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The 15 Best Private Tours in San Francisco

41 tours  ·  from $44 a head

A private guide is worth it here when the group is four or more, or when somebody in it cannot do hills. The 15 below are priced per group where the operator quotes that way, with vehicle and route flexibility noted.

Private Arrival Transfer from San Francisco Airport SFO - Choosing between the sedan and SUV
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Private Arrival Transfer from San Francisco Airport SFO

6 Hour Napa or Sonoma Valley Wine Tour by Private SUV - What six hours really gives you
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6 Hour Napa or Sonoma Valley Wine Tour by Private SUV

2.6 Hour Napa or Sonoma Valley Wine Tour by Private SUV

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 234 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) Top rated

Private six-hour Napa or Sonoma wine tour with a local driver, custom stops, safe SUV transport, and clear advice on fees and timing.

“Gary is an excellent guide! To the point and logical - if you listen, he will give you great advice! He is funny and made our adventure in Napa Valley fantastic. Thank you!”

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Custom Private Tour in Convertible MINI Cooper - Lombard Street and Chinatown from an open roof
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Custom Private Tour in Convertible MINI Cooper

3.Custom Private Tour in Convertible MINI Cooper

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.)

See San Francisco your way in a private convertible MINI Cooper, with local stories, flexible stops, hotel pickup, and custom routes.

“Best day !! Reed was a fantastic and great host Took us round his wonderful city of which he was so knowledgeable and Passionate. Brought San Francisco to Life. This is an absolute MUST MUST do.”

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8hr Private Sonoma and Napa Wine Tour from San Francisco.XL SUV - Napa Valley offers the biggest winery menu
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8hr Private Sonoma and Napa Wine Tour from San Francisco.XL SUV

4.8hr Private Sonoma and Napa Wine Tour from San Francisco.XL SUV

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 191 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Private Napa and Sonoma wine tour from San Francisco with an XL SUV, custom winery stops, Golden Gate views, and a bottle of sparkling wine.

“We had a great time with our driver, Dean. He was friendly, informative, patient, proactive and thoughtful and fun. We made reservations at Stags' Leap, Brown, and Caymus. Each winery /tasting room was a wonderful experience. When we mistakenly texted thebwrong person for pickup, Dustin was already on his way since he knew would needed to wrap up and go to the next location. We really appreciated his foresight and taking action to make sure we madenour appointment on time. Dustin helped make recommendations for dinner as we made our way back to San Francisco too. We did the 8 hour option and paid extra for overtime due leaving our…”

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San Francisco: SFO Airport Private Transfer to Downtown - What the SFO pickup actually involves
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San Francisco: SFO Airport Private Transfer to Downtown

5.SFO Airport Private Transfer to Downtown

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 168 reviews · from $29Best value

Review of Elife Ride’s private SFO to downtown San Francisco transfer, with practical pickup advice, luggage limits, timing, and value tips.

“Worth every penny as completely removed the stress of walking out of departures and wondering how do we get to our destination. Communication before we left the UK was clear and our driver, Elmer, was fantastic responding to our queries before we flew. When we landed he had already messaged with his details and replied straight away when we said we were in the departure hall. Great transfer would definitely use again.”

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Private Departure Transfer to San Francisco Airport SFO - The ride to SFO takes about an hour
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Private Departure Transfer to San Francisco Airport SFO

6.Private Departure Transfer to San Francisco Airport SFO

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 152 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $44

A practical review of Carmel’s private SFO transfer, covering vehicles, pricing, pickup areas, luggage rules, timing, and common service concerns.

“We had a 50/50 experience with Carmel Car Service booked through Viator for our San Francisco trip. When we arrived in San Fran, the driver was on time, pleasant and helpful. Good experience. However, for our town car service from the cruise terminal back to SFO, the communication was horrible. I called dispatch and spoke with them twice. The first time to inform that we were outside (at least 30 minutes early - our choice) and what "pole" number we were standing by. The second time, I called dispatch when the driver was 10 minutes late. I was told he hit traffic. When the driver arrived 25 minutes late, he…”

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Nearly Private San Francisco Tour Including Sausalito - Fisherman’s Wharf and the sea lions at Pier 39
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Nearly Private San Francisco Tour Including Sausalito

7.Nearly Private San Francisco Tour Including Sausalito

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

See San Francisco’s icons and local corners with a small-group guide, crossing the Golden Gate Bridge and visiting sunny Sausalito.

“We have taken mini tours in San Francisco, but this was the best one by far! Paul showed us things we’ve never seen before. He was a wealth of information about the history of the city and he has such a passion for it. I highly recommend this to her, you can’t go wrong.!”

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Private Walking Tour of San Francisco - The Financial District and its buried ships
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Private Walking Tour of San Francisco

8.Private Walking Tour of San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Explore San Francisco on a private 2.5-hour walk through Chinatown, the Financial District, and the Embarcadero with local history and tips.

“Filip was AMAZING!!! This isn’t a basic sight seeing tour of typical SF landmarks, rather this tour dug deeper into the history of the city, global connections and how SF is still shaped by the spirit and values of those who embarked upon its shores nearly 200 years ago. The time passes so fast because we walk a little bit then pause to stop and engage. You get to explore avenues around the city that even locals might miss. Definitely bring water, dress in layers and wear good walking shoes. Autumn was the best time of year to come on this tour because the weather was mild and sunny. Plenty…”

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Sonoma or Napa -8hr- Private Wine Tour with Concierge Service - How the concierge planning actually works
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Sonoma or Napa -8hr- Private Wine Tour with Concierge Service

9.Sonoma or Napa -8hr- Private Wine Tour with Concierge Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · 8 hours 15 minutes (approx.)

Compare Napa and Sonoma in one private day with a driver, custom winery plan, bottled water, and pickup from select wine-country towns.

“Build an itinerary that gives you room to relax and enjoy. Dean was FANTASTIC and the most knowledgeable of the wine country. He made the drive fun and took pictures for us at all stops! He was so easy to talk with and made the 8hr day a wonderful and calm experience.”

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6-Hour Private Limousine Wine Country Tour of Napa or Sonoma - Starting with hotel pickup and a private limousine
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6-Hour Private Limousine Wine Country Tour of Napa or Sonoma

10.6-Hour Private Limousine Wine Country Tour of Napa or Sonoma

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Review this private Napa or Sonoma limousine tour with custom winery stops, hotel pickup, expert chauffeurs, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“We had the best day with Peter! He treated six women like queens, taking care of us every step of the way. He made our schedule run smoothly, even ordering lunch for us. The experience was extra wonderful because of him. Thank you for the day!”

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Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour - The Painted Ladies and Alamo Square
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Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour

11.Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

See San Francisco in a restored VW bus with a private guide, flexible stops, local drinks, Painted Ladies, Twin Peaks, and Lombard Street.

“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!”

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Best Private Wine Tours of Napa Valley-Sonoma for up to 8 people - Building the Right Five-Hour Route
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Best Private Wine Tours of Napa Valley-Sonoma for up to 8 people

Private City Tour of San Francisco - Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge
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Private City Tour of San Francisco

13.Private City Tour of San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

See San Francisco’s top sights by private car in three hours, with hotel pickup, flexible stops, Golden Gate Bridge views, and local insight.

“This was our first trip to San Francisco. Our driver Dirceu was fantastic, he took us all over San Francisco and was very informative. Absolutely the best tour, so glad we chose that tour. So impressed with Dirceu, he was so friendly and so knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this tour if you want to see San Francisco and get all the information you need. Loved it.”

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Napa and Sonoma Private Wine Tasting Tour and Luxury Car Service - Choosing between Napa Valley and Sonoma
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Napa and Sonoma Private Wine Tasting Tour and Luxury Car Service

14.Napa and Sonoma Private Wine Tasting Tour and Luxury Car Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 6 to 10 hours (approx.)

Review of a private Napa and Sonoma wine tour from San Francisco, with luxury transport, custom winery stops, practical costs, and booking tips.

“A private tour was ideal as we had limited time in SFO. Napa was fantastic, the recommendations were great and flexible. The car was very luxurious, it was a great day, worth spending a little extra fir the experience. Neil S. Australia.”

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Private San Francisco City Tour by Open-Air Jeep (Max 6) - Starting at 2870 Hyde Street
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Private San Francisco City Tour by Open-Air Jeep (Max 6)

15.Private San Francisco City Tour by Open-Air Jeep (Max 6)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $169

Review of San Francisco’s private open-air Jeep tour, with Golden Gate Bridge views, Chinatown, Lombard Street, local guides, and practical booking tips.

“We had a wonderful tour and visit to multiple places around San Francisco. Our driver JoJo was very friendly and knowledgeable. I recommend bring appropriate warm clothing as San Francisco is very chilly in an open vehicle, especially around the bay and Golden Gate Bridge. I highly recommend this tour. My teenage son thought this was the best experience in San Francisco in the few days we had to enjoy the city. The best part for me was I could relax and enjoy the sights and not have to drive the winding streets.”

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