The 15 Best San Francisco Tours & Day Trips

Muir Woods and Sausalito (Return by Bus or Ferry) - The Golden Gate Bridge North Vista Point

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,098 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $91Our pick

Review of the Muir Woods and Sausalito tour from San Francisco, with redwoods, Golden Gate views, ferry options, timing, value, and tips.

“We were supposed to have a tour going to Muir Woods and Sausalito. We were SUPPOSED to have 90 minutes in Muir Woods and 60 minutes in Sausalito. Not until after we were in the bus and driving away were we told we would be taking a 2 hour drive (one way) to spend 60 minutes in Armstrong Park. (Muir Woods is about a 50 minute drive). Nobody was told this until we were already underway. Everyone thought we would be eating around 1:30 in Sausalito. Nobody had food and there was no food or water at Armstrong park. We were all very hungry. We arrived in Sausalito and had…”

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Big Bus SF: Hop-on Hop-off Tour with 17 Stops and Sunset Option

2.Big Bus SF: Hop-on Hop-off Tour with 17 Stops and Sunset Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4,539 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $56

Big Bus San Francisco review covering 17 stops, Golden Gate views, sunset upgrades, timing, value, cold weather, and practical tips.

“Great way to see San Fran many stops at great places and highlights Including Golden Gate Bridge and the wharf”

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Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco

3.Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,455 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $165

Review of Gray Line’s Napa and Sonoma wine tour from San Francisco, with winery details, timing, value, transport, and practical booking advice.

“Just perfect experience to know Napa Valley and Sonoma. We visited three wineries and tasted 3 to 4 wines per location.”

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Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

4.Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,671 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $239Top rated

Review of a small-group Yosemite day trip from San Francisco, with giant sequoias, Tunnel View, waterfalls, hotel pickup, and practical tips.

“Derek was an amazing guide and I would definitely recommend this tour! The sites in the parks are priceless and speak for themselves! Be prepared for a long day and make sure you wear comfortable attire and dress appropriately for the weather conditions.”

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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise

5.Golden Gate Bay Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,644 reviews · 1 hour · from $38Best value

Review of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bay Cruise, with bridge views, Alcatraz, audio commentary, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Great trip around the bay, taking in the Golden Gate Bridge and of course Alcatraz”

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San Francisco: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour with 17 Stops

6.Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour with 17 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,600 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $56

See San Francisco’s top sights by open-top bus, cross the Golden Gate Bridge, and hop off at 17 stops with flexible 24 or 48-hour access.

“San Francisco was a beautiful city with a lot to see. Our Hop On Hop Off Bus tour was very good. The automated audio guide was good and 2 of the 3 drivers we had were very good add adding some personality to the tour. Many great stops and sites to see, and the buses continued to come to each stop 15 or 20 minutes apart. We had trouble getting the app to play the Chinatown tour, and although it wasn't clear they would, they reimbursed us.”

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Yosemite Highlights & Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco

7.Yosemite Highlights & Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,455 reviews · 14 to 15 hours (approx.) · from $219

Review of the Yosemite Highlights and Giant Sequoias tour from San Francisco, with itinerary, costs, transport, sequoia access, and practical tips.

“It was an awesome tour! The bus ride was very comfortable. I got more than I expected for the money.”

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San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch

8.San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,352 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $179

Review of San Francisco’s Muir Woods and Napa-Sonoma wine tour, with tastings, Golden Gate views, optional gourmet lunch, and practical tips.

“I was travelling for work and I was looking for a tour that I could do some sightseeing solo. The tour guide Dustin always made sure that everyone was safe and felt comfortable. He always checked in to ask how things went and also took time to sit and chat with everyone in the group.”

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San Francisco Love Tour

9.San Francisco Love Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,830 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $85

Ride a vintage VW bus through San Francisco’s iconic neighborhoods, music landmarks, and Golden Gate Bridge viewpoints on this lively small-group tour.

“Amazing SF tour! Gives some history of the city as well as takes you through famous SF landmarks. Would definitely recommend for a group with a FUN vibe.”

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San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket, Ferry, & Self-Guided App

10.Alcatraz Ticket, Ferry, & Self-Guided App

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,460 reviews · 3 hours · from $79

Explore Alcatraz by ferry with an official ticket and self-guided app, including prison cells, escape stories, skyline views, and flexible island time.

“Amazing experience! If you come to San Francisco YOU MUST DO THIS!”

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San Francisco: Alcatraz Island & 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

11.Alcatraz Island & 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,245 reviews · 2 days · from $120

See Alcatraz, cross the Golden Gate Bridge, and explore San Francisco with a 48-hour Big Bus pass, sunset tour, and Chinatown walk.

“Brilliant. All the family loved it. Very eerie feel but so worth a visit. Ferry was easy, takes about 10 mins”

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Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour

12.Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,228 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149

Review of the San Francisco Grand City Tour and Alcatraz combo, with city sights, ferry details, timing, value, and practical booking advice.

“It was a great tour! I would recommend it to friends and family. Will probably take it again myself.”

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Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour from SF

13.Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour from SF

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,187 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $125

Review of the Monterey, Carmel, and 17-Mile Drive tour from San Francisco, with itinerary details, value advice, timing, stops, and practical tips.

“It was a good trip saw lots of things. It’s a long drive back to San Francisco. Everything was very good bus ride was a bit rough on the highway potholes”

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Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour

14.Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,081 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $82

See San Francisco in a vintage VW bus, with small-group access to the Painted Ladies, Golden Gate Bridge, and local neighborhoods.

“The trip was very enjoyable and I highly recommend it to everyone. The bus was nice and comfortable, and the tour guide was kind, helpful, and friendly. Make sure to bring some cash for tipping.”

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