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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.

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.

Discover San Francisco's top city highlights during this Day or Night tour by bus. Hop on, Hop off tickets allow you to disembark at any stops along the loop, from iconic coastal landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge or the waterfront piers to museums, entertainment districts, and bustling neighborhood locations. Choose from daytime or evening options.

Explore San Francisco in a GoCAR EV Sport—an Arcimoto “FUV” electric vehicle with a top speed of 75 mph. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and head north to San Francisco's Marin Headlands, a pristine park and wilderness area on the city’s doorstep. Take in the sights as you enjoy an exhilarating, open-air driving experience.

Hearst Castle sits roughly four hours from San Francisco along the Pacific Coast Highway—far enough that most visitors rule it out. This private day tour keeps things simple and includes hotel pickup and drop-off in central San Francisco. Explore the estate's gardens, art collections, and mansion on arrival, without the constraints of a large group tour schedule.

Get an in-depth experience of San Francisco by foot with this private walking tour. In the company of your guide, stroll the streets of San Francisco and learn about the different neighborhoods, including Nob Hill, Chinatown, North Beach, and more. Use a provided ticket to take a cable car ride and explore at your own pace.

Learn about how Google, Apple, and more got started with this silicon Valley tour by luxury vehicle. You’ll learn how Hewlett and Packared started Silicon Valley, and grew to be where Facebook calls home. You’ll see the campus of Stanford and be guided around by a student, and you’ll visit the Emerald City, the Oracle campus, and more, also learning about the history of San Francisco and the Bay Area.

An immersive clue-solving adventure around Castro. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime with no fees. It's a scavenger hunt, escape room, and urban crawl all-in-one. Follow the storyline around town as you find clues and use them to crack codes. Then enter solutions on the app to find out where to go next. Clues can be anywhere - murals, statues, landmarks, and more! Plan on about two hours of playtime, depending on your experience level and how much time you spend exploring along the way. Difficulty level is adjustable - take as many or as few hints as you’d like! PLEASE NOTE: Bookings made less than 7 days before your play date will be scheduled for local pickup. For bookings made 7+ days in advance, our team will contact you to arrange shipping.

Swap the big group tours for the chance to explore San Francisco independently with this self-guided private scavenger hunt app. Choose an interactive role and solve puzzles and trivia as you visit landmarks at your own pace. Play with friends while discovering the city and receive digital copies of your scavenger hunt photos at the end.

Free upgrade to a Five-Star Hotel in Las Vegas for 1 night! Stay overnight in West Yellowstone and Enjoy 12 Major Attractions of World's First National Park Yellowstone! Visit 5 National Parks and 3 Native American Tribal Parks on this trip! Let’s explore the natural beauty of two national parks: Yellowstone and the Grand Teton! Visit two of the best photographic places at Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe bend. Take a look at The powerful and amazing Grand Prismatic Hot Spring. Room Details All hotel rooms are based on two Full / Double beds or one King/Queen bed depends on what rooms are available at the hotel on the day. The maximum occupancy per room is four travelers. One Room Selection If you are a party of more than four guests or desire to have separate rooms, please create separate bookings. Avoid traveling in a different bus? If you have more than one booking, please provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.

*To ensure availability, it's best to book at least seven days in advance, as hotel rooms can occasionally be in short supply. We'll have two night stay in Las Vegas (1st night and 5th night), where you can enjoy the dazzling Vegas shows or explore the vibrant city sights. Don't miss the Fremont Street and Sphere Experience, a dazzling display of millions of LED lights and powerful sound that spans five blocks. Next, we’ll journey to Utah, we will be visiting Zion National Park, Bryce National Park, Canyonlands National Park and beautiful Arches National Park to discover what this unique national parks. In Page, prepare to be amazed by Antelope Canyon, a world-renowned photography destination. This awe-inspiring canyon is divided into the Upper and Lower sections, the Lower Canyon translating to "arch-shaped spiral rock." Finally, enjoy a scenic drive across the Colorado Plateau towards the Lake Powell National Recreation Area.

Spend a day in Napa Valley on a wine tour from San Francisco. Traveling with a private driver allows you to skip the hassle of driving as you explore California’s premier wine region. Stop at your choice of several wineries for wine tastings with your own group of up to six people, and have the option to purchase lunch one of the region’s delicious restaurants along the way.

If you can imagine the perfect day in Napa or Sonoma Valley, then make it happen with this full-day wine country tour in a private, stretch limousine. Grab your friends and enjoy the ride, as your chauffeur drives you through the rolling hills. Stop at tasting rooms, book a vineyard tour, or dine at a local restaurant—at your own expense. How you spend your day is up to you. Just make your plans, and get whisked there in your limo.

Explore the beautiful Lake Tahoe on this private tour from San Francisco. By booking this excursion, you’ll be able to enjoy the experience stress-free, knowing your tour guide has taken care of all the details. Luxury transport from the city will be provided, taking you to South Lake Tahoe, and any other places along the way where you’d like to stop. You can stop many times without hesitation. You will be provided with Bottled Water. Any person with any disabilities can travel but under the customer's guidance. You will be picked-up from your doorstep, with no extra charges.

Tired of having to do expensive bus and boat combos just to visit and go inside Alcatraz? We trimmed the fat so you can get exactly what you need! IMPORTANT NOTE: WE WILL ASSIGN YOU A DEPARTURE TIME THAT RANGES WITHIN 830AM AND 4PM. WE GIVE YOU WHATEVER TIME WE CHOOSE TO FUFILL THE ORDER. WE WILL NOT REFUND YOU IF YOU DO NOT LIKE THE TIME. When you let us assign the time you save! We do not take requests nor does anyone or any call center promise a time. With this package you get one Alcatraz Island admission, round trip island boat transportation; and a coupon sheet with over $30 in discounts to various Fisherman's Wharf attractions. Note: This package is for guests who want Alcatraz tickets. The discounts are not the focus of this attraction. The savings are subject to availability. We will not refund any package because you did not use or like the discounts offered.

Experience Napa Valley’s celebrated wineries on a private all-day wine-tasting tour. Skip the planning and driving and let a chauffeur shuttle you and your group between tasting rooms. This customizable outing lets you enjoy Napa without the need for a designated driver. Make the most of your time with hotel pickup and drop-off in your choice of vehicle, from a luxury sedan to an SUV.

California is famous for its rich wine country, located just a few hours by road from San Francisco. Escape from the city on this personalized wine country tour, which offers private transportation in a luxury vehicle so you can sip worry-free. Choose from over 700 wineries in the Alexander, Sonoma, and Napa valleys, and enjoy fine vintages alongside scenic views of vineyards and rolling hills.

If you are new to the city and or visiting, it's usually hard to figure out where to go for a night out in the Castro. This tour is made to answer your questions about where and when to go. You will experience the Castro bars in the eyes of a local guide that has been in the scene for many years. It would feel like you are visiting a local friend that has plenty of tips for you. You'll have insights on what happens where. Moreover, you'll be informed on when to go to certain places. We'll be visiting a few bars depending on the time and the guests' preference. Required: ID that will confirm that you are of age to drink. It will be needed to able to enter the bars.

Explore the Mission District with someone who actually grew up here! With one of the most vibrant culinary scenes in the world, our rich Latino heritage, and over 500 breath taking murals, no visit to San Francisco is complete without a visit to the Mission District. This incredibly special neighborhood welcomed my mother when she immigrated from El Salvador during the 80's. Many of the locations we will visit during our time together are hidden treasures my family and community have been cultivating for decades. We'll also talk about local traditions like Carnaval and our Dia de los Muertos parade, legendary institutions like Discolandia and Precita Eyes Muralists, and historical figures who left their permanent mark on the neighborhood, like Frida Kahlo and Carlos Santana. Come hungry and leave happy- this experience is guaranteed to nurture your heart and soul! (please make sure to detail any dietary restrictions at the time of booking)

Wind your way through the historic heart of San Francisco, tracing the "ghost" of the original 1849 waterline and the chaotic birth of a global metropolis. Starting where the bay once met the shore at the Transamerica Redwood Park, this tour takes trekkers through the preserved brick alleys of Jackson Square, the lawless echoes of the Barbary Coast, and the cultural crossroads of Portsmouth Square and North Beach. We’ll stop at several famous points of interest and hidden markers, including the site of the First U.S. Mint, Old St. Mary’s Cathedral, Portsmouth Square, and Hotaling Place. You’ll learn about the legendary figures who defined early SF—from the eccentric Emperor Norton and his faithful dogs to the "Demon in the Belfry" and the rebellious Beatniks of Columbus Avenue. Along the way, we’ll point out the best secret photo ops, like the perfectly framed "urban canyon" view of the Transamerica Pyramid.

Come on our History Walking Tour of San Francisco! Travel back in time to the San Francisco of the late 1840s and early 1850s with this Gold Rush History Tour. You'll visit sites important to the early history of San Francisco, and by extension, all of California. From Portsmouth Square, to Sydney Town, to Pier 7, explore the locations, people, and legends that make up some of the darker side of San Francisco's early history, replete with tales of greed, discrimination, feuds, and lawless violence.

Experience the beauty and history of San Francisco on this one-hour self-guided walking tour across the Golden Gate Bridge. Start at the Welcome Center, where you’ll uncover the secrets behind this engineering marvel and learn how suspension bridges work. As you cross the bridge, hear stories of its construction during the Great Depression, and learn about the contributions of structural engineer Joseph Strauss and architect Irving Morrow. Discover how this iconic structure overcame challenges to become a global symbol of innovation. Along the way, view key sites like Fort Point, the Main Cable Cross-Section, and Crissy Field. Conclude your journey at the H. Dana Bowers Memorial Vista Point, taking in stunning views of the skyline and landmarks that shaped San Francisco’s history—from the Gold Rush to the devastating 1906 earthquake. Don’t miss your chance to explore one of the world’s most famous bridges and witness breathtaking scenery at every step!

I am a San Francisco native with six generations in the City. I have written three books about San Francisco and record a San Francisco factoid video almost every day. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community who is also an activist and organizer, I offer a perspective into this dynamic neighborhood that few others can.

Are you looking for a way to explore San Francisco's Chinatown without joining a tour group? Take this self-guided tour led by David Hu, a local and 5th generation Chinese American and 4th generation Japanese American. This tour through one of North America's oldest districts unveils cultural richness and culinary treasures. Visit four special eateries, including the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory and Good Mong Kok Bakery. Explore Chinatown's significance and Bruce Lee's ties to it, and discover stories of the Chinese Exclusion Act's impact. From shopping at Canton Bazaar to exploring the Wok Shop, this tour offers a delightful blend of history, culture, and gastronomy. Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it. You can use the virtual tour option at home, too. Once you have booked, you will receive instructions and a unique code to download the tour. The app displays directions to the starting point; when you’re in the right place, tap start.