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Discover San Francisco in a whole new way with our Double Decker Bus Tour. With audio commentary, you'll be guided through the city's most iconic sights and neighborhoods, including Chinatown, North Beach, Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, Civic Center, Haight Ashbury, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Experience the freedom of exploring at your own pace with 1 day of Hop On Hop Off access. Our open-top buses allow for an unobstructed view, so you can fully immerse yourself in the beauty of San Francisco. Book your tour today and get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Boudin Sourdough Factory, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Ripley's Believe it or not, Crab stands, Seafood Restaurants

Little Italy, Chinatown, City Lights Bookstore, Washington Square Park, The Beat Museum, Jack Kerouac Alley

Embarcadero Center Shopping, Wells Fargo Museum, Financial District Hotels, Restaurants, Transamerica Pyramid

Ferry Building Marketplace, Embarcadero Bart Station, California St Cable Car, Ferry Plaza Farmers Market (Tue,Thu, Sat)

Union Square Plaza, Macy's Department Store, Powell / Hyde Cable Car, Apple Store, Neiman Marcus, Nike Store

Powell St Bart Station, Westfield Mall, Hilton Union Square, Hotel Nikko, Parc 55 Hotel, Cable Car Turntable

San Francisco City Hall, Civic Center Plaza, Asian Art Museum, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco Public Library

Alamo Square Park, Painted Ladies Victorian Homes, Divisadero St Shopping, William Westerfeld House

Haight Ashbury Sign, Golden Gate Park Entrance, Amoeba Music, Murals, Magnolia Brewing, Shopping, Bars, Restaurants

California Academy of Sciences, deYoung Museum, Japanese Tea Gardens, Botanical Gardens, Conservatory of Flowers

This stop replaces Stop 10 on Sundays and Public Holidays when Golden Gate Park vehicle access is restricted

Stunning City Views, Marin Headlands, Walk the Golden Gate Bridge, Public Restrooms

Palace of Fine Arts, Presidio Tunnel Tops Park, Crissy Field, Fort Point National Historic Site, Palace Games Escape Room

Lombard Street Hotels, Chestnut Street Shopping, Union Street Shopping, Marina District Bars and Restaurants

Lombard Street, Hotels and Motels, Fort Mason, Marina Green, Octagon House, Van Ness Ave

Alcatraz Island Ferry Landing, Coit Tower Steps, Exploratorium (Pier 15), Pier 35 Cruise Terminal

World Famous Sealions, Hard Rock Cafe, Aquarium of The Bay, The Flyer, Boat Tours, 7D Experience, San Francisco Carousel

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With so many can't-miss San Francisco attractions , it can feel overwhelming to try and see it all. That's where organized bus tours come in. They can help you see everything you want in a short amount of time – without having to navigate the city's traffic and hills yourself. Consulting both expert opinion and traveler sentiment, U.S. News selected the top San Francisco bus tours. Whether you're interested in a comprehensive hop-on, hop-off experience or a more intimate tour by minibus, you're likely to find an option that suits your itinerary.

Gray Line San Francisco – Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour from San Francisco

Price: Adults from $96; kids from $75 Duration: 5 hours

Cross a few items off your San Francisco bucket list on this bus trip, which travels across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods National Monument . From there, the tour heads to the Mediterranean-style town of Sausalito, where you're given free time to explore its shops, art galleries and waterfront restaurants. Travelers have the option to board the bus back to the city or extend their time in Sausalito and hop on a return ferry to San Francisco at their leisure (note that the ferry fee is not included in the base ticket price). Throughout the journey, guides share stories and provide cultural context – a point of praise for visitors. Another highlight for reviewers? The comfortable buses and variety of photo-ops.

Tours are offered daily at 7:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tickets include the entrance fee to Muir Woods National Monument, and kids 4 and younger tour for free. Gray Line offers a variety of bus tours in the Bay Area, including trips to Yosemite National Park and Napa Valley .

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Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Price: Adults from $69; kids from $59 Duration: 2.5 hours

Big Bus San Francisco offers an easy way for travelers to get an overview of the city within a day. Tourgoers can hop off the bus when they want to explore and catch the next Big Bus (which comes about every 15 minutes) when they're ready to move on. The tour features nearly 20 stops at key attractions, such as Fisherman's Wharf , Chinatown and Haight-Ashbury, as well as a ride over the Golden Gate Bridge. Without hopping off, the tour lasts around 2.5 hours. Buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, an open-air deck and prerecorded commentary in 10 languages. Many reviewers say this is a great tour for first-time visitors as it hits all the top sights. However, a few express disappointment in the lack of an onboard guide, as there is little opportunity to ask questions.

Day tours run daily between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; a sunset tour is offered at 6:30 p.m. Visitors can also upgrade their tickets to include extras like a night tour and entrance to Alcatraz , among other perks.

San Francisco Love Tours – The Love Tour

Price: From $85 Duration: 2 hours

With space for just seven guests, this San Francisco bus tour promises a more personal experience than the typical coach bus can provide. During the ride, you'll drive around the city in the company's vintage Volkswagen bus, making two stops to snap photos of the Golden Gate Bridge and the city skyline. Along the way, your guide will share tidbits of San Francisco's history. Reviewers describe the tour as fun and informative and praise the music chosen by the guides. Travelers also appreciate that the vehicle's size allows access to areas of the city unreachable by larger tour buses.

Tours depart daily at 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Children 4 and younger are only permitted when booking a private tour, and you must bring your own car seat. For a different perspective of the city, consider the company's nighttime tour.

Dylan's Tours – Dylan's Famous Tour with Muir Woods and Alcatraz

Price: Adults from $189; kids from $129 Duration: 9.5 hours

If you're looking for a San Francisco bus tour that promises an intimate, small-group experience, consider this full-day excursion. You'll travel around the city by minibus stopping at must-see locations like Pacific Heights and the Golden Gate Bridge for photos. Then, you'll head to Muir Woods, where you'll enjoy more than an hour to explore. After a lunch break in Sausalito, you'll depart for the ferry to Alcatraz. Reviewers rave about the locations visited, and they also describe the guides as entertaining, knowledgeable and personable.

Tours are offered daily at 8 a.m. Tickets include entrance to Alcatraz, but not Muir Woods. The company offers a version of this tour that does not include Alcatraz, as well as general city tours and food-themed outings.

Painted Ladies Tour Company – San Francisco City Tour

Price: Adults from $85; kids from $65 Duration: 2 hours

Sightsee your way around San Francisco in style with the Painted Ladies Tour Company, which offers city tours in vintage Volkswagen buses. Because of the vehicle's size, groups are small – a highlight, according to reviewers. You'll have two photo stops and see Lombard Street, Chinatown, the Palace of Fine Arts and the Golden Gate Bridge, among many other sights. Tourgoers describe the experience as fun thanks to the unique buses, and they rave about the detailed and personable guides.

Tours operate daily beginning at 8:30 a.m., with multiple morning and afternoon departures from Union Square or Fisherman's Wharf. Complimentary water and snacks are provided for all tours; free white wine and beer is available for afternoon tours. If you're hoping to explore outside of the city, consider the company's Wine Country Tour, which travels to Sonoma to visit three wineries.

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See the best of San Francisco with Hop on Hop off Bus Tours. Our open-top  sightseeing tours will introduce you to all the city's must-see sights,  with stops conveniently located at iconic landmarks and attractions.  Your flexible ticket allows you to hop on and hop off the bus as much as  you like, so you can enjoy the freedom to stay for a few snaps, or  immerse yourself for hours. 

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Big Bus: 1 or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of San Francisco

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
• Visit San Francisco’s most prominent tourist attractions as you hop on and off as many times as you like on this bus tour.
• The hop-on hop-off buses run every 15 minutes across 17 popular stops, offering complete flexibility to plan out your itinerary.
• Dive deep into the history of top landmarks via an audio guide in 6 languages and discover Chinatown on a complimentary walking tour.
• Upgrade your ticket with entry to The Flyer or 7D Experience at Pier 36.
• Stop by famous landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, Washington Square, Haight Ashbury, Alamo Square, and more.

Discover Pass: 1 Day

• 1-day unlimited HOHO pass
• Audio guide with 6 languages

Essential Pass: 2 Days

• Blazing Saddles bike rental offer
• Chinatown walking tour
• 2-day unlimited HOHO pass

Explore Pass: 2 Days

• Entry to The Flyer or 7D Experience at Pier 36
• Bike rental offer

Muir Woods Tour

• 4.5-hour Muir Woods tour
• Admission ticket to Muir Woods
• Return coach transfers
• First Bus from Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center: 10am
• Last Bus from Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center: 5pm
• Frequency: every 15 mins
• Popular Stops: Golden Gate Park, Palace of Fine Arts, Lombard Street

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• First Bus from Big Bus Tours Visitor Center at 8:30am
• Last Bus from Big Bus Tours Visitor Center at 1:30pm.
• Duration: 4.5 hrs (approx.)
• Tip: Don't miss walking down Lombard Street's 'Crookedest Street' in San Francisco. Experience its iconic hairpin turns and scenic beauty.
• Audio guide is available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.

Big Bus: San Francisco Sunset Tour

• Experience the beauty of San Francisco on this 1-hour panoramic sunset tour and gaze at several iconic landmarks in the light of the setting sun.
• Marvel at the magnificence of the Grace Cathedral after climbing Nob Hill, known for its luxurious hotels and historic mansions.
• Cross the iconic Bay Bridge before heading on to Treasure Island, where you'll get some of the most stunning views of the entire city of San Francisco.
• Watch the mesmerizing views of the glittering lights of the Port of San Francisco before you're dropped back to Union Square.
• Listen to the audio commentary, available in 6 languages, via complimentary earphones, to learn about the history of the city as well as some amazing insights.
• 1-hour sunset tour
• Departs from Big Bus Tours Visitors’ Center at 6:30pm
• Duration: 60 mins
• Tip: While you’re at Embarcadero, do try out the mouth-watering seafood at San Francisco’s premier seafood restaurant, The Waterfront Restaurant.
• Download the mobile app to track your bus.
• Live commentary is available in the following languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.

Skyline Sightseeing: 2-Day San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tour + Alcatraz Island Tour

• You can cancel these tickets up to 30 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.
• Explore San Francisco's iconic attractions at your own pace with a 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour, featuring 17 stops that cover famous landmarks.
• Enjoy commentary with an audio guide, available in 10 languages.
• Uncover the vibrant stops along the way, including Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, and Haight/Ashbury.
• Delight in a complimentary Chinatown walking tour and a 2-hour bike rental included with your ticket.
• Get entry into the prison on Alcatraz Island and enjoy a 45-min multilingual audio tour featuring former prisoners and correctional officers.
• Audio guide with 10 languages
• 2-hours bike rental
• Free Chinatown walking tour
• Ferry ride to/from Alcatraz Island
• Self-guided tour of the cellblock with audio guide
• Ticket for Alcatraz Island
• Entry tickets to attractions

HOHO City Tour

• First Bus from 99 Jefferson Street: 10am
• Last Bus from 99 Jefferson Street: 5pm
• Frequency: Every 20-30 mins

Alcatraz Island

• First Ferry from Pier 33, Fisherman's Wharf: 8.40am
• Last Ferry from Pier 33, Fisherman's Wharf: 6.30pm
• Frequency: Every 30 mins
• Tip: Beyond the prison, you can explore Alcatraz Island's natural beauty, stroll scenic trails, visit the museum, and spot wildlife. It's a diverse experience blending history, nature, and stunning vistas. The audio guide is available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, and Cantonese.

San Francisco Sightseeing Flex Pass: Choose 2 to 6 Attractions

• Explore up to 6 popular attractions in San Francisco with this flex pass that offers free entry for up to 60 days (9 weekends) after activation.
• Experience the speed and convenience of hassle-free access to your favorite attractions with a single digital pass on your phone.
• Confused about what to see? Choose between 2 to 6 places from a list of 10+ attractions, including popular places like the Asian Art Museum and Madame Tussauds.
• Enjoy your San Francisco trip more when you save 35% on costs, after buying a bus pass and visiting 2 attractions like Madame Tussauds and Aquarium of the Bay.
• Get the thrill of an adrenaline rush as you zoom through the streets of San Francisco on your bike that you can rent for free for 1 hour with the flex pass.
• Access to 2/4/5/6 attractions
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• Museums: Asian Art Museum, Madame Tussauds San Francisco
• Attractions: Aquarium of the Bay
• Tours: GoCar 1-Hour Tour, San Francisco Ghost Hunting Tour
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• You can enter any attraction only once.
• After the date of purchase but before activation, the pass remains valid for 1 year.
• The pass gets activated once you visit the 1st attraction.
• First, download the Sightseeing Pass App. Use your order confirmation number to add your pass to your phone. Once you visit your first attraction, your pass will be activated!
• Feeling old school? You can also print your pass at home using the link in your confirmation email. You can also show this version of your pass on your phone.
• Your pass is activated as soon as you visit your 1st attraction and is valid for 60 days post the activation date.
• These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 12 months.
• These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

San Francisco hop-on hop-off bus tours

San Francisco is a hilly city located in northern California, known for its iconic landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and cable cars. It is also famous for its diverse culture, thriving food and arts scenes, and as a hub for technology and innovation.

But getting around the old city can be confusing for a new visitor. With San Francisco’s Hop On Hop Off Buses , you can get to explore all the top spots in the city. And, with this convenient mode of transport, all you need is one ticket!

Read on to learn more about San Francisco hop-on hop-off bus tours.

Why choose San Francisco hop-on hop-off bus tours?

• Visit Top Landmarks: See all of San Francisco’s top attractions from the open-top buses that are ideal for sightseeing.
• Easy and Convenient: Explore the best of San Francisco with just one ticket without worrying about your commute.
• Save Money: Hop-on hop-off bus tours will help you save money as you won’t have to spend on local transport fares to get from one spot to the other.
• Complimentary Add-Ons:  You can get optional bike rental, night tours, and more with your tickets.
• Pre-Recorded Commentary: There are audio guides in up to 10 languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, and Japanese, as well as a live commentary to give you information on all the attractions you will visit.

For more information on the special features and inclusion, please check your tickets.

San Francisco hop-on hop-off routes & timings

Catering to 17 stops, Big Bus San Francisco traverses along the red route stopping by the most famous city attractions from the Alamo Square Park and Painted Ladies to the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.

30+ attractions covered

Your San Franciso hop-on hop-off tour highlights

Golden Gate Bridge

One of the world’s most photographed bridges, the Golden Gate Bridge is the epitome of engineering elegance and offers stunning views of the bay and San Francisco skyline.

Embarcadero Center

Embarcadero Center is a bustling hub of commerce and culture in the Embarcadero, a boulevard that lines the waterfront from Bay Bridge to Fisherman’s Wharf. With plenty of attractions dotting the boulevard, it is a great place for a stroll.

Alamo Square Park and the Painted Ladies

Featured in many movies and a popular haunt of photographers, the Alamo Square Park has the best views of the iconic Painted Ladies, a colorful row of Victorian and Edwardian houses.

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

For the best time reflecting on the contemporary art scene, head over to the SFMOMA, housing a diverse collection of artworks, including pieces by renowned artists such as Frida Kahlo, Andy Warhol, and Jackson Pollock.

Fisherman’s Wharf

The lively waterfront district of Fisherman’s Wharf and its Pier 39 is a tourist hotspot. You will have a fabulous time enjoying fresh seafood including crab cocktails, watching sea lions, and street performers, and shopping. 

Haight Ashbury

Things get interesting at Haight Ashbury, synonymous with the 1960s counterculture movement and the Summer of Love. The neighborhood pulsates with bohemian spirit, vintage boutiques, and psychedelic history.

Botanical Gardens 

For a tranquil escape to lush greenery from the hustle and bustle of the city, visit the Botanical Gardens located within the Golden Gate Park, featuring over 8,000 different kinds of plants from around the world.

Frequently asked questions about San Francisco hop-on hop-off bus tours

You can buy San Francisco hop-on hop-off tickets online, with ticket prices starting from $63.

Yes, you can get on the San Francisco hop-on hop-off tour at any stop.

Hop-on hop-off buses in San Francisco allow you to get on and off the bus as many times as you want at any of the designated stops to see the major city landmarks.

Yes, San Francisco hop-on hop-off bus tours usually have multi-lingual audio guides to make your journey more informative.

Yes, San Francisco’s hop-on hop-off bus tours are generally accessible to wheelchair users. However, we recommend contacting the operators beforehand so that they can ensure your utmost comfort.

When you go to the stop locations along the tour, you will find signs for the relevant bus operator and route. Onboard the bus, the stops are often announced so that you can get off at the right place. Some operators also have apps to live track buses, access stop information, schedule and more.

Yes, San Francisco hop-on hop-off bus tours are child friendly.

Of course, San Francisco hop-on hop-off bus tours are suitable for senior citizens.

No, pets and other animals are usually not permitted on San Francisco hop-on hop-off bus tours.

There are no restrooms or food available on the bus, but, you can use the facilities available at any of the attractions you stop at.

Any luggage larger than a backpack is not allowed on the San Francisco hop-on hop-off bus tour.

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Walking Tour of San Francisco with Ferry Cruise & Sausalito experiences

35+ Attraction, Downhill Walking Tour Itinerary:

• Start at: The Ferry Building (Meet outside)
• Grace Cathedral
• Fairmont Historic Hotel
• Cable Car Barn Museum & Powerhouse (Tour inside)
• 1906 Earthquake Exhibition
• Chinatown (Full guided walk)
• Fortune Cookie Factory
• Transamerica Pyramid
• Ferry Building (Tour inside)
• Ferry Cruise to Sausalito (Walking tour customers)
• Sausalito (Time for exploring, Lunch)
• Ferry Cruise Back to San Francisco (25 minutes)
• Tour Ends at: The Ferry Building

Tour Benefits:

• Experienced, Knowledgeable Tour Guide.
• Only Downhill walks. No Uphill.
• Golden Gate Bridge included (see from Ferry Cruise).
• Ferry Cruise to/from Sausalito.
• See Alcatraz close up from Ferry Cruise.
• Visit Sausalito (small Mediterranean town with great SF views).
• Ferry Cruise offers outside and inside seating.
• Ride the famous Cable Car (fee not included).

Customers of this Tour Like/Want:

• More outdoor experiences.
• Unique, creative tour stops.
• Ferry / Bay Cruise.
• To avoid the crowds.
• Freedom of a walking tour.
• No uphill walking.

Ferry Cruise to/from Sausalito included in itinerary:

Take a 25-minute ferry cruise from The San Francisco Ferry Building to and from Sausalito on this tour. The sausalito ferry goes right by Alcatraz and the boat often slows down so you can get great views of Alcatraz Island. You will also get water views of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Timing & Pricing

• Start Time: Daily at 9am
• Tour Duration: 5 hours
• Start location: The Ferry Building (Meet out in front)
• Available: 7 days a week
• Tour Type: Downhill walking Tour of San Francisco with Ferry Cruise & Sausalito experiences

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Muir Woods Tours

Muir woods tour.

This Muir Woods Tour is the only Redwood Tour that uses a Separate Tour Guide from Driver and stays longest in Muir Woods (90 minutes). This tour is also unique in that it goes to Marin Headlands (see below) to see the most majestic views of the Golden Gate Bridge (a very rare stop). You will also go to Sausalito, Muir Beach Overlook and a 25-minute Ferry/Bay Cruise. More tour details »

• Start at : The Ferry Building
• Muir Woods National Park (90 minutes)
• Sausalito (approximately 1 hour)
• Ferry/Bay Cruise (25 minutes)
• End at : The Ferry Building

Tour Benefits

• Includes Muir Woods Entry Ticket!
• Separate Tour Guide from Bus Driver. This benefit is crucial for a Muir Woods Tour – where guiding is prohibited in the park. Our Tour Guide will get to offer you face-to-face interaction so you can ask all of the questions before and after our stop in Muir Woods. This is better than looking at the back of your bus driver’s head on other tours.
• More Tour Stops are offered on this Muir Woods tour than any other comparable tour. It’s not just a Muir Woods tour! We also stop at Sausalito and include a ferry cruise.
• Ferry/Bay Cruise. Includes Ferry Cruise ticket costs! Get back from Muir Woods to San Francisco with a Ferry/Bay Cruise that goes right by Alcatraz Island (stones throw away). We are only tour operator that includes this ferry cruise in the itinerary!

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Alcatraz Tours

Alcatraz Penitentiary was truly "The Rock," where America sent the worst of the worst criminals from 1934-1966.

Public enemies like Scarface Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, Creepy Karpis, and the Birdman (Robert Stroud) all learned this first hand. People on the outside have always been fascinated with Alcatraz. Visitors peered at Alcatraz through telescopes when the prisoners were there, and ever since it was opened to tours, thousands of visitors have come every year.

San Francisco Comprehensive Shuttle Tours can get Alcatraz Tickets sometimes even at last minute, and we can arrange these for guests who buy our 5 our Premium City Tour (9am).

Morning Combo Tour

• Start at : Alcatraz Landing (Arrive at 8:30am) Pier 33
• 9am Sailing to Alcatraz
• Alcatraz (2+ Hours)
• Walk or F-line Train from Pier 33 to Ferry Building
• Board Shuttle Bus at 2pm
• Fisherman's Wharf
• Nob Hill (Guided Walk)
• Cable Car Museum
• Lombard Street (Guided Downhill Walk)
• Golden Gate Bridge (20 minute stop)
• Palace of Fine Arts
• Tour ends at Ferry Building or Fisherman's Wharf

Afternoon Combo Tour

• Start from: The Ferry Building (9am)
• Sausalito (time for lunch, shopping and exploring)
• Golden Gate Bridge
• Chinatown (Guided Walk)
• Ferry/Bay Cruise Included
• Walk or F-line Train to Pier 33
• Alcatraz Ferry from Pier 33 - departs at: 3:20pm or 3:50pm (tickets included in price)
• Alcatraz (2 hours)

* This tour has a 25-minute Ferry/Bay Cruise

• Award winning audio tour of the Alcatraz cell house, featuring interviews with former guards and former prisoners
• Possibility of meeting an actual Alcatraz guard or ex-prisoner, who are often on the island to talk to visitors
• Learn about the 1962 escape that was featured in the movie Escape from Alcatraz. Decide for yourself if they really made it or not!
• Man-eating sharks? Dungeons? Executions? Learn for yourself what was real and what is only legend
• Step inside an actual Alcatraz prison cell to have your photograph taken, including their famous "Hole", which was reserved only for the very worst criminals
• Incredible views of San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge from Alcatraz Island
• Beautiful gardens that were planted by prisoners and are now being restored by volunteers
• Large colonies of nesting seabirds such as gulls, cormorants, and night herons

Available Alcatraz Tours and Combo Tours

Alcatraz Island Tickets

Yosemite by Motorcoach Tour

See yosemite in 1 day by motorcoach.

Safest Yosemite Tour Around. More Free Time in Yosemite. Expert Separate Tour Guide (not a bus driver guide). Lowest Cost Tour. Comfortable Bus. Sightseeing Stops in Valley Floor. More Free Time in Yosemite!

13.5 Hours Tour Itinerary

• Start at: The Ferry Building (San Francisco 7:00am)
• Bus Ride to Yosemite (2 Hours)
• Break for Breakfast (cost not included)
• Bus Ride to Yosemite (1.5 Hours)
• Arrive Yosemite National Park
• See: Half Dome
• Bridal Veil Falls
• Sentinel Bridge
• Tunnel View
• Yosemite Falls
• Free Time in Valley Floor (2 Hours )
• Bus Ride Back (4 Hours)
• DROP OFF AT: San Francisco Area Hotels*: (10:30pm ) — Fisherman's Wharf – Financial District – Union Square

* If they prefer, customers can also be dropped off at a Taxi stand to get to their hotel.

Safest Yosemite Tour Around

Our Driver does not drive more than 7 hours per day compared to other companies work their drivers 12 to 14 hours and require naps.

You will have one Driver the way up to Yosemite Valley and then a new, well-rested driver, who stayed-over the night before, will be your driver on the way home.

Other Tour Benefits

• More Free Time in Yosemite.
• Expert Separate Tour Guide (not a bus driver guide).
• Lowest Cost Tour. No need for Driver and Guide OT. We pass savings to you.
• Comfortable Bus.
• No Third Party Tour Company! Many Tour operators are running the same itinerary and passing you off to a brand you didn't book with.

Tour Details

• 16 Potential Tour Stops
• See the Entire City in a full day
• Get off the shuttle at any of 16 stops, catch the next shuttle
• We use 16 Passenger Sprinters, 30 Passenger Shuttles - - much smaller, more intimate than 70 passenger Huge Hopper Buses in SF
• Our 16 Passenger Sprinters are really small; our 30 Passenger Shuttles are decked out with wood-flooring and phone charging stations
• Temperature Controlled inside (Winter or Summer benefits)
• You can actually hear the PA announcer (Tour Guide) on this tour (big benefit)

Available Yosemite Tours

Yosemite Tour

Robert Mondavi Tour

Napa experience tour w/ robert mondavi winery.

Only the Wine Country Tour Shuttle visits the great Robert Mondavi winery for guests traveling from San Francisco. Just like the Wine Country Tour Shuttles regular tour, this tour boasts: Ferry/Bay Cruise, 4 winery stops and a picnic lunch in Napa Valley. The difference with this tour is that Robert Mondavi winery is a guaranteed stop.

• Shuttle to Napa Valley  (over the Golden Gate Bridge)
• Domain Chandon Winery - Napa Valley
• Bouchon Pastry & Coffee Shop
• Robert Mondavi Winery - Napa Valley
• V. Sattui Winery - Winery of the year
• Picnic Lunch in Napa Valley
• St. Clair Brown Brewery & Winery w/ Winery Tour
• Break at OxBow Market
• Ferry/Bay Cruise to San Francisco
• Ends at : The Ferry Building

Available Tours

Napa Tour from San Francisco with Premium Wineries and Flexible Itinerary

Combo Tour of Napa and Sonoma

Premium Napa Tours from Napa Valley

Private Tours

San francisco private tours.

You actually save money (in most cases) with a San Francisco Private Tour. Medium to larger sized groups actually enjoy the benefits of a lower price per person for tours of all types when they come in larger numbers.

Further, with private tours of San Francisco you really do get first class treatment ranging from 1) A before tour discussion with your tour guide is customary 2) San Francisco hotel pickup and drop-off 3) change the itinerary anyway you wish 4) Include lunch in the overall price of the tour. Basically, whatever you want is our command with a private tour.

Tour Highlights

Choose your own tour times, Change the itinerary!, Free San Francisco Hotel Pickup and Drop-off, Free Refreshments (bottled-water), Bathrooms on board available upon request for buses, Separate Tour Guide from Driver.

Available Private Tours an Combo Tours

Private San Francisco City Tour

Private Alcatraz Island Tickets

Private Muir Woods Tour

Private Napa Valley Wine Country Tour

Private Monetery / Carmel Tours

Must See & Do in San Francisco

Take the san francisco city tour.

Look for SF city tours that offer more stops and visit more than the most known landmarks in San Francisco. We recommend the SF Premium City Tour with Ferry!

Visit the Wine Country - Don't drive your first time!

We don't recommend drinking and driving thus, we don't recommend renting a car to go to Napa or Sonoma. Go on a bus tour from San Francisco that visits great wineries and has lots of variety during the tour.

Don't Miss The Redwoods - Go to Muir Woods!

So many people come to San Francisco and fail to visit the Giant California Sequioa Coastal Redwoods at Muir Woods National Park. We highly recommend this even over Alcatraz Island. Find a bus tour that uses smaller shuttles and visits other surrounding areas in Marin along with Muir Woods.

Go to Yosemite by Train instead of Car or Bus

The Yosemite Park Train Tour from San Francisco or Sacramento rocks! It's the coolest way to get to Yosemite. We highly consider you investigate the train tour versus a regular old bus tour to Yosemite.

Buy your Alcatraz Tickets Early

You need to book all Alcatraz tour combos at least 2 weeks in advance. Alcatraz tickets need to be sold as a tour combo. Be weary of anyone selling tickets solely and not combined.