What to see on a Hop-On Hop-Off Tour in San Francisco?

Hop-On Hop-Off Tours in San Francisco are the most popular activity among tourist and locals alike! The tours offer great value – no matter if you are visiting San Francisco for the first time or if you have lived in the Bay Area for many years. There is always something new to see during the ride on the open top bus, and it’s a great fun for families, solo travelers, couples, as well as for any groups. A Hop-On Hop-Off tour takes you to the most iconic landmarks in the city, which is a very convenient way for first time visitors to explore the highlights of the city and check off those landmarks from your bucket list.

Locals also love this tour because they get surprised each time they jump on the bus and discover something new in their own city – maybe it’s a neighborhood you usually don’t visit that often or it’s a fun fact on the audio tour that you didn’t know about San Francisco. It’s super easy to hop on and hop off the bus at any of the designated stop any time you like, so you can create a sightseeing experience completely on your own pace.

In San Francisco the Official Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour routes takes about 2 hours if you stay on the bus, but your ticket is valid for one full day or for 2 days (depending on the ticket type you choose). You may be surprised how much you can see in just one day or for a few hours. Here are just some of the highlights of the tour: