The 10 Best City Tours in San Francisco, California (CA)

Explore San Francisco's historic Japantown at your own pace on this self-guided audio tour. Japanese-American local Kristin Eriko Posner will guide you through the neighborhood, sharing little-known stories on how history shaped the food, culture, and landscape of the oldest Japantown in the U.S. This geo-tagged audio tour is best between 10:30am - 3:30pm on Wednesday-Saturdays, when all of the businesses on the tour are open. However, it can be taken at any time, on any day. Most stops are open until 6pm. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

Inclusions: Lifetime access to 'Food, History and Resistance in Japantown' tour, VoiceMap Application, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions: Smartphone, Transportation, Food/drinks, Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Visit some of the top attractions along San Francisco's famous waterfront: Ghirardelli Square, Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39 with this special tour and Golden Gate Bay Cruise upgrade option. Save time and see more. During this 60 minute walking tour you'll learn about the rich history of the area with one of our highly rated guides, all while taking in amazing views. You'll visit iconic landmarks and hear incredible stories about the gold rush, the cable car system, earthquakes and much more.

Inclusions: English Speaking Tour Guide, Golden Gate Bay Cruise only if upgrade option selected

Exclusions: Food or Drink, Guide Gratuities (Appreciated)

Avoid the crowds, confusion, and limitations of large buses and discover San Francisco by a luxury van.  Trade the large tour bus for a guided luxury van and see more of San Francisco! Your guide takes you through more neighborhoods & photo stops, complete with views of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, Twin Peaks and several other famous landmarks.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Snacks, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Private transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities, You must provide your own child seat and reserve a spot for the child

For an unforgettable City Sightseeing tour, hitch a ride in a 1970's VW Hippie bus. This is an authentic and unique way to experience San Francisco. This tour is packed with with facts and fun about San Francisco!

Inclusions: Professional Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Gratuities

Come Jump on a City Tour with us to cruise through some of the 15 BEST City Highlights including Union Square, Chinatown, North Beach, Pacific Heights/billionaire's row, Golden Gate Park, the Haight/Ashbury, the Castro and The Marina. Also, you get 7 stops for photo ops at landmarks such as The Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies, Palace Of Fine Arts, Twin Peaks, The murals in the Mission, Civic Center and Lombard Street ( shhhh ...On occasion you might see us driving down that crooked Lombard Street if traffic permits) FUN FUN FUN!!! Bonus is, you will be transported into one of our VINTAGE VW buses while rocking out to classic hit songs of the 60's-70's ( Pearl, Poppy, Skye and Rosie)

Inclusions: Small group tour, Professional Tour Guide, Snacks, Bottled water, Local Bottled Craft beer and Wine on the afternoon tours, Access to local vintage points where large buses are banned from, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities

On this 1-hour tour, we'll walk to 5 picture-perfect spots around the Golden Gate Bridge while I entertain you with fun stories about the most famous bridge in the world, the 1848 California Gold Rush, San Francisco, and much more.

Inclusions: Water Fountain, Public Restroom

Exclusions: Private transportation

There are two Chinatowns, one that you see from a van or bus, and the one that can only be experienced on foot in the back alleys, food markets, and local restaurants. One Chinatown, the one from the bus, is interesting. Our Chinatown will surprise you with new adventures around every corner. In our Chinatown, artisans form Fortune Cookies by hand. In our Chinatown, artisans practice their craft in small alleys using techniques handed down for thousands of years. And in our Chinatown, the authentic cuisine will enliven your senses with new flavors, smells, and aromas. We'll explore exotic and unique Asian produce, herbs, and teas from the very people who know them best. We'll uncover their hidden secrets only intrepid locals know. And you'll be astonished by the new finds in secret alcoves. We'll spend about three hours eating everything from Dim Sum, fortune cookies, teas, and more.

Inclusions: Lunch

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Experience the cinematic side to San Francisco on an interactive, family-friendly tour that includes clips from more than 55 movies and TV shows filmed in the picturesque city. Revisit scenes from 'Mrs. Doubtfire,' 'Dirty Harry,' 'Vertigo,' 'Bullitt,' 'The Princess Diaries,' 'Full House,' and 'Star Trek IV,' among others. Learn from an actor-turned-guide who shares knowledge of San Francisco's filming history.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Pickup and drop-off from a designated meeting point, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Enjoy a private tour for friends and family in a restored vintage Volkswagen Bus. Our private tour option is a great way to make your visit to San Francisco Memorable. We can customize your itinerary to suit your interests. Whether you would like to see the city highlights in a private setting, or drive down Highway 1 for a beer, we will work with you to come up with the perfect plan for your day! No matter what the occasion, we would love to make your day special! NOTE ON BOOKING: UP TO 7 PEOPLE MAY TAKE THIS TOUR, BUT BOOK ONLY 1 TRAVELER

Inclusions: Professional guide, Access to districts where the large buses are banned from (Painted Ladies, Murals, Twin Peaks, Coit tower, drive down Lombard street,, Bottled water, Local Craft beer and wine or BYOB, Hear stories about famous Rock stars of the 60's like Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendriks, Grateful dead,, NOTE ON BOOKING: UP TO 7 PEOPLE MAKE TAKE THIS TOUR, BUT BOOK ONLY 1 TRAVELER, Snacks, Hotel pickup from hotels in Union Square and Fisherman's Wharf

Exclusions: Gratuity

Take the Official Alcatraz Tour, then see our favorite neighborhoods and San Francisco highlights, including the Golden Gate Bridge. • Start your day with the Official Alcatraz Tour (ferry departs at various times). • After Alcatraz, see our favorite neighborhoods in San Francisco, including the Golden Gate Bridge. • Our 90-minute city tour includes 7 different locations, 3 different photo stops, all with a local guide. • Get your Instagram worthy pics at our Fort Point stop with gorgeous views of the Golden Gate Bridge. • Know the best restaurant stops as we take you through the history, culture, and architecture of the area. • See famous TV and movie spots from Mrs. Doubtfire, Full House, and more. PLEASE SEE BELOW TOUR DEPARTURE TIMES: 8:30am Alcatraz; City tour departs 2pm 11:30am Alcatraz; City tour departs 4pm 12pm Alcatraz; City tour departs 4pm 1pm Alcatraz; City Tour departs 4:30pm 1:30pm Alcatraz; City tour departs 5pm

Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Local, Professional guide, Snacks, Bottled water, Includes tickets to Alcatraz ($39.90 USD value) and self guided audio tour

Exclusions: Gratuities