San Francisco Fire Engine Tour

San Francisco, USA

1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Take an open-air fire truck tour of San Francisco aboard a shiny red vintage fire engine. Be the talk of the town as you suit up in a firefighter jacket and hat for a fun ride with the whole family. Your professional driver narrates the tour from Fisherman's Wharf through the Presidio and across the city's world-famous Golden Gate Bridge to charming Sausalito. Fasten your seat belt for the drive of a lifetime on this small-group San Francisco fire engine tour, limited to 13 passengers.

Tour San Francisco on a vintage fire engine
Visit the best spots in San Francisco with a guide
Travel through Presidio, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Fort Baker
Explore the quaint village of Sausalito located across the bay

What's Included

90-minute narrated fire engine tour
Use of firefighter jacket

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

650 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
The Cannery at Fisherman's Wharf at the foot of Columbus Avenue 650 Beach St at the foot of Columbus Avenue (back side of The Cannery Building)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Meet your guide at Fisherman's Wharf to begin your San Francisco fire engine tour. Board your shiny Mack fire truck, a vintage red engine with an open top for optimal viewing. Feel like a true firefighter as you slip into authentic firefighter gear to keep warm, then travel around San Francisco in old-fashioned style.

Motor through the Presidio and then see Fort Point before crossing over the postcard-perfect Golden Gate Bridge for a fire truck tour like no other. Enjoy amazing photo ops of San Francisco Bay, the city skyline and the bridge’s twin spires—fog-wrapped or glistening in the sun—as you make your way to the bayside village of Sausalito.

Make a photo stop at Fort Baker before returning back over the bridge. Ride through boutique-strewn Union Street in the Cow Hollow neighborhood and return to Fisherman’s Wharf where your tour ends.

Fisherman's Wharf (Pass By)

Presidio of San Francisco (Pass By)

Union Street (Pass By)

Golden Gate Bridge (Pass By)

Fort Baker

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Marin Headlands (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Children under age 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 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.

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Reviews

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285 reviews

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Fun for all

GARETH_B, Mar 2024

Well worth it, great experience, very nice people operating the tour with tons of information and wit. An experience not to be missed

First trip to San fran

Paul_R, Nov 2023

Great experience staff very knowledgeable worth every penny thoroughly enjoyed saw all the main attractions

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thank you so much for joining us, we loved having you!

San francisco Fire Truck Tour is a must

julielaidler, Nov 2023

We were visiting San Francisco for the 1st time as we were celebrating my partners 50th birthday & wanted to do something special. Vicky & John who were our host/driver were fantastic, they shared the history stories with us & pointed out places of interest. Nothing was too much trouble they were happy to answer any questions along with taking photo's for everyone. Would highly recommend

Response from Host, Nov 2023

We're so happy you and enjoyed yourselves, we loved having you!!

Fire Truck Tour

GaynorStevens_S, Oct 2023

It was the second time we did the Fire Engine Tour and was fabulous once again. The first time with 2 grandson and their parents, this time it was our family of 7, all from Adelaide, South Australia. It is fun dressed in a fire man's jacket driving over the Golden Gate Bridge. Try it, you will love it.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you so much for joining us again, we hope to see you and your family next time!

The tour was fantastic!...

Delilah_W, Aug 2023

The tour was fantastic! Lots of views with a well narrated trip. Please be advised, the brochure states that you should "dress warmly", PLEASE do that! You will be riding in the back end of a antique fire truck with no wind break.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you for coming with us on that chilly San Francisco day!

Fantastic family fun

Melissa_S, Aug 2023

Fabulous experience on our fire truck tour. Absolutely 10/10 would recommend. Our guide was funny and informative and we got some spectacular views and photos of the bridge. It helped we had a beautiful sunny day as we were told it can get quite foggy some of the time.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

We loved having you, come again!

Great tour of SF

Daniel_L, Aug 2023

Vicky and John were a lot of fun, informative and a great way to see the city and Golden Gate Bridge. Definitely recommend

Response from Host, Oct 2023

John and Vicky loved having you on the tour!

Great introduction to SF!

Michael_G, Aug 2023

Information about the city and the history, as well as the sights and attractions of San Francisco. Guide & driver were great!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you for including us in your travels!

This tour is on fire!

KM_D, Aug 2023

We had the most wonderful experience with Kyra and John, taking us around the main attractions of San Francisco, including some places with no crowds. The views were incredible, John and Kyra were so knowledgeable and we saw the sights of a beautiful city from so many perspectives. This tour is not just for kids, its for everyone. A hidden gem!!!! I would take this tour again without hesitation.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thanks so much for coming, come again!

Great outing

Ronald_M, Aug 2023

Fantastic outing. So much better than anticipated. Kyra was very entertaining and informative. Loved her spirit. John was professional and very safety conscious. Exactly what you want in a driver. Adequate stops and good sightseeing. Highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you for joining, we loved having you!

Incredible experience

Rebecca_A, Aug 2023

Kara and John are incredible tour guides!! This was the highlight of our trip and they went above and beyond!! I highly recommend anyone who wants to experience a tour in San Francisco to choose this one!! You won’t regret it!!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thanks so much for coming!!

Great experience!

Heidi_R, Jul 2023

Great experience and fun guides! Saw many neighborhoods and heard many interesting facts. Recommend!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you so much for joining us!

Excellent tour

Jayne_T, Jun 2023

Amazing tour!! The guide and driver were fabulous. Highly recommend this tour as it covers so much and is excellent value for money

Response from Host, Jul 2023

We appreciate you choosing to join us and loved having you!

Don’t miss this!

Christina_B, May 2023

We had a wonderful time on this tour. John and AJ were each fantastic and, even though this was my third trip to San Francisco, I learned so much I had never known. There were locals on the tour as well and they agreed. We all felt like celebrities riding around in this beautiful antique fire truck-so many people taking photos of “us” and waving as we toured the city. Hint: bring a windbreaker, even if it seems warm, the ride back and forth over Golden Gate Bridge will be chilly and a windbreaker will work better than a sweatshirt/hoodie.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thanks so much for joining us, we loved having you!

Awesome Tour

Thomas_C, Apr 2023

Great tour. Driver and guide were excellent. We learned and saw so much of San Francisco. Well worth the cost!!!!

Response from Host, May 2023

We're so glad you joined us, we loved having you!

Amazing experience

yuckyegg, Apr 2023

AJ & John were absolutely fabulous. What a fun time we had and AJ’s singing just made the day 🤣 commentary was knowledgeable and informative last just an amazing trip. Thank you

Response from Host, Apr 2023

AJ & John loved having you, thank you for joining!!

Holiday 2023

Mark_E, Apr 2023

A fan of old vehicles to begin with so was a no brainer for this trip, guides were knowledgeable and you can’t beat the views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge

Response from Host, Apr 2023

We love that you came with us on our Holiday Lights Tour!

Fun way to tour around San Fran

alison_s, Aug 2022

It was great fun travelling around in an old fire engine. The driver and tour guide were really friendly and knowledgeable. They allowed us to take loads of photos on the engine. And took us to great spots to get photos the sites. Would highly recommend if you fancy a different way to tour around San Fran.

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Thanks for coming along for the ride!!

It’s a blast!

Charlotte_E, Jul 2022

John and AJ did an excellent job of making our tour interesting & informative! Seeing the sights from the top of an old fire engine just made the whole experience so unique and fun!

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thank you so much for joining us!!

Not so happy Father's Day

Megan_D, Jun 2022

It was May and Father's Day was coming up. I was thinking of something fun to do when I stumbled upon this adorable little Fire Engine Tour in San Francisco. Living only an hour North of SF, we've visited the city many times, but never got to see it from a vintage fire truck! I bought the tickets in May for June 19 and kept a secret from my dad. I told him that I had a special surprise for him. When the day finally came, I revealed to him over brunch what we were doing: a Fire Engine Tour of San Francisco! We drove an hour to get into the city and paid for parking. We got to the departure location 20 minutes early. And then we waited. And waited. No one else was showing up and there was no vintage fire engine in site. I finally called the tour operator when it was getting close to the departure time. He told me there was no one booked for the 1 pm tour. I told him that wasn't right because I booked months in advance and had been charged the full amount 2 days prior. All in all, I was able to get a full refund on the tickets, but we still drove all the way there and paid for parking. What a kick in the pants.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

We are so incredibly sorry for your experience, there was an uncommon miscommunication and we realize you weren't able to ride our tour, especially on Father's Day! Please contact us and we can discuss options for the future.

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