Top San Francisco 4WD Tours

Get up and out to rent your GoCar before noon for a cost savings on this great way to explore San Francisco. After rider orientation, zoom off into the city for a whirlwind tour that covers much more ground than you could on foot. Use the provided map to make a route that focuses on the sights that interest you, and return your car by noon to continue your day exploring.

Explore one of California's most iconic settings from the beauty of San Francisco Bay. This narrated Golden Gate Bay cruise journeys alongside Alcatraz and Angel Island State Park, past the shores of Sausalito and beneath the Golden Gate Bridge. You can choose to view the sights from inside your boat or out on deck.

Get an overview of San Francisco in a limited time frame in this tour of the city. Cover plenty of ground by riding in an open-air safari jeep, then board your Alcatraz cruise and take the self-guided audio tour to learn about the prison's rich history. Prior to this, cruise through the city, passing landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Twin Peaks, and winding through the city's diverse neighborhoods. Ideal for first-timers in the city who want to see what San Francisco has to offer.

Guarantee your entry to the Aquarium of the Bay in San Francisco, so you spend less time waiting and more time enjoying its aquatic attractions. Get direct access to all of the aquarium’s main exhibit areas, including interactive exhibits, as well as walk-through glass tunnels where schools of anchovies and fluorescent jellyfish swim overhead and around you.

This convenient package gives you access to two separate essential San Francisco experiences—a visit to Alcatraz Island, and a sightseeing cruise. Instead of waiting in long ticket lines, this time-saving option helps you explore San Francisco more efficiently. Take a ferry to Alcatraz Island where you can go inside the Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary and enjoy an audio guide. A San Francisco Bay cruise is also included with views of Pier 39's sea lions, the waterfront area, and the city's skyline. Please note, children 4 years old and younger do not need purchased tickets.

Come aboard the Privateer, your sailboat for the evening, for a a scenic small-group cruise along the San Francisco Bay. As you set off on the water, you'll enjoy sightseeing at the most beautiful time of day—sunset. Coast along and look out for local landmarks like Alcatraz, the Sausalito shoreline, and the Golden Gate Bridge, all with two drinks of choice in your hand.

See San Francisco with your own personal guide and customize the itinerary to suit your preferences. Explore one of California’s most exciting cities, known for its gorgeous location, Victorian architecture and diverse neighborhoods. Take a drive through Golden Gate Park to Ocean Beach and the cliffs at Lands End; stroll around Ghirardelli Square, Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39; check out the shops at Union Square or Embarcadero; and myriad other possibilities.

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind way to explore San Francisco—and see many of its top sights—with this private GPS touring car rental. Choose from a range of start times throughout the day, make your own way to the rental facility near Fisherman’s Wharf, and following an orientation, grab your helmet and hit the road. GPS directions will guide you to the city’s top sights, from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Painted Ladies.

Why Choose Our San Francisco Layover Tour? Maximize your layover with our exclusive San Francisco Express Tour, designed for those with limited time who want to experience the city’s top attractions effortlessly. From convenient curbside pickup at SFO to visiting the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, and the iconic Painted Ladies, we pack the best of San Francisco into a 3-hour adventure. Our small-group, private tour ensures a personalized experience with flexible stops. Whether it’s snapping the perfect photo at Coit Tower or enjoying a scenic drive through Chinatown, this tour offers a curated taste of San Francisco’s charm without the hassle of navigating on your own. Let us handle the logistics while you enjoy an unforgettable city tour tailored to fit your schedule.

Experience the breathtaking majesty of northern California with this self-guided driving tour of Point Reyes National Seashore. Discover fascinating maritime history at the Point Reyes Lighthouse and the Point Reyes Lifesaving Station, then turn back the clock even further and hear true tales of the famed privateer Sir Francis Drake, who landed on these shores hundreds of years ago! Plus, take a detour up to Tomales Point for even more unforgettable ocean views! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

Explore San Francisco with your camera on a half-day photography tour led by a photographer-guide. This tour provides time for photography at scenic locations like the Golden Gate Bridge, Baker Beach, Palace of Fine Arts, and the Painted Ladies. Your guide understands a photographer’s needs, and focuses on places that offer a visually interesting perspective on the San Francisco Bay Area’s landmarks, varied landscape, and sunset.

Wander through an ancient coastal redwood forest and explore the artistic enclave of Sausalito on this combo tour from San Francisco. Travel across the Golden Gate Bridge to visit Muir Woods, home to some of the oldest and tallest trees on Earth. Then, soak up stellar views of the San Francisco skyline and browse art galleries along the Sausalito waterfront before returning by bus or Sausalito ferry.

Customize a private wine tour of Napa and Sonoma Valley with hotel pickup. Spend six hours tasting premium wines in this popular destination north of San Francisco. Enjoy a personalized itinerary of favorite vineyards and learn about each varietal as you sip. Pricing is per group, based on a maximum of four people; wine tasting fees not included.

On this San Francisco bike tour, cycle across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito and soak up stunning views of the San Francisco Bay. The guided tour takes you to the artsy town of Sausalito, where you have free time to explore. Return to the city at your leisure (either bike back or purchase a ferry ticket). This tour includes the use of a classic bike or electric bike for the full day.

Ideal for travelers short on time, this day trip covers the best of the Monterey and Carmel region in one day of sightseeing from San Francisco. Highlights include spending two hours in both Monterey and Carmel, driving the scenic 17-Mile Drive through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove, and stopping at a garlic shop in Gilroy, known as the “Garlic Capital of the world.”

Escape the crowds, and discover the highlights of San Francisco in just one trip, on this small-group driving tour. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup, and see the city unfold in air-conditioned comfort, with a guide to provide commentary. Highlights include neighborhoods such as Chinatown, North Beach, Fisherman's Wharf, and Haight-Ashbury, and landmarks including the Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street, and the Presidio.

Enjoy a totally new way to explore San Francisco and Sausalito—and see the sights all at your own pace—when you rent a private GPS touring car. Pick a departure time that works best for you, make your own way to the rental facility, grab helmets, and get acquainted with the vehicle. Then, set off: assisted by a map and the car’s GPS capabilities, you can cross the Golden Gate Bridge, see Sausalito, go down Lombard Street, and much more.

Guarantee your visit to Alcatraz when you book in advance. Relax aboard your ferry transportation and return at a time of your choosing. Afterward, use your food voucher at a preselected restaurant in Fisherman’s Wharf.

Enjoy a different perspective and admire San Francisco and its surrounding sights from the water on a San Francisco Bay sailing cruise. Onboard a catamaran, sail past the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, legendary Alcatraz Island, and the hamlet of Sausalito. Take advantage of great photo ops while you soak up the sea breeze during this scenic tour.

See the best of the City by the Bay—and enjoy a luxurious, personalized way to explore—on this private, chauffeured tour. Meet your driver at a time and place that work best for you, hop aboard your comfortable vehicle, and set off. You can look forward to seeing sights like the Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, and more. You can also customize the itinerary to visit the places that interest you most.

Explore and relish the enchanted day trip to Yosemite from SFO -something you don’t want to miss. Enjoy the great the great outdoors with both guided sightseeing and free time, ensuring you see the UNESCO World Heritage Site’s major attractions, like Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and Yosemite Valley. Travel through the Central Valley farmlands, historical Gold Country, and the Sierra Nevada foothills spend hours snapping photos of Yosemite’s stunning forests, rock formations, and waterfalls Visit Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and El Capitan on a guided van tour. Enjoy free time to explore Yosemite’s other natural wonders by foot or bike. Take in a breathtaking panorama from the Tunnel View overlook for an expansive view of the Yosemite Valley. Small-group tour with a private and group options limited to 5 ensures a more personalized experience.

Explore the beauty of Napa Valley and try some of the region’s world class wines on this private trip from San Francisco. Your driver will pick up you and your group from an easily located spot, then drive you into Napa Valley. You’ll make several stops, all organized by your driver. You just need to enjoy the scenery, wine, and day out with your friends.

Our Alcatraz Ferry and Island Tour PLUS San Francisco Private Group City Tour offers an extraordinary day of discovery! Start your morning with a private tour of San Francisco’s top attractions, including iconic sites like the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman’s Wharf. In the afternoon, embark on an exciting ferry ride to explore the rich history of Alcatraz Island. How the Alcatraz City Tour Combo Package Works: City Tour: Choose between a private 2 or 3-hour city tour, starting at 9:00 AM. Ending at 11:00 AM or 12:00 PM. Alcatraz Ferry Timing: If your Alcatraz ferry departs within 1 hour after the city tour, we'll drop you off at Pier 33 (Alcatraz Landing) 30–60 minutes before. If your ferry departs more than 1 hour later, you'll be dropped at PIER 39 to relax and eat before walking to Pier 33. Alcatraz Tour Length: The Alcatraz tour takes 2–3 hours. You can return to Pier 33 at your own pace. Important: Return transport from Pier 33 is not included; the activity ends there.