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Fisherman’s Wharf & Pier 39 Food Tour - Includes Full Meal, 3 hrs

Step into the heart of San Francisco's historic waterfront with our engaging walking tour. Wander through the city’s legendary wharfs, piers, and docks while uncovering …More

Step into the heart of San Francisco's historic waterfront with our engaging walking tour. Wander through the city’s legendary wharfs, piers, and docks while uncovering...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (14)
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$115
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

Explore the stunning, Gothic architectural wonder of Grace Cathedral with this entry ticket that grants you access to its breathtaking features. Roam at your own …More

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Explore the stunning, Gothic architectural wonder of Grace Cathedral with this entry ticket that grants you access to its breathtaking features. Roam at your own...

30 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$15
Alcatraz Inside Tour and All Day Hop On Hop Off with Night Option

Open-Top Double-Decker Bus Adventure: Hop on and off all day long with our lively hop-on-hop-off service! Buses roll up every 30 minutes, ready to whisk …More

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Open-Top Double-Decker Bus Adventure: Hop on and off all day long with our lively hop-on-hop-off service! Buses roll up every 30 minutes, ready to whisk...

2 to 5 hours
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$120
San Francisco First Timer Tour Highlights and Hidden Gems

New to San Francisco and want to see it all in one trip? This first-timer's tour is built for travelers who want the famous landmarks …More

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New to San Francisco and want to see it all in one trip? This first-timer's tour is built for travelers who want the famous landmarks...

4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$109
Alcatraz Night Tour with SF Bay Cruise

Experience the eerie ambiance of Alcatraz Island at night with an audio-guided tour, including a San Francisco Bay sightseeing cruise at your convenience. Board the …More

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Experience the eerie ambiance of Alcatraz Island at night with an audio-guided tour, including a San Francisco Bay sightseeing cruise at your convenience. Board the...

4 to 5 hours
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$159
Cultura y Comida: Mission District Food & Culture Tour

Explore the Mission District with someone who actually grew up here! With one of the most vibrant culinary scenes in the world, our rich Latino …More

Explore the Mission District with someone who actually grew up here! With one of the most vibrant culinary scenes in the world, our rich Latino...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$69
San Francisco Half-Day Highlights Tour

This half-day tour is designed to show you the very best of San Francisco in just a few hours—without feeling rushed. You'll stop at iconic …More

This half-day tour is designed to show you the very best of San Francisco in just a few hours—without feeling rushed. You'll stop at iconic...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$69
Carmel, Monterey and Big Sur Tour Private Tour from San Francisco

Discover the natural beauty of California at your own pace on a private 10-hour scenic tour of Carmel, Monterey and Big Sur from San Francisco. …More

Discover the natural beauty of California at your own pace on a private 10-hour scenic tour of Carmel, Monterey and Big Sur from San Francisco....

10 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (26)
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$1,025
San Francisco: Food + History + Art Tour

There are no cupcakes or amuse bouches – we give you "real" food that's authentic to San Francisco and California, and tell you real history. …More

There are no cupcakes or amuse bouches – we give you "real" food that's authentic to San Francisco and California, and tell you real history....

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$100
Mission District food and history Walking Tour: Small group

Be part of our exclusive sightseeing walking tour through San Francisco’s Mission district. We will explore the food and history of one of the most …More

Be part of our exclusive sightseeing walking tour through San Francisco’s Mission district. We will explore the food and history of one of the most...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$99
Alamo Sq, Lombard St, North Beach, Chinatown Walking & Metro Tour

The Icons of SF tour starts at Alamo Square, where we'll introduce you to the Painted Ladies, beautiful Victorian houses perfectly framed against the San …More

The Icons of SF tour starts at Alamo Square, where we'll introduce you to the Painted Ladies, beautiful Victorian houses perfectly framed against the San...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$70
San Francisco Bay Cruise, Muir Woods and Sausalito Combo Tour

Two Great Activities in One Day! Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from SF across Golden Gate Bridge! Stop at the Bridge to …More

Two Great Activities in One Day! Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from SF across Golden Gate Bridge! Stop at the Bridge to...

8 to 10 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
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$134
Tenderloin LGBTQ+ History Tour

I am a San Francisco native with six generations in the City. I have written three books about San Francisco and record a San Francisco …More

I am a San Francisco native with six generations in the City. I have written three books about San Francisco and record a San Francisco...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$39
Rebellious San Francisco: Chinatown and North Beach Walking Tour

Join your expert, local guide at Chinatown's Dragon Gate to explore two of San Francisco’s oldest and most culture-rich neighborhoods – Chinatown and North Beach …More

Join your expert, local guide at Chinatown's Dragon Gate to explore two of San Francisco’s oldest and most culture-rich neighborhoods – Chinatown and North Beach...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$30
Full-Day San Francisco Tour with a Local, Custom + Private

You’ll join our local San Francisco host for an authentic experience of their home-city. Picture a sunset overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, eating your way …More

You’ll join our local San Francisco host for an authentic experience of their home-city. Picture a sunset overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, eating your way...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$101
Silicon Valley Private Tour from San Francisco

Silicon Valley is the global center for high technology, venture capital, innovation, and social media. Traveling by private car, enjoy the comfort of seeing the places you want to …More

Silicon Valley is the global center for high technology, venture capital, innovation, and social media. Traveling by private car, enjoy the comfort of seeing the places you want to...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$560
San Francisco Private Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems

We could tell you how special San Francisco is but it is something you need to experience first hand. Don't let time constraints put you …More

We could tell you how special San Francisco is but it is something you need to experience first hand. Don't let time constraints put you...

2 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$46
San Francisco Chinatown and North Beach Highlights Walking Tour

Buckle up for a whirlwind adventure with our Top 10 San Francisco Highlights Tour! From the legendary Chinatown—bigger and tastier than you can imagine—to the …More

Buckle up for a whirlwind adventure with our Top 10 San Francisco Highlights Tour! From the legendary Chinatown—bigger and tastier than you can imagine—to the...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$59
San Francisco: Malone's Mobster Hideout Escape Room at PIER 39

Experience the only escape rooms on PIER 39 at The Flyer Thrill Zone. Step into Malone's Mobster Hideout — a fully immersive Prohibition-era escape adventure …More

Experience the only escape rooms on PIER 39 at The Flyer Thrill Zone. Step into Malone's Mobster Hideout — a fully immersive Prohibition-era escape adventure...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$28
San Francisco 6 Day Zion Bryce Grand Canyon Las Vegas Tour

Experience the most complete Southwest Giant Ring itinerary! Feel the passion of the wilderness beauty! Enjoy the most magnificent views given by five famous national …More

Experience the most complete Southwest Giant Ring itinerary! Feel the passion of the wilderness beauty! Enjoy the most magnificent views given by five famous national...

6 days
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$1,045

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