Top San Francisco Cultural Tours - page 4

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 one hour in Sausalito, where you can walk the Waterfront and enjoy the stunning views of the bay, bridges, and downtown SF. Visit local art galleries and souvenir stores, and have lunch in one of many seafood restaurants. Then we will take you back to your hotel. Should you decide to stay there longer, you can return to the city by Ferry.

Experience San Francisco exactly as you like on this fully customizable private tour. Travel in the company of a guide who fits your interests and build an itinerary just for you. Stroll the streets of San Francisco and learn about the history of the city while receiving personalized attention from your guide.

Discover the highlights of Cow Hollow, the Presidio, and Pacific Heights—and explore with just a small group for company—on this half-day walking tour. In the afternoon, meet your guide in Cow Hollow and take in the upscale neighborhood’s rock ‘n’ roll history and Victorian architecture before heading to the Presidio, and admiring its Golden Gate views. Along the way, glimpse everything from a Yoda statute to the Palace of Fine Arts.

Mix two great experiences together for an ultimate California adventure. This tour package includes a Napa or Sonoma wine tour and a hop-on hop-off San Francisco bus pass. Your Napa and Sonoma wine tour takes you from the city with round-trip transport to the Napa and Sonoma Wine Region. It includes wine tasting fees at two wineries you visit, and you’ll pass by the Golden Gate Bridge on your way. You can also use your hop-on hop-off bus to explore San Francisco at your own pace. See attractions such as Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, North Beach, Lombard Street, and Golden Gate Park.

See the headquarters of the world’s most innovative companies on a private day trip to Silicon Valley from San Francisco. Tech hubs like Palo Alto and Menlo Park can be daunting to navigate on your own, so a local driver and guide takes you and your group of up to six straight to the campuses of Facebook, Google, Apple, and Oracle, plus other legendary locations like Steve Jobs’ former home, the Stanford University campus, and the HP garage where it all started.

Independent travelers can enjoy the benefits of a sightseeing tour without the hassles of following a big group with this San Francisco self-guided audio tour. You walk around North Beach with a GPS-triggered smartphone app, and the audio plays automatically, so you can hear the neighborhood's stories while you stroll. Highlights include spotting the Transamerica Pyramid, visiting Jackson Square, walking along Broadway, 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.

Wind your way through the historic heart of San Francisco, learning about the people, places, and events that shaped the city. Starting at the historic Ferry Building, the tour takes trekkers through Jackson Square, old Yerba Buena, North Beach, Telegraph Hill, Chinatown, and more. We’ll stop at several famous points of interest including St. Mary’s Church, Coit Tower, Filbert Street Stairs, Transamerica Pyramid, Hotaling Place, and the California Street Cable Car. You’ll learn a little history (fun history, we promise) along with a contemporary overview of the neighborhoods and how they fit into San Francisco’s current landscape. Your guide will also recommend some of the hottest bars, restaurants, and shops in the area. ** Please note that most of the tour will be walking, with several 5-10 minute stops along the way.

Immerse yourself in San Francisco’s rich literary history—and follow in the footsteps of the city’s most famous writers and luminaries—on this walking tour. In the afternoon, meet your author and journalist guide right outside the legendary City Lights Bookstore, and get ready to explore. In between visiting the Beat Museum, art exhibitions, and writer-beloved dive bars, you’ll learn about the city’s literary past.

Are you looking for a way to explore San Francisco's Chinatown without joining a tour group? Take this self-guided tour led by David Hu, a local and 5th generation Chinese American and 4th generation Japanese American. This tour through one of North America's oldest districts unveils cultural richness and culinary treasures. Visit four special eateries, including the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory and Good Mong Kok Bakery. Explore Chinatown's significance and Bruce Lee's ties to it, and discover stories of the Chinese Exclusion Act's impact. From shopping at Canton Bazaar to exploring the Wok Shop, this tour offers a delightful blend of history, culture, and gastronomy. Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it. You can use the virtual tour option at home, too. Once you have booked, you will receive instructions and a unique code to download the tour. The app displays directions to the starting point; when you’re in the right place, tap start.

Without renting a car, it’s nearly impossible to drive the California coast from San Francisco to Big Sur in one day. This private tour provides a great solution—not only do you travel in the comfort of a private vehicle, but you also have the flexibility to visit each stop at your own pace. Create your own itinerary, or follow the recommendations of a guide as you explore Carmel, Monterey, Big Sur, and more.

Get more out of your time in the Mission District with this private tour that offers a flexible meeting location for a stress-free experience in San Francisco. Your guide knows the area well, and packs in visits to famous street-art areas, delicious food trucks, and even a local-favorite donut shop. Plus, you’ll learn all about the Mission’s vibrant history as you go.

Explore the top destinations of the American West on a 5-night, 1-way tour from San Francisco to Los Angeles. You'll travel through California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona to visit Yosemite National Park, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, and Zion National Park. Attractions include a cruise on San Francisco Bay, and an evening tour of the Las Vegas Strip.

To start your San Francisco vacation off right, don't bother with a typical boring cab ride from the airport, when you can enjoy this private one-way transfer, complete with a sightseeing tour along the way. After airport pickup, let your driver whisk you through some of San Francisco's picturesque neighborhoods. Pass through North Beach and Haight Ashbury, see the Pacific at Ocean Beach, and even get tips on itinerary planning—all before you reach your hotel.

Ideal for photography enthusiasts, this full-day private tour takes you to San Francisco’s most photogenic locations. Get a chance to photograph or pose in front of iconic backdrops like the city’s candy-colored Painted Ladies and the Golden Gate Bridge, plus other lesser-known attractions. Lunch and door-to-door, climate-controlled vehicle transfers are included.

If you're planning a day in Napa or Sonoma wine country but don't know where to start, book this personal chauffeur and concierge service to design a day of tasting just for your group. Choosing among hundreds of wineries can be daunting, but guides know the best estates to suit any style, from marquee brands to smaller boutique wineries. So sip safely and enjoy the ride on this affordable wine tour.

Visit the top sites of Silicon Valley with this private tour for groups of up to 6 people from San Francisco. Visit the Oracle, Facebook, and Google campuses, along with the garage where Hewlett Packard started, Steve Job’s home, and the new Apple Park Visitor Center. Includes a 2-hour tour of the Stanford University Campus.

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.

The only architecture tour in the city led by an Architecture Historian offering a unique perspective of the historic and modern buildings of San Francisco's Financial District The San Francisco Architecture Walking Tour will be one of the most fascinating and original tours you've ever taken

The ultimate San Francisco Bay tour with visits to both the Alcatraz Island prison and the Golden Gate Bridge! This tour gets you to both inside the Alcatraz Island and around it for the ultimate views of the world famous prison site. As an added bonus, we have included a voucher of a 60-minutes Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise that will take you under the Golden Gate Bridge and around the Alcatraz Island so you can get to see both the best of San Francisco's attraction sites! What's better? You will have the flexibility to do the Bay Cruise at any available time on any day! Note: The time you choose during booking is the Alcatraz tour departure time. The official Alcatraz tour is self-guided with an audio tour and it usually lasts about 2-3 hours. You can take any returning ferry (runs every 30 minutes) back to the Pier once finished.

Two most popular destinations in one day! Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge! Stop at the Bridge to take pictures! Explore the beauty of Richardson Bay, Marin County, Mount Tamalpais and Giant Coastal Redwoods at Muir Woods! Appreciate the astonishing views from Sausalito's picturesque waterfront! Visit local Art Galleries, Souvenir Shops and eat in one of many seafood restaurants! After visiting Muir Woods & Sausalito, our driver/guide will bring you to Pier 33, Alcatraz landing. A headset with an Audio guide is included. You will catch the Ferry to Alcatraz and spend your time there. After the tour, the Ferry will bring you back to Pier 33.

Our San Francisco Walking Instagram Tour will take you to some of the most famous spots in San Francisco in one day by foot! If you are looking for some culture, delicious food and a ton of photos, then this is the tour for you! The morning will start with meeting your friendly guide at the Embarcadero BART Station. From there your tour will begin as you start your walk through San Francisco’s beautiful streets. This half-day tour will be packed with famous landmarks, architecture, secretly located spots and much more! ==== Full schedule 10:00 AM - Meet your guide at the Embarcadaro BART Station 10:20 AM - Get a view of Alcatraz Island from Pier 39 10:50 AM - Explore Fishermans Wharf 11:35 AM - Catch a view of the Golden Gate Bridge 12:20 PM - Explore a secret street in Mission District (Balmy Alley and Clarion Alley) 1:20 PM - Walk around Dolores Park 2:00 PM - Say bye to your guide & get dropped off at the 16th St Mission BART Station

Experience Muir Woods and Sausalito with ease on this private tour. In the company of a guide, cross the Golden Gate Bridge and get familiar with the area. Receive personalized attention and travel in comfort in a private vehicle. Explore the houseboats of Sausalito and the nature in Muir Woods at your own pace.