Top 10 Hop-On Hop-Off Tours in San Francisco, California (CA)

December 4, 2021 Harland Bartelt

Every neighborhood in San Francisco has its own personality, from the hippie chic of the Upper Haight to the hipster grit of the Mission. The Marina district boasts trendy bistros and postcard-perfect views of the Golden Gate Bridge, while Noe Valley offers quaint and quiet boutiques. Wave hello to the sea lions at Pier 39, and sample local cheese and charcuterie at the Ferry Building. Sit in on a yoga session in Dolores Park or marvel at the Dutch Windmill across from Ocean Beach.
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1. Muir Woods Visit with San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Tower Tours - San Francisco Sightseeing Specialist
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Combine a half-day trip to Muir Woods and the seaside town of Sausalito with a hop-on hop-off tour by open-top, double-decker bus. Wander the paths through a coastal redwood forest, now a national monument. Then set out for the city's best-known sights at 20 different stops; ticket valid for 24 hours.

Inclusions: Local guide, Local taxes, National Park fees, Hotel pickup and drop-off from San Francisco and SFO Airport-area hotels, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By 912britni

Marco was an awesome tour guide! I love the Madonna Estates Winery. We stopped at a few places. Our group really enjoyed ourselves!

2. 2-Day San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Night Tour

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Explore San Francisco at your own pace. Make the most of your time in San Francisco with our flexible hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tours. Explore the city's sights at your own pace - you'll have the freedom to hop off the tour at any of our conveniently located stops, and rejoin when you're ready. Golden Gate Bridge Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39 Union Square Ferry Building Market Place Chinatown Little Italy Nob Hill, Russian Hill Civic Center Haight Ashbury (the Hippies Street) Golden Gate Park Treasure Island Bay Bridge Sausalito

Inclusions: Hop-on Hop-off City Tour (2-Day Unlimited Pass), Night Tour to Bay Bridge & Treasure Island, 1-Hour Free Bike Rental with 1-Hour Purchase, Drink & Game Credit

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Reviewed By Katherinee3091

This was a great tour. We were able to hop on and hop off whenever we wanted to explore different parts of the city. The buses run very regularly and are comfortable

3. City and Sea Adventure: 1 Day Hop-On Hop Off Pass and San Francisco Bay Cruise

2724 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA Skyline Sightseeing
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4.4 based on 14 reviews

Unlimited Hop on Hop off usage for 24 hours 20 stops on the Official City tour See all major sites in San Francisco 1-hour cruise of the Bay area and around Alcatraz island Explore the city at your leisure Major highlights: Golden Gate bridge, Golden Gate Park, Alcatraz island, Downtown, Fisherman's wharf and much more.

Inclusions: 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Official City Tour, 1 hour San Francisco Bay Cruise

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks (available to purchase), Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By abelgR8817VZ

This service is no longer running. We did not find out till we got to the location and found another company running it. I need a contact number for a refund. I tired looking online, but could not find one.

4. Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On-Hop-Off Open Top Tour and Alcatraz Combo

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4.1 based on 385 reviews

See all of San Francisco's top attractions with this special Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour and combo package. Create your own sightseeing itinerary, hopping on and off as you please at stops including Fisherman’s Wharf, the Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square and Lombard Street. Explore Sausalito on a Sausalito Tour. High point: a visit to the notorious prison island of Alcatraz — a must-see!

Inclusions: Round-trip ferry from San Francisco to Alcatraz Island, Buy 1 hour bike rental get 1 hour free from any Blazing Saddles shop , One Day Hop-on Hop-off Ticket

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

Reviewed By paulmA8747BN

Really enjoyed the bus tour and learning about San Francisco. Take the China Yown walking tour. Stacey was very knowledgeable and could easily be heard.

5. Half-Day Sonoma Wine Tour plus 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass

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Go wine tasting in Sonoma and experience San Francisco on your own schedule with a 24-hour Official city hop-on hop-off bus pass. Taste the superb wineries of Sonoma Valley and the Carneros region on a 5-hour day trip from the city, which includes one wine tasting fee. Plus, enjoy the flexibility of 20 stops along a route through Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, Haight & Ashbury, Union square, Civic centre, Chinatown, Lombard Street and Pier 39.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, 1 Wine Tasting fee, 1 Day Hop-on Hop-off Pass (24 hours), Professional driver/guide and multilingual audio guide

Exclusions: Meals, Gratuities

Reviewed By abelgR8817VZ

This service is no longer running. We did not find out till we got to the location and found another company running it. I need a contact number for a refund. I tired looking online, but could not find one.

6. Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour

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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 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.

Inclusions: Hop-on Hop-off bus tour, Night Tour (Premium & Deluxe Tickets), Buy 1 hour bike rental get 1 hour free from any Blazing Saddles shop , Free headphones for audio-guide

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By nikkis3lilones

We had tickets for 3/23 and we showed up at 6:01 since the tickets said to be 20-30 minutes early. We were turned away because the bus was full. Translation: they oversell their seats. No problem as we were in SF one more night. The next night we showed up at 5:30 and got some of front seats. The tour itself is great. The staff is super friendly. Make sure you use the provided headphones to listen to the commentary. It’s quite interesting. Note: Dress for winter weather. I’m not exaggerating. We enjoyed 65 degree temps at the SF Zoo earlier in the day. We knew we’d get chilly but not like that. I have never been so cold in my life. And I’m from Wisconsin. Bring blankets. I’m dead serious.

7. San Francisco Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour | 1 Day Pass, Unlimited Use, Live Guide

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3.9 based on 10 reviews

See the best of San Francisco with Hop on Hop off Bus Tours. Our open-top sightseeing tours will introduce you to all the city's must-see sights, with stops conveniently located at iconic landmarks and attractions. Your flexible ticket allows you to hop on and hop off the bus as much as you like, so you can enjoy the freedom to stay for a few snaps, or immerse yourself for hours. Your ticket is valid for 1 day unlimited use from 10am to 5pm.

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Reviewed By DksuriNJ

This was one of event we had chosen before leaving from home to visit San Francisco, CA. One of the best experience, they had the commentary recordings in 20+ languages (including Hindi). We knew more about the area listening to the commentary on the cruise of things we were watching on the boat growing around San Francisco Bay & Golden Gate.

8. Go San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions and Tours

San Francisco, CA, USA Go San Francisco
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See San Francisco your own way with the flexible Go San Francisco All-Inclusive pass. Do as much or as little sightseeing as you like, at your own pace while saving precious vacation dollars. Receive free admission to popular San Francisco attractions, and enjoy discounts on shopping and dining around town. Enjoy direct entry to attractions. Simply save your pass (available as your 'ticket' after purchase) on your mobile device and go – no voucher redemption required!

Inclusions: FREE Digital guidebook with attraction information, Digital pass valid for the number of days chosen

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Transportation to and from attractions unless stated

Reviewed By 613petew

An easy way to see the sights. Got the two-pack--picked the Hop On Hop Off Bus and the Submarine--both were great. The bus allows you to see a lot of SFO in a day. The sub was by far one of the best of the three that I've been in (Chicago and Charleston being the other two).

9. San Francisco Hop on Hop off Open Top Bus Tour + City Night Tour (Live Guide)

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3.5 based on 2 reviews

See all the top landmarks! One of the undeniable highlights of our San Francisco Bus Tour is the journey across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, with top-deck views across the bay. However, with its diverse neighborhoods, lively entertainment hub and bustling shopping district, there are so many other great areas of the Golden City to explore. Hop on with us to discover the best of San Francisco.

Inclusions: San Francisco City Tour, Night Tour

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Reviewed By Katherinee3091

This was a great tour. We were able to hop on and hop off whenever we wanted to explore different parts of the city. The buses run very regularly and are comfortable

10. 2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

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2 great tours on one value ticket! Official City Tour + San Francisco Night Tour. FREE Madame Tussauds entrance ticket included (currently not available until January 2021) Unlimited Hop-on Hop-off usage for 48 hours. 24 Stops along the way. See all major sites of San Francisco. Explore the city at your own leisure. Major Highlights: Downtown San Francisco, Fisherman's Wharf, the world famous Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, Treasure Island, and much more.

Inclusions: Hop on Hop off City Tour, San Francisco Night Tour (90min), English speaking live guide or audio commentary

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel Pick Up

Reviewed By abelgR8817VZ

This service is no longer running. We did not find out till we got to the location and found another company running it. I need a contact number for a refund. I tired looking online, but could not find one.

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