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Excellent half day tour
Brian was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and very friendly. Took us places we would not have seen. Would highly recommend people to take Brian’s tour
Half-Day San Francisco City Overview Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Price from
- $119 / person
- Location
- San Francisco, United States
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 10
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- San Francisco Tour Co.
- Meeting point
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your tour time. The tour departs promptly at the scheduled time. If you arrive early, you’ll find restrooms and a coffee shop on-site. Just outside the entrance, there are fire pits where you can relax while you wait.
Description
Short on time but want to see the whole city? This half-day overview hits every major San Francisco highlight, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, Painted Ladies, Alcatraz views, and more, plus the neighborhoods and local spots that make SF unlike anywhere else. Travel by luxury van with a small group and a guide who actually knows the city, stopping for photos at viewpoints the big buses can't access. It's the single best way to get your bearings in San Francisco.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 15
- Adult (ages 5+)
- $119
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pier 39
Pick up & Drop off
Telegraph Hill
Pass through to Coit Tower
Little Italy
Learn about Little Italy
North Beach
Drive through the second oldest neighborhood in SF
Washington Square
Heart of Little Italy
City Lights Booksellers
Famous bookstore
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
Great picture stop with amazing backdrop
Haight-Ashbury
Learn about the summer of love and all of the artists that lived in this famous neighborhood
Painted Ladies
Most people know them as the Full House houses! This is one of the only tours that can take you there!
Marina District
Beautiful neighborhood
Fisherman's Wharf
Next to Pier 39
Chinatown
The San Francisco Chinatown is the largest, and certainly the oldest, Chinese enclave in America
Golden Gate Bridge
Great picture stop
Lands End
Presidio of San Francisco
Old army fort
Amoeba Music
Learn about the summer of love
Fort Point National Historic Site
Transamerica Pyramid
Famous pyramid shaped building
Crissy Field
Old army runway now beautiful field and beaches
Alamo Square
Home of the painted ladies
Legion of Honor
in Lincoln park
Columbus Avenue
Through the heart of Little Italy
Haight Street
Haight & Ashbury
Hayes Valley
Little Boutique shops and park
Golden Gate Park
We take you through the park and learn about this amazing park
Cliff House
Views from sutro baths
Sutro Baths
Nice picture stop
Sentinel Building
Learn about this beautiful building
Golden Gate Park Windmills & Tulips
Windmills!
Transamerica Redwood Park
Hidden gem
Dragon's Gate
Entrance to china town
The Jimi Hendrix House
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Coit Tower
Guide will show you viewpoints and explain what you're looking at.
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Snacks
Driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Not included
You must provide your own child seat and reserve a spot for the child
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
3 reviews
How it compares in San Francisco
- Starting price $119 is 21% below the typical $150 for tours of similar length in San Francisco
Excurgo comparison of 962 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Half-Day San Francisco City Overview Tour take?
Half-Day San Francisco City Overview Tour lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 33 stops.
How much does Half-Day San Francisco City Overview Tour cost?
Prices start at $119 per person for this San Francisco experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Half-Day San Francisco City Overview Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Can I cancel Half-Day San Francisco City Overview Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your tour time. The tour departs promptly at the scheduled time. If you arrive early, you’ll find restrooms and a coffee shop on-site. Just outside the entrance, there are fire pits where you can relax while you wait. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Half-Day San Francisco City Overview Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Half-Day San Francisco City Overview Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 3 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by San Francisco Tour Co..
Reviews(3)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
L
Fantastic city tour with Brian
Brian is a San Francisco native who shared the city’s history and gave insights on the neighborhoods as we drove through them. He provided local food specialties as snacks for us to enjoy on our ride. This is a great tour for first-time and return visitors alike.
R
Great tour
Brian was an awesome guide. Very friendly and extremely knowledgeable about San Francisco. He was a safe driver and did not hurry us along at any stop. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to get a feel for the city.
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