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Alcatraz Day Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

To make your stay complete in San Francisco, this package includes two essential activities in a single pack. A visit of the most famous prison …More

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Alcatraz Day Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

To make your stay complete in San Francisco, this package includes two essential activities in a single pack. A visit of the most famous prison...

2 to 4 hours

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$139

Monterey, Carmel and Pacific Coast Explorer from San Francisco

This tour traverses the breathtaking scenery on the famous Pacific Coast Highway. Upon arriving in historic Monterey, you will have time to explore the fascinating …More

4.4 (77)

Monterey, Carmel and Pacific Coast Explorer from San Francisco

This tour traverses the breathtaking scenery on the famous Pacific Coast Highway. Upon arriving in historic Monterey, you will have time to explore the fascinating...

11 to 12 hours Free Cancellation

4.4 (77)

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$139

San Francisco Full-Day Tour by Cable Car & Foot

Our SF in a Day tour will take you places that no other San Francisco tour does, traversing the city by cable-car, rail & bus …More

4.8 (214)

San Francisco Full-Day Tour by Cable Car & Foot

Our SF in a Day tour will take you places that no other San Francisco tour does, traversing the city by cable-car, rail & bus...

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (214)

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$140

San Francisco: Guided Muir Woods Tour & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Save 15% when you combine a half-day trip to Muir Woods and the seaside town of Sausalito with a hop-on hop-off tour by open-top, double-decker bus. Wander the paths …More

4.6 (10)

San Francisco: Guided Muir Woods Tour & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Save 15% when you combine a half-day trip to Muir Woods and the seaside town of Sausalito with a hop-on hop-off tour by open-top, double-decker bus. Wander the paths...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (10)

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$140

Combo: Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour plus Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

See the best of San Francisco and Muir Woods with one convenient sightseeing package. Enjoy 48 hours of hop-on hop-off access aboard an open-top Big …More

4.6 (5)

Combo: Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour plus Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

See the best of San Francisco and Muir Woods with one convenient sightseeing package. Enjoy 48 hours of hop-on hop-off access aboard an open-top Big...

7 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (5)

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$140

Full Day Tour: Napa and Sonoma Winery Tour from San Francisco

Leave San Francisco behind for a day of wine, scenery, and discovery. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and journey north to two of the world’s …More

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Full Day Tour: Napa and Sonoma Winery Tour from San Francisco

Leave San Francisco behind for a day of wine, scenery, and discovery. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and journey north to two of the world’s...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.4 (251)

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$140

San Francisco Shore Excursion: Napa & Sonoma Full-Day Wine Tour

Journey north across the Golden Gate into Napa and Sonoma Valley for a wine tasting tour in California Wine Country. Your 9-hour itinerary from San …More

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San Francisco Shore Excursion: Napa & Sonoma Full-Day Wine Tour

Journey north across the Golden Gate into Napa and Sonoma Valley for a wine tasting tour in California Wine Country. Your 9-hour itinerary from San...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.2 (35)

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$140

Full-Day Escape: Muir Redwoods plus Napa & Sonoma Wineries Tour

Discover three of Northern California’s top attractions in one unforgettable day: Muir Woods, Sausalito, and Napa or Sonoma Wine Country. Start with a scenic drive …More

4.7 (38)

Full-Day Escape: Muir Redwoods plus Napa & Sonoma Wineries Tour

Discover three of Northern California’s top attractions in one unforgettable day: Muir Woods, Sausalito, and Napa or Sonoma Wine Country. Start with a scenic drive...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (38)

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$144

Full Day Tour: Muir Woods, Sausalito, and Napa & Sonoma Wineries

See the best of Northern California in one day with visits to Muir Woods, Sausalito, and Napa or Sonoma Wine Country. Cross the Golden Gate …More

4.3 (82)

Full Day Tour: Muir Woods, Sausalito, and Napa & Sonoma Wineries

See the best of Northern California in one day with visits to Muir Woods, Sausalito, and Napa or Sonoma Wine Country. Cross the Golden Gate...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.3 (82)

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$144

Alcatraz Visit + Self-Guided E-Bike Tour

Combine a visit to Alcatraz Island with a self-guided electric bike ride along San Francisco’s waterfront. Explore the legendary prison, then cruise iconic sights and …More

5.0 (3)

Alcatraz Visit + Self-Guided E-Bike Tour

Combine a visit to Alcatraz Island with a self-guided electric bike ride along San Francisco’s waterfront. Explore the legendary prison, then cruise iconic sights and...

2 to 8 hours

5.0 (3)

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$145

Alcatraz Island Prison Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

This is a unique tour package to visit both the Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge! For the Alcatraz tour, you will first take …More

4.5 (300)

Alcatraz Island Prison Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

This is a unique tour package to visit both the Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge! For the Alcatraz tour, you will first take...

2 to 5 hours

4.5 (300)

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$148

Napa and Sonoma Premium Small Group Wine Tour from San Francisco

Embark on a full-day adventure that blends San Francisco’s iconic skyline with the rolling vineyards of Napa and Sonoma,Capped at 12 people. Enjoy scenic views, …More

5.0 (1,171)

Napa and Sonoma Premium Small Group Wine Tour from San Francisco

Embark on a full-day adventure that blends San Francisco’s iconic skyline with the rolling vineyards of Napa and Sonoma,Capped at 12 people. Enjoy scenic views,...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1,171)

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$148

San Francisco Small Group Customizable Tour

I craft one four-hour adventure each morning just for the small group and unique goings on in the City that day. The itinerary is open …More

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San Francisco Small Group Customizable Tour

I craft one four-hour adventure each morning just for the small group and unique goings on in the City that day. The itinerary is open...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (44)

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$148

Alcatraz Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise

This is a unique tour package to visit both the Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge! For the Alcatraz tour, you will first take …More

4.4 (52)

Alcatraz Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise

This is a unique tour package to visit both the Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge! For the Alcatraz tour, you will first take...

4 to 5 hours

4.4 (52)

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$148

Official Alcatraz Tour with Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise

The ultimate San Francisco Bay tour with visits to both the Alcatraz Island prison and the Golden Gate Bridge! This tour gets you to both …More

4.4 (10)

Official Alcatraz Tour with Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise

The ultimate San Francisco Bay tour with visits to both the Alcatraz Island prison and the Golden Gate Bridge! This tour gets you to both...

3 to 5 hours

4.4 (10)

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$148

Alcatraz Island Tour with San Francisco Bay Tour

This is the official Alcatraz prison tour that gives you access ON the island and INSIDE the building cellblocks with the award-winning audio tour in …More

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Alcatraz Island Tour with San Francisco Bay Tour

This is the official Alcatraz prison tour that gives you access ON the island and INSIDE the building cellblocks with the award-winning audio tour in...

3 to 5 hours

4.3 (3)

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$148

Alcatraz and Sausalito California Wine Tasting Experience

Combine an inescapable Alcatraz Island tour with an unforgettable wine tasting experience in Sausalito to make this the perfect day in the Bay. Enjoy the …More

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Alcatraz and Sausalito California Wine Tasting Experience

Combine an inescapable Alcatraz Island tour with an unforgettable wine tasting experience in Sausalito to make this the perfect day in the Bay. Enjoy the...

4 to 6 hours

4.1 (10)

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$150

Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour

Combine a San Francisco City Tour and guided visit to Alcatraz for the ultimate introduction to San Francisco! You'll enjoy the beauty and attractions of …More

4.3 (2,021)

Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour

Combine a San Francisco City Tour and guided visit to Alcatraz for the ultimate introduction to San Francisco! You'll enjoy the beauty and attractions of...

6 hours 30 minutes

4.3 (2,021)

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$150

Marin Headlands Gravel Cycling Tour From San Francisco

Let me introduce you to and guide you along the amazing gravel biking routes right in San Francisco and in the Marin Headlands. The headlands …More

5.0 (1)

Marin Headlands Gravel Cycling Tour From San Francisco

Let me introduce you to and guide you along the amazing gravel biking routes right in San Francisco and in the Marin Headlands. The headlands...

3 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$150

Private Luxury San Francisco Highlights Tour

Step off the beaten path with Sammy’s SF Fun Tricks! Explore San Francisco and Napa like never before—with laughter, insider stories, and unforgettable photo ops. …More

5.0 (7)

Private Luxury San Francisco Highlights Tour

Step off the beaten path with Sammy’s SF Fun Tricks! Explore San Francisco and Napa like never before—with laughter, insider stories, and unforgettable photo ops....

4 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (7)

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$150

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for San Francisco Tours & Sightseeing?

What are the best kid-friendly options for San Francisco Tours & Sightseeing Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly San Francisco Tours & Sightseeing are:

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Which San Francisco Tours & Sightseeing have Instant Confirmation?

San Francisco Tours & Sightseeing with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which San Francisco Tours & Sightseeing have Free Cancellation?

San Francisco Tours & Sightseeing with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which San Francisco Tours & Sightseeing have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These San Francisco Tours & Sightseeing include Hotel Pickup:

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