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Top 15 San Francisco Tours

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Muir Woods and Sausalito (Return by Bus or Ferry) - Muir Woods: 90 minutes among the coastal redwoods
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Muir Woods and Sausalito (Return by Bus or Ferry)

1.Muir Woods and Sausalito (Return by Bus or Ferry)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,098 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $91Our pick

Half-day trip to Muir Woods giant redwoods and Sausalito shops, with a Golden Gate photo stop, plus optional bike ride or ferry return.

“Muir Woods was closed on the day of the tour, something the company knew beforehand but we didn't. Because of this, the tour went to another place called Armstrong Redwoods that was further away. This meant that the tour would end a lot later than the advertised time. We had the option to cancel and get a refund or accept the new schedule. The problem was that this information was given moments before the tour bus was going to leave, so we had JUST A FEW SECONDS to decide what option to take. It was very unprofessional of the company to not let us know about this as soon as…”

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Big Bus SF: Hop-on Hop-off Tour with 17 Stops and Sunset Option - Timing that actually matters: start time and what the last bus means
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Big Bus SF: Hop-on Hop-off Tour with 17 Stops and Sunset Option

2.Big Bus SF: Hop-on Hop-off Tour with 17 Stops and Sunset Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4,539 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $56

Big Bus SF Red Route hop-on hop-off with 17 stops, open-top views and recorded earbuds, plus an optional panoramic sunset add-on.

“It was a fun trip, lots of places to get off and on. Drop offs were a ways off. First time on self guided tour. It is good that you can pick and choose where you spend your time. That was nice.”

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Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco - Roche Winery: Barrel Tastings and Vineyard Walking Tour
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Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco

Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco - Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias: what you’re really paying for
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Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Fisherman’s Wharf to North Beach: San Francisco Gets Up Close
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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise

5.Golden Gate Bay Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,644 reviews · 1 hour · from $38Best value

1-hour cruise from Pier 43 1/2 for $38, sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge, near Alcatraz, with 16-language audio and wildlife spotting.

“It was magical on a sunny afternoon. I would recommend this experience to really feel the bay and its size and beauty. Very well run. Really enjoyed it!”

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San Francisco: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour with 17 Stops - Price, time, and how to judge value in 24 or 48 hours
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San Francisco: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour with 17 Stops

Yosemite Highlights & Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco - Hotel Pickup, Mobile Tickets, and What’s Actually Included
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Yosemite Highlights & Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco

San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch - Pickup Times in San Francisco, and Why They Matter
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San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch

8.San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,352 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $179

Muir Woods, Golden Gate photo stop, and three Napa and Sonoma tastings for $179, with optional gourmet lunch.

“This was an awesome experience! Ben was very knowledgeable and engaging! Muir Woods was so peaceful and the wineries were to notch. We chose the lunch option which also made it easier. Definitely recommend!”

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San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket, Ferry, & Self-Guided App - Ticket Timing and What to Do When Lines Still Exist
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San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket, Ferry, & Self-Guided App

San Francisco: Alcatraz Island & 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour - Picking up your Alcatraz ferry time at 99 Jefferson Street
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San Francisco: Alcatraz Island & 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

11.Alcatraz Island & 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,245 reviews · 2 days · from $120

Alcatraz Island, 48-hour Big Bus hop-on hop-off, sunset Golden Gate ride, and a guided Chinatown walk. Big value at $120.

“Great to go across to Alcatraz. Macabre and fascinating to see the conditions first hand You can wander around the island and see great views of the GG bridge and the city”

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Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour - San Francisco by coach: Union Square to the waterfront and viewpoints
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Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour

Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour from SF - Getting on the Coach: Early Start, Pickup, and a Long Return
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Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour from SF

Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour - The 2-hour itinerary: what you see and how much time you get
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Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour

14.Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,081 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $82

Retro San Francisco city tour by vintage VW bus, small group, photo stops at Painted Ladies, Palace of Fine Arts, and Golden Gate Bridge.

“Highly recommend this tour. Jack was an excellent guide with deep local knowledge and a great way of explaining the history behind the Painted Ladies and the surrounding neighborhood. The tour was informative, fun, and well organized. Definitely worth doing.”

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San Francisco: California Sunset Cruise (2-hours) - The Early Sail: Alcatraz, Angel Island, and Marin Headlands Views
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San Francisco: California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

15.California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,949 reviews · from $58

2-hour San Francisco sunset cruise past Alcatraz and Angel Island, under the Golden Gate, with skyline lights and onboard drinks.

“Great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and plenty of views. Was nice to sail along the coast of Sausalito, Angel Islsnd and Alcatraz.”

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