Cable Car Museum Tours and Tickets

Discover many of San Francisco’s top landmarks and neighborhoods—and explore by foot and by cable car—on this small-group, half-day tour. In the morning, meet your guide near the Embarcadero: you’ll set off to see areas like Nob Hill, Haight-Ashbury, the Mission District, and more, plus highlights like Mission Dolores Park and San Francisco City Hall. As you go, your guide will share the stories behind the sights.

On our Secret Food Tour: San Francisco - North Beach and Chinatown, you’ll experience the most iconic parts of “The City by the Bay.” Our experienced guides will take you on a delicious journey through the Gold Rush days of the Barbary Coast. While most tour companies only focus on one neighborhood over the other, we dive deep into both to offer you a taste of the best of both worlds. On your journey, you’ll bite into pizza with a surprise topping straight from the Pacific bay! You will explore West Coast coffee culture, savor dim sum like you’ve never tasted, and find yourself wanting more of our secret bite! You’ll also discover the inner workings of our world famous cable cars, investigate the naughty red light district, uncover where the “The Godfather” was written and conceived, and wander through the alleys where the original miner 49’ers cashed in their sacks of new found gold. All in one afternoon!

From the Golden Gate Bridge to the Presidio, discover the highlights of San Francisco’s waterfront—and enjoy a flexible, affordable sightseeing experience—with this self-guided smartphone audio tour. Upon booking, download the tour app, and set off at a time that suits you best. As you drive, GPS-activated audio will start automatically, and you’ll hear from local experts and insiders all about the highlights and history of the City by the Bay.

San Francisco has many places worth exploring, but it’s a huge city that’s spread out so it’s hard to see everything you want to if you don’t know the best ways around. This San Francisco Private Open-top Jeep Tour lets you go to SF districts and attractions quickly to see more in a short period of time. See the Marina, Haight-Ashbury, the Castro, Japantown, Chinatown, North Beach, the Mission District, and more.

The bustling city of San Francisco San Francisco is one of the most famous cities in the world and home to iconic landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this exciting city. To discover this fascinating city in your own time and at your own pace just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking. You will witness some of the world’s most recognisable sights, and learn about the California Gold Rush which developed this once humble mission settlement into one of the United States’ most influential cities, the devastating earthquake of 1906, the hardships faced by Chinese immigrants here, the global influence of the Beat Generation and more. Please note that this tour is only available in English.

When Robert Louis Stevenson visited San Francisco in 1879, he declared, "Nob Hill, the Hill of Palaces, must certainly be counted the best part of San Francisco. It is here that millionaires gathered together, vying with each other in display". My Nob Hill tour is a 2-hour walking photo-shoot tour that starts with a Cable Car ride and a visit to a French Gothic Cathedral and ends at the Top of the Mark on the 19th floor of the InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel for photographs and beverages at sunset. The eclectic history of Nob Hill includes: * The Gold Rush (not the San Francisco 49r cheerleaders) * The Silver Bonanza (not including Ben Cartwright, Ben, Hoss or Little Joe) * The Transcontinental Railroad * The 1906 Earthquake and Fire, and * A spectacular French-Gothic design Episcopal Cathedral that took nearly 40 years to build. The opportunities for photography are endless on Nob Hill!

Explore the heart of San Francisco with a local guide on a private tour designed to show you the city's magic. Delve into famous spots like the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman's Wharf, and uncover hidden treasures that only a true San Franciscan knows. Tailor your journey to your interests, and immerse yourself in the city's unique culture, history, and flavors. Explore the real San Francisco with me, where your journey will uncover hidden gems and authentic experiences that transcend typical tourist trails.

Explore three of San Francisco’s most characterful neighborhoods—and see a different side of the city—on this small-group walking tour. In the afternoon, meet your guide in Chinatown and see the country’s first Chinese temple, a fortune cookie factory, and more. After visiting the Cable Car Museum, continue to Russian Hill to admire eclectic architecture. Then, head to the Italian enclave of North Beach to see local landmarks like City Lights Bookstore.

For a great overview of San Francisco, book this city tour that takes you to some of the top spots in just an hour and a half. This is just for you, so you’ll have personal attention for your guide. They can help you plan the rest of your stay in the city, too. Meet your guide at the Ferry Building, walk to several other sites, and finish at the Filbert Steps. After this, the rest of the day is yours.

See all of San Francisco in style in a Tesla private car. 35+ attractions covered in two hours plus unlimited time in Sausalito and Ferry/Bay Cruise, which is unheard of. The Ferry/Bay cruise (cost not included) that has amazing water views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Itinerary start at your hotel, Nob Hill, Grace Cathedral, Cable Car Barn Museum (go inside), Lombard Street (drive down), North Beach Neighborhood, Palace of Fine Arts (picture stop), Crissy Field, Alamo Square Park (famous Victorian homes), Golden Gate Bridge (drive across) and then Sausalito. You say goodbye to your guide in Sausalito as you enjoy the town on your own. Then take a self guided ferry (25-minutes) across the beautiful bay back to San Francisco. This Private car tour will save you 3 hours.

Explore San Francisco like a VIP on this private sightseeing tour by luxury vehicle. Sit back, relax and admire the landscape of the famously hilly City by the Bay while a chauffeur drives you to top attractions like the Golden Gate Bridge, Pier 39, Twin Peaks and more. Pickup is available anywhere within San Francisco. Select your vehicle preference when booking, depending on the size of your private group.

Ever wondered why San Francisco is called “Everyone’s Favorite City”? Kick off the tour with a scenic stroll down Nob Hill. A centerpiece of liberal arts and culture. Multiple car chases took place here – both real & film. Even Hitchcock shot his masterpiece, Vertigo here. Let our local guide take you even deeper into the Bay Area’s centerpiece. Get a drop of heaven in one of America’s largest churches. The thrilling labyrinths of Grace Cathedral. Explore the nuts and bolts of the Cable Car Museum. Dive into the history of this mass transit system. And plenty more waiting for you behind the curtains. San Francisco is a movie set that’s come to life.