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Tours and activities in San Francisco

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1.5-Hour San Francisco Bay Sailing Tour

For a relaxing afternoon on the water, hop aboard the Privateer, a truly traditional sailboat, for a semi-private 90-minute cruise of the bay, complete with beer and wine. This double-masted, teak-decked, bronze-fitted beauty holds more than 28 passengers but is limited to just 16 during the pandemic so you'll get plenty of personal attention from the skilled and friendly crew as the Privateer gl…

4.8(406)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 406 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £74.78 per person

2-Hour Sunset Sail on the San Francisco Bay

Whether you want to kick off a fabulous date night or wrap up an enjoyable afternoon, this two-hour sunset sail is just the ticket. Step aboard the gorgeous traditional vessel to take in the sights at the most bewitching time of day. You'll sail past Alcatraz, hug the coast at Sausalito and experience the full grandeur of the Golden Gate Bridge. Sip two servings of your choice of included beer, w…

4.7(438)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 438 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £97.44 per person

Yosemite National Park 2-Day Tour from San Francisco with Lodging

Experience the Yosemite tour voted in the top 10 multi-day tours on TripAdvisor! We are also the 'Greenest Tour Company in San Francisco' so enjoy a guilt free & zero emissions trip on us. On our Yosemite Hotel 2-Day Tour, you’ll have enough time and flexibility to see everything the park has to offer. The tour is fully-guided so you get a more complete, personal experience. During your two days,…

4.7(452)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 452 reviews48 h

From £475.13 per person

Yosemite National Park: Full Day Tour from San Francisco

Experience the majesty of Yosemite National Park and join us as we take you on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Yosemite Valley. Travel in comfort on our luxury coach bus as we depart from San Francisco on this full day trip. Upon arrival, enjoy a one-hour scenic drive through the park, complete with photo opportunities at some of Yosemite Valley's most famous viewpoints; Tunnel View, B…

4.1(974)Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 974 reviews14 hFree cancellation

From £150.54 per person

City Cruises San Francisco: Premier Brunch Cruise

Treat yourself to a day on the San Francisco Bay featuring free-flowing champagne. This San Francisco Brunch Buffet Cruise includes choices of classic breakfast dishes and lunch entrées. With live music and views of San Francisco Bay’s renowned sights like the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island

4.8(363)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 363 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £91.94 per person

California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket

Embark on a science adventure when you visit the world's only aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum - all under one living roof! And to make it as easy as possible, this ticket includes instant access, meaning you don't have to go to a separate kiosk to redeem your ticket — just present it at the California Academy of Science's entrance and be on your way.

4.2(625)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 625 reviews5 hFree cancellation

From £37.01 per person

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…

4.4(436)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 436 reviews1 hFree cancellation

From £29.46 per person

Alcatraz Inside tour with Round trip ferry & Audio App Packages

Epic San Francisco Experience! Begin with a thrilling guided bus tour across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, offering stunning views of the bay. Or grab a 40-minute bike rental to cruise the vibrant streets, waterfront, or even across the bridge itself. Explore hidden neighborhoods or famous landmarks like a local—free and fearless. Alternatively, enjoy a 1-hour Golden Gate Bay Cruise to see the b…

4.5(380)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 380 reviews4 h

From £64.96 per person

Muir Woods and Seaside Sausalito Half-Day Tour from San Francisco

Experience the awe and wonder of one of California's oldest redwood groves as you stroll through dedicated paths of 1000-year-old redwood trees. With limited reserved parking on-site, traveling with Big Bus Tours to Muir Woods makes it an easy and stress-free experience to visit an area must-see.

4.6(323)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 323 reviews4 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £63.56 per person

Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour

Escape the city for a premier Muir Woods tour from San Francisco, located just 30 minutes from downtown. On this Muir Woods day trip, enjoy a full 90 minutes to wander through ancient groves of coastal redwoods, some reaching up to 1,200 years old. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of this “living museum”. Your journey continues to Sausalito with it's charming, Mediterranean-style waterfront. E…

4.6(315)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 315 reviews5 hFree cancellation

From £74.78 per person

Bundle: Muir Woods & Napa Wine Tasting in 1 Day

The best of The Bay in one great tour. Enjoy a beautiful drive over the Golden Gate Bridge and through the Marin Headlands on your way to Muir Woods National Monument. Here you'll walk amongst the tallest trees in the world! In the afternoon, relax in both the Napa & Sonoma Valley Wine Country, where you will enjoy local wine tastings at a variety of fine California wineries (tastings included, v…

4.6(290)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 290 reviews10 hFree cancellation

From £142.77 per person

Napa and Sonoma Wine Tour from San Francisco

Savor the best of Northern California Wine Country on this full-day Napa and Sonoma experience. This tour focuses on quality over quantity, with visits to two premier wineries, one in Napa Valley, an extended lunch break in Sonoma Square, and another tasting in Sonoma for a more relaxed, in-depth experience. After a scenic drive and photo stop at the Golden Gate Bridge, head north to Napa Valley…

4.8(200)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 200 reviews9 hFree cancellation

From £135.21 per person

Alcatraz Island Prison Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

This is a unique tour package to visit both the Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge! For the Alcatraz tour, you will first take a short ferry ride from Pier 33 to the Alcatraz Island, where you can walk around the Island freely at your own pace and follow a 45-minutes award-winning audio tour in multiple languages of the Alcatraz Prison Cellhouse. You can hop on to any returning ferry when…

4.3(336)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 336 reviews5 h

From £111.80 per person

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 cra…

4.2(323)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 323 reviews5 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £82.83 per person

Full Day Tour: Napa and Sonoma Winery Tour from San Francisco

Leave San Francisco behind for a day of wine, scenery, and discovery. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and journey north to two of the world’s most famous wine regions. At each winery, enjoy included tastings and insights from knowledgeable hosts who bring the history and flavors of California wine to life. In Napa, experience bold reds and refined whites while surrounded by rolling vineyards. In Son…

4.3(273)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 273 reviews9 hFree cancellation

From £105.94 per person

Muir Woods and Sausalito Afternoon Tour Small-Group Half-Day

Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge, explore the beauty of Giant Coastal Redwoods at Muir Woods, and appreciate the astonishing views from Sausalito's picturesque waterfront. On the way to the Woods, we usually make a short stop on the Northern side of the Golden Gate Bridge. We will spend one hour and twenty minutes in the Muir Woods and about…

4.4(216)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 216 reviews4 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £74.78 per person

2hr. INTERACTIVE Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

This is an Interactive Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay with a maximum 6 passengers on a private yacht with a USCG licensed captain and crew where you'll sail beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, across the San Francisco waterfront, get a close-up look at Alcatraz and Angel Islands. This Sailing Experience is "interactive" which means we want you to get the full experience of sailing so you'll…

5.0(106)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 106 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £112.55 per person

Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise

Enjoy two Classic Same Day San Francisco experiences in one day — a visit inside Alcatraz Island and an additional same day sightseeing Golden Gate Bridge Boat Cruise. Guests are assigned an Alcatraz boat and on the SAME DAY a Golden Gate Bridge sightseeing boat. Guests will be allotted enough time to experience both attractions. Our tour is designed to be an easy package to experience two of the…

4.0(249)Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 249 reviews3 h

From £98.19 per person

Escape from the Rock! Cruise around Alcatraz

Embark on a 90-minute cruise along the San Francisco waterfront, under the Golden Gate Bridge and past Angel Island State Park before circling Alcatraz Island for an in-depth view of the prison. Take in the sights and sounds of the island as you listen to ex-guards and former inmates tell their stories of murder, mayhem, and mobsters on an audio tour with historical photos via your smartphone, ta…

4.2(164)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 164 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £36.26 per person

Muir Woods, Sausalito, Battery Spencer Tour from San Francisco

Ready for a day of iconic sights, towering trees, and coastal charm? Hop aboard our comfy transportation for a small-group adventure through San Francisco’s coolest neighborhoods, across the legendary Golden Gate Bridge, and into the magical redwood groves of Muir Woods. Snap epic pics from Fort Point and Battery Spencer, then kick back with free time in Sausalito—where waterfront vibes and bouti…

4.8(78)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 78 reviews9 hFree cancellation

From £59.67 per person

Full Day Tour: Muir Woods, Sausalito, and Napa & Sonoma Wineries

See the best of Northern California in one day with visits to Muir Woods, Sausalito, and Napa or Sonoma Wine Country. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and spend 90 minutes exploring Muir Woods, home to towering coastal redwoods reaching up to 260 feet. Walk the peaceful forest trails and take in the natural beauty of this iconic national monument. Continue to Sausalito for 90 minutes of free time to…

4.2(90)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 90 reviews9 hFree cancellation

From £108.51 per person

Alcatraz Tour + 90 min San Francisco City Open Air Van Tour

See San Francisco from a whole new perspective with a unique blend of open-air sightseeing and a visit to one of its most legendary landmarks. The Lombard Leap + Alcatraz Tour begins with a fully guided open-air 90 Min city tour, offering unobstructed views of the city’s neighborhoods, hills, and famous streets. Cruise through areas like North Beach, Chinatown, Russian Hill, and Nob Hill while pa…

4.8(50)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 50 reviews5 hFree cancellation

From £105 per person

From San Francisco: Yosemite & Giant Sequoias in Small Group

Explore glacially-formed cliffs, wildflower-speckled meadows, and hike to the towering Sequoias in the heart of Yosemite’s dynamic wilderness. Immerse yourself in our day-long tour with our professional guides as they lead you through not only Yosemite Valley but also to see the ancient Giant Sequoias of Tuolumne Grove. You’ll capture the endless skylines, rock formations, and waterfalls as you e…

4.3(79)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 79 reviews14 hFree cancellation

From £157.87 per person

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Entrance Fee Included

Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge, explore the beauty of Giant Coastal Redwoods at Muir Woods, and appreciate the astonishing views from Sausalito's picturesque waterfront. On the way to the Woods, we usually make a short stop on the Northern side of the Golden Gate Bridge. We will spend one hour and twenty minutes in the Muir Woods and about…

4.8(46)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 46 reviews4 h 30 min

From £74.78 per person