Spend the day exploring San Francisco’s vibrant neighborhoods on a small-group tour. Walk the bustling streets of Chinatown and North Beach and feel the groove on Haight Street. Leave the urban grid behind and relax under the towering redwood trees in Muir Woods National Monument, then stop in Sausalito for free time to admire waterfront views, peruse upscale boutiques, and have lunch (own expense).

Explore San Francisco’s diverse neighborhoods on a small-group tour
Admire towering redwood trees at Muir Woods National Monument
Avoid tourist traps and the hassle of driving and pubic transportation
Round-trip transportation from Fisherman’s Wharf

What's Included

Bottled water
Local guide
Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $45.25), if option selected

Lunch in Sausalito
Muir Woods entrance fee ($15)
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

2800 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
Go to the corner of Beach and Hyde street, where the cable car turns around. Your tour guide will pull-up in a mini bus at 8:45am.

Start time

09:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Fisherman’s Wharf (Pass By)

Chinatown (Pass By)

North Beach (Pass By)

Pacific Heights

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fort Point National Historic Site

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Golden Gate Bridge

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sausalito

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Muir Woods National Monument

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Alcatraz Island

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Great tour!

Cynthia_K, Apr 2024

This trip was fantastic! Our guide was so funny and informative. I would definitely recommend booking this tour.

I love to go again

Sandhya_B, Apr 2024

All throw San Francisco city with very nice guidance and lovely music on the way to Muir Woods.we enjoyed all day long. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

Thorough yet timely

Ryan_S, Apr 2024

Guide showed us all the must see spots in San Francisco. And, we had mature time with the coastal redwoods, saw the Golden Gate Bridge and toured Alcatraz. We managed all this in a day layover from Tampa on our way to the Philanthropic. The perfect start to a “retirement “ trip celebrating my hubby’s recent retirement.

Went the extra mile

rjhaak, Apr 2024

Brendan was an amazing tour guide! He drove us around the city (which we didn’t realize was even included in the tour) and provided interesting and funny facts and commentary along the way. When we went to cross the Golden Gate Bridge to go to Muir Woods, it was blocked by protestors and closed. Brendan ensured we still got to Alcatraz and then he offered to continue the tour the following day - which was his day off! - in order to make sure we got the full experience of Muir Woods and Sausalito. We so appreciated him going the extra mile and giving us an insider’s glimpse of San Francisco and the surrounding area. We would HIGHLY recommend this tour!

San Francisco Tour

Karanda_e, Apr 2024

Brendan was excellent. The tour bus was super clean and he was very knowledgeable about San Francisco. Unfortunately, we were unable to go across the Golden Gate Bridge on our tour day due to protests on the bridge, but Brendan was nice enough to pick us up again the next day and take us over to the woods. This was definitely above and beyond. If you are looking for a great tour of San Francisco, don't hesitate to book this one.

Great experience!

Adriana_L, Apr 2024

Great experience, our tour guide Alex was excellent and very informative! Even though weather was not great he managed to make our trip memorable. I would highly recommend! Our five year old daughter had a great time as well.

Enjoyable day out in SF

Stephanie_T, Apr 2024

Brendan, our guide, was personable, funny and gave lots of interesting information and tips about San Francisco. The mini bus was comfortable and well-stocked with water and snacks. We had sufficient time to take pictures at the Golden Gate Bridge and walk around Muir Woods. Sausalito lunch options were plentiful. Alcatraz ferry were quite smooth. Just adding a note that the Alcatraz ferry ticketing booth asked for identification to match the booking. So it would be good to remind visitors to bring an ID or driver's license that matches the booking name.

Invest in Experiences

August_C, Apr 2024

We had only a limited time in San Francisco, but the captivating tour guided by Brenden left us with an unforgettable experience. His exceptional storytelling abilities not only captivated my tween-aged daughter and inquisitive husband, but also served as a valuable investment. It goes to show that investing in experiences, even if it's for a short period of time, can leave a lasting impression in our lives.

Muir Woods

Linda_R, Apr 2024

Muir Woods was amazing! Our guide Brendan did a fantastic job of making our tour exceptional with his stops and stories!

Packed with lots of sites!

Rebecca_S, Mar 2024

Alex did a great job showing important SF sites and teaching us about SF history. It was a packed day and we got to see so much and learn so much. I was with my teenage daughter and we both loved it. We did the Alcatraz extension and enjoyed that, too.

Totally worth it

Iulia_P, Mar 2024

The tour was great. Not only I was able to see so many things in a short amount of time, but also the guide (Alex) made the trip super nice by providing details and stories about the visited places.

Pear was a knowledgeable...

Samantha_C, Mar 2024

Pear was a knowledgeable and friendly guide. It was great to see multiple neighborhoods in SF. Golden Gate Bridge and Muir Woods were definite highlights.

It is a great trip ....

Danuta_S, Mar 2024

It is a great trip . Great stops on the way . Driving through the San Francisco was fantastic because you can see lots of the city that you would not necessarily go there . Brendan was very knowledgeable , nice and the whole experience was great . I highly recommend this tour

Amazing trip!!!

Selina_W, Mar 2024

Brenden was an amazing host, knowledgeable, hilarious, and considerate! We would come back in the future!!

Would do the trip again

Christine_R, Mar 2024

Jake was a great tour guide. The Muir woods was my favorite. (Was also on my bucket list) the trees were magnificent. Just wish we had more time. The whole trip was wonderful.

Great day seeing the city and Sausalito

Robert_D, Feb 2024

The driver, Alex, is a San Francisco native and did an excellent job explaining the history of the city as a whole and the various neighborhoods. This was an excellent tour that allowed us to see the whole city, stop at the bridge, and also see Marin County and Sausalito. The pick up place is centrally located and very easy to get to. I would encourage having an Irish coffee prior from the cafe across the way before going on the tour!

Excelleent

Simone_C, Feb 2024

Brendan was very knowledgeable and friendly. Mimibus was clean and well maintained. Would definitely recommend. 10 out of 10.

Back roads & Blue Skies

Rick_M, Feb 2024

Our tour guide was fantastic! A San Francisco local, and school teacher that made the experience ever so interesting. He knew all the ins and outs, and about all of the hidden gems. I've been on a similar tour before, and didn't enjoy nearly as much as we did this one.

Great introduction to a wonderful city!

Katherine_S, Dec 2023

This is a fantastic tour. Alex hit the highlights of San Francisco with wonderful narrative. It was a great way to start my stay in this amazing city.

San Fran Fun

Marlon_P, Dec 2023

Getting yo know the other riders. Out your guide Per was very personable and knowledgeable. Loved his jokes and stories!!

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