History of the Golden Gate Bridge and How To See It Today
Growing up in the Bay Area, I remember visiting the Golden Gate Bridge one time in high school when we had exchange students…
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The best of SF in one perfect day
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$199 per adult
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£159 per adult
C$280 per adult
A$306 per adult
$199 per adult
€192 per adult
£159 per adult
C$280 per adult
A$306 per adult
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Local experts
Personal stories and insider travel tips -
Top-rated
Thousands of reviews averaging 4.9 stars -
Worry-free booking
Flexible scheduling and refunds
Highlights
- Ride in style as you see the best of SF, from beautiful murals to stunning skylines.
- Get to know cool neighborhoods like Castro, Mission, Haight-Ashbury, Alamo Square, North Beach, and Fisherman’s Wharf.
- Learn about Union Square and our famous cable cars!
- Discover Chinatown, Nob Hill, the Tenderloin, and City Hall.
- Fill up on local cuisine during an hour lunch break along the Divisadero Corridor.
- Cruise through Billionaires Row and Pacific Heights for gorgeous homes and bay views.
- Explore SF’s Spanish and military heritage at the 1,500-acre Presidio while admiring the Golden Gate Bridge.
- Optional upgrade: See the famous redwoods at Muir Woods, and a quaint houseboat community in Sausalito.
What you'll do
Experience the very best of San Francisco with an expert tour guide while riding in a luxurious vehicle on this private, custom tour.
You’ll be immersed in the history, culture, and energy that is SF. Snap a photo with the Golden Gate ...
Experience the very best of San Francisco with an expert tour guide while riding in a luxurious vehicle on this private, custom tour.
You’ll be immersed in the history, culture, and energy that is SF. Snap a photo with the Golden Gate Bridge. See the beautiful Palace of Fine Arts pavilion. Walk the crookedest street and ride to the top of Twin Peaks. The views here are something else.
From the sea lions of Pier 39 to the tech giants (Salesforce, Uber, Airbnb, Instagram, etc.) of the Financial District, San Francisco is wildly diverse. You’ll get to know it up-close by covering a lot of ground as you cruise in comfort, but also getting out to walk around at some of the most iconic stops. These include the Mission District, the Castro and Haight-Ashbury neighborhoods, the famous Painted Ladies, beautiful Golden Gate Park, and many more.
Plan 5-7 hours for your tour, depending on if you decide to upgrade for a visit to Sausalito and Muir Woods. Pick up and drop off at your hotel is included within the city. There’s an extra charge for pickup outside of SF.
Please reach out if you need additional accommodations. You can choose our standard itinerary below or customize your own. We’re happy to make this your best day in San Francisco!
Itinerary
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Union Square
A popular shopping district
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Chinatown
The first in the country
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Nob Hill
Famous railroad and oil tycoons homes turned hotels
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Tenderloin
With a gritty past but embracing change
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Civic Center
Plus a stop by SF’s Beaux-Arts City Hall
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Mission District
Home to a thriving Latino community
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Castro
SF’s colorful and artsy LGBTQ+ community
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Twin Peaks
Hills with beautiful city views
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Haight-Ashbury
Your go-to spot for hippies and music
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Golden Gate Park
For a brief stop among the greenery
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Alamo Square
Of Painted Ladies fame, seen in the “Full House” opening
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Pacific Heights and Billionaires Row
Where the uber-wealthy live
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The Presidio
A 1,500-acre park on a former military post with views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
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Golden Gate Bridge
Up-close views of the most photographed bridge in the world
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Optional upgrade: Muir Woods and Sausalito
A trip across the bridge for redwoods and houseboats
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The Palace of Fine Arts
A European pavilion created for the 1915 International Exposition
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Russian Hill and Lombard Street
Known as the crookedest street in the world
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Fisherman’s Wharf
For Ghirardelli chocolate, Gold Rush history, and sea lions on Pier 39
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North Beach
Also known as Little Italy
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Financial District
A finance and tech hub summed up with the futuristic skyscraper, the Transamerica Pyramid
Plan your trip
Accessibility
This tour is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs with advance notice.
Tour ending point
We’ll drop you off at your hotel.
Refund policy
We offer a 100% refund up to 48 hours before the start time.
FAQs
How much walking is there?
Very little. Most of the day will be spent in the car with a few walking segments to stretch your legs and explore the city up-close.
What is the rescheduling policy?
We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 48 hours prior to your tour start time. Within 48 hours of your tour, we would have incurred hard costs and therefore cannot allow rescheduling or cancellation without costs.
When should I get there?
Plan to be ready a few minutes early. Your tour starts promptly, and you may not be able to get the full time if you arrive late.
What if it rains?
Our tours run rain or shine. If there’s extreme weather and we have to cancel, you’ll get a full refund.
Are gratuities included?
Tips aren’t expected but are always appreciated by our guides. If you think your guide did an outstanding job, a tip is a great way to show that.
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