USA · SAN FRANCISCO TOURS
Alcatraz needs booking before anything else; the rest of the city can wait. These 15 cover the island, the bay cruises, the Muir Woods and wine-country days out, and the bus loops that beat the hills.
Big Bus SF Red Route hop-on hop-off with 17 stops, open-top views, earbuds audio, and optional sunset, Chinatown, and Aquarium add-ons.
“There is a lot to see and explore. Make sure to have a coat ready when passing over the Golden Gate if you want to sit on the open deck!”
Napa and Sonoma wine country day trip from San Francisco with Golden Gate photo stops, 3 wineries, and free time in Sonoma Plaza.
“Great day trip! Guided tour from San Francisco to Sonoma and information on the history of wine country. Visited 3 wineries with a stop in Sonoma for lunch on our own. Relaxed, not rushed. Small group.”
Small-group Yosemite day trip from San Francisco with Tuolumne sequoias, Tunnel View, El Capitan and Yosemite Falls. Pickup included.
“Great experience. Steven was a great tour guide. Yosemite is truly breathtaking. Also, the ride was pretty comfortable.”
Golden Gate Bay Cruise from Fisherman’s Wharf, see Alcatraz and sail under the Golden Gate Bridge, spot wildlife, 1 hour with 16-language audio.
“Short but great tour of the bay. The guide onboard is a pre-recorded voice. I visited in August, but the boat ride was quite chilly. Long sleeve recommended.”
Big Bus hop-on hop-off loop with 17 stops, open-top views, digital audio, and easy access to Golden Gate, Wharf, and Painted Ladies for $56.
“Was a perfect way to see the city... went for the extra day which was really good value.”
Early-entry Yosemite and giant sequoias in one long day from San Francisco, with hotel pickup, big views, and guide-led stops.
“It was a fabulous trip! Beautiful scenery. Nice bus that was air conditioned. Good value for the money.”
San Francisco day trip to Muir Woods and Napa-Sonoma wineries with tastings, Golden Gate photo stop, and optional gourmet lunch.
“Mark was phenomenal. Best tour I’ve ever had. He’s very caring, took photos, and gave us water. He’s funny and very knowledgeable history buff. Intimate group size is perfect.”
1-hour Golden Gate Bay cruise from Pier 43 1/2, under the bridge and past Alcatraz with 16-language audio. $38, bar onboard.
“This was a beautiful romantic experience at such a great price.”
A flexible open-top double-decker tour with panoramic city views, hop-on stops across San Francisco, and audio commentary for $63.
“Does what it says on the tin. There is no way of seeing this much of San Fran for the money! 6 different languages to choose from too. Very good guided tour, would highly recommend.”
Small-group San Francisco sights on a 70s VW bus, with hippie-era stories, Golden Gate Bridge photos, and stops in Chinatown, the Castro, and more.
“Fantastic! Our tour guide was amazing - informative & funny. His driving was wonderful. We loved every moment.”
Skip the line for Alcatraz with a fast Pier 33 ferry and a self-guided app tour. See Al Capone's cells and SF views.
“Meeting a living survivor of Alcatraz was an incredible experience that I didn’t expect. Audio tour provided was really helpful and insightful. Went above expectation. Very very busy.”
Alcatraz Island audio tour plus 48-hour Big Bus hop-on hop-off, sunset views, Chinatown walk, and Aquarium entry for $120.
“we enjoyed all three activities showed us lots of the city”
Timed ferry to Alcatraz plus a full San Francisco coach tour, including Golden Gate Bridge, Twin Peaks, Chinatown, and North Beach.
“It was bad experience, not recommended at all you can find something best and cheaper than this!! The organizer wasn’t share the correct information about location, be careful!!!”
Full-day coach tour from San Francisco to Monterey, Carmel, and 17-Mile Drive with major photo stops, free time, and guided storytelling.
“Our tour guide went out of their way to take us to additional stops or spent a little more time at the stops that were planned. We really got our money’s worth. It was absolutely beautiful. We chose to go to the aquarium in Monterey which was great. The food and shopping were also top notch. We loved everything about this tour!”
Retro vintage VW bus tour of San Francisco highlights with short photo stops at Painted Ladies, Palace of Fine Arts, and the Golden Gate Bridge.
“Caio was great to chat to with so much knowledge of the area and the van we were in. Sit back enjoy the site learn lots about the history of this lovely town and chat to Caio.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
