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Have dinner with panoramic city views on a San Francisco Bay supper club cruise. Spend time on the water with the twinkling city skyline as your backdrop. Take in the views and enjoy the sea breeze on the exterior decks, cut loose on the dance floor with a DJ spinning top 40 hits, and enjoy a buffet dinner with classic American and international dishes on the menu.

Combine a walking tour of North Beach with ferry access to Alcatraz Island on this San Francisco combo tour. Visit Washington Square Park, Saints Peter and Paul Church, and enjoy views of Lombard Street and the Golden Gate Bridge. See sea lions at Pier 39 before boarding your included Alcatraz cruise with audio guide. Optional upgrades include a Blue & Gold bay cruise or SkyStar Wheel ride for panoramic city views.

Sail around the San Francisco Bay and view the city’s iconic sights while enjoying a buffet lunch on this yacht cruise from downtown. Only from the water can you see the city’s skyline and pass right under the Golden Gate Bridge. Load up on both meat and vegetarian entrees, salads, and sweets during your scenic cruise.

See the best of San Francisco in one day on this guided tour that includes all transportation and admission to Alcatraz. Visit multiple locations in the city, including Chinatown, Presidio, Fisherman's Wharf, and Haight-Ashbury, with plenty of stops for photo ops. Cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and enjoy a hike through the beautiful redwood trees in Muir Woods. If you've upgraded, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, where you can explore with an award-winning audio-guided tour of the former federal prison.

Take a different kind of bay cruise aboard the Wine Therapy, a classic yacht that's stocked with the best California wine selection of any boat on the San Francisco Bay. Stay comfortable even in chilly weather inside a heated cabin with large windows for viewing bay highlights like Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge. Unlike on other, larger cruises, you'll have a chance to interact with the friendly captain and crew during the voyage.

Go sailing on the San Francisco Bay on a this small-group sailboat cruise. Head out to the Golden Gate Bridge for sweeping views of the Marin Headlands, Tiburon, and Sausalito, then glide across the bay, passing Angel Island, Alcatraz Island, The Presidio, Crissy Field, and Bay Bridge. Enjoy two complimentary glasses of sparkling wine, beer or soda, and ask your captain and crew any questions you may have along the way.

Skip the ticket line and experience San Francisco Bay in a faster, more exciting way than a traditional sightseeing cruise. This high-speed boat ride combines sightseeing with music, sharp turns, and commentary from your captain as you pass landmarks including Alcatraz, Treasure Island, and Oracle Park. Cruise beneath the Bay Bridge, pause for photos, and get ready for a splash-filled adventure with ponchos included.

Savor the best of Napa and Sonoma wine country with ease on this full-day tour from San Francisco. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge, enjoy scenic photo stops, and visit renowned wineries in Napa and Sonoma. Taste award-winning wines, explore charming Sonoma Plaza, and discover gems that can include Artesa Winery and Madonna Estate. Enjoy guided commentary, round-trip transport, and tastings, making this tour a relaxing and memorable one.

With its iconic hills, architecture, bridge and bay, it’s no wonder so many movies have been filmed in San Francisco. See filming locations from numerous productions on this movie sites tour from Fisherman’s Wharf. Watch clips on the tour bus as you pass by the real locations with an informative actor-turned-guide who shares stories about the city and cinema history.

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.

Our classic sailing yachts are the perfect venue for your group! Treat your family and friends to a spectacular private sail around the San Francisco Bay. While our boats are coast guard licensed for 34 passengers, we are limiting to groups of 24 or less for comfort and class. Price includes entire boat, captain and crew as well as a customary gratuity. You can stick with our standard route or tell us where you want to go. Its your boat and your party.

Explore America's favorite national park on a 3-day lodging tour that takes you off the beaten path to trails and sights unseen by most who venture here. You'll enjoy three days and two nights in a comfortable hotel, hiking and swimming in a fun-filled, friendly atmosphere.

For experienced paddlers: Get a view of the San Francisco Bay like no other! Join us at Crane Cove Park to launch and paddle along the central waterfront. Depending on the currents we'll either head North past the Chase Center, past Pier 54 for view of the skyline, or south to Pier 70 for another vantage. We'll likely encounter wildlife and will certainly have an adventure.

Maximize your time in San Francisco with this Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary admission and bike rental package. No need to worry about booking ferry tickets—they’re included to Alcatraz Island and back. Once you’re there, enjoy an audio tour around the former Alcatraz Prison site and its cell blocks. A one-day bike rental is also included—the perfect way to get fit, cover lots of ground, and see the Golden Gate Bridge.

Uncover San Francisco’s haunted history on this thrilling ghost-hunting tour, complete with your own EMF detector. Explore eerie alleys, historic neighborhoods, and infamous sites like Gold Rush cemeteries and Chinatown’s old red-light district, while hearing chilling tales of paranormal activity, murders, and mysterious deaths. Perfect for thrill-seekers, this tour blends ghost stories with true crime and the city’s darker past.

Make the most of your limited time in San Francisco, and combine a guided morning bus tour with a visit to Alcatraz. Enjoy a fully narrated sightseeing adventure through iconic neighborhoods such as Haight-Ashbury, Chinatown, and North Beach, with stops at the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Land’s End, and Twin Peaks. Then, skip the ticket line for your official Alcatraz Island ferry and tour, including a self-guided audio experience.

See San Francisco Bay from a fresh perspective on this private sailing adventure. Setting out from Sausalito, get a taste for life on a sailboat, and hear tales of tropical destinations, surviving storms, and surfing uncrowded waves. Sail under the Golden Gate Bridge, view the Marin Headlands, soak in the San Francisco skyline, and even get a unique view of Alcatraz. As your captain navigates the waters, all you need to do is sit back and relax.

Learn the basics of surfing with a beginner lesson that takes place at picturesque Stinson Beach. Your instructor provides a 2-hour lesson that covers fundamentals such as water safety, wave dynamics, paddling skills, surfboard positioning, stand-up and riding techniques, and surfing etiquette. Stinson Beach is located within a 1-hour drive of San Francisco and other Bay Area cities, making it convenient for both locals and visitors.

Get to know San Francisco and surrounding areas with this San Francisco Bay day cruise and nighttime sightseeing package. During the day, take in the views of San Francisco's skyline and get close to Alcatraz on a cruise. Then, wind through the major landmarks of San Francisco, see the city illuminated at night, and cross over the Golden Gate Bridge on a double-decker bus tour. Book this budget-friendly pass and let someone else do the driving while you explore!

Step aboard a rare piece of San Francisco’s working history on The Golden Gate, a 1928 Monterey fishing boat captained by born-and-raised San Franciscan, Captain Sal Alioto. Passed down through generations of his Sicilian-American family, this vessel offers an intimate journey along the city’s iconic northern waterfront. Departing from the small wharf behind Tarantino’s at Fisherman’s Wharf, you'll drift through Aquatic Park, past historic ships at Hyde Street Pier, and take in sweeping views of Fort Mason, the Marina Green, and Crissy Field. Sail by the St. Francis Yacht Club and the Wave Organ, with its eerie music if the tide is right. Spot the Palace of Fine Arts inland and Alcatraz on the horizon before reaching the tour’s grand finale - the Golden Gate Bridge - seen from a perspective few ever experience. This soulful cruise blends personal storytelling with breathtaking views, offering a unique connection to the Bay’s rich maritime legacy.

Save time and money and explore both San Francisco and Alcatraz on this 2-in-1 tour. Enjoy a coach tour with a knowledgeable local guide. Learn about the City by the Bay through visits to top attractions such as Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, the Presidio, and the Palace of Fine Arts. Then, hop aboard a ferry for a scenic ride to Alcatraz and explore with the award-winning audio walking tour.

Sail along the San Francisco waterfront at night, when the bridges and skyline come alive with lights. Hop aboard your sailing boat at Pier 39 and cruise toward the Bay Bridge, catching views of the Transamerica Pyramid, Salesforce Tower, Coit Tower, Ferry Building, and Bay Bridge dressed up in lights. Have two drinks on board before heading back to the pier.

When it comes to wine country, Napa gets all the attention— but it can get expensive and feel overcrowded at times. If time is of the essence, then this half-day wine tour to Sonoma might be the perfect remedy. Visit two of Sonoma's top wineries, soaking in not just the tannins and fruit-forward flavors, but also the countryside views from your seat.

See San Francisco’s top sights without the hassle of navigating traffic, parking, or public transportation on your own. Traveling with a driver-guide makes it easy to cover more ground in less time, with stops at major landmarks and visits to distinctive neighborhoods across the city. Customize your experience with optional upgrades such as a bay cruise, bike rental, or aquarium admission.