Tours and Trips in San Francisco

Discover the famed architecture of San Francisco on an architecture walking tour with a guide. You'll see the Painted Ladies and other Victorian gems as you learn about the Queen Anne style and more. Plus, pass by homes where celebrities such as Robin Williams and Francis Ford Coppola have lived and homes you may recognize from movies like "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "The Princess Diaries."

This San Francisco tour would be a unique way to explore the city filled with art and thrift shopping!

Travel back in time to 1967 and the Summer of Love on this 3.5-hour small-group walking tour and beer crawl in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury neighborhood. A professional guide will lead you through one of the city's most historic neighborhoods, pointing out insider tips along the way. You'll also get to stop at three local microbreweries and/or craft beer bars, sampling the product while enjoying light snacks. With history, culture and some of the best local food and drink. This tour has something for everyone.

Get straight to the heart of the San Francisco Bay with this all-day, small-group tour of two main attractions: Sonoma wine country and Muir Woods. Soak up the grand vistas of Muir Woods and then continue aboard your luxury coach to two of Sonoma's most-famous wineries (wine tasting fees included). You'll be thankful for the free lift home after your adventure.

Go sightseeing in San Francisco and its surroundings by hop-on hop-off bus with a City Sightseeing San Francisco pass. Select a 1-day pass that includes access to the City and Sausalito tours. Or choose a 2-day pass that includes the City and Sausalito tours but adds a park and beach route and the Night tour, too, so you cover all the main attractions with one ticket. This flexible and family-friendly pass lets you hop on and off the double-decker bus at any of the designated stops and explore San Francisco at your own pace.

Stroll through North Beach and Chinatown, two of San Francisco's most vibrant neighborhoods by night on this 2-hour walking tour. Discover the spots only locals know for dim sum, coffee and other treats while you learn about the history and culture of these diverse districts from your knowledgeable guide.

Commune with giants during this 4.5-hour exploration of the coastal redwoods of Muir Woods and stop in charming Sausalito. Escape the concrete jungle for the solitude and foggy climate of Muir Woods, a grove of 1,000-year old redwoods towering more than 260 feet (79 meters). Then take a break in Sausalito, a picturesque seaside town offering a wealth of unique boutiques and hip cafes, before riding the ferry back across picturesque San Francisco Bay. A guide, park entrance fees, return ferry ticket and coach transport are included.

Meet one of San Francisco's larger-than-life historical figures, Emperor Norton, for a walking tour that makes the city's history come alive. Learn about the real Emperor Norton as you take in landmarks such as Union Square, the St Francis Hotel, Maiden Lane, the Palace Hotel, Jackson Square, Portsmouth Square and more. Expect to walk at a leisurely pace for two miles during your 3-hour tour. You'll hear stories about the Barbary Coast and the 1906 earthquake, and witness the city's growth through the eyes of the emperor.

Get out of the city and experience the magnificent Sonoma Valley on this 4-hour small-group wine tour from San Francisco. After meeting your guide at a central point in San Francisco you'll travel over the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge, stopping to take photos and admire the view. Then you'll continue on to Sonoma, where you'll visit two local wineries and sample their products. Your guide will return you to San Francisco at the end of the tour. Spend time in Northern California's gorgeous countryside and sip some of its finest wines on this fully-narrated small-group tour.

See two of the San Francisco Bay Area's most scenic destinations, Muir Woods and Sausalito, then get another perspective on the city during a 1-hour bay cruise. This 5-hour tour departs from Fisherman's Wharf and crosses the Golden Gate Bridge, passing through rolling hills to reach Muir Woods National Monument. Admire the towering forest of old growth redwood trees before continuing to Sausalito, a picturesque town on the bay. Aboard your bay cruise, enjoy fantastic views of Alcatraz Island, the Golden Gate Bridge, Ghirardelli Square and more.

Located just north of San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin County is well-known for its incredible artisan cuisine - and this small-group tour highlights some of its best. Sample wines and gourmet cheeses, go oyster tasting and try fresh-baked breads as well as pastries, meats and produce. Along the way, your guide will fill in the details of Marin's sustainable food production, its agricultural methods and details on local history and land preservation. The tour concludes with a leisurely picnic at Tomales Bay. For a personalized experience, the tour is limited to no more than seven people.

Drink away the afternoon while learning all about craft beer during this 3.5-hour small-group beer crawl in San Francisco's SOMA district. You'll visit three local microbreweries and/or craft beer bars, guided by a professional local who will give you insider tips on each place. Light snacks will ensure you don't drink on an empty stomach, and the small-group aspect allows for a more personalized experience. Have fun, see San Francisco, and learn something on this unique tour perfect for beer lovers.

Get a unique perspective on San Francisco by taking a 1-hour nighttime bus tour. See neighborhoods such as Fisherman's Wharf, Embarcadero, Chinatown and the Financial District while listening to commentary from a live guide. Multiple tour departure times available to suit your schedule.

Enhance your visit to the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco with this special behind-the-scenes tour to learn about the facility's animal life or its research focus. Plus, your tour grants you general admission, so you can also explore the attraction's 4-story rain forest and planetarium at your own pace. Express entry to the Rain Forest exhibit and a reserved ticket to a show at Morrison Planetarium are also included.

See the highlights of San Francisco at your own pace with a convenient bike rental. Choose a hybrid or electric bike, and use the included GPS-audio bike tour to pedal your ideal route. Ride past Coit Tower, and the Palace of Fine Arts on your way to the Golden Gate Bridge. Bike over the bridge, downhill to Sausalito to explore the small town, and take the ferry back (own expense).

San Francisco's Asian Art Museum offers one of the most comprehensive collections of Asian art in the world. Come and discover over 18,000 objects and 6,000 years of history, featuring distinctive materials, aesthetics and intellectual achievements of Asian art and cultures.Please note: The third-floor collection galleries are currently closed for refurbishment and will reopen in spring 2019. The second-floor collection galleries will remain open during this time.

Enjoy two of San Francisco's top activities in one day on this 6-hour combo experience that includes biking across the Golden Gate Bridge and transportation to Muir Woods National Monument (entrance fee not included). When you reach Sausalito at the end of your bike ride, just hop on a shuttle for the ride to the redwood trees of Muir Woods.

Spare yourself the headache of car rental and navigation with round-trip bus transit from San Francisco to Muir Woods. Listen to live commentary during the 45-minute drive to the national forest.  Entrance is included to the park, where you enjoy 1.5-hours to explore on your own. Afterwards, relax during your return journey through the Marin Headlands.

Explore two of San Francisco's most distinctive neighborhoods side-by-side on a 2-hour walking tour of Chinatown and Union Square. Learn the fascinating history behind the oldest Chinatown in the United States, and be immersed in the city's contrasting cultures as you stroll alongside cable cars through Union Square's chic hotels, architectural landmarks, and luxury boutiques.

Enjoy admission to San Francisco's de Young Museum, home to one of the city's most prominent art collections. Seated in Golden Gate Park, you'll have the chance to explore the rare artifacts of the permanent exhibitions, as well as sculpture and paintings. Upgrade your ticket to include entrance to the Special Exhibitions or the insightful commentary of an audio guide. Be sure to stop at the Hamon Observation Tower before heading out, where you'll find spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco skyline. With this ticket, you can also enter the Legion of Honor Museum at no extra cost.