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The 15 Best Tours in San Francisco

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Every tour on this site, one page, best first. Below are the 15 bookings that beat everything else in San Francisco right now, what each costs, how long it runs, and why it earned its place, with the full catalog underneath if none of them fits your trip.

Muir Woods and Sausalito (Return by Bus or Ferry)

Muir Woods and Sausalito (Return by Bus or Ferry) - Golden Gate Bridge Photo Stop: North Vista Point in 10 Minutes

1.Muir Woods and Sausalito (Return by Bus or Ferry)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,098 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $91Our pick

Half-day bus or ferry trip from San Francisco to Muir Woods redwoods and the artsy waterfront town of Sausalito, with photo stops.

“Great experience, beautiful day to go to Muir Woods and Sausalito! Loved our driver, shared great facts about San Francisco, Muir Woods, and Sausalito!”

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Big Bus SF: Hop-on Hop-off Tour with 17 Stops and Sunset Option

Big Bus SF: Hop-on Hop-off Tour with 17 Stops and Sunset Option - Riding Setup: Open-Top Comfort, Earbuds Audio, and the App

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

Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco - Artesa Vineyards & Winery: Big Views and Serious Chardonnay and Pinot

Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco - Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall, and the classic photo sequence

San Francisco: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour with 17 Stops

San Francisco: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour with 17 Stops - Start at Stop 1: The fastest way to avoid first-day stress

6.Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour with 17 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,600 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $56

Hop-on hop-off San Francisco tour with 17 stops, open-top views, and digital audio. Cover Golden Gate, Painted Ladies, Wharf.

“It was great to learn about the city's history, early settlers, and see the current city. we enjoyed driving through different neighborhoods and being able to stop and explore the neighborhoods and end up where we started. It was an enjoyable experience, and we will be back to visit with more time.”

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Yosemite Highlights & Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco

Yosemite Highlights & Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco - Yosemite Valley gives you the freedom: 2 hours to lunch, walk, and choose your pace

7.Yosemite Highlights & Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,455 reviews · 14 to 15 hours (approx.) · from $219

Yosemite and giant sequoias day tour from San Francisco with early entry, hotel pickup, guided stops, and big views all day.

“Great tour guide. Great trip. The only thing bad about the whole experience was the bus. This bus is not made for long distance travel. It’s a bus to take around the airport. I might have to go see a chiropractor after this ride. No but seriously it rides so rough it’s not even funny.”

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San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch

San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch - Morning logistics: pickups, timing, and a bus with Wi‑Fi

8.San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,352 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $179

One day trip from San Francisco to Muir Woods, three Napa/Sonoma wineries with tastings, and a Golden Gate Bridge photo stop, with optional lunch.

“It was nice. We went to Muir Woods. Then we visited three vineyards from Sonoma to Napa Valley. In the middle of the trip we stopped at Sonoma for lunch. We stopped by the Golden gate bridge.”

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San Francisco Love Tour

San Francisco Love Tour - Meeting at 2899 Hyde St: how the timing and route feel in real life

9.San Francisco Love Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,830 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $85

Ride a 70s VW bus through San Francisco’s hippie and hipster neighborhoods, with photo stops for the Golden Gate Bridge.

“Cyrus took us on the BEST journey!!! So informative and funny.. I would definitely do the Love Tour again and will tell anyone going to San Francisco to do it as well!!”

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San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket, Ferry, & Self-Guided App

San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket, Ferry, & Self-Guided App - Getting Your Alcatraz Ticket Fast (and Not Losing Your Day)

10.Alcatraz Ticket, Ferry, & Self-Guided App

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,460 reviews · 3 hours · from $79

Ferry to Alcatraz with an official ticket and self-guided app audio. See Al Capone and Machine Gun Kelly, plus SF skyline views.

“Needs to be an awareness of the flies. I understand they are harmless but the wait for the boat and whilst on the boat was not a nice experience due to the amount of flies”

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San Francisco: Alcatraz Island & 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

San Francisco: Alcatraz Island & 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour - Alcatraz Island by Ferry and Audio Guide: What You’ll Actually Do

Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour

Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour - Value check: what $149 really covers

12.Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,228 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149

One day in San Francisco: narrated city bus sights plus an audio-guided Alcatraz cell block tour by ferry from Pier 33.

“Very nice tour of all the hot spots in SF. I liked the jump in and out aspect at different locations. Worth the money to tour in comfort Alcatraz was amazing and the timing of this tour perfect.”

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

Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour from SF - Pigeon Point Lighthouse and Davenport: quick coast hits with minimal hassle

Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour

Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour - Your 2-hour game plan: short stops, lots of drive-by context

14.Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,081 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $82

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!”

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San Francisco: California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

San Francisco: California Sunset Cruise (2-hours) - Sunset timing: how the route hits the bay the right way

15.California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,949 reviews · from $58

Two-hour sunset and city-lights cruise past Alcatraz and Angel Island, ending under the Golden Gate Bridge for skyline views.

“Gear service on board. Definitely a highlight . Evening sunset cruise under the GG Bridge. Awesome! Sausalito Bay was enchanting. Great view by lights. SF at night was also fantastic. And to top it off, the music tracks playing in the background background were on point. 70s, 80s….hats off to whoever picked that playlist !!!”

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