SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco’s best, in one place.
The 15 most popular guided tours in San Francisco, from bay cruises and bridge bike rides to the redwoods, wine country and the coast.
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.
Most Popular“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.”
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.”
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…”
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.”
Alcatraz Island by ferry plus a 48-hour Big Bus hop-on hop-off pass, Chinatown walk, and a 1-hour sunset panoramic tour.
“Can’t redeem 48 hours they didn’t explain me anything”
Alcatraz inside audio plus a 60-minute SF Bay Cruise with round-trip ferry from Pier 33. Easy, flexible, and great value.
Small-group Sonoma Valley wine tastings from San Francisco with hotel pickup, 3 winery visits, Sonoma Plaza lunch time, and Sausalito views.
“Picked up from our hotel and driven by Anthony our very friendly and informative guide for the day.”
Small-group San Francisco day: Alcatraz ferry, Muir Woods redwoods, Golden Gate photos, and Sausalito. Official tickets included.
“Overall great experience and well-planned itinerary. Super informative and fun. My tour guide was a well-versed 'San-Franciscan' with insider tips and fun facts about the city's culture and history.”
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.
“Bryan was a great tour guide. Super knowledgeable and brought us to all the spots you want to see in SF. Would highly recommend!”
San Francisco day tour: Muir Woods redwoods, 3 winery tastings in Napa and Sonoma, Sonoma Plaza lunch, and a Golden Gate photo.
One day in San Francisco for **Alcatraz**, **Muir Woods**, and **Sausalito**, with an audio cellhouse tour and guided bus stops.
“Wao, what amazing experience. We love the trip very organized, and the tour guide was kindly. My favorite part of the tour, Microsoft good, we connect with the nature and we was astonished by sequioas.”
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.
