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See more of San Francisco than you could with public transportation while enjoying the fun of riding around in a tuk-tuk with this private experience. Meet your guide in Fisherman’s Wharf and be whisked across town as your guide regales you with stories about San Francisco. Highlights include cruising through Chinatown and North Beach, admiring the Golden Gate Bridge and the city skyline, and stopping for photo ops to remember your adventure.

Experience San Francisco the easy way, and that takes the stress out of planning with this hassle-free guided tour. Skip securing hard-to-get Muir Woods parking or juggling multiple reservations—this tour has got it all covered. Explore the city’s neighborhoods, snap photos at the Golden Gate Bridge, and stroll beneath towering redwoods. Upgrade to the full-day tour and enjoy free time in Sausalito and an extended tour of the city.

Guarantee your seat aboard the Privateer, your sailboat, when you prebook a scenic cruise along the San Francisco Bay. As you set off on the water, you'll enjoy sightseeing at the most beautiful time of day—sunset. Coast along and look out for local landmarks like Alcatraz, the Sausalito shoreline, and the Golden Gate Bridge, all with two drinks of your choice in your hand.

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.

Save time and money and combine a walking tour of North Beach with Alcatraz on this combo tour in San Francisco. Explore Washington Square Park, Saints Peter and Paul Church, and admire views of Lombard Street and the Golden Gate Bridge, then visit Pier 39 to view sea lions before boarding your Alcatraz cruise with an audio guide. Upgrade to include a bay cruise or SkyStar Wheel ride for panoramic city views.

On this San Francisco bike tour, cycle across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito and soak up stunning views of the San Francisco Bay. The guided tour takes you to the artsy town of Sausalito, where you have free time to explore. Return to the city at your leisure (either bike back or purchase a ferry ticket). This tour includes the use of a classic bike or electric bike for the full day.

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.

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.

Drive down one of the most scenic roads in California on this full-day tour from San Francisco. Cruise along the coast-hugging Highway 1, passing Pebble Beach on the iconic 17-Mile Drive. Enjoy free time to explore Monterey, where you can stroll down Steinbeck’s Cannery Row or visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium (own expense). Then enjoy free time to explore Carmel-by-the-Sea before returning to San Francisco.

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!

Avoid the hassle of following maps and explore San Francisco in a much more fun way—by joining a small-group tour. The itinerary helps you learn about the history of the city with stops at interesting locations—such as Nob Hill, San Francisco City Hall, and The Castro, and Lombard Street. To help you save time and zip around the city with ease, the route includes travel by cable car, Metro, and historic streetcar.

Enjoy two quintessential experiences when you visit Alcatraz Island and cruise the San Francisco Bay—and make exploring simple—with this convenient tour package. First, depart from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island; after a ranger talk, you can explore at your own pace with an audio guide. Upon returning to the mainland, hop aboard your next cruise from Pier 39 and look forward to getting up close and personal with the Golden Gate Bridge.

Escape the city and explore San Francisco’s North Bay, on this guided tour. See massive redwood trees that are over 1,400 years old in a magical redwood forest. Cruise up the coast for a walk on Stinson beach and lunch in the town of Stinson. Enjoy views of the city from the Marin Headlands before stopping in Sausalito where you have the option to take the ferry back.

This convenient package gives you access to two separate essential San Francisco experiences—a visit to Alcatraz Island, and a sightseeing cruise. Instead of waiting in long ticket lines, this time-saving option helps you explore San Francisco more efficiently. Take a ferry to Alcatraz Island where you can go inside the Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary and enjoy an audio guide. A San Francisco Bay cruise is also included with views of Pier 39's sea lions, the waterfront area, and the city's skyline. Please note, children 4 years old and younger do not need purchased tickets.

Guarantee your visit to Alcatraz when you book in advance. Relax aboard your ferry transportation and return at a time of your choosing. Afterward, use your food voucher at a preselected restaurant in Fisherman’s Wharf.

See the best of San Francisco in just one morning on this time-saving, small-group tour with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Travel by minibus to North Beach, the Palace of Fine Arts, Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, Union Square, Haight-Ashbury, and many other sights and neighborhoods as you explore the city and learn about its history. Your comprehensive tour also includes top attractions such as Lombard Street, the Painted Ladies, and the Golden Gate Bridge.

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.

Experience Muir Woods National Monument and the quaint waterfront town of Sausalito on a half-day tour. Travel across the Golden Gate Bridge on a guided day trip that includes pickup in a convenient location in downtown San Francisco, transportation, and National Park entrance fees. Enjoy free time among the ancient redwoods, then explore Sausalito at your own pace before returning to San Francisco by vehicle or by ferry (separate expense).

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.

Getting off a cruise ship in an unknown land can be daunting, so give your sea legs some rest on a wine-tasting tour of Sonoma and Napa Valleys. Enjoy the scenery or catch up on some shut-eye en route to wine tasting at the local wineries. For lunch, you'll stop in the picturesque downtown Sonoma Square (optional). Then, return via the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.

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.

Biking across the Golden Gate Bridge is a classic San Francisco experience not to be missed, so reserve a full-day bike rental to explore the city's icon span and many other attractions at your own pace. A high-quality electric Cannondale bike is ideal for cruising up and down San Francisco's famous hills without breaking a sweat. Plus, an easy-to-follow illustrated map helps you cross the bridge and navigate to other landmarks.

California’s Muir Woods National Monument and its towering old-growth redwood trees sit just north of San Francisco. With this tour, save an estimated two hours searching for parking or waiting at the visitor center’s long lines, and explore the protected area at your own pace. This leaves enough time for your quick stop at the Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point, plus free time in Sausalito.

Visit some of the top wineries in Napa and Sonoma counties on this private wine tour from San Francisco. Traveling by private vehicle with your own chauffeur, you'll discover the best of California wine country as you enjoy wine tastings at select wineries. When booking, select the option that suits your group size. Because this is a private tour, your itinerary can be customized.