San Francisco City Lights Cruise
See San Francisco sparkle on the San Francisco City Lights Cruise, a relaxing 2-hour evening cruise on the Bay. Sail beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, past Alcatraz Island, and along the waterfront for sweeping views of the city skyline.
Unwind to pre-recorded music, enjoy a beverage available for purchase from the onboard bar, and take in the sights from indoor or outdoor seating. Cruise with San Francisco’s original Bay sightseeing company, independently family-owned since 1892.
Dress in warm layers for cool Bay breezes. Sunset views and lighting vary by season and departure time, and San Francisco’s famous fog may partially or completely obscure the Golden Gate Bridge and other sights.
Please note: This cruise does not include audio narration. Pre-recorded music plays throughout the vessel.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco
Take a day trip from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park, described as the crown jewel of the country's many splendid national parks. You will be guided on a coach tour to highlights such as Bridalveil Falls, Tunnel View, El Capitan, and Yosemite Falls, with a stop for a 1-mile (1.6-km) walk into a grove of giant sequoias*.
Our vans only take 15 passengers, so we are able to stop at more places with less time for loading and unloading of passengers.
*weather permitting, and the hike is not recommended for people with health issues
Duration: 14 hours
- Free cancellation
San Francisco Bay Cruise
You haven’t fully experienced San Francisco until you’ve taken a Bay Cruise. This popular 1-hour excursion heads underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcatraz Island, past Angel Island State Park, and alongside the city's waterfront. Take advantage of fantastic photo ops and panoramic views. An audio tour that shares all the great history is played throughout the boat, and is also available on your smartphone, tablet or other WiFi-enabled device and includes a slideshow of historical photos in 10 different languages. This ticket allows you to skip the box office line and go straight to the gate.
Duration: 1 hour
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
Alcatraz Inside Access Ferry and Audio Tour with Night Option
Explore Alcatraz Island like never before with this exclusive package that includes official admission and round-trip ferry tickets. Accompanied by a unique companion audio guide, your journey unfolds with captivating narratives about the island’s history, hidden gardens, and powerful stories of resistance. From the moment you board the ferry at Pier 33 to your return, enjoy immersive storytelling that enhances the official Cellhouse audio tour. This experience reveals insights often missed, providing a deeper understanding of transformation within this historic site.
At checkout, you can select the Alcatraz Night Tour option, which includes evening ferry service, guided introductions by park rangers, and access to areas not open during the day. With fewer visitors and special programs, the night tour offers a more intimate and immersive experience of the island. Night option is not available Sundays and Mondays.
This is a self-guided tour with an exclusive audio companion guide.
Duration: 2–4 hours
- Skip the line
Muir Woods and Sausalito Small Group Tour
This tour will visit Muir Woods and Sausalito. Note that this tour includes the Muir Woods entrance fee. We provide a boutique, personal experience with knowledgeable local guides in small groups.
The 8:30am and 9:45am tour departs from 488 Post St. (look for a black Mercedes sprinter van parked across the street) and ends at Pier 33.
The 12:50pm and 2pm tour departs from Pier 33 and ends at Pier 33 or 488 Post St.
Duration: 5 hours
- Free cancellation
Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco
Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and explore California’s top wineries on a luxurious full-day tour. Visit famous wineries in Napa & Sonoma, enjoy tastings, a delicious lunch, and free time in Sonoma Square Plaza (if you choose this option). Discover Castello di Amorosa & Artesa Winery, savor premium wines with charcuterie & chocolates, and explore downtown Napa (if you choose this option). Along the way, enjoy scenic views of Napa Wine Country as you cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. It’s the ultimate wine country experience!
Duration: 8–9 hours
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
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San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise
Experience San Francisco’s iconic waterfront with the original San Francisco Bay sightseeing cruise company, family owned and operated since 1892.
Departing from Pier 43½ at Fisherman’s Wharf, this one-hour cruise takes you beneath the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz Island. Learn about the history and landmarks of San Francisco Bay with complimentary audio narration available in 16 languages on personal audio guides—no app or download required.
Enjoy panoramic views from the open-air decks or relax in comfortable indoor seating. Along the way, keep watch for local wildlife, including sea lions, pelicans, harbor porpoises and, on occasion, whales.
Plans changed or worried about San Francisco’s unpredictable weather? Your flexible, open-dated ticket may be used on any available departure through the end of the calendar year.
Duration: 1 hour
- Free cancellation
San Francisco Alcatraz App Guided Tour with Cruise and Jail House
Embark on an exhilarating journey through history with the Alcatraz Highlights Tour! Step foot on the infamous island that once contained America's most notorious criminals and immerse yourself in the captivating tales of Alcatraz. Witness the chilling cells that housed Al Capone and George "Machine Gun" Kelly, as you explore the imposing cell blocks. Be captivated by the echoes of the past as you wander through the eerie corridors, and soak in the stunning panoramic views of the San Francisco skyline. Don't miss your chance to uncover the mysteries and legends of America's most infamous prison on the Alcatraz Highlights Tour - a thrilling adventure you won't ever forget!
Don't worry about other people, this tour is completely tailored to you with the App!
With the app, you can pause the tour, and check out the locations as long as you want! You can skip a stop you don't like, and you have all the best information about each stop at your fingertips.
Duration: 1–2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Alcatraz Inside Tour With Ferry, Free Audio and Night Option
Experience visiting an unforgettable experience that combines history, mystery and incredible views. It is a bucket list San Francisco experience.This tour guarantees admission to Alcatraz Island. Secure this experience because it often times sells out weeks in advance.You will also receive the free appetizer of the day at the iconic Mona Lisa Restaurant and Steps of Rome Trattoria with an entree purchase.
Duration: 2–4 hours
Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry)
Take time out from San Francisco on a half-day trip to Muir Woods National Park and Sausalito.
This enthralling half-day trip takes you across the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay Area's most popular National Park Monument to experience the magnificent views of the Giant redwoods during a 90' stop.
Visit the beautiful coastal town of Sausalito, a gorgeous Mediterranean-style village with quaint shops and waterfront restaurants. If you choose the option, take the ferry back to San Francisco!
Duration: 5–8 hours
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz
All of our tour guides are Bay Area Natives, which will help you understand what it’s like to grow up in SF and now live here as grown ups with our own families. You will enjoy an introduction to San Francisco on this 5 to 6 hour tour that includes Neighborhoods like Chinatown, North Beach, Pacific Heights and a trip across the Golden Gate Bridge 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). Works great for people coming from cruise ships. You cannot book the Alcatraz option under 4 days in advance.
Duration: 6 hours
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
Half-Day Tour: Napa and Sonoma Winery Tour from San Francisco
Savor the flavors of California’s world-famous wine country on a relaxing half-day adventure from San Francisco. Travel in comfort from the city to Napa and Sonoma, enjoy guided tastings at handpicked wineries, and soak in scenic vineyard landscapes—all in the convenience of a small-group setting.
At each stop, you’ll be welcomed by passionate winemakers and tasting hosts eager to share their craft. Sip award-winning varietals—from bold Cabernets to crisp Chardonnays—and learn how California’s unique climate and soil create wines celebrated around the globe. Between tastings, stroll among the vines, take photos of breathtaking landscapes, and soak in the peaceful atmosphere that makes wine country so unforgettable.
This small-group wine country adventure combines comfort, convenience, and incredible value.
Winery locations subject to change; Wine tastings will take place outdoors.
Duration: 5 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Napa and Sonoma Premium Small Group Wine Tour from San Francisco
Embark on a full-day adventure that blends San Francisco’s iconic skyline with the rolling vineyards of Napa and Sonoma,Capped at 12 people. Enjoy scenic views, world-class wines, tastings, history, and plenty of photo opportunities. Perfect for both wine lovers and first-time visitors.
Snap postcard-worthy shots of the skyline from Treasure Island—locals call it the “secret selfie spot.”
Sip award-winning wines at Artesa Winery, an ultra-modern estate honored with the 2018 AIA Architecture Award.
Wander Sonoma Plaza’s historic charm and grab lunch your way—Michelin stars or picnic benches, your choice.
Optional tasting at Jacuzzi Family Vineyards—Tuscan vibes, California grapes, and olive oil that’ll make you rethink store-bought forever.
Capture the Golden Gate Bridge from Battery Spencer’s legendary overlook—fog or shine, it’s pure magic.
Duration: 8–9 hours
- Free cancellation
San Francisco Love Tour
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!
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Chinatown, North Beach, Little Italy: 7 Tastings & History
Spend an afternoon exploring two of San Francisco's vibrant areas for food and nightlife on a walking tour through Chinatown and North Beach. On their own, they will stir your senses. Together, they awaken you to new flavors, ancient cultures, and a diverse lifestyle.
On their own, Chinatown and North Beach stir your senses.
Together, they awaken you to new flavors, new cultures, and to parts of your heart. We'll start by exploring Chinatown by twilight, including tasting treats from one of the oldest bakeries in Chinatown.
We'll search out authentic Chinese and Italian sites. We'll uncover their hidden secrets only intrepid locals know. And you'll be astonished by the new finds in secret alcoves.
From wine to Dim Sum, Peking Duck, fortune cookies, in the very places where the Beat Generation started and Barbary Coast history that made San Francisco what it is, you'll feel like you've really experienced Chinatown and North Beach\Little Italy.
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco w Pickup
See more of Yosemite in less time with early park entry. This year-round guided day trip from San Francisco covers the park’s top sights, including Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, Tunnel View, and the iconic Giant Sequoias of Tuolumne Grove. Spend 5 full hours in the park taking in the best views and landmarks. If you want the most complete Yosemite experience in one day, this is your tour.
Duration: 15 hours
- Free cancellation
SF: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus
See San Francisco’s top sights the easy way with Big Bus Tours. We offer the most comprehensive tour with over 17 hop-on hop-off locations spanning from the Golden Gate Bridge for panoramic views of the Bay, to Fisherman’s Wharf to enjoy fresh clam chowder and watch sea lions at Pier 39.
Explore Chinatown’s bustling streets, admire the Painted Ladies’ Victorian charm, and stop at Union Square for shopping and dining.
With one full route covering all major attractions, you won’t need to change buses or worry about directions. Hop on and off at your own pace, while onboard commentary in 8 languages provides stories and tips to bring the city to life.
Highlights:
Unlimited hop-on hop-off access at 17 stops across San Francisco
Cross the Golden Gate Bridge on an open-top bus for unbeatable views
Learn about the city with engaging onboard commentary in 8 languages
Flexible tickets that let you explore at your own pace
Duration: 1 hr 15 min – 2 hours
- Free cancellation
San Francisco Sunset Cruise
This 90-minute cruise set to music will take you from PIER 39 and passes by San Francisco icons, such as the famous California Sea Lions and the Golden Gate Bridge.
As the sun sets on the San Francisco Bay and the lights come up in the city, you'll continue to take in the many sights while you go by Angel Island, Sausalito, Tiburon, and the world famous Alcatraz Island. There is no better seat on the Bay to see one of the most beautiful cities in the world turn on its lights.
If the timing doesn't work, select from one of our other amazing cruise options available during the day!
Don’t miss this breathtaking experience from the best seats on the Bay!
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise
Enjoy the serene San Francisco Bay at sunset on this evening with the Sunset Cruise aboard a luxurious catamaran. Sail by Alcatraz Island, under the Golden Gate Bridge and look for sea lions, then cruise down the city skyline.
Both the Adventure Cat 55' or 65' catamaran are complete with a 360-degree, protected viewing area for those who don't like the wind in their faces as well as canvas trampoline nets where you can experience the ocean and sights in the open sea air.
Just a note on capacity, we are considered an outdoor business by category, so we are not officially restricted currently, but we do self-limit to have enough room for all to feel safe. Our 47-passenger vessel is limited to about 40 per trip, and the 90-passenger is limited to 76 for comfort of all.
Duration: 1 hr 35 min
- Free cancellation
Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco
Yosemite National Park is a must-visit California gem, and this day trip from San Francisco makes it easy. Leave the urban hustle-bustle behind and journey through Central Valley, Gold Country and the Sierra Nevada foothills to UNESCO World Heritage–listed Yosemite National Park. Take a 1.5-hour narrated van tour of Yosemite Valley, including Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, Bridalveil Falls and El Capitan, and then set off on your own for three hours to explore independently. Numbers are limited to 23 on this small-group tour, ensuring a more personalized wilderness experience.
Duration: 15 hours
- Free cancellation
San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour
Discover San Francisco, Muir Woods, and Sausalito with the option to add tickets to Alcatraz!
Join a small group tour that covers four iconic experiences in a single day: explore San Francisco’s historic neighborhoods, cross the Golden Gate Bridge, stroll beneath the Red Woods of Muir Woods National Monument, and enjoy a drive through Sausalito.
Ride in comfort aboard our premium minibuses, with a local expert guide offering insider stories, photo stops, and stress free logistics from start to finish.
If you want to end the day with a bang, add the option that ends with a visits to Alcatraz!
Duration: 9 hours
- Free cancellation
GoCar San Francisco Tour
Discover San Francisco in the Most Unique Way – with a GPS-Guided Storytelling Car Tour!
Experience the ultimate San Francisco sightseeing adventure with the first-ever GPS-guided storytelling car. This fun, interactive tour lets you explore iconic landmarks while your talking car navigates the city for you, sharing fascinating stories and historical facts along the way.
Perfect for first-time visitors and seasoned explorers alike, this one-of-a-kind San Francisco tour has been featured in the media and even recognized by Time Magazine as one of the "Coolest Inventions of the Year." Find out why travelers rave about this unforgettable, self-guided driving experience – it’s the most exhilarating, entertaining, and educational way to see San Francisco!
Duration: 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
1 day Hop-on Hop-off in San Francisco 20 stops 8 hours
Experience the perfect way to discover and explore the vibrant City by the Bay with a convenient hop-on hop-off bus tour. This flexible sightseeing option allows you to travel at your own pace, stopping at all of San Francisco’s must-see landmarks and attractions.
The bus route covers all major points of interest, including the breathtaking Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, Union Square, Lombard Street, and the historic cable car lines. With frequent stops at these popular destinations, you have the freedom to hop off wherever you want to explore further, take photos, shop, or enjoy local dining. When you’re ready, simply hop back on the next bus to continue your adventure.
Each bus is equipped with informative commentary, sharing fascinating stories and history about San Francisco’s landmarks, neighborhoods, and culture—enhancing your sightseeing experience. The tour offers the convenience of a single ticket that grants you unlimited rides for a full day..
Duration: 1 day
- Free cancellation
17-Mile Drive, Monterey Peninsula&Carmel Premium Small Group Tour
Discover California’s coastal magic on this full-day small-group tour from San Francisco. Cruise the legendary Pacific Coast Highway in a comfortable and professionally maintained vehicles, soaking up dramatic ocean views and stories of maritime history. Enjoy two hours in Monterey to explore Cannery Row, savor fresh seafood, or visit the world-famous aquarium. Then wind through the exclusive 17-Mile Drive with stops at Bird Rock, the Lone Cypress, and Pebble Beach Golf Links. Wrap up your day in Carmel-by-the-sea, browsing upscale boutiques and wine tasting rooms in a storybook setting. With expert commentary, scenic stops, and relaxed elegance, this coastal escape is the perfect blend of beauty, culture, and charm!
Duration: 11 hours
- Free cancellation