As a private group, do more and see more on this half-day San Francisco city tour. With your insider guide, explore the Palace of Fine Arts, Presidio, Golden Gate Bridge, Land’s End, and more.
Departure: Flexible departure time from a convenient location in the San Francisco Bay Area
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: Full refund with cancellations 30 or more days before the departure date.
Ages: All ages
Ticket: Email and mobile accepted
- Go at your own pace to San Francisco’s top attractions like the Presidio, Haight-Ashbury, Chinatown, and Coit Tower
- Make stops to photograph and experience the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, and Land’s End
- Hear guided tour narration in your own language
- Large parties save
- Pick up at a convenient location in the SF Bay Area
- Local expert guide commentary in English
- Foreign language audios available (specify at checkout)
- Guide gratuity
Please note: This tour has limited availability in peak summer months. Book as soon as possible to guarantee your tour.
This private San Francisco city tour lets your group ride in comfort as you visit the most popular attractions in the city. Your guide knows the ‘ins’ and ‘outs’ so you fully discover San Francisco’s famous landmarks, even stopping for you to photograph and explore.
As a private tour, there is flexibility to linger or skip a stop. Below is a typical half-day city tour.
Roll Through SF’s Waterfront to the Palace of Fine Arts
After a convenient pickup, your city tour begins on San Francisco’s waterfront and rolls through the Marina District. At the lovely Palace of Fine Arts, you will have the chance to stop and photograph the historic building and grounds.
Cruise Across the Bay on the Golden Gate Bridge
Now, on to the main event—a trip across the Golden Gate Bridge!
This San Francisco highlights tour will take you to 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.
Neighborhoods of the Haight, Castro and Chinatown
For the last portion of the tour, your guide will explain the historic and cultural importance of neighborhoods like Haight-Ashbury, Castro, Nob Hill, and Chinatown. Finally, in North Beach, we’ll point out Lombard Street, Coit Tower, Washington Square and more.
We say “goodbye” at your pickup location or any other spot in San Francisco that your group desires.
Things to Know About this Tour
Want to make changes to the itinerary described here? Just ask. Our private tours department is here to help with your private tour every step of the way. Requests may alter the quoted price. Reach us at: (415) 357-0700 or charters@extranomcial.com.
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- Start the tour at a location of your choosing
- Visit the Ferry Building, Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, and the Marina District
- Stop and explore picturesque Palace of Fine Arts
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- Photograph as you cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge
- Photo stop at a spectacular vista in the Presidio
- Take in the Pacific Ocean coastline at Land’s End
- Enjoy views of Sutro Baths and the Cliff House
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- Admire the beauty of Golden Gate Park
- Stroll through the Japanese Tea Garden (not included)
- Learn the fascinating history of San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury
- Visit the Castro and Mission district neighborhoods
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- Enjoy views of Chinatown, Nob Hill, Union Square and the Financial District
- Learn the fascinating history as you pass through North Beach, home to Coit Tower and crooked Lombard Stree
Times listed are approximations. Traffic and unforeseen events can cause delays. Please do not make flight/travel arrangements on the same day as your tour
Highly recommend!
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, TripAdvisor
Wondeful time!
Don was awesome, we had such a wonderful time around SFO, the tour was very sharp and we love the townthank you so much!!
MiguelR1354 , TripAdvisor
Such a friendly 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
Amazing!
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!
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bradp1979, TripAdvisor
Amazing!
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
Wonderful time!
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.
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Sherpa316853748snsnn, TripAdvisor
Wonderful time!
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
Fantastic guide
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.
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Marcela B, TripAdvisor
Fantastic guide
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 information! We did 3 stops with plenty of time to look around!
Magdalena , GetYourGuide
Interesting tour
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.
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Ralf , GetYourGuide
Interesting tour
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
Amazing experience
We had an amazing afternoon. Really extensive tour and I don't think we missed anything in San Francisco. Most of all: our SF-local driver guide was amazing!
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Anonymous , GetYourGuide
Amazing experience
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, TripAdvisor
Friendly staff!
From the very start, great communication. They put together a great private tour for my group in San Francisco that went off without a hitch. They were on time, friendly and will definitely recommend them and use their services again.
Pat Graham, TripAdvisor
Informative guide!
Don was an amazing tour guide and was able to show us all the important SF spots we wanted to visit as a family. He was informative and never rushed. Highly recommend him!
Yan Ortiz, TripAdvisor
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Easily the most comprehensive city tour of San Francisco, we take you to visit the: Ferry Building, Marina District, Palace of Fine Arts, Presidio, Golden Gate Park, Haight-Ashbury, Fisherman’s Wharf, Land’s End, Cliff House, Castro District, Chinatown, Union Square, Lombard Street, North Beach, and, of course—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 valid government-issued ID, 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. This tour takes you across the Golden Gate Bridge. Weather permitting, 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, Mandarin, and Japanese. Please specify your preferred language when booking.
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We offer a complimentary pick-up from hotels located in San Francisco and within a 30-minute drive from the city.
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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 several 10-15 minute stops at the Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts, the Presidio and Land’s End.
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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.