Top San Francisco Cable Car Tours

San Francisco Cable Car Ticket with Audio Guided Tour

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover San Francisco’s most iconic neighborhoods in a fun and flexible way aboard the city’s famous cable cars. Start in the lively Union Square area and travel through historic Chinatown, where colorful streets, traditional shops, and local markets reflect the city’s rich cultural heritage. Continue to Nob Hill to admire grand architecture and impressive city views, then explore North Beach and the Italian Quarter, known for charming cafés, restaurants, and vibrant streets. Make your way toward Fisherman’s Wharf, a lively waterfront district filled with seafood spots, attractions, and beautiful bay scenery. Choose the cable car tour for a single ride or select the app-guided option for flexible exploration and multiple rides. With multilingual app commentary, convenient access, and the freedom to explore at your own pace, this experience offers a memorable way to see San Francisco’s highlights while enjoying an authentic cable car journey.

San Francisco Cable Car Tour with Audio Guide and Single Ride

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Enjoy an immersive walk through some of San Francisco’s most popular downtown neighborhoods—and get a local perspective on the city that you’d otherwise miss—on this small-group walking tour. In just half a day, discover highlight areas from Chinatown and ritzy Nob Hill to historical Jackson Square, North Beach (San Francisco’s Little Italy), and Grace Cathedral with included admission. Learn insider facts and stories from your guide as you go.

San Francisco in One Day: Small Group Cable Car and Walking Tour

San Francisco in One Day: Small Group Cable Car and Walking Tour

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Take a journey around San Francisco's top sights in a retro way with this small-group tour by vintage Volkswagen bus, decorated with long eyelashes so you can't miss your tour vehicle. You'll pass by neighborhoods like Chinatown, Union Square, Pacific Heights, North Beach, Haight-Ashbury, the Marina, and Hayes Valley, plus see the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, Civic Center, and more.

Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour

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.

San Francisco Full-Day Tour by Cable Car & Foot

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Ride a double-decker sightseeing bus to San Francisco's most famous landmarks with a hop-on hop-off bus pass valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours. Visit big-name attractions such as Pier 39, the Palace of Fine Arts, and Union Square. Explore at your own pace, hopping off at any of the stops along two routes. Upgrade to the 48-hour tour for a digital Chinatown walking tour and a panoramic sunset tour, or the 72-hour tour, which also includes a bay cruise.

SF: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

Visit two of the San Francisco Bay Area’s most popular destinations without the hassle of driving, parking, or securing reservations on your own. Travel across the Golden Gate Bridge to explore the towering redwoods of Muir Woods, then spend time in Sausalito, known for its waterfront views, art galleries, and laid-back charm. Return to San Francisco by coach or choose the flexibility of a ferry ride across the bay.

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry)

5 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Hop on a '70s-era VW bus and get to know the hippie past and hipster vibe that make up San Francisco today. Starting and ending at Fisherman's Wharf, this sightseeing tour takes you around the city, including Chinatown, North Beach, the Castro, the Mission, downtown and more. See the homes of The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix, while listening to '60s classics. So settle into a neon-blue seat and dig your shoes into groovy shag carpet. Each bus accommodates up to just six people.

San Francisco Love Tour

San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Special Offer

1 hourFree Cancellation

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.

From San Francisco: Guided Tour to Muir Woods and Sausalito

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Come explore San Francisco with an expert guide. We will pick you up in a luxury car and can include rides in an autonomous driverless vehicle, cable car, or historic boat for a truly unique way of experiencing the city that you will never forget. We'll cruise to vibrant and charming neighborhoods like the Castro, Mission and Haight-Ashbury, and others upon request. We'll get the best photos of the Golden Gate Bridge, Twin Peaks and Painted Ladies. This trip is fully customizable and and includes a lunch break. Come discover one of the world’s most dynamic cities in an innovative, memorable way with a knowledgable guide!

San Francisco Private Custom Tour

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

During a Go Cars experience in San Francisco, two travelers take a second to snap a photo.

GoCar San Francisco Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Muir Woods and Sausalito Morning Tour Small-Group Half Day

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Ghost Hunt in SF Chinatown with a Professional Investigator

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Visit Yosemite National Park without the hassle of planning a long day of driving or coordinating park logistics from San Francisco. Traveling in a small group, you'll journey through California’s Central Valley before exploring Yosemite Valley’s most famous sights, including Half Dome, El Capitan, and Yosemite Falls. A stop among giant sequoias adds another iconic California landscape to the experience.

Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

14 hoursFree Cancellation

See more of San Francisco without the hassle of navigating steep streets, traffic, or public transit on your own. This small-group tour combines comfortable transportation with expert commentary, making it easy to get oriented while exploring the city’s most iconic neighborhoods and landmarks. Travel from Chinatown and North Beach to Haight-Ashbury, Fisherman’s Wharf, the Presidio, Lombard Street, and the Golden Gate Bridge in a single outing.

San Francisco Afternoon City Tour Small-Group Half-Day

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Special Offer

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.

Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Known for its steep granite cliffs, waterfalls, towering sequoia groves, and diversity of wildlife, Yosemite National Park is something you don’t want to miss. On this small group day trip, you can leave the logistics to a tour guide so all you have to do is enjoy the great outdoors. You have both guided sightseeing and free time, ensuring you see the UNESCO World Heritage Site’s major attractions, like Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and Yosemite Valley, with the chance to explore more of the park however you wish.

Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco

15 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour from SF

11 hoursFree Cancellation

When Robert Louis Stevenson visited San Francisco in 1879, he declared, "Nob Hill, the Hill of Palaces, must certainly be counted the best part of San Francisco. It is here that millionaires gathered together, vying with each other in display". My Nob Hill tour is a 2-hour walking photo-shoot tour that starts with a Cable Car ride and a visit to a French Gothic Cathedral and ends at the Top of the Mark on the 19th floor of the InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel for photographs and beverages at sunset. The eclectic history of Nob Hill includes: * The Gold Rush (not the San Francisco 49r cheerleaders) * The Silver Bonanza (not including Ben Cartwright, Ben, Hoss or Little Joe) * The Transcontinental Railroad * The 1906 Earthquake and Fire, and * A spectacular French-Gothic design Episcopal Cathedral that took nearly 40 years to build. The opportunities for photography are endless on Nob Hill!

Walking Tour of Nob Hill - Cable Cars, Luxury Hotels, French-Gothic Cathedral

San Francisco in One Day: Small Group Cable Car and Walking Tour

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What are people saying about San Francisco

Joanna_L, Oct 2026

Superb experience with this knowledgeable local guide

Britt was extremely knowledgeable and intelligent, providing a superb tour of SF for me and my four teen kids. He thoroughly explained history and context in a way that was interesting and accessible for the kids, and there’s no doubt we got to see a side of the city and some specific sights that we would never otherwise seen. Throughly recommend this guide. Thank you Britt!

Muir Woods and Sausalito Morning Tour Small-Group Half Day

Ben_S, Oct 2026

Pick up was about 15...

Pick up was about 15 minutes late owing to traffic, but once we were with the group, everything was great. Michael was an excellent guide. He narrated the entire drive, which was an added bonus as I was not expecting it. He was full of information about the City of SF and Muir Woods. The Muir Woods trip worked out perfectly. We had plenty of time to buy souvenirs, get our NPS passport stamped, and hike out to the fourth bridge and back. We also managed to stop along the way to hear a free 15-minute ranger talk. We then went on the van to Sausalito, but opted to stay there on our own and take the 1:35 ferry back to SFO. We did miss out on the Vista stop en route to Muir Woods - it was foggy on the way out of SFO, so the guide opted not to stop, instead stopping on the way back to SFO from Sausalito. I wish we had stopped despite the fog. Overall, a great trip. Sometimes I don't like doing tours to parks as I wish I had more time to hike on my own, but the way Muir Woods is set up I didn't really feel like I was missing out on anything by being with a group. Highly recommend!

San Francisco Full-Day Tour by Cable Car & Foot

Lisa_S, Sept 2026

A must do tour for anyone want to see keys sites and attractions.

Throughly enjoyed this tour and highly recommend. Great guide - Jamie. Very knowledgable and passionate, took away lots of interesting facts. Travelled like a local. Jamie rexommended a place for lunch (not included) to a middle eastern restaurant, in the area of Haight & Ashbury, food was great. There is a lot of walking so not suitable for the less mobile. It is a long day but for us, worth every minute. We would never had covered the key sights and more alone. The day was well planned logistically to. Not a moment wasted. The is a must do tour. Thanks Jamie!!

Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour

Cori_L, Sept 2026

Such a fun experience!

This is an amazing tour! Josh is funny, kind, knowledgeable and a fantastic photographer. He and his wife started this company and now have 7 vehicles in the flock. We got to tour with Daisy and had an absolute blast. If you want to see some iconic SF spots in a short amount of time- this is the way to do. Josh also gave great advice and other places to check out after.

Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco

Romarico_L, Sept 2026

Must see and do

This is a must do if one is visiting SF for the first time. Viator has offered us the opportunity to experience it without the hassle of having to worry about driving there yourself. The drive is beautiful with ample time for a pit stop and shop for food. Our driver Aidan was very nice, professional, and knowledgeable.

San Francisco Afternoon City Tour Small-Group Half-Day

Chris_P, Sept 2026

Great way to see SF in a few hours

Randy was an awesome tour guide. You immediately felt like you had known him for years. Very knowledgeable of SF and its history. He was great at answering everyone's questions and made sure we saw all of the important parts of SF in the short time we were here. The Toyota Sienna was very clean, comfortable and easy to get in and out at stops for all age groups. Randy did mention larger groups go on a shuttle bus but since we had a smaller group we were able to take a van. If you are wanting to see SF in a day you should take this tour.

GoCar San Francisco Tour

Vandana_G, Jul 2026

Great experience

Absolutely loved the GoCar experience! We rented the cars for one hour, while others in our group rented theirs for three hours. I think the three-hour rental is probably better, but even the one-hour route includes Lombard Street and the Golden Gate Bridge. Driving the car was a real adventure and so much fun. The service was excellent, and the staff were incredibly kind and helpful. I was driving by myself, got lost, and returned early. They told me that when the rest of my group returned, someone could take me to Lombard Street—which was truly amazing customer service. My only criticism is that the GPS could be better. It tells you which route to follow, but the directions can be confusing, so it is easy to get lost. Despite that, I would still give the experience five stars—and the staff a definite 10 out of 10!

From San Francisco: Guided Tour to Muir Woods and Sausalito

James_H, Jul 2026

Wonderful afternoon San Francisco/Muir Woods/Sausalito experience

Our guide/driver gave us a very informative and humorous tour of San Francisco on our way to Muir Woods. Muir Woods was absolutely amazing to see and would recommend to anyone. Sausalito was a nice way to end the trip. We took ferry back to SF to get some extra time in Sausalito - also beautiful views of Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and San Francisco skyline from the ferry.