Top San Francisco Christmas Tours

Enjoy a uniquely festive way to explore San Francisco’s holiday lights displays—and have the special chance to travel aboard a vintage, open-air Mack fire engine—on this small-group, evening tour. Listen to your guide's commentary and holiday music as you travel to Fisherman's Wharf, the Embarcadero, and Union Square to see holiday light displays. Plus, have the option to wear provided firefighter gear to stay cozy and pose for photos.

Experience the beauty of San Francisco at Christmastime with this holiday lights tour. Set out on a small-group, 2-hour guided tour from Fisherman's Wharf, taking in the city's waterfront as well as well-known sights such as Lombard Street, Chinatown, the Palace of Fine Arts, and Union Square. In true San Francisco fashion you'll travel in '70s-style VW vans decked out with shag rugs and bed curtains and all donning Santa hats―perfect for snapping that pic for next year's Christmas card in front of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Pair science with San Francisco nightlife and you have NightLife at the California Academy of Sciences. Prebooking your admission ticket is the perfect, child-free way to explore the museum after hours. Make your way inside and enjoy a lively venue of music, provocative science, and exhibits. Each special program changes weekly and is well worth exploring.

Enjoy easy skip-the-line access to the California Academy of Sciences with this pre-paid ticket. Walk right in to explore the museum's 4-story rainforest, planetarium, and aquarium, plus the new Tiny Chef, Big Impact exhibit celebrating small actions for the planet.

What’s prettier than San Francisco by night? San Francisco during the holidays! Jump in a Tuk Tuk, enjoy some holiday cheer, don a fuzzy santa hat, and sing some holiday tunes, as you take in the incredible sights. The Tuk Tuk provides an up-close and personal vantage point you’ll never get from a tour bus. Enjoy our entertaining tour guides while this modern-day rickshaw takes you to festive scenes and towering holiday trees at Union Square & PIER 39. Only in December, see San Francisco at its seasonal best! Feast your eyes on the festive lights and drink in some holiday cheer on board our delightful electric vehicles! Includes one quick stop at The Fairmont Hotel on Nob Hill to check out their amazing 2-Story Gingerbread House. Your tour starts in Fisherman’s Wharf. Holiday Tours are limited to five riders per Tuk Tuk (6 guests ok with a group that includes children and adults) No children in laps. Larger groups can reserve multiple Tuk Tuks.

Celebrate the holiday season in San Francisco a open top Jeep! Our 1.5-hour private group Holiday Lights outings include yummy hot chocolate, candy canes, fuzzy Santa hats and plenty of sing-along holiday tunes on board. This is a fun filled private tour for up to 6 gursts per jeep. Enjoy the sights with your own driver. Feast your eyes on the festive lights and drink in some holiday cheer on board our open Top convertible jeep! Getting in the holiday spirit comes naturally as you view the beautifully adorned Christmas trees, twinkling bridges, ice skating rinks, illuminated streets and bedecked buildings throughout the city. Even the cable cars are festooned with lights! NOTE: Price is per jeep, NOT per person. Jeeps are medium sized vehicles - for everyone's comfort we suggest four adult riders per Jeep along with 2 children /teens - Total of 6 guests. Ages 3+ ok with maximum seating for 3 children that require child seats/ booster seats. No children or infants on laps please.

Make the most of your California visit with San Francisco and Silicon Valley in one unforgettable day. Explore seven iconic stops, from the Golden Gate Bridge and PIER 39 to Stanford, Apple, and Google. Enjoy a small-group experience with engaging guided commentary, hotel pickup and drop-off, and plenty of photo opportunities—all without the hassle of planning or driving.

Peek behind the scenes at the California Academy of Sciences with VIP tickets to the Thursday NightLife—an adults-only event that proves museums aren’t just for kids. Sip cocktails and nibble hors d'oeuvres at a private reception, then go inside “The Vault” to see glittering gemstones and prehistoric treasures not on view to the general public. You’ll also take a walk on the wild side with express entry to the Osher Rainforest dome and get starry-eyed during a planetarium show.

Make a new tradition this Christmas, and join others on this 3-hour dinner cruise along the San Francisco Bay. Set off from Pier 3 in the Embarcadero, and sip on a glass of Champagne as your boat makes its way around the bay, offering views of top SF attractions. Enjoy a decorated ambiance onboard, as well as Christmas music played by a DJ. For this tour, choose between a buffet-style feast or a sit-down, 4-course meal.