Day Tour
The 17-stop Red Route takes you to all the major sights in San Francisco, from Chinatown past the Ferry Building, to Union Square and Haight Ashbury, around to Lombard Street, Pier 39, and the Golden Gate Park. Buses run every 15 to 20 minutes from 9 am to 5 pm and the full route takes about two hours and 20 minutes to complete. This route has an English-speaking guide or you can listen to pre-recorded commentary in 10 languages.Sausalito Tour
The Green Route is included in Premium and Deluxe tickets and takes you over the Golden Gate Bridge to the artsy town of Sausalito. The tour has three stops, and departs every 15 to 30 minutes from 10.15 am to 4.30 pm. The full circuit takes an hour and a half to complete. You can join the tour from Stop 11 of the Day Tour/Red Route (North Vista Point/Golden Gate Bridge), and enjoy the commentary in English from a live guide.Night Tour
This panoramic tour leaves from the Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center at 99 Jefferson Street daily at 6.30 pm and 7.30 pm. It loops past Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, and the Financial District before crossing the Bay Bridge to Yerba Buena Island and Treasure Island. The full tour takes an hour. Since seats on the tour are filled on a first-come-first-served basis, it’s recommended that you arrive 20 to 30 minutes early to ensure you get a spot.Walking Tour
All Big Bus tickets include a complimentary walking tour of Chinatown, led by an expert guide. The tour leaves from Stop 6 (Hilton Hotel) every day at 1 pm, and additionally at 11 am from April to October. The tour takes about one hour and is available in English only.