SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco’s best, in one place.
San Francisco’s 12 most-booked audio tours, side by side. Each one with its price, its run time and the operator, plus a straight read on what you actually get for the money.
Official Alcatraz ferry and admission from Pier 33, plus a start-to-finish audio companion tour and optional night access.
Most Popular“Great, shorter than expected but still the two hours most people spend on average. Flies are very annoying but of course that’s nothing to do with the tour.”
Official Alcatraz audio tour with free app audio packages, ferry access, and flexible exploring time, plus optional Bay or bike combos.
“Very confusing. First, I didn’t know I was buying big bus tix too. Second, when I bought the tix, I thought what I downloaded was my voucher. Oh no, they still sent me tix which I ignored and erased bc I thought I already had them. Third, it says to meet at 571 post street,…”
Alcatraz Inside Access ferry and official audio tour, plus a night option. Plan for hills, limited food, and time on the island.
“Amazing tour and fun time with the family. Very kid friendly as well. It was pretty cold so dress warm”
Ride SF’s iconic cable cars with a recorded audio tour stopping at downtown, Chinatown, Nob Hill, North Beach, and ending near Fisherman’s Wharf.
“It was super quiet day, was able to get on very fast and had a nice ride, wish i had the unlimited pass though”
Self-guided Embarcadero audio tour on climate change: sea level rise, storm surges, Ferry Building and piers. Download offline on VoiceMap.
“This tour is horrible!!! Do not waste your time with it. There was little to no history or interesting information in the tour and SF has a wealth of history and fun facts. The talk focused on global warming and ocean rising in coming decades. The individual who spoke from his kayak was of no…”
Self-guided Muir Woods audio tour with offline stories and hands-free playback. Drive in, walk a loop, learn redwood ecology.
“We downloaded the tour, got to the starting spot, and everything just worked. Super easy to follow and packed with cool info. Loved how we could take our time exploring Muir Woods!”
Self-guided Japantown audio walk with Benkyodo manju, Bop City jazz history, and resistance stories. Offline audio and maps included.
“It’s perfectly paced, and there were times when you could pause and explore the spots she covered more in-depth.”
Drive Point Reyes National Seashore with GPS-triggered audio stories, optional hikes, and big wildlife moments from Tomales Point to the lighthouse.
“I could not get on the tour. I am 75 years old and it was not user friendly I will never waste my money with your company again.”
A self-guided SF audio drive with 43+ stories, offline access, and great value for groups. Drive at your pace from Alamo Square to the Golden Gate.
“It was a rocky start to the tour as it assumed we had approached the starting point from the opposite direction. It wasn’t always clear how to find the next stop as we were wanting to do it all in order. The audio that did play when we were in the right place was excellent.”
A private SF cable car tour with an audio guide, stopping at Powell, Union Square, Chinatown, Nob Hill, the Cable Car Museum, North Beach, and Fisherman’s Wharf.
“This was the worst experience we have ever had!!!! First directions were terrible, call customer service, left a message with no return. Used the chat for help, told us to download the app. Which was no help. Ended up being late for our time slot. Stood in line for 45 minutes, and then told by…”
A private San Francisco cable car night ride with an English audio tour, plus quick stops in Union Square, Chinatown, North Beach, and Fisherman’s Wharf.
“We we exactly where we were told to be on time and there was NO ONE there, NO explanation. Lost out on all my money!”
Self-guided GPS audio tour of the Golden Gate Bridge with offline narration and epic SF views, ending in Sausalito for $7.99.
“Never received information. Never opened the tour. Got absolutely nothing for my money. Horrible experience for all of my San Francisco tours. Total waste of money.”
From Alcatraz and the Golden Gate to the redwoods, wine country and the coast. Every way to spend a day in and around the city.
