SAN FRANCISCO
537 Tours Reviewed
Golden Gate Bridge views and wine, all day. This small-group day strings together classic Bay Area scenery with Russian River Valley tastings and a sit-down gourmet lunch. You start early, get live commentary along the drive, and end back in…
A GoCar turns SF sightseeing into a road trip. This 3-hour, self-guided route gives you a GPS touring car plus a guided rider orientation, so you can hit big photo stops without sitting in a bus line. I also like…
Pier 39 rock dinner. I love the prix-fixe value here: your meal comes with a choice of tea, coffee, or soda and a dessert, plus taxes and gratuities are covered. I also like the music-memorabilia atmosphere that makes dinner feel…
Alcatraz hits harder when the bay is moving. This cruise-and-island experience pairs big San Francisco views from the water with an inside look at Alcatraz, using award-winning audio called Doing Time, narrated by former inmates and guards. You get time…
San Francisco, retold like a fever dream. This Surreal San Francisco Tour turns three classic neighborhoods into a walking story, with Clyde Always performing folklore, music, and visual jokes as you go. I especially love the mix of fact vs…
SFMOMA is a one-day art workout. The museum spreads over 170,000 square feet, with 7 floors of modern and contemporary art plus a whole floor devoted to photography. If you like art that feels alive and current, this is an…
Napa, but you start with the Golden Gate. I love the Golden Gate Bridge photo moment plus the easy, scenic ride that gets you out of traffic fast. I also love the 3–5 tastings at each winery with expert hosting…
Redwoods and city icons in one packed day. What makes this combo special is that you start with hotel pickup and drop-off and you don’t have to pay extra for Muir Woods admission. Guides on this route can vary, but…
San Francisco is best understood street by street. This private tour trades big-bus routes for a small-vehicle ride that can reach classic sights like the Painted Ladies, Lombard Street, and Twin Peaks, plus tight Mission mural alleys. I like the…
A two-part SF day beats piecing it together. You’ll ride a guided loop to Golden Gate Bridge and Twin Peaks in the morning, then head to an official Alcatraz Island prison visit in the afternoon. I like two big things…
A seaplane turns SF into a movie. I love that this tour can give you a guaranteed window seat when you book through GetYourGuide, so the best views aren’t luck. I also like the way the flight lines up for…
Redwoods, a prison island, and a ferry—one day. I like the hit of giant redwoods at Muir Woods followed by the eerie Alcatraz views from the water. One thing to plan for: Sausalito gets about an hour, so it’s best…
Night at Alcatraz feels different. This Alcatraz Jailhouse Night Tour leans into the mood: you’re on the island after dark, walking cell blocks while a guide and the Pintours app add secret stories, audio, and music. I also like that…
Alcatraz becomes a whole different place after dark. This ferry-and-audio experience gets you from Pier 33 onto the island with the official Cellhouse audio tour, plus an extra audio guide that follows you from the moment you board through your…
North Beach plus Chinatown is a good combo because it changes fast. This 3-hour food tour gives you five tastings plus a real sense of place as you move between the Italian flavor of North Beach and the old-school streets…
