San Francisco Grand City Tour
Description
Enjoy a four-hour guided tour of San Francisco. At each stop, you’ll have the chance to get off the bus and see the sights. Tour the city from the Bay to the Pacific Ocean, with photo stops at key locations. Enjoy great views and visit famous attractions, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Twin peaks, Land's End, and Palace of Fine Arts. Opt to upgrade your tour to include a bay cruise, or 4-hour bike rental, or a visit to the Aquarium of the Bay, to complete your San Francisco experience!
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Itinerary
Departing the heart of Union square, the coach makes its way to the Golden Gate Bridge. On your way to the Golden Gate Bridge, travelers will see: Union Square: Theatres, shopping, hotels
We make our way north on Van Ness Avenue. Famous for being used as a firebreak, by the US Army during the 1906 earthquake and fire.
Two affluent neighborhoods, attracting young professionals. Chic fashion boutiques, Pilates studios, juice shops, beauty salons. Many fine dining restaurants ranging from French Bistros to American Fusion Cuisine.
Designed by Bernard Maybeck for the 1915 Worlds Fair. This 162-foot high open rotunda appears as a Greek-Roman inspired fictional ruin. Disembark bus and explore the structure and lagoon.
Stop at the Golden Gate Bridge to enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of this iconic landmark. Capture memorable photos of this engineering marvel and enjoy the fresh coastal breeze.
Former U.S. Army military fort,1500-acre park. Home to; Baker Beach, hiking, historic buildings house the Walt Disney Family Museum, eateries, homes, and businesses like Lucasfilm, with its Yoda Fountain.
Beautiful coastal stop at Ocean Beach with rugged cliffs, cypress forest, and views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Pacific Ocean, Sutro Bath ruins, and the Cliff House.
Entering Golden Gate Park from the west we pass by one of two Dutch Windmills. Journeying through the park the driver will point out all the points of interest; Bison Paddock, Japanese Tea Gardens, California Academy of Science, Conservatory of Flowers.
Travelers will see where the Hippie movement began during the Summer of Love. Unusual stores, unique dining and live entertainment.
Two identical peaks give this attraction its name. One of the highest peaks in the city, you will have breathtaking 360 degree views of the entire city
Descending down towards Market Street, we enter the Castro District. All are welcome and safe in this LGBT community!
This major thoroughfare in San Francisco. We drive east from the Castro towards the Ferry Building and the downtown Financial District.
Among the skyscrapers that dominate the skyline (Transamerica Pyramid, Salesforce Tower), there is a wealth of tech business and Fortune 500 companies.
Passing under the "Dragon Gates" of Chinatown, traveler's enter a bustling district of commerce bursting with color.
Don't blink your eyes, the transition from Chinatown to North Beach is seamless. This quick transition brings us the sights and aromas of San Francisco's "Little Italy".
First drop-off location On the northern waterfront, is the cities most visited and busiest tourist areas. Souvenir shops, stalls selling crab and clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls, appear at every turn.
Union Square: Final drop-off location
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring your paper or electronic voucher with you on the day of your tour to be redeemed upon pickup or check in at one of our tour offices.
- If you choose the option that includes the Aquarium of the Bay Admission, please visit their site for Aquarium of the Bay hours.
- If you choose the option that includes the Bay Cruise Adventure, please visit the Blue & Gold site for the seasonal schedule.
- If you choose the option that includes the 4h Bike Rental: Bike reservation is not mandatory but we always recommend a reservation in order to hold you bikes and streamline the pick up process. Contact for booking confirmation at specific time.
- Stops with Photo opportunities at: Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts, Twin Peaks, Land’s End Ocean Beach (Sutro Baths) & Mission San Francisco de Asis (Mission district)
- Information if you choose tour with 4h Bike rental: For all riders’ safety, Unlimited Biking do not recomend any riders who are 300 pounds and over as this exceeds the weight limit the manufacturer has advised for the bike’s build. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we do prioritize your safety during the ride.
Reviews(608)
I loved the entire journey 🩵✨ The city is wonderful, and I enjoyed the tour immensely; they were punctual but very friendly, and we had a lot of fun. We would happily do it again.
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled you loved the tour and had such a great time exploring the city. We’d be happy to welcome you again anytime!
Great bus and Great Driver Judy! Perfect tour :)
Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed the tour, and we'll share your kind words with Judith
The bus does not pick up at the address that is listed. We stood there 20 minutes before pick up time and the bus never indicated that it was down the street. We were Never told what type of bus would pick us up. The bus driver never tried to see if we were there even though they knew to expect us, since we paid way over $100 for the trip. This appears to be a money grab. We called the office and a very rude rep told us it was our fault.
The tour was curtailed and modified due to the Marathon. Cutting out a proper visit to Golden gate bridge and park and some other points was a big disappointment. If we were informed of this at the time of booking, we would have chosen a different date to get the full experience. We felt cheated because neither Viator or the tour operator informed us of the restrictions and changes at the time of booking. There was also a change in the pickup spot and we paid for the Uber to get to the new spot in time. Overall this was the worst Viator experience of our many Viator purchases over the years, at least 4 of which were SFO city tours. Giving 3 stars as the other points were still ok. This had experience was entirely preventable if Viator and the tour operator were diligent and better customer oriented.
We’re very sorry your experience did not meet expectations. We understand your frustration regarding the route changes and communication issues, and we truly appreciate your feedback as we work to improve future guest experiences.
An excellent day tour experience with Gray Line. The service was professional and very well organized from start to finish. The bus was extremely comfortable, and the guide was exceptionally knowledgeable, attentive, and engaging throughout the entire excursion. Everything exceeded my expectations, and I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a high-quality experience. Thank you very much for such a memorable day.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you had such a memorable experience and truly appreciate your recommendation!
We took this tour as S.F. natives and learned new things on this tour based on the tour guides interesting history its bits and enjoyed it immensely!
Thank you for joining us! We love hearing that even SF natives learned something new. So glad you enjoyed the history and had a great time on the tour!
The tour is good but a bit disorganised. Meeting point there were 2 buses and we did not know which one was ours. San Francisco weather is very foggy and clouded in the mornings until midday, so many of the places we went we were not able to see a lot. I would have loved to see more of the beautiful houses and less of the hills outside. The guide was good but a bit repetitive. I would have started with a bit of history about San Francisco. The minibus was not the perfect one for sightseeing, as it was difficult to see many things the guide pointed out to.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the guide and will use your comments to improve organization, routing, and the overall sightseeing experience.
Michele was a great tour guide and was very knowledgeable about the city’s history. Tour is pretty much as advertised and we had sufficient time at each stop for pictures and bathroom breaks. Great value for the price and worthy of a fair tip at the end.
Hi Tony! Thank you! Glad you enjoyed Michele’s guidance and found the tour well-paced and good value
Learned a bunch and got great pictures. Got tips of other places in San Fran to visit. Our friends ages ranged from 60 to 82. Would highly recommended to all age groups
Hi Peggy! Thank you! Glad you learned a lot, got great photos, and enjoyed the experience. We really appreciate the recommendation!
This was a great tour. Saw things I missed on the Red Bus Tour. Comfortable bus, most stops had bathrooms. Guide was very knowledgeable. Golden Gate Park and North Beach were very enjoyable as was the entire tour.
Thank you! Glad you discovered new spots and enjoyed the tour—especially Golden Gate Park and North Beach. We appreciate your kind words!
