Enjoy the most complete and entertaining San Francisco city tour available. Stops to explore the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Land’s End, Twin Peaks and the Mission.
Departure : Daily from two San Francisco locations
Duration: 4 hours
Free Cancellation: With 24 hours advance notice
Ages: All ages
Ticket: email and mobile accepted
- See San Francisco’s top attractions like the Haight-Ashbury, Fisherman’s Wharf, and Castro
- Make stops to photograph and experience the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Land’s End, Twin Peaks and the Mission
- Hear guided tour narration in your own language
- Begin with a pickup from two major San Francisco hotels
- Pick up at two San Francisco locations
- Local expert guide commentary in English
- Foreign language audios available (specify at checkout)
- Meals or beverages
- Guide gratuity
Please note: This tour frequently sells out. Book as soon as possible to guarantee your seat.
Ride in comfort before you float the bay as you tour the city’s top attractions, on this San Francisco City tour. Our city insider guide goes way beyond a “hop-on, hop-off” experience to deliver a fully-narrated San Francisco sightseeing adventure.
Stop #1 – Palace of Fine Arts
After a morning pickup at one of two convenient San Francisco locations, your city tour will begin on San Francisco’s waterfront in the popular Fisherman’s Wharf before rolling through the Marina District on your way to your first stop. At the lovely and hinstagrammable Palace of Fine Arts, you will have the chance to stop and photograph the historic building, grounds, and stunningly beautiful lagoon.
Stop #2 – Golden Gate Bridge
Continue to the most iconic stop at the Golden Gate Bridge. Spend 10-15 minutes at a perfect vista point taking photos and creating memories.
Stop #3 – Land’s End Overlook
The next stop on your San Francisco City Highlights tour will be the historic Land’s End where you can stretch your legs while overlooking Sutro Baths and the Pacific Ocean coastline. Later, you will be blown away by the beauty of Golden Gate Park as you ride past Dutch windmills, Queen Wilhelmina’s tulip garden, the bison paddock, and old redwood and eucalyptus groves. Next, we’ll take you through the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, where you can see some of San Francisco’s famous Victorian homes, known for their iconic architecture.
Stop #4 – Twin Peaks
Fog-permitting, the next stop on this tour gives you a birds-eye-view of the whole Bay Area from atop Twin Peaks. Here, you’ll get an amazing panoramic view of the Golden Gate Bridge, Mount Tamalpais, Mount Diablo, the whole Bay and more from the viewpoint sitting 1,000 feet above sea level. To say it’s breathtaking would be an understatement!
Stop #5 – The Mission
The last stop will immerse you in the history of San Francisco’s early settlements, from Native Americans to Spanish missionaries. Learn more about Misión San Francisco de Asís, locally known as Mission Dolores, one of California’s oldest and most historically important missions, and the site of the fledgling settlement of Yerba Buena, that would one day grow up to become San Francisco.
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- Pickup at one of two convenient San Francisco locations in either Union Square or Fisherman’s Wharf
- Drive through the Marina district while enjoying the views of Alcatraz Island
- Stop and explore the picturesque Palace of Fine Arts (15 minutes)
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- Stop at a spectacular vista for photos of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge
- Stop at Land’s End for the Pacific Ocean coastline views
- Enjoy panoramic views of Sutro Baths and the Cliff House
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- Drive through Golden Gate Park with its many gardens and museums
- Drive through San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury with it’s Victorian architecture
- Stop at Twin Peaks overlook and enjoy the 360 degree views of the whole Bay
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- Stop at Misión San Francisco de Asís in the vibrant Mission District
- Ride through the Civic Center
- Return to your pickup point
Times listed are approximations. Traffic and unforeseen events can cause delays.
Entertaining guide!
We booked 2 tours. One to Muir Woods and the City tour. Both tours were excellent. Our driver guide was a history professor and was very thorough and entertaining.
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R. Rodriguez, TrustPilot
Entertaining guide!
We booked 2 tours. One to Muir Woods and the City tour. Both tours were excellent. Our driver guide was a history professor and was very thorough and entertaining. We highly recommend Extranomical for value. They gave us a totally new outlook of a city we thought we knew.
R. Rodriguez, TrustPilot
Wonderful time!
Don was awesome, we had such a wonderful time around SFO, the tour was very sharp and we love the town thank you so much!!
MiguelR1354 , TripAdvisor
amazing guide!
Very informative friendly tour guide who went above and beyond she was very lovely easy to talk to and answered all questions etc your was 4 hours with some stop offs
Leanne G, TripAdvisor
Great tour
Great tour! There is so much to learn about San Francisco! The guide was funny, and somehow managed to talk about everything and everywhere we were seeing without the spiel becoming boring or "too much."
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bradp1979, TripAdvisor
Great tour
Great tour! There is so much to learn about San Francisco that I felt like my head was going to explode! The guide was funny, and somehow managed to talk about everything and everywhere we were seeing without the spiel becoming boring or "too much." Thank you for an amazing morning!
bradp1979, TripAdvisor
Amazing customer service
I had a wonderful time. I loved our guide - he was very knowledgeable, caring, kept track of everyone and communicated well. And they also have a very accommodating customer service.
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Sherpa316853748snsnn, TripAdvisor
Amazing customer service
I had a wonderful time. I loved our guide - he was very knowledgable, caring, kept track of everyone and communicated well. We got to see so much of the city that we knew we wouldn't have a chance to see while we were there for only a short time. And they also have a very accommodating customer service. Thank you Extranomical Tours and for your customer service
Sherpa316853748snsnn, TripAdvisor
Highly recommended!
If you have just a few days in San Francisco, this is a great way to visit the most iconic places in the city. I recommend you take this tour the first day, that way you’ll know which places you really want to visit.
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Marcela B, TripAdvisor
Highly recommended!
If you have just a few days in San Francisco, this is a great way to visit the most iconic places in the city. I recommend you take this tour the first day, that way you’ll know which places you really want to visit. Kimmy, our guide from Extranomical tours did a fantastic job. She was friendly and professional; it was a lot fun, and we learned so many interesting facts and history about San Francisco.
Marcela B, TripAdvisor
nice guide
Really nice guide who had a lot to say about the city and knew a lot of inormation! We did 3 stops with plenty of time to look around!
Magdalena , GetYourGuide
We recommend!
The guide grew up in San Francisco and took us through many interesting parts of the city. It was a good mix of regular sightseeing and inside information. The group was just right with six people to take individual wishes into account. We recommend!!!!
Ralf , GetYourGuide
Guide is amazing!
We had an amazing afternoon. The small group also allowed for questions and the climatized van with the huge windows was really optimal for sightseeing. Most of all: our SF-local driver guide was amazing!
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Anonymous , GetYourGuide
Guide is amazing!
We had an amazing afternoon. Really extensive tour and I don't think we missed anything in San Francisco. It was really nice that we were only with a small group and small van so the car could sometimes stop on the road side whenever we passed an interesting landmark that we wanted to learn more about. The small group also allowed for questions and the climatized van with the huge windows was really optimal for sightseeing. Most of all: our SF-local driver guide was amazing!
Anonymous , GetYourGuide
Worth your time!
This tour is really worth your time. You really get a great lesson on the history of San Francisco. Our tour guide, Kimmy, was very knowledgeable and capable of answering any questions we had.
Karolyn Christley, TrustPilot
Informative guide!
Our tour guide & driver, Don, was an amazing wealth of information. His knowledge of San Francisco & the historical information he provided us made our tour enjoyable. We visited places we didn’t know existed! Thank you
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Easily the most comprehensive city tour of San Francisco, including visits to: Marina District, Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Park, Haight-Ashbury, Fisherman’s Wharf, Land’s End, Castro District, Union Square, Twin Peaks, Mission District and, of course — the Golden Gate Bridge!
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San Francisco can be chilly in the morning, so it’s best to dress in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes or sandals.
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Bring a light water-resistant jacket, camera or phone, water bottle, hat, sunscreen, umbrella (if the forecast calls for rain), and a credit card or some cash for purchasing souvenirs or snacks.
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Yes. We will make a stop so you can take photos of the bridge, Alcatraz, and the city skyline.
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Yes. The live tour of the city is fully guided in English. For foreign language speakers, we offer recorded audio guides in: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin, and Korean. Please specify your preferred language when booking.
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We offer a complimentary pick-up from two central locations in San Francisco. If you are staying away from the downtown area, we suggest taking a shared ride service or public transportation to Union Square.
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Meals are not included, however, there will be stops where you can purchase snacks.
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The tour will make 10-15 minute stops at the Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts, Land’s End, Twin Peaks and Mission Dolores.
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There are dozens of wonderful choices in North Beach and Fisherman’s Wharf. On the day of our tour, your guide will be happy to make restaurant recommendations based on your appetite and budget.