Tours & Sightseeing in San Francisco

Take a journey around San Francisco's top sights in a retro way with this "painted ladies" tour by vintage Volkswagen bus decorated with long gorgeous 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 the Castro, plus see the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, Twin Peaks, and more.

Explore the famous groves of the Northern California redwoods on this 3.5-hour tour of Muir Woods. Departing from Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, a local guide will drive you over the scenic Golden Gate Bridge and into the moist air of Muir Woods National Monument. Crane your neck to admire these 1000-year-old trees standing 260 feet tall. Afterward, enjoy a drive through the charming town of Sausalito before heading back to the city.Please note: The 4:30pm tour time does not include Sausalito, but you'll enjoy a photo stop at the Golden Gate Bridge at sunset.

Ride a GoCar all over San Francisco as it navigates for you and provides a guided tour. Take as long as you like to explore the city with a storytelling car as your guide - what Time Magazine has called "one of the coolest inventions of the year." Let this tiny car show you what the city is all about, learn about its history and visit sites like the Presidio, Coit Tower, Chinatown and Lombard Street. Pick up your car at one of two convenient locations: Union Square or Beach Street near Fisherman's Wharf.

Roll thorough San Francisco during the twilight hours in a double-decker tour bus. During this 2-hour tour, see the sights of Union Square, the Marina and Chinatown as their lights twinkle on. Get your camera out to snap photos of the Golden Gate Bridge from a scenic overlook and cross the Bay Bridge to Treasure Island. Look back at the city skyline from your vantage point in the middle of the bay and witness the Bay Bridge's LED art installation. Along the way, learn about the history, architecture, culture and traditions of San Francisco through live narration.

Few neighborhoods in San Francisco are as resilient to change as Chinatown. Enter the side streets and alleyways and step back in time. On this walking tour, you'll trace the frontier-era footpaths that make this Chinatown experience (with optional lunch) so memorable. From laundry hanging out to dry to low-key eateries serving the finest dim sum, the neighborhood is a great place to see how San Francisco's multi-generational Chinese lead their daily lives.

Walking the street of San Francisco might be the ideal way to explore the individual neighborhoods, but it's impossible to cover enough territory on your two legs. This San Francisco day trip by bus offers a narrated and scenic drive for all. From the Legion of Honor, travel across the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, visit the quaint and picturesque bayside village of Sausalito and spend time at Muir Woods National Monument (entry own expense).

Make your own travel itinerary for the day while in San Francisco with this full-day hop-on hop-off buss pass. Ride a double-decker bus throughout the city, and hop off and back on at any of the stops along the route. Make stops at Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Park, Union Square, Chinatown, the Financial District, and Haight-Ashbury. Along the way see some of SF's most popular places, such as Pier 39, the Palace of Fine Arts, the de Young Museum, and War Memorial Opera House.

Take in two of the San Francisco Bay Area's top destinations, Muir Woods and Sausalito, on a 4-hour morning tour from downtown San Francisco. Drive through the Presidio and across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods National Monument where you have some time to walk among towering old growth redwood trees. Next, head to Sausalito for a stroll along the picturesque waterfront, which is full of great boutiques, cafes and restaurants. You can opt to remain on your own in Sausalito or return on the coach.

Visit the town of Monterey on the California coast on this day trip from San Francisco with transportation and a driver so you don't have to worry about how to get there or where to park. Monterey is known for attractions like the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row, which you can visit, if you wish (entrance fees at your own expense). Or check out the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk or perhaps the charming village of Carmel. You can expect to see up to five major attractions from a pre-packaged itinerary or build your own, choosing from a list of major attractions. Enjoy provided sparkling wine en route.

Sometimes a luxury motor coach is the perfect way to see a city, especially when that city is loaded with massive hills, sweeping vistas and countless sights. On this tour, a guide transports you in style to all the so-called greatest hits of San Francisco: Chinatown, North Beach, the Palace of Fine Arts, Union Square and North Beach among so many others. If you want to stop for photos in Golden Gate Park or atop Twin Peaks, that's covered too.

Visit Muir Woods and northern California's wine country on a private full-day tour from San Francisco. Spend about one hour in the redwoods at Muir Woods National Monument, located across the Golden Gate Bridge in Marin County. Continue to Carneros in Napa Valley, where you can visit the wineries or tasting rooms of your choice, and have time to purchase lunch in one of Sonoma excellent restaurants. You'll travel in a luxury SUV with your own private driver on a tour that includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Wander through the heart of San Francisco on this 3 hour walking tour of the Castro and Mission neighborhoods. Starting in the Castro, a local guide will lead you through such historic places as Harvey Milk Plaza and the nation's first LGBT museum. After stopping for lunch you'll continue on to ever-popular Dolores Park, 18th Street's food corridor and the Mission's famous street art. Throughout the tour you'll see the underground and counter-cultural forces that have shaped San Francisco's history and continue to impact it today. What better way to get to know the city than by walking through it, all with the help of a local, informative guide?

Being a tourist can be exhausting. Throw in some of San Francisco's infamous hills, constant consultation of guide books and the lure of tourist traps, and you might want to return to your lodgings in haste. However, this San Francisco sightseeing experience includes a hotel pickup and a coach tour that allows the city to unfold before you from atop your air-conditioned perch. It's a great way to keep your eyes on the real jewels of the city by the bay.

Explore San Francisco like a VIP on this private sightseeing tour by luxury vehicle. Sit back, relax and admire the landscape of the famously hilly City by the Bay while a chauffeur drives you to top attractions like the Golden Gate Bridge, Pier 39, Twin Peaks and more. Pickup is available anywhere within San Francisco. Select your vehicle preference when booking, depending on the size of your private group.

Visit two Bay Area attractions dedicated to California's natural environment on this 5-hour tour from San Francisco. First, head over the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods National Monument to see the coastal redwood trees. Then return to the city, via Sausalito, for a visit to Aquarium of the Bay, home to marine life from the waters of San Francisco Bay. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking.

Glide through San Francisco's Golden Gate Park and experience its history in just a few hours by Segway. In 2.5 hours, zoom around effortlessly and see the park's highlight attractions, including Shakespeare Garden, the Japanese Tea Garden, the de Young Museum and Lily Pond. Learn fascinating history and trivia from an informative guide through a radio headset. This San Francisco tour is suitable for all skill levels and is limited to just 8 people, ensuring more personalized attention.

Step aboard a vintage Volkswagen bus for a San Francisco city tour. Travel down streets a typical tour bus can't access while your guide fills you in on the history of the City by the Bay, from the Gold Rush to Silicon Valley. Get views of landmarks such as Twin Peaks, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz as you travel through 14 distinct city districts.

Explore San Francisco's beautiful Golden Gate Park on this 2.5-hour Segway tour. Led by a local guide, you'll pass top attractions like the Japanese Tea Gardens, the de Young Museum and the California Academy of Sciences. All equipment is included, as well as a safety training. Cover even more ground on a Segway as you soak up Golden Gate Park's rich history and hidden gems from your guide.

Let a professional driver chauffeur you around Sonoma County on this wine tour from San Francisco, allowing you to worry about nothing but enjoying yourself while visiting area wineries. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge on your way into the rolling hills of California wine country, where you'll stop at two or three vineyards in the town of Sonoma or Carneros region.

Tour one of San Francisco's many beautiful beaches with a highly skilled interpreter.