The 15 Best San Francisco Tours & Day Trips

Muir Woods and Sausalito (Return by Bus or Ferry) - Entering Muir Woods’ Coastal Redwood Forest

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

See ancient redwoods, cross the Golden Gate, and explore Sausalito on a flexible half-day tour from San Francisco by bus or ferry.

“Muir Woods was closed on the day of the tour, something the company knew beforehand but we didn't. Because of this, the tour went to another place called Armstrong Redwoods that was further away. This meant that the tour would end a lot later than the advertised time. We had the option to cancel and get a refund or accept the new schedule. The problem was that this information was given moments before the tour bus was going to leave, so we had JUST A FEW SECONDS to decide what option to take. It was very unprofessional of the company to not let us know about this as soon as…”

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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: see 17 key stops, cross the Golden Gate Bridge, and use a 24 or 48-hour pass with sunset add-ons.

“These buses are always great in major cities throughout the U.S. I use them o get around when I first get to city to get the lay of the land. They are perfect.”

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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

See Napa and Sonoma in one day with three winery tastings, Golden Gate views, Sonoma Plaza free time, and round-trip transport from San Francisco.

“This wine tour was phenomenal from start to finish! We went as a group to celebrate a friend’s birthday, and it exceeded every expectation. The three wineries were excellent, with generous tastings and beautiful experiences at each stop. Our tour guide, Thomas, was outstanding—professional, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable about the wineries and their history. Everything was perfectly organized. This tour is an absolute must-do and worth every minute. Highly recommend! 🍷✨”

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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

See Yosemite Valley and giant sequoias on a 14-hour small-group trip from San Francisco, with hotel pickup, expert guides, and time to hike.

“Great experience. Wonderful guide. Easy way to see a lot of great spots in the valley. By far a great tour”

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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 the 1-hour San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise, with Alcatraz, bridge views, multilingual audio, wildlife, and practical tips.

“The scenery was nice. The audio was a bit faulty with the limited amount they had. The bar was nice and the staff was very friendly and easy to talk too while waiting for my drinks.”

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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

Big Bus San Francisco review: see 17 major stops, cross the Golden Gate Bridge, and explore the city at your own pace for one or two days.

“very interesting fun trip great driver well worth it”

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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 a 14 to 15 hour Yosemite tour from San Francisco with Tunnel View, Yosemite Valley, Giant Sequoias, hotel pickup, and guide tips.

“Yosemite is gorgeous and Gino is great, but the ride is long. It was worth it, but again. Very long time on the bus. 3 hours there and 4 hours back”

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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 11-hour Muir Woods and Napa-Sonoma wine tour, with three tastings, Golden Gate views, and optional gourmet lunch.

“This was a great first-time experience! At first, the idea of an 11-hour tour felt daunting, but honestly, it still didn’t feel like enough time for everything we explored. Muir Woods was magical, and the wineries selected were wonderful stops. Our driver was friendly and professional, which made the day enjoyable. That said, a few areas could be improved. I would have loved more stories or facts shared during the drive to spark curiosity and conversation. The company only specified the restaurant in one piece of correspondence, which caused some confusion when we arrived in town since even our guide wasn’t sure where to direct us. We lost a little…”

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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 music districts, Chinatown, the Castro, Mission, and Golden Gate Bridge viewpoints.

“Great tour, very knowledgeable guide, dood conversation. Highly recommend to all. Thank you again👍👍👍👍”

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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

Visit Alcatraz by ferry, explore its prison cells, and follow a self-guided audio tour with time for bay views and island history.

“The whole experience was great. Awesome how it’s been kept as it was.”

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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

Visit Alcatraz, cross the Golden Gate Bridge, and explore San Francisco by open-top bus with a Chinatown walk and sunset tour.

“Only in San Francisco for a sort time so using the Hop on Hop off tour seemed the perfect way to see everything, the tour didn't disappoint, got to go all over San Francisco and Alcatraz, absolutely amazing”

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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 the Alcatraz and San Francisco Grand City Tour, with Golden Gate views, expert guides, ferry travel, timing tips, and value advice.

“All .. nice experience recommended friend / family and employer the my company .. cold but is nice time”

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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 11-hour Monterey, Carmel, and 17-Mile Drive tour from San Francisco, with coastal stops, free time, value, and practical tips.

“Our tour guide went out of their way to take us to additional stops or spent a little more time at the stops that were planned. We really got our money’s worth. It was absolutely beautiful. We chose to go to the aquarium in Monterey which was great. The food and shopping were also top notch. We loved everything about this tour!”

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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

Ride a vintage VW bus through San Francisco neighborhoods, movie homes, the Painted Ladies, Palace of Fine Arts, and Golden Gate Bridge.

“Great experience. The guide is very sweet and personable. I lived being able to drive around and see the sights. The bus is also super cute!”

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San Francisco: California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

15.California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,949 reviews · from $58

Cruise San Francisco Bay at sunset, pass Alcatraz and Angel Island, sail beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, and watch the skyline light up.

“Excellent service and staff friendly. Really enjoyed the cruise - got some lovely photos. Perfect evening for the cruise. Little stop offs with information provided about the area. Thoroughly enjoyed.”

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