Tours and Trips in San Francisco

A once-in-a-lifetime experience! See the best of San Francisco on this half-day trip to the majestic coastal redwood trees of Muir Woods National Monument followed by a 30 minute seaplane flight soaring over the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz for the ultimate panoramic skyline views of San Francisco!

Take the wheel and fly a 2-seat Cessna or 4-seat Piper single-engine plane over San Francisco. On this 50-minute tour departing from San Carlos, bring one passenger and climb aboard the plane with a professional pilot supervising. Get views of the City by the Bay, including Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge from 1,500 feet (457m) in the clouds.

Explore Yosemite and Glacier Point on a full-day trip with a small group. Catch views over the entire Yosemite Valley, Yosemite Falls, and Half Dome at Glacier Point, before continuing on a hiking or driving tour. Hotel, airport, or bus/train station pickup is included, in addition to lunch at the Ahwahnee Hotel (except Sundays). As this tour is designed for a very small group, chances are if you have four or more people in your party you may get a private tour.

Stroll along the wide footpaths of the Sausalito waterfront to the Golden Gate Bridge and beyond on this scenic 4-hour walking tour. You'll also explore the Marin Headlands and Battery Spencer, and get great views of Angel Island, Alcatraz Island, Tiburon, and the San Francisco skyline.

Enjoy an introduction to San Francisco on this 6-hour tour that includes a trip across San Francisco Bay to Muir Woods National Monument. You'll be driven around the city to see its diverse neighborhoods and geography, stopping several times for photo ops. At Muir Woods, admire the towering redwood trees, and visit the waterfront town of Sausalito for lunch (own expense).

For wine enthusiasts, the Sonoma and Napa Valleys are often the pinnacle of the North American wine experience. However, for the uninitiated, choosing where and when to go can be a little daunting. This coach tour shuttles you in style to three famous wineries in northern California: Madonna Estate, Sebastiani Vineyards and Sutter Home. Stop for lunch in historic downtown Sonoma Square, where you'll find a bevy of dining options and boutique shops for exploration.

Visit an organic winery in Sonoma County and a second winery in Napa County on this day trip from San Francisco. With a guide, cross the Golden Gate Bridge and look out on the vineyard-covered hills that make up this famed California wine region. Take an open-air tour of Benziger Family Winery to taste award-winning wine, learn about its biodynamic winemaking operation, and have a picnic lunch. Then enjoy another wine tasting in Napa Valley before returning the city.

Explore San Francisco by mini-Segway on a 1.5-hour tour that takes in the picturesque waterfront. Your informative guide shows you highlights including Fisherman's Wharf, Hyde Street Pier, Ghirardelli Square, and North Beach, and travels a route with superb views of Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Discover Sonoma County wine country on this full-day tour from San Francisco. Led by an expert guide, you'll visit three boutique wineries to sample unique blends and learn about the wine-making process. After enjoying a picnic lunch, you'll explore Sonoma's historic town square to taste artisan chocolates and cheeses. Informative commentary will be provided throughout the day, as well as a stop at the Golden Gate Bridge to soak up the view. Numbers are limited to 14 to keep the tour as intimate as possible.

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Explore some of top destinations of the American West, once known as the Wild West, on this 3-night one-way tour from San Francisco to Los Angeles. You'll travel through California and Nevada to visit Yosemite National Park, Las Vegas, and the Hoover Dam. Attractions include a cruise on San Francisco Bay and an evening tour of the Las Vegas Strip.

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Brush up on your vampire lore and local history on this 1.5-hour walking tour of San Francisco's Nob Hill District. Suitable for all ages, a vampire guide will lead the way as you stop at Grace Cathedral, the Nob Hill Caf e, the Fairmont Hotel and the Mark Hopkins. Learn the neighborhood's secrets and some favorite vampire tales as you go. This walk is wheelchair friendly and includes snacks to keep you fueled.

Explore Yosemite's Tuolumne Meadows on a full-day outdoor adventure. Meet your guide in the morning to customize your plan for the day. Opt for an easy hike to the top of Lembert Dome, visit Dog Lake, and see Soda Springs. Your guide is well prepared with water purification equipment, first aid kits, and other necessities. Bring snacks, water, and lunch for a picnic break, and feel good knowing that profits form the tour support Yosemite youth summer programs.

Secure your tickets ahead of time, and hop aboard a real submarine at this museum at Pier 45 in Fisherman's Wharf. With this ticket, get full access to the USS Pampanito, a World War II Balao-class submarine. Tour the museum at your own pace, passing by torpedoes, through the engine room, mess hall, and more.

Combine two Bay Area attractions on a full-day tour of the Sonoma wine country and Alcatraz Island. Travel by comfortable coach across the Golden Gate Bridge, stopping at a vista point before wine tastings at two vineyards, including Cline Cellars. Returning to San Francisco, ride a ferry past the city skyline to Alcatraz for an award-winning audio tour of the infamous former prison. The Sonoma portion of the tour is limited to 13 people, ensuring a small-group experience with your informative guide.

Sip cocktails at Union Square's hottest happy hour bars on this adults-only tour in San Francisco. Stop at 3 different bars with reserved tables during this 2-hour excursion on foot, and get a chance to talk mixology with the bartenders and owners. With your small group of 12 people, enjoy personal attention from your insider guide, who will fill you in on the City by the Bay's cocktail culture as you try both classic and unique cocktails.

Experience the wild northwestern coast of San Francisco and the Golden Gate on a leisurely 4-hour walking tour of Lands End. Your guide shares California history and wildlife facts as you follow coastal foot paths to hidden beaches, rocky bluffs and sweeping ocean views. Dip your feet in the Pacific Ocean and get a great perspective on the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay, and Marin Headlands.

Explore Sonoma Valley wine on a small-group tasting tour from San Francisco to three boutique wineries, making sightseeing stops along the way. You'll cross the Golden Gate Bridge, enter Sonoma's rolling landscape of golden hills and vineyards, and enjoy a series of three guided tastings, learning about Sonoma wine varietals and terroir as you sip. After your time in Sonoma, pause in the artists' colony of Sausalito, with the option to return to San Francisco by ferry for great views across the San Francisco Bay.

If you have a couple of days to spare in San Francisco, head to the mountains on an overnight tour to Yosemite National Park by train. You'll travel by Amtrak to Fresno to spend the night before exploring the natural attractions of the park the next day, from El Capitan and Half Dome to Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite Falls, Glacier Point, Yosemite Valley Chapel, and Sentinel Bridge.