Enjoy a 60-90 minute, narrated tour of San Francisco’s most vibrant neighborhoods, such as Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square, the Financial District, Chinatown, and more from the top of an open double decker sightseeing bus.

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Duration 1 hour: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Ride on San Francisco's original double-decker bus at night
Listen to live commentary on each tour
See the highlights of San Francisco

Full description

This live narrated 60-90 minute tour of San Francisco includes the most vibrant neighborhoods of the city, such as the Financial District, Chinatown, Nob Hill, and Embarcadero. Departing from Fisherman's Wharf, the tour covers all the major attractions of San Francisco during the evening hours, with spectacular views from the top of an original open top double decker Bus. Exact highlights may vary according to the season, weather conditions, and San Francisco's famous traffic, Chinatown, and Union Square, San Francisco’s shopping Mecca. You will also go to Treasure island, across the Bay Bridge, to get spectacular views of the skyline of San Francisco. On your return, you will see the ferry building, Alcatraz Pier, Pier 39, and more on your way up Embarcadero. Depending on the time of the year, it may not be entirely dark on this tour, but you will either see the city glittering at night, or in the lovely light of dusk.

Includes

Access to Union Square, San Francisco
Access to Treasure Island, San Francisco
Access to San Francisco Bay Bridge
Access to Embarcadero
Live tour guide
Transport for activity duration: Bus / coach

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Departs from 99 Jefferson Pier 41 (at the corner of Mason Street) San Francisco.

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Important information

Know before you go

You are advised to line up for the tour at least 15 minutes prior to departure, especially during summer months (May – September) as the bus can fill up quickly during this peak season
The Night Tour departs at 6:30 PM
The tour is available daily (except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve)
Children under 2 years of age are free
The bus tours are first come first serve

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Overall rating

4.1 /5

based on 31 reviews

Review summary

Guide
3.9/5
Transportation
4.3/5
Value for money
3.9/5
Safety
4.8/5

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Overall great experience. My family and I really enjoyed the tour around San Francisco and learned a lot about the history of the city. Bring a jacket, it can be a bit breezy at some moments. Stopped on Treasure Island for some photo opportunities. They provide free headphones for the audio. Would highly recommend this tour!

June 18, 2021

We took part in the Night Tour at the beginning of March, so it was a bit fresh. Of course, you can prepare for this very well. The tour itself was great and very entertaining, along the route we could see all of San Francisco's major sights, including a great view of the nightly skyline from Treasure Island. Our tour guide (unfortunately I can't remember the name) made the tour very interesting and talked to us in between with anecdotes.

March 9, 2020

Buyer beware.

I bought my ticket on line at 5:58 pm but the site to redeem the voucher was closed at 6:00pm. Also the office is not easily identifiable when you get there. Luckily the Big Bus company that was practically next door was able to honor my reservation and settle with Skyline later. Otherwise I would have lost my ticket without recourse.

July 7, 2019

San Francisco Double Decker Bus Night Tour

San Francisco Double Decker Bus Night Tour

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