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San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off & Academy of Sciences Tour

6.9

Average

3 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

San Francisco
Updated November 4, 2026

Explore San Francisco with a hop-on hop-off tour and visit the California Academy of Sciences. Enjoy iconic landmarks and unlimited bus rides.

About this tour

Discover the vibrant city of San Francisco with a comprehensive tour that combines the convenience of a hop-on hop-off bus with the wonder of the California Academy of Sciences. This tour offers the flexibility to explore iconic landmarks like Fisherman's Wharf, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Union Square at your own pace. Enjoy unlimited rides on an open-top double-decker bus, complete with expert digital commentary. Dive into the California Academy of Sciences, home to over 40,000 live animals and unique exhibits, including a planetarium and a 4-story rainforest. Experience the best of San Francisco with this all-in-one package, perfect for both first-time visitors and seasoned travelers. Don't miss this chance to see the City by the Bay in a whole new light.

Highlights

Explore San Francisco's iconic landmarks
Marvel at the Golden Gate Bridge
Discover diverse cultures in Chinatown
Visit the California Academy of Sciences
Enjoy panoramic views from an open-top bus
Shop at Union Square and Ghirardelli Square

What's included

Included

California Academy of Sciences Admission
24-hour Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off ticket
1-hour Panoramic Sunset Tour
1-Hour Chinatown Walking Tour
Open-top double decker bus
Expert digital commentary with souvenir earbuds

Not included

Hotel pickup and drop off

Ratings on each provider

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GetYourGuide

2.73 / 5 · 3 reviews

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Important information

Redeem voucher with Big Bus staff at 99 Jefferson St or any Big Bus stop
Hop-on Hop-off ticket valid for 24 hours after first use
Chinatown tour available via app on Android and iOS

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 2.73 from 3 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in San Francisco

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Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.9.