San Francisco · PRESIDIO, MARINA & LANDMARK TOURS
13 reviewed
Good presidio, marina & landmark tours fill up fast in San Francisco, and the best ones go first. Ranked below are the 13 best, with current prices and what sets each apart, so you can book before the calendar closes.
A retro small-group ride in a vintage VW bus past San Francisco icons, with short photo stops, 60s/70s tunes, and BYOB.
“Jack was fantastic - knew everything, shared his love of the city. Took very good care of us! We would love to do it again, but not during the power outage/waymo crisis on December 20th! Jack handled it with ease, and a smile!”
Vintage VW ride to Sonoma wineries from SF. Golden Gate mimosa stop, small-group tastings, and a wine cave visit.
“The registration was easy! The day before I received a text from our tour guide Caio letting me know the pick-up time and place! Caio was an excellent driver and conversationalist, and we were very comfortable with him. The first stop at the GGB for mimosa and a photo op was a perfect way to start the trip. All three stops were great as well. I really appreciated that we were never in the van for too long- always very manageable. I will definitely recommend to friends and use again the next time I am in SF!”
GPS-guided GoCar loop from Fisherman’s Wharf to the Golden Gate Bridge and Lombard Street, with scenic Presidio views and photo stops.
“It was fabulous. This was our first time in San Francisco and I learned some much about the city. Their is so much more to do or see than I ever thought. I would have never known unless we did the GoCars.”
A small-group 2-hour walking tour of San Francisco’s tiled hidden stairways, gardens, and hilltop views, led by local Greg.
“The tour was a great way to learn about the history of the city while also enjoying the beautiful mosaic steps and views of the city. Greg is incredibly knowledgeable and had us all engaged - from the teens to the parents.”
A private, small-bus San Francisco highlights tour with tight neighborhood access, great viewpoints, and a guide who tells stories plus beer, wine, and snacks.
“Definitely a do when you first arrive in SF and want to scope out the area. Josh picked us up promptly and took us all around. Great stories and conversation. Picture opportunities. Great suggestions. I would recommend this tour to anyone! The Volkswagon bus got a lot of attention from others!”
Self-drive a 2-hour GoCar loop of San Francisco’s waterfront, Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street, and more with GPS-guided audio.
“We enjoyed the entire outing! We got lucky with great weather and fewer vehicles out on the road so do plan accordingly.”
3-hour guided hike from the Castro to Twin Peaks via Sutro Tower, Kite Hill, Seward Street Slides, Tank Hill, and a 211-step descent.
“Everything about this tour was fantastic. The information provided was interesting and the hiking part was great. Highly recommend it.”
Private 4-hour SF highlights by car with pickup, flexible stops, and expert local guiding. Priced per group up to 4.
“What a tour ! You will fall in love with the city. Marciano my tour guide was so friendly and caring, very informative also took me to all the major spots avoiding traffic and we managed to see everything. Had a great time, take the tour !!!”
4-hour private car tour of San Francisco’s top sights: Chinatown, Lombard Street, Pier 39, Golden Gate Bridge, and more.
“Fred our guide was amazing , he knew everything about the city , was happy to suggest things to see and change route if we wanted. If anyone is unsure about booking this or going on a larger tour I would honestly say book this one. You get to stop places a tour van cannot and Fred was such a friendly person and his knowledge was so vast and anything we wanted was not an issue at all .”
Owner-led tour inside the Blue Painted Lady at 712 Steiner. See top floors, hear 173 years of stories, and get photos after.
“This tour is unparalleled and WE’VE BEEN to a LOT of tours everywhere. George is penultimate tour host and guide. It’s just not your ordinary tour!! His stories spice everything up”
Stroll San Francisco hidden mosaic stairways with gardens and 360° views of the Golden Gate Bridge, park, and downtown for $37.
“Greg is an amazing guide. Knowledgeable. Enthusiastic. Adaptable. My husband and I felt the tour was tailor made for us. We live in Bay Area and learned loads of new things. We highly recommend you take any tour Greg offers”
A guided 2-mile Presidio walk with stories from Ohlone to U.S. Army days, ending with National Cemetery views of the bay and Golden Gate.
“JB knows a lot about the Presidio Trust since she worked for them. It’s a beautiful area with lots of history. Make sure to see the grave of the union spy in the cemetary.”
Ride a GoCar through Golden Gate sights, Painted Ladies, and Haight-Ashbury stops with GPS guidance in a 4-hour self-drive.
“Fun open go cart experience. Had plenty of time to see what we want. Dress properly and have fun. We love the on screen GPS.”
