Welcome the season with a jolly San Francisco Christmas Lights Tour! See the city aglow, sip cider, and enjoy a holiday sing-along.

Departure: From Hilton Union Square Hotel
Duration: 3 hours
Free Cancellation: With 24 hours advance notice
Ages: All ages
Ticket: Email and mobile accepted
Passengers : 35 max

Highlights

  • Visit beautifully lit landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, Embarcadero, Ghirardelli Square, Civic Center, and Nob Hill with lights all aglow
  • Explore dazzling residential displays
  • Elf-led Christmas carol sing-along
  • Hot apple cider and cookies stop
  • Bonus stop at the Fairmont’s two-story gingerbread house

What's Included

  • Festive tour guide with live commentary
  • Holiday sing-along with onboard elf
  • Photo stops at Pier 39, the Golden Gate Bridge, Castro Street and the Fairmont Gingerbread House
  • Hot apple cider and cookies

What's Not Included

  • Gratuity for your guide (optional & appreciated)
This is a seasonal experience that frequently sells out. Please book as soon as possible to guarantee your seat.

Description

Oh, what fun it is to ride—and sing!—through San Francisco’s glittering neighborhoods and famous landmarks during the most magical time of the year. Whether you’re a belter, a hummer, or just along for the ride, our San Francisco Christmas Lights Tour is your ticket to a night of unforgettable holiday cheer.

Start your night with a jingle as we pick you up at your hotel or one of two central locations. Step into a festively decorated vehicle where your holiday host welcomes you and Santa’s little helper blasts a jolly soundtrack of seasonal favorites to sing, sway, and celebrate the season.

As we roll through the city, your live guide will share fun facts and holiday trivia, all while pointing out San Francisco’s brightest lights and seasonal sights. You’ll see:

  • The Embarcadero Center’s  twinkling white lights like wrapped presents
  • Bay Bridge Light Show, a 1.8-mile-wide LED display
  • Pier 39 Mega Tree and holiday-lit Coit Tower
  • Union Square’s famous tree and Macy’s holiday windows
  • City Hall all aglow with seasonal lights

We’ll cruise over to Ghirardelli Square and then pause to snap the perfect family photo at the Golden Gate Bridge, where the lights of the city shimmer in the background.

The most magical part? We’ll journey to the Avenues, where entire blocks transform into winter wonderlands with over-the-top decorated homes, twinkling inflatables, and light tunnels.

During the stop, warm up with hot apple cider and Christmas cookies as your guide shares stories and holiday cheer.

Before returning, we’ll stop at the Fairmont Hotel’s legendary holiday lobby to admire its breathtaking two-story gingerbread house and giant Christmas tree.

Seating is limited. Reserve yours today and be dazzled by the lights!

Experience the magic of San Francisco during the holidays in a way like never before. Join us and make this season unforgettable!

Itinerary

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  • 8:30 - 8:45 PM

  • 8:45 - 9:00 PM

FAQs

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