San Francisco Double Decker City Tour

Overview

Enjoy this 2-hour city tour in an open-top Double Decker bus and see the major sites of San Francisco, including a drive across the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge with incredible views of Alcatraz Island and the San Francisco skyline. The audio commentary provides fun and useful information while you cruise around the most vibrant neighborhoods of the city, including Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square, Chinatown, North Beach, Heigh Ashbury, Golden Gate Park and much more. This is the best way to explore San Francisco if you are very short on time.
The tour starts at Fisherman's Wharf, one of the most vibrant places in the city. We pass the exciting attractions at Pier 39, where you can catch a glimpse of the popular sea lion colony (depending on season) and see many other sites along the waterfront.

Heading towards Downtown, enjoy the views of Lombard Street, the most crocket street in the world, while we are passing through North Beach with its charming Italian atmosphere. See the Ferry Building and the amazing architecture in the Financial District before heading to Union Square, the most popular shopping area in San Francisco.

Passing through the Civic Center, the open top bus provides the best views of San Francisco’s impressive City Hall, the Opera House, Symphony Hall, Public Library, the War Memorial and the Asian Art Museum. You will be taken back in time to the “Summer of Love” while driving through Haigh Ashbury, decorated with colorful murals and inspiring art dedicated to the city’s hippie culture. See San Francisco’s famous Victorian houses and the popular Cable Cars climbing up the San Francisco hills.

Take in the fresh breeze while driving through Golden Gate Park, one of the largest urban parks in the world, and see the multi-million-dollar California Academy of Sciences, the Conservatory of Flowers, as well as the artistic de Young Museum.

The highlight of the tour is surely the ride across San Francisco’s most iconic landmark – the Golden Gate Bridge. While crossing the 1.7-mile span on an open-top bus you will have breathtaking views of the bridge, Alcatraz Island and the stunning skyline. Hop off at North Vista Point to take your best selfie, or walk across the bridge high above the bay.

During this 2-hour tour the multilingual audio commentary provides fun and informative insights about San Francisco while you enjoy the best city views from the open-top bus. The tour is perfect for everyone who wants to explore San Francisco, no matter if you are visiting for the first time or if you have lived in our beautiful city for many years.