10 Bus Tours in San Francisco That You Shouldn't Miss

October 10, 2021 Major Galusha

Every neighborhood in San Francisco has its own personality, from the hippie chic of the Upper Haight to the hipster grit of the Mission. The Marina district boasts trendy bistros and postcard-perfect views of the Golden Gate Bridge, while Noe Valley offers quaint and quiet boutiques. Wave hello to the sea lions at Pier 39, and sample local cheese and charcuterie at the Ferry Building. Sit in on a yoga session in Dolores Park or marvel at the Dutch Windmill across from Ocean Beach.
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1. 8-Hour Private Sonoma or Napa Wine Tour with Concierge Service

Wine Nation Tours
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Enjoy the Beauty of Napa Valley and Sonoma. Taste Best Wines , the region has to offer. We'll plan the day for you, based on your wine and personal preferences. We'll do our best to accommodate your requests and build most joyful itinerary for your group. - We are unable to list all of the wineries on Viator. We'll discuss your preferences during customization. - If you are unsure of which wineries to visit, there are predetermined lists of our top picks available, and we can accommodate your specific desired wine type. - ALL TRAVELERS MUST CALL SUPPLIER TO BEGIN THE CUSTOMIZATION OF THE TOUR. Usual pick up times available: from Sonoma , Napa as early as 9:30am from San Francisco as early as 8:30 am - Some of the wineries , we frequently visit are in Tour Details, below. However, each group is different and we will make sure your day in Wine Country spent with joy and pleasure.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Bottle of Champagne or Wine with Each Booking., Private transportation, Available predetermined wine tour itineraries , Pre-travel consultation to plan and customize your group's itinerary and tour experience, Free Pick up in South Central Sonoma Only , Napa and Marin County

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuity - Industry Standard 20%, Tastings at Wineries, Additional time past the first 8 hours , San Francisco Pick up and other areas - call for rate

Reviewed By zo_m995

Lonny was excellent! He was able to add some last minute reservations and recommend additional wineries. One of our faves was a place we weren’t planning to visit but he recommended. Friendly, great driver, go with the flow but professional.

2. Highway 1 Self-Driving Audio Tour (Pacific Coast Highway)

522 Clarinada Ave, Daly City, CA 94015, USA SpectrumXP
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Welcome to the GPS-enabled driving tour of California’s famous Highway 1, the Pacific Coast Highway! This self-guided audio tour stretches between San Francisco and Los Angeles, one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world! This self-guided audio tour allows you to explore Highway 1 with maximum flexibility and value. Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time! Within 30 min, we'll send you two things: a unique password and an app. Download the app onto your phone and enter the password. Then download the tour inside. Start at the first stop and follow the instructions! Stick to our route for the best experience. This tour doesn’t include entrance to attractions along the route. Check pandemic rules before your visit. No expiration — the tour is available from the minute you book until forever! ALERT: Highway partially closed due to storm damage.

Inclusions: GPS Map, Audios and Text, Online Support

Exclusions: Admission to Paid Attractions

Reviewed By GrandTour632361

please fix the app the navigation does not work it is impossible to get back on the route if you get off please tie it in with a GPS system or something for the love of god this was excruciating we spent 2 hours and pretty much saw the buffalo bayou river because we looped around it so many gosh darn times xoxo

3. Best Day in San Francisco with Muir Woods

2800 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA SF Excursions
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Enjoy an introduction to San Francisco on this 6-hour tour that includes a trip across San Francisco Bay to Muir Woods National Monument. You'll be driven around the city to see its diverse neighborhoods and geography, stopping several times for photo ops. At Muir Woods, admire the towering redwood trees, and visit the waterfront town of Sausalito for lunch (own expense).

Inclusions: Bottled water, Local guide

Exclusions: Lunch in Sausalito, Muir Woods entrance fee ($15), Gratuities

Reviewed By J3907FKemilyg

The best part was the ease of the tour- also it was very informational. The kids enjoyed it as well as the adults!

4. The Ultimate Day in the Bay Including Muir Woods

710 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA Dylan's Tours
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Explore all of San Francisco’s most famous neighborhoods. Enjoy a relaxing snack in Sausalito. Then take a short ride with us up to Muir Woods National Monument. This San Francisco tour is our most popular and top-rated because you get to see our beautiful City by the Bay with a local guide. 8:30AM – Depart Fisherman’s Wharf 8:30AM -11:00AM – Explore San Francisco’s BEST neighborhoods! During this time, you are treated to entertaining stories about the neighborhoods and several photo stoops. 11:00AM - 11:30AM – Snack break in Sausalito Enjoy a quick and easy break, our guides provide plenty of recommendations for our favorite local spots during your visit. You are sure to fall in love with this quaint little town. 12:00PM - 1:15PM – Explore Muir Woods After a ride, you will have 75 minutes to walk amongst some of the last remaining coastal redwoods in the world! 2:00PM –Return to Fisherman’s Wharf We return at the same location we started for you to enjoy the rest of your day!

Inclusions: Bottled water, Local guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Muir Woods entrance fee ($15), Gratuities

Reviewed By davidmG9603OW

Fantastic tour! Muir Woods was awe inspiring. Our guide, Patrick, was great. A true local celebrity with deep San Francisco knowledge and roots. Don’t miss this tour!

5. Wine Country Small-Group Tour from San Francisco with Tastings

1301 Palace Dr, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA Edge of the World Tours
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Beautiful Sonoma Valley is your destination on this laid-back, fun-filled, all-day tour. You will learn much about the region from your friendly and knowledgeable guide and will have the opportunity to sample many of the delicious wines that have made Northern California a world-renowned wine producing region. You will travel with a small group (limited to 12 people) to three of Sonoma’s finest boutique wineries where you will spend approximately one hour at each winery. This journey also includes a stop in scenic Sausalito, a stop at the Golden Gate Bridge, and a lunch stop in the historic town of Sonoma where you can select from one of the many fantastic restaurants on the square. If you’re feeling adventurous you can even take a walk into the past at Mission San Francisco Solano. Tasting fees at all wineries are included!

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Wine tastings at three wineries, Professional driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Lunch, Sausalito Ferry, Gratuities

Reviewed By Cece S

Mark was an amazing tour guide and the wineries were beautiful. It was worth the money and I would highly recommend this tour to anyone going to California.

6. The Perfect Blend: Napa and Sonoma Combo Wine Tour from San Francisco

Green Dream Tours
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Discover the winemaking traditions of two of the greatest wine regions in the world on a full-day scenic tour from San Francisco. This tour through Napa and Sonoma valleys brings you to three boutique wineries. Sample four to six types of wine at each stop and learn all about these two regions and their wine-production history. Tasting fees at the three wineries are included. Hotel pick-up and drop-off provided from most hotels in San Francisco. Lunch is on your own at trendy Oxbow Public Market. Travel with a small group in luxury transportation, with a 14-passenger limit (8 during COVID-19).

Inclusions: Fully narrated tour with commentary, Wine tasting at three wineries, Water for the entire duration of tour, Gum, mints and suntan lotion, Hotel pickup and drop-off* (from most hotels in SF), Experienced Wine Country Tour Guide

Exclusions: Lunch at Oxbow Public Market in Napa, Additional wine tasting at Oxbow Public Market (optional), Gratuities

Reviewed By Payton S

AMAZING trip! So much fun and had a great guide who made it more fun! Definitely a must do when visiting this area!

7. The One Day in San Francisco Tour with Alcatraz

710 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA Dylan's Tours
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Includes 9 locations, 5 photo stops, a lunch break in Sausalito, a walk around Muir Woods and the Official Alcatraz tour in the afternoon. Learn the culture and history of San Francisco along with great restaurant recommendations! 8:30AM – Depart Fisherman’s Wharf 8:30AM -11:00AM – Explore San Francisco’s BEST neighborhoods! During this time, you are treated to entertaining stories about the neighborhoods and several photo stoops. 11:00AM - 11:30AM – Snack break in Sausalito Enjoy a quick and easy break, our guides provide plenty of recommendations for our favorite local spots during your visit. You are sure to fall in love with this quaint little town. 12:00PM - 1:15PM – Explore Muir Woods After a ride, you will have 75 minutes to walk amongst some of the last remaining coastal redwoods in the world! 2:30PM – Depart for the Official Alcatraz Tour, Pier 33 Your guide will drop you off at the Alcatraz terminal in time for you to board your cruise to the famous prison

Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Local guide, Professional guide, Alcatraz Island ticket ($39.90 USD value)

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Reviewed By cjr5916

Wonderful day tour of some of the best San Fran neighborhoods, the beautiful town of Sausalito and the magical Muir Woods! Our tour guide, Sean was great! Personable and knowledgeable, he even held the attention of our kids and answered all of their questions. Would highly recommend this tour.

8. Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequioas Day Trip from San Francisco

San Francisco, CA, USA Best Bay Area Tours
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Take a day trip from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park, described as the crown jewel of the country's many splendid national parks. You will be guided on a coach tour to highlights such as Bridalveil Falls, Tunnel View, El Capitan, and Yosemite Falls, with a stop for a 1-mile (1.6-km) walk into a grove of giant sequoias*. Our vans only take 15 passengers, so we are able to stop at more places with less time for loading and unloading of passengers. *weather permitting, and the hike is not recommended for people with health issues

Inclusions: National Park fees, All activities, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off (from select hotels in San Francisco), Local taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, No Pick-up/Drop-off from residential addresses or hotels outside of San Francisco

Reviewed By cwd143

Took the small group tour to Yosemite National Park. It was one of the best tours we have had. Brian our tour guide made this 1 day trip to Yosemite amazing. He packed in a visit and photo opps to all the major sites in Yosemite . We highly recommend tours with Best Bay. They do not disappoint at all.

9. Small Group Redwoods and Wine Country Trip Including Wine Tasting and Cave Tour

San Francisco, CA, USA Best Bay Area Tours
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Our tour begins at Muir Woods, an old-growth Redwood forest that contains some of the tallest trees on the planet. These 800-year old beauties soar nearly 300 feet over the valley floor. We will spend over an hour walking down paths that have been growing for centuries. We begin our tastings at a small Sonoma-style boutique winery that is typical of the area. This is followed by a visit to historic Sonoma Square. You will have time to explore some of the tasting rooms on your own. Or for history buffs, you can tour the historic Mission San Francisco Solano or explore Army Barracks from or a preserved hotel from 1848. For a food experience, there are small shops around the Square that have olive oil, cheese and chocolate tasting. During your free time, there are several choices for lunch. Then we go to a large winery for a tasting and a private tour of the caves where will learn about winemaking. ENTRANCE TO MUIR WOODS IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE, as are the tasting fees.

Inclusions: Admission fee to Muir Woods National Monument ($15 per person), Wine tasting fees, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Pickup and drop-off from residential addresses, Lunch

Reviewed By cwd143

Took the small group tour to Yosemite National Park. It was one of the best tours we have had. Brian our tour guide made this 1 day trip to Yosemite amazing. He packed in a visit and photo opps to all the major sites in Yosemite . We highly recommend tours with Best Bay. They do not disappoint at all.

10. Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour

545 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA Must See
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Inside Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour This Tour will take you across the Golden Gate Bridge, walk among old growth coast redwoods of the famous Muir Woods National Monument Park. You will discover some of the most beautiful house boats in the world, where a hippie community took residence in the 70's and admire the beautiful seaside Mediterranean style City of Sausalito. After that you will have an extraordinary experience with an audio tour INSIDE the most famous prison, Alcatraz. The transportation will be in a luxury brand new Mercedes Sprinter Van with only 11 passenger total. You will have a particular attention from your tour guide during all your trip.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Alcatraz admission ticket with Cellhouse Audio Tour and ferry ride, Free time on Alcatraz Island, Alcatraz Tickets ($41.00 USD value)

Exclusions: Gratuity 20% is the standard recommended for guides/chauffeurs, Food and Beverage, Entry fee to Muir Woods National Monument $15

Reviewed By nikolasallee

Must see and experience. The audio tour and walk about on the island was awesome. So much history on this island! Would highly recommend!

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