6): Our buses cannot stop directly next to Pier 39. Please hop off at Stop #6 (Pier 35) and enjoy a short, scenic 100-meter walk to Pier 39. Golden Gate Park (Stops #13, #14, #15): The city does not allow buses inside the park. The bus will ONLY stop at Stop #13. Painted Ladies / Victorian Houses (Stop #17): Located in a quiet residential zone where buses are restricted. Guests will hop off at Stop #17 and take a short walk to view the Painted Ladies.
