San Francisco Tours

The best San Francisco tours give you a taste of the Bay Area or offer hassle-free transfers to incredible sites like Yosemite. According to previous travelers, these include:

• San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ Optional Gourmet Lunch
• Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco
• San Francisco Love Tour
• Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour
• Straight to the Gate Access: Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Yes, as San Francisco tours can offer a behind-the-scenes look at the city—for example with a tour of movie filming locations or the culinary scenes of neighborhoods like the massive Chinatown. They can also take the guesswork out of trips to places such as the Muir Woods or Yosemite, which may be difficult to organize on your own.

San Francisco tours vary in price depending on what they offer. The city is known as one of the most expensive in the US, but many tours are under US$50 and may include food or entrance fees. While full-day excursions to Yosemite or other parks may be more expensive, they may be cheaper than doing the same trip on your own.

You can explore iconic neighborhoods such as the Castro and the Mission District, learn the history of the Golden Gate Bridge, or see the incredible natural beauty of redwood trees. In San Francisco, anything you want to do is on the menu with a tour that will add ease and expertise to your visit.

There’s plenty to do for a 5- or 7-day trip to San Francisco, especially if you combine a visit to the city with excursions to nearby national parks. But even a 3-day trip can offer a primer to the city and its unique culture.

The city has an unusual climate because of its location on the San Francisco Bay. The fall is consistently the warmest season of the year, though it never gets too hot. During summer, there’s a risk of rain—and there are also many more tourists and higher prices.