SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco’s best, in one place.
The 15 most popular things to do in San Francisco. Alcatraz and the Golden Gate, the cable cars and the bay, plus the redwoods, wine country and Yosemite a day trip from the door.
Half-day Muir Woods and Sausalito from San Francisco with a timed redwood walk, Golden Gate photos, and an optional ferry return.
Most Popular“Funny guide. Great way to see everything, especially if you have limited time on your trip. Would recommend!”
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.
“There is a lot to see and explore. Make sure to have a coat ready when passing over the Golden Gate if you want to sit on the open deck!”
Napa and Sonoma wine country full-day tour from San Francisco with Golden Gate photo stops, 3 boutique tastings, and Sonoma Plaza free time.
“Great day trip! Guided tour from San Francisco to Sonoma and information on the history of wine country. Visited 3 wineries with a stop in Sonoma for lunch on our own. Relaxed, not rushed. Small group.”
Small-group Yosemite and giant sequoias day trip from San Francisco with hotel pickup, classic viewpoints, and time in the valley for lunch.
“The trip to Yosemite was excellent and optimised the time in the park. The pace was great, and it felt like a great (not rushed) introduction to the area. Derek, our host was excellent, full of information and enthusiasm for the park, what goes on and the area.”
Early-entry Yosemite day trip from San Francisco with Tunnel View, Yosemite Valley, and a giant sequoia hike plus expert guide commentary.
“Great tour guide. Great trip. The only thing bad about the whole experience was the bus. This bus is not made for long distance travel. It’s a bus to take around the airport. I might have to go see a chiropractor after this ride. No but seriously it rides so rough it’s not even funny.”
Muir Woods redwoods and a Golden Gate Bridge photo stop, then 3 Napa/Sonoma wineries with tastings plus optional gourmet lunch.
“Mark was phenomenal. Best tour I’ve ever had. He’s very caring, took photos, and gave us water. He’s funny and very knowledgeable history buff. Intimate group size is perfect.”
A 1-hour Golden Gate Bay cruise from Pier 43 1/2 with audio in 16 languages, up-close Golden Gate Bridge views, and passes by Alcatraz.
“We traveled with a person with a disability and the staff were very helpful. Love the way they treated us and the way the tour went.”
Hop on and off a Big Bus open-top loop for panoramic San Francisco views, recorded commentary, and easy waterfront and bridge access.
“We did the 2.5 hour round trip because we had only a few hours in San Francisco. It showed all the major areas of interest and took us over the Golden Gate Bridge (which is quite the experience in an open top bus!). Excellent way to see the city when you have a very limited…”
Ride a vintage VW bus through San Francisco’s hippie and hipster neighborhoods, with small-group stories and great Golden Gate Bridge photos.
“This is a tour of downtown San Francisco's highlights and hidden gems. From the comfort of a vintage psychedelic VW Microbus, you will see attractions such as famous parks, iconic music venues, historic hangouts, and former homes of some of the city's most beloved local musicians (just to name a few) -- all with a…”
Alcatraz ticket, fast ferry from Pier 33, and a self-guided app tour for a powerful, scenic 3-hour visit to the infamous cells.
San Francisco coach tour plus audio-guided Alcatraz with ferry from Pier 33. Golden Gate, Chinatown, then Cell Block audio.
“City tour had time problems. My friends and I were picked up last so every stop we had about 15 minutes total time and then back to the bus. Reality was by the time people exited the bus there was no time for the attraction. Michelle stood at the front of the bus and answered…”
Full-day Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive tour from San Francisco with lighthouse photos, 2 hours in Monterey, and iconic coastal stops.
“George was an excellent driver and guide with great communication throughout the tour. The mini bus was not comfortable as it was very bumpy and it certainly was not a luxury coach as advertised which was disappointing as it was a long day.”
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.
“Interesting and informative tour around sites of San Francisco goes where the big buses can’t on the steep hills around the city.”
Ride San Francisco’s Bay at night for skyline glow, bridge views, and close passes by Alcatraz, with a comfy heated boat.
“It definetly is NOT 2 hours long. We left the pair late at 5:40pm instead of 5:30pm and it docked at 7:27pm and not 7:40pm which would have been two hours. I hate getting ripped off on these tours with time. It drives me crazy.”
Early-access Muir Woods and Sausalito in one 5-hour loop, with Golden Gate photo stops, guided narration, and free time to wander.
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.
