San Francisco · TOURS
Everything with a guide, a boat or a minibus attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.
Big Bus San Francisco review covering 17 stops, Golden Gate Bridge views, hop-on flexibility, sunset options, costs, and practical tips.
“Get on board early for the front row upstairs seats. A great route around town and better than the other company operating these tours.”
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! 🍷✨”
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.”
See San Francisco from an open-top double-decker, cross the Golden Gate Bridge, and hop off at Fisherman’s Wharf, Alamo Square, and more.
“It was a great experience especially the Golden Gate part of the route”
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.”
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!!!”
See Monterey, Carmel, Pebble Beach, and 17-Mile Drive on an 11-hour coastal tour from San Francisco with guide-led sightseeing.
“The trip to Monterey, 17 Mile Drive and Carmel was excellent. Our driver and guide Tom was very knowledgeable and thorough.”
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.”
Review of San Francisco’s Alcatraz and 48-hour Big Bus package, with ferry details, Chinatown walk, sunset tour, value tips, and practical advice.
“Excellent trip , plenty of time to explore Alcatraz , clear instructions as to where to go and what to do , no rushing about ,”
Explore Alcatraz with an audio tour, then cruise beneath the Golden Gate Bridge and past Pier 39 for a full San Francisco day.
“It was a good self guided tour. The shuttle boat was really crowded and lines long while waiting to come and go from the island”
Review of a small-group Sonoma wine tour from San Francisco, with three boutique wineries, lunch in Sonoma Plaza, Sausalito, and Golden Gate views.
“Really fun tour. Anthony was fantastic as the tour guide. He was entertaining, knew a lot about the area and the wineries and made sure everyone had a good time. The three different wineries were great as well.”
See San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito, and Alcatraz in one busy day with a local guide, small group, and comfortable minibus.
“We enjoyed the tour but we were not informed of Muir Woods being closed until we boarded for the tour. Instead, our driver, who was great, drove us around to ransom spots (one of which we visited on our own the previous day) and a creepy alley was part of the tour (graffiti). He did his best but too bad they didn’t just take us all to Alcatraz or a place more interesting than all of the little odd places.”
See San Francisco movie locations, landmark views, and film clips on a small-group city tour led by an actor-turned-guide.
“Great knowledgeable driver who was enthusiastic and had lots of interesting fun facts. Wylie was a great guide !”
Review of an 11-hour San Francisco tour combining Muir Woods, three wine tastings, Sonoma Plaza, Napa Valley, and a Golden Gate Bridge stop.
“The entire tour was fantastic! Alberto was an EXCEPTIONALLY GREAT GUIDE with his helpful insight and wonderful sense of humor! Our self-guided walk through Muir Woods, lunch break in Sonoma, three winery tours and Golden Gate Bridge stop combined with great weather and jovial fellow travelers made for a terrific day!”
See Muir Woods, Sausalito, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz in one efficient San Francisco day trip with guided transport.
“Really enjoyed Alcatraz. Recommend any to do this tour. Muir Woods was lovely if you are a nature lover. I rate the woods tour 6/10 with Alcatraz 9/10. We also went to the town Sausalito which was lovely but it was a fill in tour.”
Pick a shoreline, a hill or a tasting room.
