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Explore San Francisco's enchanting holiday lights on an 85-minute open-top bus tour. This festive experience takes you through the city's decorated streets, showcasing sparkling Christmas trees, vibrant decorations, and stunning light displays from the ILLUMINATE SF Festival of Light. With a live guide sharing local insights and festive stories, you'll enjoy the magic of the season from a unique vantage point. The tour wraps up at Pier 39, where you can soak in the holiday spirit and admire the iconic Christmas tree.
- Open-top panoramic tour on a double-decker bus during the holiday season
- See festive landmarks, colorful decorations, and illuminated art installations
- Enjoy live commentary with a local guide
- Finish your tour at Pier 39 with its spectacular holiday atmosphere
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Big Bus Stop #6 (Union Square South, 280 Geary St, opposite Macy's entrance, next to steps)
The Embarcadero, bus stop outside the entrance to Pier 39, Fisherman’s Wharf
Itinerary
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1Union Square Sports Bar
See City Hall decorated and lit
Admission ticket free -
2Chinatown
Continue your tour along the holiday lights and festive decorations of the city
Admission ticket free -
3Nob Hill
Continue your tour along the holiday lights and festive decorations of the city
Admission ticket free -
4Polk Gulch
Continue your tour along the holiday lights and festive decorations of the city
Admission ticket free -
5SoMa
Continue your tour along the holiday lights and festive decorations of the city
Admission ticket free -
6The Embarcadero
Continue your tour along the holiday lights and festive decorations of the city
Admission ticket free -
7Fisherman’s Wharf
Continue your tour along the holiday lights and festive decorations of the city
Admission ticket free -
8Salesforce Tower
See the ILLUMINATE SF Festival of Light installations
Admission ticket free -
9Ghirardelli Square
End your tour and enjoy a complimentary hot chocolate
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive by 6:00 pm. The bus departs promptly at 6:30 pm. Seating is first-come, first-served.
- This tour is not a hop-on, hop-off service.
- The tour runs from November 27, 2026, to January 3, 2027.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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