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15 Best San Francisco Tours & Day Trips

San Francisco’s best, in one place.

The 15 standout tours and day trips around San Francisco. The ones first-timers always remember and locals still send their visitors on.

15 Best San Francisco Tours & Day Trips

For a booked day in San Francisco, this ranked guide to San Francisco tours. SF Travel and Visit California keep the official visiting details.

Muir Woods and Sausalito (Return by Bus or Ferry) - Muir Woods in 90 minutes: how to make the most of limited time
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Muir Woods and Sausalito (Return by Bus or Ferry)

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1.Muir Woods and Sausalito (Return by Bus or Ferry)

Half-day Muir Woods and Sausalito from San Francisco with a timed redwood walk, Golden Gate photos, and an optional ferry return.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Although we were anticipating going to the Armstrong Reserve, Muir Woods was open for the first time in 20 days. We definitely lucked out. We had a wonderful trip. Don was our tour guide, and he grew up in the area and was very knowledgeable about it. He had many stories to share, so there…”

5,098 reviews5 to 8 hours (approx.)From $91.00by Gray Line San Francisco

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Big Bus SF: Hop-on Hop-off Tour with 17 Stops and Sunset Option - Price and What You Actually Get for $56.10
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Big Bus SF: Hop-on Hop-off Tour with 17 Stops and Sunset Option

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2.Big Bus SF: Hop-on Hop-off Tour with 17 Stops and Sunset Option

Big Bus SF Red Route is a flexible hop-on hop-off bus with 17 stops, open-top views, earbuds audio, and optional sunset and Pier 39 upgrades.

★ 4.0

“I love the fact that there was ear buds to hear to your guide because I’m sure I would not have been able to hear a live person if they were talking…. Also, it was very informative.”

4,539 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $56.10by Big Bus Tours - USA

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Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco - Gray Line coach day: comfortable, structured, and group-paced
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Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco

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3.Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco

Napa and Sonoma wine country full-day tour from San Francisco with Golden Gate photo stops, 3 boutique tastings, and Sonoma Plaza free time.

★ 4.5

“Very good day at a couple of wineries in Napa. Castello di Amorosa and Artesia. Both places have multiple spots for great pictures. Tasting consisted of either 4 or 5 wines. Also stopped at downtown Napa for a lunch and a stroll. Don was our guide/driver and did a great job.”

4,455 reviews8 to 9 hours (approx.)From $165.00by Gray Line San Francisco

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Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco - Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias: Walking Among Giants
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Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

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4.Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

Small-group Yosemite and giant sequoias day trip from San Francisco with hotel pickup, classic viewpoints, and time in the valley for lunch.

★ 5.0

“Everything was great. Comfortable van with wifi and a TV they play movies on. Trevor was great and provided us with good information throughout the day and made sure we were taken care of. 20%+ tip is completely reasonable considering how long the day is and how smoothly everything went. Would definitely recommend.”

3,671 reviews14 hours (approx.)From $239.00by Best Bay Area Tours Llc

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Yosemite Highlights & Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco - The drive with stories: Gold Rush context on the way in
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Yosemite Highlights & Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco

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5.Yosemite Highlights & Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco

Early-entry Yosemite day trip from San Francisco with Tunnel View, Yosemite Valley, and a giant sequoia hike plus expert guide commentary.

★ 4.5

“Andy Howse was an amazing tour guide. Full of knowledge on Yosemite and the California history. Definitely got your monies worth on this full day tour”

3,455 reviews14 to 15 hours (approx.)From $219.00by Extranomical Tours

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San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch - RuVango Winery in Napa: your first tasting with structure
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San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch

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6.San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch

Muir Woods redwoods and a Golden Gate Bridge photo stop, then 3 Napa/Sonoma wineries with tastings plus optional gourmet lunch.

★ 4.5

“Dustin was an amazing tour guide start to finish. We were able to catch a great view of the Golden Gate Bridge, walked through Muir Woods getting lost in awe of the glorious redwoods, then enjoyed every sip as we toured 3 vineyards. The meal addition was well worth it! Dustin ensured to give a…”

3,352 reviews11 hours (approx.)From $179.00by Extranomical Tours

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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (1-hour) - Getting on the Red and White Fleet at Pier 43 1/2
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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (1-hour)

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San Francisco: Hop-On Hop-Off Open-top Sightseeing Tour - Price and what your $63 ticket really buys
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San Francisco: Hop-On Hop-Off Open-top Sightseeing Tour

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8.San Francisco: Hop-On Hop-Off Open-top Sightseeing Tour

Hop on and off a Big Bus open-top loop for panoramic San Francisco views, recorded commentary, and easy waterfront and bridge access.

★ 4.5

“Great route. Efficient and enjoyable way to see the city. Valued that we could stop at so many different parts of the city and truly hop on and hop off. The buses came frequently. The audio guide had informative facts and I appreciated that the tour provided headphones. Only thing that would have made it…”

2,928 reviewsFrom $63by Big Bus Sightseeing - San Francisco

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San Francisco Love Tour - Haight-Ashbury and the Hippie House Storylines
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San Francisco Love Tour

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9.San Francisco Love Tour

Ride a vintage VW bus through San Francisco’s hippie and hipster neighborhoods, with small-group stories and great Golden Gate Bridge photos.

★ 5.0

“Super informative trip around the city with a relaxed vibe and great views. Learned a ton and got to see so much of San Fran. Loved our up close picture with the Golden Gate Bridge.”

2,830 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $85.00by San Francisco Love Tours

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San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket, Ferry, & Self-Guided App - Getting to the island: Pier 33 and a ferry you’ll actually enjoy
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San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket, Ferry, & Self-Guided App

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10.San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket, Ferry, & Self-Guided App

Alcatraz ticket, fast ferry from Pier 33, and a self-guided app tour for a powerful, scenic 3-hour visit to the infamous cells.

★ 4.5

“We were a party of 6 celebrating a milestone birthday… Alcatraz was at the top of the birthday girls bucket list, so it had to be done!! What a fabulous experience from start to finish, everyone of the staff members we encountered were friendly, energetic and amazing!! They even sung “happy birthday “ it was…”

2,460 reviews3 hoursFrom $79

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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

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11.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.

★ 4.0

“Joseph was great with all of his little factoids of the San Francisco area and Li was absolutely amazing manipulating the tight crazy roadways with expertise! This tour was great in providing an overall brief of the city. My only complaint would be that we had longer at some of the sights.”

2,228 reviews6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $149.00by Gray Line San Francisco

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Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour from SF - Pigeon Point Lighthouse and Davenport: Two Stops That Set the Mood
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Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour from SF

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12.Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour from SF

Full-day Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive tour from San Francisco with lighthouse photos, 2 hours in Monterey, and iconic coastal stops.

★ 4.0

“Great views of the coast and the ocean. The only thing was that to me Carmel is the best stop on that trip and it should be the longest one, but it isn’t.”

2,187 reviews11 hours (approx.)From $125.10by Gray Line San Francisco

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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

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13.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

“Jack was fantastic - knew everything, shared his love of the city. Took very good care of us! We would love to do it again, but not during the power outage/waymo crisis on December 20th! Jack handled it with ease, and a smile!”

2,081 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $82.00by Painted Ladies Tour Company

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San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours) - Sunset Bay vs Twilight City Lights: pick the season, pick the mood
Bay Cruises, City Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, San Francisco, Tour Reviews

San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)

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14.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

“The cruise was great and we had a fine time, spending close to two hours aboard the ship. Unfortunately, it was not a sunny day so the views were not as pleasing. Please check beforehand the weather forecast before booking. Golden Gate witnesses quicksilver weather conditions.”

1,879 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $58.00by Red and White Fleet

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San Francisco: Muir Woods and Sausalito Half-Day Trip - Meeting at Hilton Union Square and starting like a local
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San Francisco: Muir Woods and Sausalito Half-Day Trip

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