Top San Francisco Art Tours

Enjoy easy access to the California Academy of Sciences with this pre-paid skip-the-line ticket. Walk right in to enjoy the museum's 4-story rain forest, planetarium, and aquarium. Avoid wasting your precious vacation waiting in the long lines to purchase tickets for this exhibit-packed museum. Your admission includes all shows and exhibits, and is a perfect activity for families. While masks are no longer required indoors, we strongly encourage guests to continue masking up.

See the Library of Alexandria without having to sort out your own transportation on this tour, which includes round-trip transfers from your Alexandria hotel in a private vehicle. Choose from a car-and-driver package or opt for a complete tour, that includes entry fees and the services of your own private guide.

Explore two of San Francisco's most distinctive neighborhoods side-by-side on a walking tour of Chinatown and Union Square. Learn the fascinating history behind the oldest Chinatown in the United States, and be immersed in the city’s contrasting cultures as you stroll alongside cable cars through Union Square’s chic hotels, architectural landmarks, and luxury boutiques.

Stray from the standard tourist routes while exploring two hotspot San Francisco neighborhoods on this private walking tour. Meet your local guide at Alamo Square, where you’ll see the Painted Ladies Victorian homes, and continue to the Castro, the center of the city’s LGBTQ community. Then, stop at Mission Dolores Park before checking out the Clarion Alley murals and street art.

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.

Enjoy a fun and flexible way to explore one of San Francisco’s most colorful neighborhoods on this self-led audio tour of Haight-Ashbury. Upon booking, download the app and receive lifetime access to the audio tour. Set off at a time that works best for you, departing from the Golden Gate Bridge. You can look forward to seeing everything from the Hippie Temptation House to the Four Seasons Houses and beyond.

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.

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.

Saint Francis Wood is not a neighborhood where most visitors to San Francisco will end up, yet the Riddle of the Sphinx Tour found there is incredibly evocative of the city’s spirit of creativity. This guided experience includes playing games and solving riddles in three enchanted gardens, in what may be the most immersive art installation in San Francisco. Described as a journey into the self, this Gregangelo Museum experience is intimate, personal, and uniquely San Francisco.

One of San Francisco’s most storied neighborhoods, the Mission District is home to off-beat sights not always apparent to independent travelers. With this small-group walking tour, visit the district’s top sights and hidden gems, including the oldest church in San Francisco, the famous “golden” fire hydrant, Victorian homes tucked away in alleyways, and the Balmy Alley murals. Don’t fret about finding a meal—stop at bakeries, taquerias, and cafes, and enjoy lunch at an Oaxacan restaurant (included).

Experience the vibrant and dynamic street art scene of San Francisco on an immersive 3-hour tour that will take you on a journey through the city's colorful neighborhoods and hidden corners. Led by a knowledgeable guide, this tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the thriving urban art culture that breathes life into the city's walls. As you stroll through the bustling streets, you'll be captivated by the stunning and thought-provoking murals, graffiti, and street installations that adorn building facades, alleyways, and public spaces. Each artwork tells a story, representing the creative expression and diverse perspectives of the local artists who bring the city's walls to life.