SF Hop-On Hop-Off: stops include GoldenGate Park & Painted Ladies
San Francisco, USA
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
This is a great pick for first-time visitors to San Francisco or travelers with limited time. Ride a double-decker bus with Wi-Fi and hop off at any of 20 stops including Union Square, North Beach, Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, the Civic Center, and Golden Gate Park. Buses operate daily from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with the last departure at 4:00 PM.
- Choose from a 1- or 2-day pass to fit your sightseeing schedule
- A circuit of 20 sightseeing stops leaves you with plenty of options
- Stay connected during the journey—Wi-Fi is included on the bus
- Buses run daily from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM with last departure at 4:00 PM
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
- Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
Meeting and Pickup
Operating hours
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Departure Point
- You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.
Itinerary
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Deluxe Sightseeing Tours - 8 Hours
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
1
Union Square
2
Chinatown
3
Financial District
4
North Beach
5
Pier 35 (1914)
6
PIER 39
7
Fisherman's Wharf
8
Ghirardelli Square
9
Fort Mason
10
Lombard Street
11
Palace of Fine Arts
12
Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point
13
Golden Gate Park
14
Japanese Tea Garden
15
Haight-Ashbury
16
Alamo Square
17
Civic Center
Points of interest passed by on this route
Golden Gate Bridge
Union Square
Chinatown
Financial District
North Beach
Fisherman’s Wharf
Ghirardelli Square
Fort Mason Center
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
Golden Gate Bridge
Lombard Street
Civic Center
Downtown San Francisco
Golden Gate Park
Haight-Ashbury
Alamo Square
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
3.2
based on 339 reviews
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John_W, Jul 2026
There are two hop on hop off bus companies. They start one block from each other. Watch for that but otherwise it was a great way to see the city and hear the history. Some drivers use the recording exclusively. The second driver we had gave live broadcast as we moved around which was very appreciated.
Linda_J, Jul 2026
Ride the entire route first, then decide which stops to hop off. We loved all the different descriptions of the various stops. This was our first visit as a family. My teenagers liked it too !
Richard_S, Jul 2026
Trip went exactly as described. Great way to get a city overview. Given a map to track location and anticipate steps
Denisa_M, Jul 2026
We were able to see many attractions. My daughter and I got off at The palace of Fine Art, the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman’s Wharf. They were great spots. It was easy to get on and off the bus. I would definitely do it again.
Jacqueline_M, Jul 2026
Awful
No signage for stops
Bus driver didn’t stop
We didn’t get on or get our ticket scanned.
No refund available.
Big bus tours a much better company
Theresa_K, Jun 2026
Pack a sweatshirt, can get chilly. This experience was amazing! We loved being able to explore each stop or anything of interest and jump back on the bus within 30 minutes. Drivers are super friendly and knowledgeable. Everyone was so kind!
Glenn_L, Jun 2026
Dana was our guide and driver and he was awesome! Dana spoke very clearly and shared all kinds of great San Francisco history. We really enjoyed the tour and will definitely take it again.
Catherine_T, Jun 2026
Great experience- amazing way when you are short of time in San Francisco to take a good look around. Hold onto your hats, glasses etc when you are about to go over the Golden Gate Bridge!! What a ride! driver was excellent with a great commentary and sense of humour.
Jacklyn_O, May 2026
It was such a phenomenal experience. I loved it so much. The bridge was very cold and windy, due to sitting on the top deck of the bus, and it was hard to hear the tour guide on the speakers. Other than that, 10 out of 10.
Elaine_W, May 2026
Our driver was excellent and so informative and funny! Highly recommend this tour! Saw such amazing g sites, buildings and landscape.
VILMA_S, Mar 2026
Exciting tour, easy way to explore the city in a short time. Golden Gate bridge a picturesque view. Wish more time was allocated for picture taking.
Peggy_J, Mar 2026
Locations were good. Lots of staff available. Answered questions and didn't rush us getting off and on. A couple of the busses did not have good speakers so hard to hear
Julie_D, Jan 2026
The bus was not running on the first day of our 2-day ticket. We had to purchase another 48 hour ticket with “another company” so they said. I never saw another Hop in/off bus company anywhere. Nevertheless I got an email saying busses weren’t running on 1/22. I did chat with someone yesterday and asked for a refund. They said I would be hearing from you. VERY Disappointed and wondering if there isn’t some scam at work to be honest. I have used viator before and had no issues. I had to pay more for the same 48 hour tour with the “other company.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Yes, we were not running on 1/22/2026. So sorry about that, it was a situation out of our control.
Please email to info@sanfranciscodeluxetours.com so we can refund you fully. We are a reputable company and have been doing Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Tours for the last 15 years in San Francisco.
Yaneen_A, Jan 2026
Great! I loved our tour guide. He was the best. Be careful if you rode on top over the golden gate bridge. VERY WINDY AND COLD!!!!!
Madhuvanthi_L, Dec 2025
We waited in queue for a long time and the buses didn’t arrive on time despite calling the drivers. We could barely cover our main stops. Had to wait more than an hour for the buses to arrive.
Pinelopi_F, Dec 2025
I purchased a two-day tour ticket through Viator for San Francisco (14–15 December 2025), and the experience was extremely disappointing.
On day one, the service was already unreliable. We waited over an hour at the Golden Gate stop around 4pm, and buses were inconsistent throughout the day. When the bus did arrive, it was in very poor condition — it was extremely dirty, and the windows were so grimy that you couldn’t properly see out. Because of the cold, we had to sit downstairs, which made the dirty windows even more frustrating. WiFi was also advertised as being available, but it did not work at all.
The driver regularly passed stops without stopping or informing passengers, leaving people confused and unsure whether the service was operating properly.
Day two was a complete failure. The service was not running at all, yet there was no communication, signage, or information at any of the bus stops. We attempted to use three different stops with no success. Eventually, at the Fisherman’s Wharf stop, we were told by a nearby shop staff member (not even official tour staff) that the service had not been running all day.
To make matters worse, customer service was awful. I contacted the merchant directly and received no response for a long time. When they finally replied, they refused to take any responsibility or offer any form of resolution or compensation.
Overall, this was a waste of money and time. Poorly maintained buses, broken promises (no WiFi), unreliable service, lack of communication, and terrible customer service. I would not recommend this tour to anyone.
Russell_S, Nov 2025
Great introduction to the city. If you're going to sit on top, which is the best way to see everything, be prepared for it to be windy, ESPECIALLY when going across the Golden Gate Bridge. This time of year, dress warmly. Narrative was quite informative. Don't need ear buds, it comes over a speaker.
Lucia_V, Nov 2025
Bus arrived late then competence, vehicle very old, and there's no flexibility to change plans . I purchased 48 hours.
Venkatesh_A, Nov 2025
Lot of time wasted in wanting for bus and not able to cover more than 5 stops. Disappointed. Live tracking the bus should be needed.
Ginger_B, Nov 2025
Easy to catch from Union Square. Many stops to choose from if you want to get off and investigate and catch the next bus. Weather was perfect and we enjoyed it very much!
Rod_K, Nov 2025
Very nice trip. Audio did not always match with sights. But overall a great experience. We rode the entire route first and then continued to get off on on at location we picked doing the total route.
Kenneth_M, Nov 2025
We rode three 'sections' of hop on/hop off on Oct. 20, 2025.
Sections 1 and 3 were the same driver, who was courteous and informative and played pre-recorded historical information which was well-presented and had interesting content.
The middle section of our day was driven by Will or Willy, who apparently thinks the tour bus is his personal stage to shout and scream like a rap singer, and give inane commentary about things we passed. As we approached Ghirardelli Square he gave a long-winded talk which he ended by saying "Don't bother getting off here if you want to buy chocolate, it's cheaper at WalMart." All of us on top of the bus looked at each other in astonishment. No one got off at Ghirardelli. His creepy commentary was painful enough on top--when my party moved downstairs to get out of the sun later the increased volume of his running drivel forced us to put our hands over our ears. (Oddly, when riding inside you can't really see outside--the windows are covered in black spots for some reason...) Not once between the Wharf and Haight-Ashbury, where we happily escaped his voice, did we hear one of the pre-recorded tour segments, so we got essentially no useful information for all those miles. Finally, our bus did not go thru Golden Gate park as advertised, apparently due to some unresolved business issue. A huge loss for the tourists on board the bus.
Thomas_M, Nov 2025
Wear warm clothes for trip across the Golden Gate Bridge. The route map needs to be updated as there is no stop near the ferry terminal.
Donna_H, Nov 2025
It was a great way to see the city. We loved it. The trolley ran on time and our driver is the only female driver and she was so helpful and gave great details about the city.
Nirav_R, Oct 2025
We took the Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour in San Francisco (2-day pass) yesterday and had a disappointing experience. We waited over 90 minutes for the next bus, and no one answered the contact number provided in the confirmation email. As international visitors, this was very inconvenient, and we had to call Viator directly to find out when the next bus would arrive. Overall, it was frustrating and not the level of service we expected.
Frank_Z, Oct 2025
All things considered, this was a good tour. My wife was concerned about getting off at any of the stops because she didn't want to be 'stuck' at that stop for 30-45 minutes. So, we only got off at the Golden Gate bridge stop to take a couple photos and it was great because the bus waited for us.
Charles_L, Oct 2025
Once checked in, process of transfers, funny and very knowledgeable drivers, and view was excellent. Great time, especially when the weather was great!
Petra_F, Oct 2025
No signs, waited for over an hour without a bus passing by, cleanliness of the bus was very disappointing and the quality of the speakers was also very poor.
Sylvie_L, Sep 2025
When we got Willie’s bus it was the best adventure we had. I stayed of listening to the pre recorded Willie was the one on the speaker and he would tell you when to get your camera ready. I recommend this tour.
marion_b, Aug 2025
Helpful friendly staff, equipment seemed well maintained and in working order. Views from the top of the bus are AWESOME!
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