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The 15 Best San Francisco Tours & Tickets

312 tours  ·  from $15 a head

Everything inside the city and everything that leaves it in the morning and comes back the same night. These 15 cover the island, the bridge, the hills and the food streets, with prices and how early each one really needs booking.

Muir Woods and Sausalito (Return by Bus or Ferry) - The Golden Gate Bridge North Vista Point
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Muir Woods and Sausalito (Return by Bus or Ferry)

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

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

Visit Muir Woods, cross the Golden Gate Bridge, browse Sausalito, and choose a bus or ferry return on this flexible San Francisco day tour.

“Great trip, recommend it! Would go on it again for sure! The busdriver was great and kept up a running commentary all the ride 😉”

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Big Bus SF: Hop-on Hop-off Tour with 17 Stops and Sunset Option - The waterfront and old San Francisco
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Big Bus SF: Hop-on Hop-off Tour with 17 Stops and Sunset Option

Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco - Golden Gate Bridge views before the vineyards
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Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,455 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $165

Taste Napa and Sonoma wines, cross the Golden Gate Bridge, and explore Sonoma Plaza on a practical full-day tour from San Francisco.

“This wine tour was phenomenal from start to finish! We went as a group to celebrate a friend’s birthday, and it exceeded every expectation. The three wineries were excellent, with generous tastings and beautiful experiences at each stop. Our tour guide, Thomas, was outstanding—professional, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable about the wineries and their history. Everything was perfectly organized. This tour is an absolute must-do and worth every minute. Highly recommend! 🍷✨”

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Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco - Tuolumne Grove and the giant sequoias
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Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

4.Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,671 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $239Top rated

Review of a 14-hour small-group Yosemite trip from San Francisco, with giant sequoias, Tunnel View, waterfalls, and hotel pickup.

“Overall, quite a good experience. Brian S is very knowledgeable, and you can tell he is passionate when he explains the movie and the history of the mountains. Interesting experience to look for climbers at El Cap mountain. However just a few things to note: The roads get really winding so do prepare some motion sickness pills ahead of time! Also be prepared for the trip to be 1) mostly getting up and down the bus for photos (except free time 2 hours during lunch), 2) have a tedious trail at the sequoia tree area (note that there’s nothing much to do if you choose not to go on the…”

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Yosemite Highlights & Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco - Bridalveil Fall and the first short walk
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Yosemite Highlights & Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco

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

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

See Yosemite Valley, Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall, and giant sequoias on a long but rewarding day tour from San Francisco.

“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 - Early pickup and the Golden Gate crossing
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San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch

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

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

Review of the 11-hour San Francisco tour combining Muir Woods, three Napa and Sonoma wineries, Golden Gate views, and optional lunch.

“Well organized, fun adventure with an excellent guide Dustin. He was knowledgeable and funny! The woods were spectacular and the wineries were lovely and welcoming. Excellent music soundtrack, don't hesitate if you want to do this trip. Well worth it!”

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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (1-hour) - North Beach, Aquatic Park, and Hyde Street Pier
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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (1-hour)

7.Golden Gate Bay Cruise (1-hour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,071 reviews · from $38Best value

Review the one-hour San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise, with Alcatraz, waterfront views, multilingual audio, wildlife, and practical tips.

“I loved this cruise!! They shared so much great information that I was unaware of. Great views and friendly staff!! Jump aboard and enjoy this adventure!!”

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San Francisco Love Tour - Starting near Hyde Street and Fisherman’s Wharf
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San Francisco Love Tour

9.San Francisco Love Tour

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

Ride a vintage VW bus through San Francisco’s music, neighborhood, and counterculture landmarks, with Golden Gate Bridge photo stops and lively local stories.

“Fantastic tour. Covered everything we wanted to see in the downtown and surrounding areas. Our guide Tara (and sidekick Rosie) were informative and welcoming.”

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San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket, Ferry, & Self-Guided App - Inside the Cell House With the Audio Tour
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San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket, Ferry, & Self-Guided App

Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour - A useful first look at San Francisco
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Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour

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

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

Combine San Francisco’s top sights with Alcatraz, a cellhouse audio tour, ferry rides, and photo stops for a full six-hour introduction.

“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!!!”

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Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour from SF - Davenport adds a practical coffee stop
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Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour from SF

Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour - The city route, from Chinatown to Hayes Valley
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Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour

13.Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour

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

See San Francisco’s highlights in a vintage VW bus, with small-group access, music, photo stops, local stories, and Golden Gate views.

“Fabulous tour of San Francisco. Our tour guide Jim is a Superstar! He had great stories and history to share at a variety of city sites. I wish that I had taken this tour at the beginning of my trip. Then I would return to several places to spend more time. Definitely a must do tour. Cheers.”

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San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours) - Leaving Pier 43 1/2 at Fisherman’s Wharf
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San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)

14.San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,879 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $58

Review of San Francisco’s 2-hour evening bay cruise, with Golden Gate and Bay Bridge views, Alcatraz, city lights, costs, and practical tips.

“Have jaket and maybe poncho. In the winter a hat is a must. We got cold and wet but it was worthwhile experience”

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San Francisco: Muir Woods and Sausalito Half-Day Trip - Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge
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San Francisco: Muir Woods and Sausalito Half-Day Trip

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