Top San Francisco Day Trips - page 5

The Sonoma Valley is one of California’s oldest and most renowned wine regions. On this full-day tour, travel around the Sonoma Valley in a Vintage VW bus and visit award-winning wineries. Learn all about the winemaking process as you tour a wine cave, sample a variety of Californian wines during guided wine tastings (own expense), and tuck into a gourmet Italian-style lunch at a winery restaurant (own expense).

With a group of friends or family, it's a real challenge to plan a day touring the rolling hills of wine country. On this daylong, private tour of Napa Valley, don't worry about planning anything. Just collect your group, and hop in a private party bus as you're whisked over the Golden Gate Bridge, to three picturesque wineries. Visit local vineyards, sample regional wines, and even customize the itinerary to visit your favorite producers (with tasting fees at your own expense).

Without renting a car, it’s nearly impossible to drive the California coast from San Francisco to Big Sur in one day. This private tour provides a great solution—not only do you travel in the comfort of a private vehicle, but you also have the flexibility to visit each stop at your own pace. Create your own itinerary, or follow the recommendations of a guide as you explore Carmel, Monterey, Big Sur, and more.

Carmel and Monterey and their Central Coast beaches and charm lie roughly 2.5 hours south of San Francisco along scenic Highway 1. On this tour, travel down the coast-hugging highway with a private guide who takes care of the driving for you, finding the best vista spots and restaurants along the way. See Carmel, Monterey, and the 17-Mile Drive before heading back to San Francisco.

See the headquarters of the world’s most innovative companies on a private day trip to Silicon Valley from San Francisco. Tech hubs like Palo Alto and Menlo Park can be daunting to navigate on your own, so a local driver and guide takes you and your group of up to six straight to the campuses of Facebook, Google, Apple, and Oracle, plus other legendary locations like Steve Jobs’ former home, the Stanford University campus, and the HP garage where it all started.

Two Great Activities in One Day! Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from SF across Golden Gate Bridge! Stop at the Bridge to take pictures! Explore beauty of Richardson Bay, Marin County, Mount Tamalpais and Giant Coastal Redwoods at Muir Woods! Appreciate astonishing views from Sausalito's picturesque waterfront! Visit local Art Galleries and souvenir shops and eat in one of many seafood restaurants! After visiting Muir Woods & Sausalito, our driver/guide will bring you to Fisherman's Wharf by 1 PM, giving you time to walk around or have lunch before the Cruise. The Bay Cruise starts at 2:45 4:15 5:30 and you can choose your preferred time while booking. During the 60-minute cruise by The Blue & Gold Fleet, you will sail underneath the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, past the famous PIER 39 sea lions, around mysterious Alcatraz and along SF waterfront, revealing the city’s skyline. The boats have both indoor and outdoor seating with full narration describing major landmarks.

Enjoy a private, all-day gourmet food and wine tour. Explore the Marin Cheese Trail, including the Marin French Cheese Creamery and the celebrated Cowgirl Creamery. Taste mead and learn about its production, from honey to wine. Slurp locally-harvested oysters at Marshall Oyster Store in Tamales Bay, sample fresh breads and piece from a brick oven at Wild Flour Bakery, and visit two prominent wineries for wine-tasting.

Northern California is famous for its wine country but it can be difficult to navigate on your own. Book a Sprinter van and driver to transport your group to several wineries over the course of a day. Start your day off with a glass of sparkling wine and then head to the vineyards of your choice, or let your driver select a few for a well-rounded experience of Napa and Sonoma.

Visit the best of the San Francisco Bay Area's storied wine country and let someone else do the driving on this day-long small-group tour. Get picked up from your San Francisco hotel and get whisked out to wine country in a comfortable car. Stop at three acclaimed wineries, sample the wine (one tasting included at each winery), learn about the characteristics of each varietal and hear about the history of the area. Take in the lush scenery and enjoy the day of sipping wine and being transported across the Golden Gate Bridge.

Experience California’s iconic 17-Mile Drive, without the hassle of renting a car, on this full-day small-group tour from San Francisco. Travel in comfortable, professionally maintained vehicles with a driver-guide to Monterey, Pebble Beach, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and more. Enjoy coastal views, a stop at Cannery Row, and time to explore Carmel's boutiques and wine tasting rooms.

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.

Enjoy a scenic drive with hotel pickup and connect with nature in a tour that takes you across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods National Monument and Sausalito's waterfront. Admire coastal redwoods, some of the tallest trees in the world, at Muir Woods. At Sausalito, enjoy stunning views of the bay and downtown San Francisco before taking the ferry back to the city.

Two most popular destinations in one day! Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge! Stop at the Bridge to take pictures! Explore the beauty of Richardson Bay, Marin County, Mount Tamalpais and Giant Coastal Redwoods at Muir Woods! Appreciate the astonishing views from Sausalito's picturesque waterfront! Visit local Art Galleries, Souvenir Shops and eat in one of many seafood restaurants! After visiting Muir Woods & Sausalito, our driver/guide will bring you to Pier 33, Alcatraz landing. A headset with an Audio guide is included. You will catch the Ferry to Alcatraz and spend your time there. After the tour, the Ferry will bring you back to Pier 33.

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.

Enjoy Sausalito without feeling that you have to rush! Sausalito offers world-class dining, artists, boutiques and so much more so it is best to enjoy it our way!! This tour will typically start with an assigned time Alcatraz Ferry ride to step foot on the island. Guests will have at least two hours to explore the cell house and experience the audio tour. Guests will then be shuttled by van or ferry from Fisherman's Wharf to Sausalito with a brief photo stop at the Golden Gate Bridge. This package includes a two hours in Sausalito with plenty of opportunities to dine and shop. Return to Fisherman's Wharf will be provided by van or ferry on select dates. Guests can choose in advance to an three hour visit with optional food credits; desserts and wine tasting experiences. **Note: No food is included with our basic 2 hour visit** **On select dates Sausalito will start your day followed by Alcatraz** **We reserve the right to select the order of events**

Combine two top Bay Area attractions in just five hours with this express tour to Muir Woods and the Golden Gate Bridge. Stroll through towering coastal redwood trees at Muir Woods before enjoying time to walk the Golden Gate Bridge and take photos from the San Francisco side of the bridge. Upgrade to include time in Sausalito for a more complete experience.

Gather your coworkers and colleagues together for a trip around Napa Valley's best wineries aboard this corporate charter vehicle. Meet your driver and enjoy a bottle of sparkling wine to start off your adventure. Then visit several wineries, chosen by you or suggested by your driver, and purchase wine tastings, if you'd like. This is a great way to break the ice or start off a corporate event.

Take a trip around San Francisco in a luxury Lincoln Sedan. Our tours can accommodate up to 4 people, it is a private tour. Book with our friendly and informative tour guides today for SF ultimate experience. This Tour will take you across the Golden Gate Bridge to walk among old-growth coast redwoods of the famous Muir Woods National Monument Park and admire the beautiful seaside Mediterranean style City of Sausalito. On the Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour, you will cross one of the most famous landmarks, the Golden Gate Bridge, while you could admire the Art Deco style of The Bridge and the skyline of San Francisco, the Bay, and Alcatraz Island. We will be heading the Muir Woods National Monument through the coastal mountains of the Marin Headlands along with the Mount Tamalpais. Muir Woods National Monument You have a free walk of 1 hour and 15 minutes to see the world's impressive highest trees and feel the magic atmosphere while you enter "quietly in the Cathedral Groove."

Make the most of your time in San Francisco and visit several local attractions in one seamless experience. Marvel at nature at Muir Woods National Monument and walk by the waterfront in charming Sausalito. Your outdoor adventures are followed by an evening tour of Alcatraz with an audio guide available in several languages. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience in selected areas.

Gather your loved ones for a day trip of wine tasting in the Russian River region. Enjoy two very different Sonoma experiences including tasting at a boutique winery in the Russian River Vally followed by a gourmet 4-course lunch with wine pairings at the acclaimed Kendall-Jackson Winery. This day trip invites foodies and wine lovers to enjoy small-batch wine tastings and a farm-to-table lunch experience. Everything is done on your behalf, from arranging your tastings to providing round-trip transportation in a luxury Mercedes sprinter with pickup and drop-off at most San Francisco hotels.

Embark on a full-day adventure exploring the Golden Gate Bridge, Muir Woods, Point Reyes Station, Point Reyes National Seashore, then ending with a mead tasting at Heidrun Meadery.

Skip the hassle of figuring out Silicon Valley’s spread-out landmarks and how to connect them. This private tour brings together key sites and stories behind the world’s biggest tech innovators into one seamless experience. With personalized guidance and easy transport, you can focus on the insights and history rather than the logistics.

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.

Take pictures at the Golden Gate Bridge near Lone Sailor Monument. Visit Muir Woods: coastal sequoias - tallest trees in the world. Visit Sausalito: a beautiful little town with stunning views of the Bay, Bridges, and downtown SF. Eat Lunch in one of many seafood restaurants. Visit souvenir shops and art galleries. Visit Fort Baker-Cavallo Point, a military base just under the Golden Gate Bridge. Visit Marin Headlands. See panoramic views of the ocean and the bay. Visit 923-foot high Hawk Hill where a coast artillery battery was built during WWII to protect the Bay entrance. Visit the world’s largest marine mammal hospital where injured, ill, or abandoned sea animals are rescued, rehabilitated, and released. Visit the Nike Missile Site, the last line of defense against air attack. Visit Point Bonita Lighthouse, located at the Bay entrance, a 56-foot tower, built in 1855 at 306 feet above sea level