---
title: Big Bus San Francisco Sunset Tour
slug: big-bus-san-francisco-sunset-tour
type: attraction
sub_type: bus tours
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/big-bus-san-francisco-sunset-tour
city: San Francisco
state: CA
country: US
address: 99 Jefferson Street
geo:
  lat: 37.80829
  lng: -122.41402
duration: up to 1.2 hrs
cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T17:08:04.116Z
price_from:
  amount: 41.74
  currency: USD
  unit: per_adult
availability: InStock
ticket_options:
  - group: Other Options
    options:
      - name: 1-Hour Sunset Tour
        price: 41.74
        regular_price: 53
        savings: 11.26
        ticket_types:
          - name: Adult (13+ yrs)
            min_age: 13
          - name: Child (3-12 yrs)
            min_age: 3
            max_age: 12
---
## Overview
This San Francisco tour by open-top double-decker bus departs from Fisherman's Wharf and offers a 1-hour sunset ride featuring iconic city sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, and San Francisco skyline.

## What's Included
- Non-stop 1-hour panoramic city tour timed with sunset  
- Open-top double-decker bus ride with unobstructed views  
- Live English-speaking guide with onboard narration  
- Pre-recorded audio commentary available in seven languages  
- Courtesy shuttle back to the starting point  

## What's Not Included
- Food or alcoholic beverages (not permitted on the bus)  
- Luggage (not permitted on board)  
- Pets (only ADA service animals allowed)  

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## Ticket Options

- **1-Hour Sunset Tour** — $41.74 (regularly $53.00, save $11.26)
  Catch the city at golden hour with Big Bus Tours San Francisco on a 1-hour sunset ride aboard a double-decker bus. Includes a live English-speaking guide, multilingual audio commentary, and a courtesy shuttle back to Stop 1.
  - Adult (13+ yrs)
  - Child (3-12 yrs)

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## Good to Know
* No hop-on, hop-off stops; this is a continuous loop ride  
* Bring a jacket—San Francisco evenings can be chilly  
* Departing from Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center at 99 Jefferson St  
* Please arrive 20 to 30 minutes prior to scheduled tour time; seating is first-come, first-served  
* Pre-recorded commentary languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, and Korean; complimentary headphones provided  
* Suitable for all ages, family-friendly  
* No food or alcoholic beverages allowed on the bus; non-alcoholic drinks in screw-top bottles permitted  
* Wheelchair-accessible vehicles available by prior arrangement (call at least 48 hours in advance)  
* Nearby parking includes metered street parking and garages such as The Wharf Garage at 350 Beach St. and Hotel Zephyr Garage at 250 Beach St.  

## Cancellation Policy
Free Changes & Cancellations. See details upon selection.

## FAQs

### Is this a hop-on, hop-off tour?
No, the Sunset Tour is a continuous loop with no stops.

### How long is the tour?
The tour lasts approximately 60 to 75 minutes.

### Where does the tour start?
The tour departs from Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center at 99 Jefferson St (corner of Jefferson and Mason Streets) and returns to the same location.

### Is there parking nearby?
While there's no on-site parking, metered street parking and nearby garages are available—such as The Wharf Garage at 350 Beach St. and the Hotel Zephyr Garage at 250 Beach St.

### How early should I arrive?
Please arrive 20 to 30 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time as seats are based on first-come, first-served.

### Is the commentary available in other languages?
Yes, pre-recorded commentary is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German and Korean. Complimentary headphones are provided when you board the bus.

### Is the tour suitable for children?
The tour is family-friendly and suitable for all ages.

### Can I bring food and drinks on tour?
No food or alcoholic beverages are permitted on the bus. Non-alcoholic drinks in screw-top bottles are permitted.

### Can I bring luggage on board?
No, luggage is not permitted on board.

### Can I bring a pet?
No pets are allowed on board the bus. Only ADA service animals are permitted.

### Is the tour bus wheelchair accessible?
Big Bus San Francisco offers wheelchair-accessible vehicles with lifts that can accommodate a weight of up to 650 lbs, but not all buses are accessible. For ADA access, call the number on your e-ticket at least 48 hours before your tour.