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15 Best City Tours In San Francisco

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San Francisco’s 15 most-booked city 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.

15 Best City Tours In San Francisco

Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour - Meeting Up and Getting Your Bearings for the Day
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Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour

1.Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour

San Francisco coach tour plus audio-guided Alcatraz with ferry from Pier 33. Golden Gate, Chinatown, then Cell Block audio.

Most Popular 4.0

“Very nice tour of all the hot spots in SF. I liked the jump in and out aspect at different locations. Worth the money to tour in comfort Alcatraz was amazing and the timing of this tour perfect.”

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Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour - Where This Bus Can Go: Hills, Tight Streets, and Better Photo Angles
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Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour

2.Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour

Ride a vintage VW bus for a retro SF highlights tour with quick photo stops at Painted Ladies, Palace of Fine Arts, and Golden Gate Bridge.

5.0

“Jim was phenomenal, he really knows his stuff about the City from being local for so many years, we had such a great time! Only thing I’d have done different is bought one extra ticket so we had a little more room and that’s just because I’m a bit claustrophobic. Truly loved the experience and…”

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San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours) - Sunset Bay vs Twilight City Lights: pick the season, pick the mood
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San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)

3.San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)

Ride San Francisco’s Bay at night for skyline glow, bridge views, and close passes by Alcatraz, with a comfy heated boat.

4.5

“Such a fun thing to do if you’re visiting San Francisco! I’ve done this 2x and loved it both times!! Definitely worth the money !! And bonus if you do it in the summer cause the sunsets are gorgeous!!”

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One Day in San Francisco: Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and SF City Tour - Pacific Heights to the Fort Point area: real Golden Gate views without the stress
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One Day in San Francisco: Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and SF City Tour

San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour - How the tour starts at Pier 43 1/2 and keeps moving
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San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour

5.San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour

See San Francisco’s biggest landmarks as movie scenes, with live guide commentary and on-bus clips, plus photo stops in a small 3-hour loop.

5.0

“This was an amazing tour! I kicked off my trip with this tour and seeing how many movies have been made here and watching the clips as we passed by was awesome! Met some great people and the photo stops were a must!”

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San Francisco Grand City Tour - The Coach Route That Links SF’s Past to Today
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San Francisco Grand City Tour

6.San Francisco Grand City Tour

San Francisco Grand City Tour covers Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts, Twin Peaks, Chinatown, and Fisherman's Wharf in ~4 hours for $69.

4.0

“Great tour, tour guide and driver! The sights we visited were breathtaking, each location revealing a unique story that captivated our group. Our guide's knowledge and enthusiasm made the experience even more enjoyable, as they shared fascinating anecdotes along the way. The seamless coordination between the driver and guide ensured that we stayed on schedule…”

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San Francisco: Small-Group City Tour by Vintage VW Bus - The 2-Hour Route: Painted Ladies, Golden Gate, and More
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San Francisco: Small-Group City Tour by Vintage VW Bus

City Cruises San Francisco: Premier Brunch Cruise - The Signature Views: Golden Gate, Alcatraz, and the City Skyline
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City Cruises San Francisco: Premier Brunch Cruise

8.City Cruises San Francisco: Premier Brunch Cruise

A 2-hour San Francisco bay brunch cruise from Pier 3 with complimentary champagne and mimosas, photo stops by Golden Gate and Alcatraz, plus a full buffet.

5.0

“We celebrated my birthday on Saturday, September 27 aboard the Hornblower with my twin sister, my boyfriend, and my brother-in-law, and it was truly unforgettable. Dorothy and Paul took such wonderful care of our table, making sure every detail of our celebration was special. The music, the weather, and the people all came together for…”

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San Francisco Afternoon City Tour Small-Group Half-Day - Starting at Pier 27: Easy to Find, Easy to Return
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San Francisco Afternoon City Tour Small-Group Half-Day

San Francisco Super Saver: Grand City Tour plus Muir Woods & Sausalito Day Trip - First half: from Union Square through landmarks with photo-stop timing
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San Francisco Super Saver: Grand City Tour plus Muir Woods & Sausalito Day Trip

10.San Francisco Super Saver: Grand City Tour plus Muir Woods & Sausalito Day Trip

Gray Line’s San Francisco Super Saver pairs a narrated city tour with Muir Woods and Sausalito, including redwood entry and coach comfort.

4.0

“The city tour was great, I have been on it many times before as we come here once a year. Traveling with friends I convinced them this was a must as it covers everything. As always the tour was great,e were gifted with a sunny morning and Antoine took us to several great spots to…”

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San Francisco: Go City Explorer Pass with 2-5 Attractions - Price and Value: When $79 Actually Makes Sense
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San Francisco: Go City Explorer Pass with 2-5 Attractions

San Francisco Small Group City Highlights and Alcatraz Tour - Chinatown and Haight-Ashbury: quick stops with optional cookie break
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San Francisco Small Group City Highlights and Alcatraz Tour

12.San Francisco Small Group City Highlights and Alcatraz Tour

Small-group San Francisco highlights with Alcatraz admission, ferry ride, and audio cellblock walk. Open-air van and local guide.

5.0

“An amazing experience!! Excellent tour guide! Eric was the best! The morning city tour really touched on all the city highlights! Alcatraz was incredible! Just a very well put together tour!”

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San Francisco: Go City All-Inclusive Pass 30+ Attractions - Where the value hits: Aquarium, Academy of Sciences, and Exploratorium
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San Francisco: Go City All-Inclusive Pass 30+ Attractions

13.San Francisco: Go City All-Inclusive Pass 30+ Attractions

San Francisco Go City All-Inclusive Pass gives phone-ready access to 30+ attractions like Aquarium, Exploratorium, and museums for set pricing.

4.4

“I screenshot both our passes for even easier access from my phone, and the passes were accepted gladly everywhere we used them. Note: At the California Academy of Sciences, don't get in the "ticketed" line. Instead, go to the group tickets desk and have the passes turned into entry tickets, then get in the line.…”

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Self-Guided Cable Car City Tour in San Francisco - Start Point: Powell/Mason area and the 5-minute photo hit
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Self-Guided Cable Car City Tour in San Francisco

14.Self-Guided Cable Car City Tour in San Francisco

Self-guided cable car city tour in San Francisco with the Pintours app. Pause, skip stops, and explore Union Square, Chinatown, and Wharf.

3.0

“Don’t do it The tickets to ride the trolley are $8 dollars, I was charged $88 for 3 tickets. The description here says you can have up to three hours we were on there for about 45 minutes. The audio tour was not in sync when I reached out to customer service they did not…”

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San Francisco: City Tour and Alcatraz Entrance Ticket Combo - Where You Meet the Coach: Union Square or Fisherman’s Wharf
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San Francisco: City Tour and Alcatraz Entrance Ticket Combo

15.San Francisco: City Tour and Alcatraz Entrance Ticket Combo

A guided San Francisco bus loop with top views, neighborhoods, and photo stops, then Alcatraz by official ferry and audio tour.

4.1

“Enjoyed the bus tour very much, guide was very knowledgeable. Nice route around the city and saw some areas we might not otherwise have seen. However we felt it was a shame we only got 10 minutes at each photostop - of which there were 4, not 5 as advertised when we booked. Additionally the…”

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