Top San Francisco Day Trips - page 2

Small Group: Ultimate Napa & Sonoma Wine Tour from San Francisco

Escape the hustle and bustle of San Francisco with this half-day getaway to California's world-renowned Wine Country. Starting in the early afternoon, you'll cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and soak in picturesque views of the San Francisco skyline and charming Sausalito. Visit two handpicked Sonoma Valley wineries, where you’ll enjoy outdoor tastings, explore the estate, and learn about wine-making from fermentation to bottling, all hosted by a guide.

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Half-Day Tour: Napa and Sonoma Winery Tour from San Francisco

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.2

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Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour

Combine three of the Bay Area's top attractions—Alcatraz Island, Muir Woods, and Sausalito—in a single tour from San Francisco. Enjoy comfortable transportation in a luxury small-group tour van, including a trip across the Golden Gate Bridge, so you can focus on the scenery instead of driving. Your Alcatraz admission includes the ferry ride and audio tour, with free time to explore Muir Woods and Sausalito at your own pace.

Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour

7 to 8 hours

4.5

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San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise 90 Minutes

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

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from $48

Muir Woods and Sausalito Morning Tour Small-Group Half Day

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Visit Northern California wine country and Muir Woods for a truly fabulous day out. This popular tour takes you to Muir Woods National Monument, then to multiple wineries in Napa and Sonoma Valleys, with tastings included. Opt to include a gourmet lunch in historic Sonoma (choose option at checkout) and cross the Golden Gate Bridge on the return to San Francisco, with a stop for a photo opportunity.

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Almost half of California's Muir Woods National Monument is comprisde of redwoods.

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

11 hoursFree Cancellation

Muir Woods and Napa & Sonoma Wineries Tour from San Francisco

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Enjoy a seamless, stress-free way to explore Napa and Sonoma—and leave the driving to someone else as you indulge in multiple wine tastings—on this private day trip from San Francisco. Meet your driver in the morning, hop aboard your luxury vehicle, and head into wine country. Upon arrival, visit multiple wineries, and enjoy in-depth tours and tastings (additional expense) before returning to the city.

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From SF:Sonoma & Napa -8hr Private Wine Tour with Concierge.XLSUV

From SF:Sonoma & Napa -8hr Private Wine Tour with Concierge.XLSUV

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Napa and Sonoma Wine Tour from San Francisco

Skip the hassle of planning and savor the best of Northern California wine on a tour to Napa and Sonoma. Avoid the hassle of navigating between regions on your own with this group tour, which combines scenic stops, boutique winery tastings, and time to explore Sonoma Square into one seamless experience. Enjoy a relaxed, well-paced day with optional coastal views, so you can focus on the flavors and scenery instead of the logistics.

Napa and Sonoma Wine Tour from San Francisco

Discover the elegance of Northern California on a curated journey from San Francisco to the redwood forest, dramatic coastline, and the waterfront charm of Sausalito. This experience is designed for travelers who value comfort, scenery, and unhurried exploration, blending iconic landmarks with exclusive viewpoints beyond the city. Our tour starts early so guests can enjoy the forest before crowds arrive. Wander beneath towering trees at your own pace, with time to find hidden trails. Unlike other companies, admission to the Woods is included in the ticket price. Our journey continues to overlooks and secluded beaches that reveal the raw beauty of the Pacific and the Marin Headlands. These offer unparalleled views of San Francisco Bay from above and from the beach. Your day ends in Sausalito, a bay side town known for its art galleries, waterfront dining, and relaxed sophistication. Enjoy time for lunch and exploration while taking in views of the city skyline across the bay.

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Muir Woods and Sausalito Small Group Tour From San Francisco

Muir Woods and Sausalito Small Group Tour From San Francisco

8 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

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from $114

Small Group Redwoods, California Coast & Sausalito Day Trip from San Francisco

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience more of Yosemite National Park without the hassle of planning transportation, lodging, or park logistics. This fully guided overnight tour from San Francisco combines iconic sights, free time to explore, and expert insights into one seamless experience. Travel in eco-friendly transportation while making the most of your time in one of California’s most celebrated national parks.

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from $119

Yosemite National Park 2-Day Tour from San Francisco with Lodging

2 daysFree Cancellation

4.7

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from $629

Take a journey around San Francisco's top sights in a retro way with this small-group tour by vintage Volkswagen bus, decorated with long eyelashes so you can't miss your tour vehicle. You'll pass by neighborhoods like Chinatown, Union Square, Pacific Heights, North Beach, Haight-Ashbury, the Marina, and Hayes Valley, plus see the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, Civic Center, and more.

Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Hop on a '70s-era VW bus and get to know the hippie past and hipster vibe that make up San Francisco today. Starting and ending at Fisherman's Wharf, this sightseeing tour takes you around the city, including Chinatown, North Beach, the Castro, the Mission, downtown and more. See the homes of The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix, while listening to '60s classics. So settle into a neon-blue seat and dig your shoes into groovy shag carpet. Each bus accommodates up to just six people.

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San Francisco Love Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Don't just explore San Francisco—travel beyond city limits to discover the picturesque town of Sausalito and the mighty redwoods of Muir Woods on this half-day small-group tour. This guided and narrated excursion begins with a quick trip past several iconic San Francisco landmarks, including a photo stop at the Golden Gate Bridge. Then, venture across the bridge to immerse yourself in the region's spectacular natural scenery with included hotel pickup and drop-off.

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from $99

Muir Woods and Sausalito Afternoon Tour Small-Group Half-Day

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.4

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from $99

Napa & Sonoma Guided Wine Tour with Tastings from San Francisco

Take a trip to experience the highlights of San Francisco Napa and Sonoma Valley during this exclusive wine tour. From organic boutique vineyards to renowned wineries, delve into the rich history and heritage of California's wine country, getting acquainted with the local culture along the way. Sample exquisite wines, discover grape growing techniques, and enjoy leisure time for lunch (not included) at Sonoma Square with its diverse dining options and unique boutiques.

Napa & Sonoma Guided Wine Tour with Tastings from San Francisco

6 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

4.2

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Combo: Alcatraz Island with Ferry and Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour

Experience two of San Francisco’s must-see attractions with one convenient package combining Muir Woods National Monument and Alcatraz Island. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge on a guided trip to Muir Woods, home to towering coastal redwoods and peaceful forest trails. Enjoy time to explore the park at your own pace, with round-trip transportation from San Francisco and Muir Woods admission included. On a separate day, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island and discover the history of one of America’s most infamous former prisons. Explore the cellhouse, prison grounds, and exhibits with the included award-winning audio tour. This package is ideal for travelers who want to experience both the natural beauty and fascinating history of the San Francisco Bay Area. Please note: Muir Woods and Alcatraz must be visited on separate days.

Combo: Alcatraz Island with Ferry and Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour

3 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

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Highway 1 Pacific Coast Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

California’s Highway 1—also known as the Pacific Coast Highway—stretches along the Pacific Ocean, and is known for its spectacular scenery. This private, self-led smartphone audio guide accompanies you from San Francisco to Los Angeles, sharing facts and stories about the cities and landmarks you pass. The app’s GPS functionality works offline, letting you explore independently at your own pace with lifetime access and no expiry.

Highway 1 Pacific Coast Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

10 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

3.6

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from $30

Per group

Likely to Sell Out

Yosemite National Park: Full Day Tour from San Francisco

Experience Yosemite National Park without the challenge of a long drive from San Francisco or the hassle of planning a day’s sightseeing on your own. Travel by coach to some of the park’s most iconic viewpoints, including Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall, El Capitan, Half Dome, and Yosemite Valley, with time to explore independently. It’s an easy way to combine guided sightseeing with the freedom to experience Yosemite at your own pace.

Yosemite National Park: Full Day Tour from San Francisco

14 hoursFree Cancellation

4.1

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from $219

On a sunny day travelers take panorama photos of Alcatraz Island during the Golden Gate Bay Cruise.

San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (60 Minutes)

1 hourFree Cancellation

4.7

(1,757)

from $39

Inside Alcatraz Tour Including Fisherman's Wharf Lunch Credit

3 to 5 hours

3.8

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from $130

From San Francisco: Guided Tour to Muir Woods and Sausalito

Explore the Northern California redwoods on this half-day tour of Muir Woods. Departing from Fisherman’s Wharf, your guide drives you over the Golden Gate Bridge in a comfortable luxury mini-bus to Muir Woods National Monument. Crane your neck to admire these trees standing 260 feet (80 meters) tall. Enjoy free time to hike among the coastal redwoods. Upgrade to take the ferry from Sausalito, or add a Big Bus combo for a 24-hour hop-on hop-off city tour with a digital Chinatown walking tour.

From San Francisco: Guided Tour to Muir Woods and Sausalito

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Experience the best of Napa Valley on our exclusive small group tour Napa Valley wine tour departing from San Francisco. Cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and visit two of Napa's most famous wineries (Castello di Amorosa and Artesa Winery), where you'll learn about winemaking, and indulge in tastings of 4-5 premium wines complemented by a selection of charcuterie, and chocolates. Enjoy free time in charming downtown Napa and capture memorable photos at the Welcome to Napa Valley sign. This is the ultimate Napa wine tour experience!

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from $84

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Napa Valley Wine and Food Tasting Tour from San Francisco

Napa Valley Wine and Food Tasting Tour from San Francisco

If you fancy yourself a foodie or culture enthusiast, don’t miss this walking tour of San Francisco’s Little Italy—the neighborhood of North Beach. Voted one of the 15 best foodie tours in the USA by U.S. News, join an insider guide and experience a slice of the top things to do in North Beach, such as tasting coffee and witnessing bread being freshly made. Soak up the lively atmosphere of one of the city’s most popular districts as you learn about its cafes and bakeries and see landmarks like Saints Peter and Paul Church.

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Little Italy and North Beach Walking Tour

North Beach & Little Italy Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz

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Jami_B, Sep 2026

Muir Woods/Sauselito tour.

This was a great tour! Our guide was Sully & he was very knowledgeable & very friendly. 3 different stops he took time to take pictures of the families. There were water bottles provided & a variety of snacks. When we were at Muir Woods, he explained where we could walk, the length of the trails & things to look for. The ONLY complaint was that it was quite warm on the bus ( the air conditioning was on). But we really enjoyed this tour. Would definitely recommend it.

Muir Woods and Sausalito Small Group Tour

Gleyner_G, Sep 2026

Worth it

Pick up was prompt, a nice van picked us up at Pier 33 driven by Ben who was a great guide. The first stop was a nice park on the opposite side of the Golden Gate Bridge from SF where the view of the bay and the city was pretty spectacular. Then we went on to Muir Woods National Monument where we had about 70 minutes to explore. There's a loop you can do that's a few miles that even someone of below average health could accomplish (the normal trail to Bridge 4 then the hillside trail which brings you back close to where you started). Finally we explored Sausalito and had time to grab a late lunch. Both Ben's driving and narration were great. This was well worth the price. We avoided the hassle of having to rent a car and park it everywhere we wanted to go (which is a pain, Muir Woods requires a parking reservation, for instance), and as a bonus we got a local's perspective of San Francisco and some history lessons.

Napa and Sonoma Premium Small Group Wine Tour from San Francisco

Jill_L, Sep 2026

Wine Day Away

Started with a hotel pick up which was nice. The trip was timed perfectly with a stop at treasure island for some pictures then off to wine country with two different types of wineries which was nice and a stop for lunch in Sonoma. Capped the day with a fun stop super close to the GG bridge where the view was amazing.

17-Mile Drive, Monterey Peninsula&Carmel Premium Small Group Tour

Annette_M, Aug 2026

Scott was great and very...

Scott was great and very patient. Maybe too patient. The tour had chronically late passengers, which shortened the visit to Pebble Beach Golf. The main reason we booked the tour. A piece of advice, plan a restroom stop on the 2 1/2 hour drive back. My husband left his phone on the bus at departure and Scott was kind enough to turn around.

Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

Bryan_T, Aug 2026

A rather lengthy but very worthwhile tour.

Very extensive and informative tour. I was a bit concerned by the 5 PM first impression but Viktor more than redeemed himself over the next 15 plus hours. The assistance with photos, informative videos, commentary and telescope at El Capitan were fantastic. Overall, I don’t see how it could have been more enjoyable.

San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise 90 Minutes

Jonathan_R, Aug 2026

Bridge to Bridge cruise.

The staff was very friendly. The bartender made a great bloody Mary to set the mid morning cruise off to great start. The boat was very clean and the trip was great. My wife and kids loved it. The boat leaves right on time so give yourself plenty of time to park and get to the pier.

San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour

Kaitlyn_V, Aug 2026

Personally, if there’s...

Personally, if there’s one thing I would have done different during my vacation is book this trip first out of all my other SF trips! This is a great general introduction that can help you pick where/what you want to do in SF. Patrick was so knowledgeable as a SF native and multifaceted guide. He can crack a joke, make you feel like a friend, and SING! I only wished he could have guided us into Alcatraz too! He made sure to make his directions clear and was right about most of his recommendations about the city/spots we stopped at. I’d love to erase my memory and experience this with him again.

Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco w Pickup

Jennifer_B, Aug 2026

A fantastic trip to Yosemite

This was a wonderful trip from San Francisco. It was great that the pick up was right outside our hotel. The tour guide (Randall) and bus driver (Coney) were both fantastic. The tour guide was training the bus driver so we had two great men on our trip. The stop at the Safeway for potty and picking up food was wonderful. You can grab a coffee at the Starbucks inside and then grab some snacks and lunch for later in the day. I highly recommend getting lunch here because if you wait to grab lunch in Yosemite, you won't have very much time to look around the park. The lodge was very busy and I was glad we ate our lunch on the bus while driving. We stopped at a few places to get beautiful views of Half Dome and El Capitan. The views of the park are stunning. The falls weren't really "falling" as it was August and mostly dry. Spring and early summer you can see them better according to our guide. The Tuolumne Sequoia Forest was beautiful but beware - it is about a mile down to see the trees. The walk down wasn't bad, but coming back is not for the faint at heart. It will take twice as long (longer if you have asthma or bad knees). I am glad I did it, but I heard the Muir Woods hike was much easier. I am so glad we did this tour. It was a very long day on a bus, but you get to sit back and view the beautiful scenery as you drive by. The guide tells you about the areas as you travel by and gives you a good history of the area.

Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour

Erin_S, Aug 2026

Excellent Tour, Knowledgeable Guide, and Plenty of Time at Every Stop!

This tour was well organized from start to finish, with clear instructions and plenty of time to enjoy each stop without feeling rushed. Our tour guide was incredibly friendly, engaging, and extremely knowledgeable, making the experience both informative and enjoyable. The only minor downside was that the reminder about tipping was mentioned quite frequently, which became a bit repetitive. However, it didn’t take away from the overall experience. Overall, this was an excellent tour, and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting the area!

Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco

Amber_W, Jun 2026

The best tour

Was absolutely everything i dreamed it would be. My tour guide Ben was very insightful and knew all the cool picture spots and cool stories. He also was my family’s tour guide for Muir Woods and just was amazing with my loud family. The 3 hours to yourself was nice got to hike some and see the waterfalls and views. Just want too say thank you again too my amazing tour guide he was truly amazing. -Amber