San Francisco City Sights Seaplane Tour
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San Francisco, USA
- 20 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Soar above the famous hills, bridges, and bay of San Francisco on a scenic seaplane flight. Departing from the charming seaside village of Sausalito, take to the skies with an experienced pilot for a bird’s-eye view of the area’s spectacular geography and cultural landmarks, including Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz, and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. With guaranteed window seats for every passenger, it's an unforgettable way to view one of the world's most beautiful cities.
- Seaplane tour of San Francisco
- See the Bay Area's stunning geography and famous landmarks from the air
- Fly over the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Fisherman's Wharf, and more
- Departs from the quaint seaside village of Sausalito
- Every passenger is guaranteed a window seat
- Great special occasion idea for locals
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
This seaplane tour—one of SF’s quickest—flies over top sights.
What's Included
- 20-minute Seaplane flight
- Experienced and professional pilot
- Free parking at seaplane base
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 242 Redwood Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA
Flight departs from the San Francisco Seaplane base in Mill Valley. From the Golden Gate Bridge: Head North on Highway 101. Pass all the Sausalito exits and continue north on 'Waldo Grade'/101 N which will bring you down to sea level. Take the Muir Woods, Stinson Beach, Hwy 1 exit. Then take the first right on Pohono and then another right on Bollinas. Drive down to the end of the road to the parking lot and you will see the San Francisco Seaplane Tours office with the big neon red 'Open' sign. From 101 South: Take the Stinson Beach, Hwy 1 exit and when you get to the stop light turn right and go underneath the freeway. Take your first left on Pohono and then a right on Bollinas. Drive down to the end of the road to the parking lot and you will see the San Francisco Seaplane Tours office with the big neon red 'Open' sign.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.2:20 pm
Itinerary
Make your way to the seaplane base in Sausalito, a quaint Mediterranean-style village that’s a quick drive or ferry ride from San Francisco. Meet your experienced pilot and climb aboard the seaplane, which makes an ideal sightseeing machine thanks to high wings and large viewing windows. Every passenger is guaranteed a window seat, so you won't miss a thing as your pilot narrates the passing sights below.
Feel the thrill of lifting off into the air as you fly above the shoreline, taking in spectacular views. Then, head straight for San Francisco's most recognizable landmark with a pass right over the arches of the Golden Gate Bridge. See the bay water spilling out into the Pacific Ocean, and watch city dwellers flocking to the lawn and beaches of Crissy Field.
Admire the historic and modern skyscrapers of downtown San Francisco and the field at Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants. Enjoy a fantastic aerial view of Angel Island and the infamous island prison of Alcatraz before the flight concludes with a smooth touchdown back in Sausalito's Richardson Bay.
Feel the thrill of lifting off into the air as you fly above the shoreline, taking in spectacular views. Then, head straight for San Francisco's most recognizable landmark with a pass right over the arches of the Golden Gate Bridge. See the bay water spilling out into the Pacific Ocean, and watch city dwellers flocking to the lawn and beaches of Crissy Field.
Admire the historic and modern skyscrapers of downtown San Francisco and the field at Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants. Enjoy a fantastic aerial view of Angel Island and the infamous island prison of Alcatraz before the flight concludes with a smooth touchdown back in Sausalito's Richardson Bay.
Seaplane Adventures (Pass By)
Golden Gate Bridge (Pass By)
Crissy Field (Pass By)
Fisherman's Wharf (Pass By)
Oracle Park (Pass By)
Angel Island State Park (Pass By)
Alcatraz Island (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Tour prices are per person, with a MINIMUM OF TWO ADULTS REQUIRED PER BOOKING.
- Seaplane seats a maximum of 6 passengers
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Flight route may vary due to weather or other factors
- It is recommended to bring a child seat for babies and/or young children
- Service animals allowed
- At the time of booking please provide local contact details
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 22 reviews
Stephanie_S, Jun 2025
The pilot was absolutely fantastic. The staff were courteous and a pleasure to interact with. Bonus the flight and views were breathtaking.
Joseph_J, Jan 2025
Everything was great! A must do for everyone!
Chris in the office was great, pilot was great! Inflight entertainment was unparalleled.
Jonathan_B, Dec 2019
Guys ,
We could not have picked a clearer & more spectacularly sunny day on "Boxing Day" in December for our Seaplane Tour .
Our pilot (Fred) was a so sociable and informative about the area and also went that 'extra mile' to make our tour so much more enjoyable.
We can't say enough about how good the tour was .
It was only 20 minutes but was more than enough time to take in all the local San Francisco sights and felt so much longer than just 20 mins !
Many thanks Fred and all the team .
Love
Johnny & Jenna Bray
Chandler_H, Jul 2018
Overall it was ok, but I thought we would fly over (or at least closer) to the Golden Gate Bridge.
The aspect of our trip that was a little bothersome was somewhat cynical commentary by the pilot.
Also, the plane seemed a bit
Neilesh C, Jul 2018
we really had fun and there are just amazing views of SF from the sky :)
Our ride was very smooth and the pilot was experienced and also had good knowledge of bay while telling us different locations and history. overall we are very satisfied with tour and will recommend to friends
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