Top San Francisco Sightseeing Tours - page 7

Avoid the stress of planning cycling routes and navigating traffic on your own in San Francisco with a private bike tour that handles the logistics for you. Instead of figuring out paths and timing independently, you ride with a guide along the waterfront, enjoying a smooth, flexible journey from the city to Sausalito at your own pace. It’s a relaxed way to experience one of the Bay Area’s most scenic rides without the planning burden.

Despite its many hills, San Francisco is a fun city to explore by bike, and this 24-hour bicycle rental allows you to see it at your own pace on a self-guided tour. Pick up your bike at a convenient Fishermans Wharf location, then go where you like, perhaps riding through the city and across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito and Tiburon. Your rental includes maps and use of equipment such as helmet and lock.

Get an in-depth introduction to San Francisco’s bustling downtown during this self-guided, smartphone-based tour. Download an easy-to-use app and get started. Listen to the stories behind iconic neighborhoods like Chinatown, Market Street, and Union Square. Stop, skip, or re-start whenever and wherever you wish. Navigation between locations is included.

Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio tour of Sonoma and Napa Valley and uncover the rich history, stunning vineyards, and timeless charm of this world-renowned wine region. Visit iconic wineries including the Tuscan-style castle, Castello di Amorosa, Napa Valley’s first winery, Charles Krug, and Chateau Montelena, renowned for putting California on the global wine map. Along the way, hear fascinating stories on the region’s rich wine-making heritage and its natural wonders play automatically, as you explore this wine lover’s paradise. Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t. Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location Travel at your own pace Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use No time limits or expiry Like having a tour guide along for the drive Purchase one tour per vehicle.

Drive down the Pacific Coastal Highway, one of the most memorable and scenic routes in the US, without worrying about logistics with this private tour from San Francisco. Big Sur, Monterey, and Carmel-by-the-Sea await to be explored with your personal guide. Get postcard-perfect snaps of the breathtaking coastline, search for marine life in Monterey Bay, and learn about the peninsula’s history.

Silicon Valley is a global center for technology, innovation, venture capitalism, and social media entrepreneurship. Enjoy the comfort and informative narrative of this private tour from San Francisco through the Valley and see the headquarters of Facebook, Apple, Google, Stanford University campus, and more, without having to deal with the hassle of car parking or crowded tour buses.

Spend the day exploring Napa Valley’s wineries on a private tour. Leave the driving and navigating to your driver and relax in your luxury vehicle. Create your own itinerary, choosing which wineries you want to visit, and how long to stay at each, or get suggestions from your driver. Stop for lunch (own expense) and get to know one of the world’s most renowned wine producing regions. This tour is ideal for anyone looking to experience Napa with an emphasis on privacy and comfort.

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.

Visit charming Sausalito, cruise across San Francisco Bay, and stare up in wonder at the redwood trees of Muir Woods on this combo tour from San Francisco—the perfect day out in the Bay Area. Experience the Golden Gate Bridge from both above and below, and learn about some of California’s oldest and tallest natural wonders, the coastal redwoods. In Sausalito, you can stroll along the waterfront or shop in the galleries and boutiques.

Conquer San Francisco's urban jungle on this 3-hour urban hike. Trek your way up Tank Hill and Kite Hill, spots favored by locals for great city views, and stroll through hidden forests. Visit the Seward Street Slides to play like a local kid and take spectacular photos from the top of Twin Peaks. Between the forests, lush greenery and hidden pocket parks, you'll find it hard to believe you're in the midst of one of the country's busiest cities. Learn urban legends, history and culture from your local hiking guide.

San Francisco’s downtown is home to off-beat history and sights not always apparent to independent travelers. With this private walking tour, visit the district’s top sights and hidden gems, including the Financial District “buried ship,” California Gold Rush sights, Chinatown, and the 1898 Ferry Building looking out onto Alcatraz Island and the Bay Bridge. Travel in a private group to ensure personalized attention from your guide.

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.

Learn about the history and culture of the Haight Ashbury neighborhood of San Francisco with this puzzle game. Download the game onto your smartphone and use it even when you are offline. Solve clues and puzzles all over the neighborhood and learn about the history along the way. Play the game at your own pace.

Explore San Francisco's historic Japantown at your own pace on this self-guided audio tour. Japanese-American local Kristin Eriko Posner will guide you through the neighborhood, sharing little-known stories on how history shaped the food, culture, and landscape of the oldest Japantown in the U.S. This geo-tagged audio tour is best between 10:30am - 3:30pm on Wednesday-Saturdays, when all of the businesses on the tour are open. However, it can be taken at any time, on any day. Most stops are open until 6pm. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

Get to know San Francisco’s dark and seedy history on this small group tour of crime and scandal. In the company of a guide, stroll through the city’s neighborhoods and hear stories about scandals of the past. Visit China Town, Maiden Lane, and more and stop in the oldest bar in San Francisco.

Avoid the hassle of coordinating transport and separate tickets in San Francisco with a hop-on hop-off pass that combines land and water sightseeing. Instead of planning routes and timing yourself, you move freely between major neighborhoods and landmarks, then switch perspectives with a scenic bay cruise. It’s a flexible way to explore the city at your own pace without juggling logistics.

Take in the Financial District at your own pace with this affordable walking tour created by the San Francisco Chronicle. • See the neighborhood's often overlooked sites including an ornate office building that's only 20 feet wide, and hidden gargoyles and walruses • Hear from John King, the San Francisco Chronicle's urban design critic, as he guides you around the Financial District • Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

The village of Glen Park is nestled among the slopes of the San Miguel Hills near the heart of San Francisco, just south of Twin Peaks. It is the gateway to a hidden gem of 70 acres of open space known as Glen Canyon, of which 60 acres is officially designated as a Significant Natural Resource Area. Much of the history of Glen Park and Glen Canyon is closely intertwined, from early open-range cattle grazing and "milch" ranches, to an explosive direct link with today's prestigious Nobel Prizes, to a radical sales gimmick for selling home lots that included just about everything from lions and bears to trick shooters and high-flying aeronauts! In addition to the area's remarkable cultural history, we'll also discover some of the highlights of the canyon's natural history as we trek through. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

Solve clues and unlock stories on your phone, as you discover The Old St. Mary’s Cathedral, Portsmouth Square and lesser-known places. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Up for a fun challenge? Highlights include: • Walk along Chinatown in San Francisco and visit The Tin How Temple, The Golden Gate fortune cookie factory, and lesser-known places. • Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our talented writers. • Solve clues to find local stories and hidden gems as you explore. • Discover the location known as the “Living Room” of Chinatown. • Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt. After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

For all the joys of independent travel with a speedy tour vehicle included, don't miss this GPS-guided adventure that's perfect for exploring San Francisco at your leisure. Grab an included map, and hop into your talking car for a full day of sightseeing. From the Painted Ladies to the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf to Coit Tower, you can see the best of the city in just a few hours with the freedom to drive yourself.

Take an electric, eco-friendly ride by tuk-tuk through San Francisco's hills, and enjoy a different perspective at sunset or night. See Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, and North Beach while capturing the city's sparkling views. Your guide narrates the tour for up to six guests, perfect for families and groups.

Make the most of a day in San Francisco with this private triple combo tour that includes a visit to Muir Woods to see the majestic giant redwoods. Stop at the Golden Gate Bridge for photos and a walk on the iconic rusty-orange span and enjoy a cruise across the San Francisco Bay to the famous Cell Block tour at Alcatraz prison—one of San Francisco's most in-demand tours.

See three of the Bay Area’s major sights and enjoy brunch on a family-style road trip. Depart from your San Francisco accommodation and head out to Alcatraz, Muir Woods (entrance fee extra), and Sausalito. Learn about the area from your driver and TV narration onboard. Travel in a private van and by ferry from Sausalito.

Explore the culinary side of San Francisco with this private walking and tasting tour. Your guide will take you to spots in the Mission District that you’d never find on your own. You’ll get to hear the history of the vibrant neighborhood while you eat your way through it. Try a mission-style burrito, quesabirria, pan dulce, and much more, so make sure to come hungry.