What to do and see in San Francisco, California (CA): The Best Multi-day Tours

December 21, 2021 Fernanda Pittenger

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.
Restaurants in San Francisco

1. Wild West 4-Day Tour from San Francisco to Las Vegas, Yosemite National Park, LA

San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA Empire Vacations Day Tours - New York
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1 reviews

Visit some of the Wild West's most popular attractions on this 4-day tour from San Francisco. Visit Golden Gate Bridge, Cruise San Francisco's bay, tour Yosemite National Park and more! Round-trip transportation, continental breakfast and 4-nights accommodations are included. Tour concludes in Los Angeles.

Inclusions: Professional tour guide, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transport by air-conditioned bus or van, 3 nights of hotel accommodation including tax and continental breakfast, Bay cruise in San Francisco, Sightseeing in San Francisco, Las Vegas, and at the Hoover Dam

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks (unless specified), Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By lorik902

I understand that we are all dealing with Covid 19 during this stressful time. However we decided to take this tour and booked many weeks ahead. The tour was cancelled as we were boarding our flight to fly out west and left us stranded. No hotels. Just sent a little email saying I hope you get this email that the tour is cancelled. Extremely unprofessional. Didn’t offer to try to help us make other arrangements. Will definitely hesitate to book on Viator again.

2. Wild West 5-Day Tour from LA: Santa Barbara, San Francisco, Yosemite, Las Vegas

6333 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA Empire Vacations Day Tours
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 2 reviews

Visit some of the Wild West's most popular attractions on this 5-day tour from Los Angeles. Visit Santa Barbara, Cruise San Francisco's bay, tour Yosemite National Park and more! Round-trip transportation, continental breakfast and 4-nights accommodations are included.

Inclusions: Professional tour guide, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transport by air-conditioned bus or van, 4 nights of hotel accommodation including tax and continental breakfast, Bay cruise in San Francisco, Sightseeing in Santa Barbara, Carmel, San Francisco, the Las Vegas Strip, and Hoover Damn

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks (unless otherwise specified), Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By makaylabm_

As a return guest, I cannot reccomend Empire Vacations highly enough! With affordable tours, and excellent guides, they always make travelling fun and easy. In a jam-packed 5 day tour from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, Hoover Dam, Sedona, Monument Valley, Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon, you will experience some of the best attractions the USA has to offer. As you journey through California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah, you will see some of the desert's most photogenic landscapes, and learn the natural and cultural history of each region. Monument Valley and Antelope Canyon were the highlights with both offering exceptional, local Navajo guides to educate visitors on the history of two of the places. This tour offers the perfect balance of scheduled tours at attractions and free time to explore the cities at your own pace. The accommodation in each location was clean and the complimentary breakfast was tasty but simple. On our tour we had two guides - Jacob and Dino. Both were knowledgable, professional, humourous, flexible, and made the trip memorable. Suitable for people of all ages, I recommend this tour to families, couples, and solo travellers alike. If you are seeking the adventure of a lifetime, this is the trip for you.

3. Two-day Los Angeles & San Francisco Private Tour

ParkPlace Cali Tours
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1 reviews

This is an exclusive Two-Day Tour of Los Angeles and San Francisco.  We will pick you up at your LA area hotel to begin the tour of Hollywood including famous Walk of Fame, Hollywood Sign, Sunset Strip, Movie Stars Homes, Rodeo Drive then onto Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, Muscle Beach and breathtaking Malibu along the Pacific Coast Highway.  We will then continue up the California Coast towards San Francisco, making stops in Santa Barbara, Monterey & Carmel.  The day will end upon arrival at your hotel in San Francisco (hotel your choice, Not Included in Tour Price).  The following morning we will resume the tour in San Francisco starting at famous Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, Colorful Castro district, a chance to ride a Cable Car and ride down famed Lombard Street all before return back to your hotel in Los Angeles.  On the return, we will make a stop in picturesque Danish village of Solvang.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional photographer guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By Fearless312701

Had a fun, relaxing, and informative tour of the beaches and Hollywood areas. Arman was a great tour guide. We went to all the areas highlighted in the booking information. It was a last minute decision to take this tour and we are so glad Arman could accommodate us. Recommend this tour if you want to see Marina del Rey, Venice, Malibu and Sunset Blvd to Hollywood and don’t want the hassle of driving yourself!

4. The Ultimate Yosemite National Park Full Experience- 5 Days’ Vacation Package

Golden Horizon Tours
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1 reviews

*** Our goal is to exceed your expectations*** • Choose quality over quantity; we are 100% local, reliable with 16 years of experience and excellent reputation • 100% Local San Francisco Accredited & Established Business Since 2004 • 100% Glowing Feedback Including TripAdvisor, BBB + A rating & More 100% Peace of Mind • 100% Trusted, Licensed and Bonded Local Tour Operator Since 2004 100% • Tailor-Made Custom Tours & Freedom to Customize a La Carte • Unique Itineraries & Lifetime 5-Star Experiences Guaranteed • High Level & First-Class Services - No hidden Fees & Satisfaction Guaranteed • Outstanding Awards Including TripAdvisor, BBB A+ Rating, Gold Award of Business Credibility Trust + SF Travel & Convention Bureau Award & More • Family-Friendly Tour Operator + Local Passionate & Fun-loving Multilingual Tour Guides • Luxury Vehicles, Go Where You Want to Go & Travel at Your Pace • High-Profile VIP Clients; Top Travel Custom Services Specialist

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water

Exclusions: Snacks, Overtime, meals, driver’s gratuity & optional features

Reviewed By frankyannis

LOOK NO FURTHER! THEY WILL EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS Our Napa, Alcatraz, Russian River Valley and Yosemite experience with Golden Horizon. Napa Valley has been on our bucket-list for a while, we finally made it to Napa, and we stayed at Solage resort located in northern Napa Valley. The hotel is very elegant and located in a peaceful location near Calistoga. As for sightseeing, we booked multiple private wine tours with Golden Horizon Travel. Our awesome tour guide, Adam, took us to new and exclusive wineries each day, in and around Napa Valley. We also had a wine and food pairing in Sonoma and Napa Valley. The wineries we visited and the wines we had exceeded our expectations. With Adam, we felt like travelling with a friend, he never finished the tour as scheduled, he always added more time to our daily trips and made us feel like a family. We were really glad to book multiple private tours with this company, we had a hot air balloon ride scheduled during the weekend, but we could not fly due to wind and weather conditions. However, the next day, we took off from Yountville, and had one of the best sunrises ever. It’s an exciting and fun experience. Adam is an expert photographer and took a lot of beautiful photos of us, he later shared them with us. This was an amazing experience we will never forget. We wanted to see the big redwood trees and decided to skip Muir Woods and visit the Russian River Valley wineries and Redwoods. The choice of wineries there was a great fit for our taste, we visited DeLoach, Gary Farrell and Merry Edwards Winery. We love pinots and enjoyed awesome wines there. Last, we spared one more day to visit Yosemite national park during our stay in the Bay Area. We had a long day private trip with a nice tour guide, his name is Gerard. He was kind enough to take us on a hike to see the big sequoias after visiting the Yosemite Valley. We are surprised by the beauty and majesty of Yosemite, but a one-day trip doesn’t do justice to Yosemite - I recommend at least 2 or 3 day. Our last day took us from Napa to Alcatraz, and then, we got dropped off at SFO and then flew back home to Guatemala City. Thank you for the memories! We highly recommend this travel company and Adam; you won’t be disappointed. \ Ramiro A. and Irma Lopez

5. 4 Day Death Valley, Yosemite, San Francisco from Las Vegas Camp or Lodge

Ellis Island Hotel, 4250 Koval Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA Bindlestiff Tours
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 6 reviews

Enjoy a 4 day tour through the Mighty Mojave Desert, Death Valley, Sierra Mountains and San Francisco, Starry skies and mountain walks! New Private Tour Option- Purchase 5 seats and have a fully private tour with selected ticket type. New Self- Drive Tour Option- Drive yourself and meet your guide in key locations.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Experienced fun and knowledgeable Tour Guide, All Fees and Taxes, Transportation in a modern 14 passenger tour bus/ SUV or minivan fully air conditioned, Park admissions, City Tour of San Francisco, Tour of Death Valley National Park, Yosemite walks and hikes, This tour has a free downloadable App with tour commentary in French, German, Spanish and Italian., Live commentary is provided in English.

Exclusions: Gratuities-Suggested 15% , If Camping selected: 45.00 USD per person local food kitty to cover included meals., If Lodging option selected: 24.00 USD per person local food kitty to cover cost of 3 lunches., If Self Drive option is selected no food kitty is due and no meals are included., If Self-Drive option selected rental car fees are not included.

Reviewed By duckduckllama

I had such a good experience last year I brought my family back to Vegas just to take some Bindlestiff tours. We went to Death Valley with Tim and it was phenomenal. We all had a great time. It’s basically a sampler platter of quick experiences but that’s perfect for a family with kids. We got to see so much packed into one day. Tim is an excellent guide: friendly, knowledgeable, passionate. The van is very comfortable with plenty of cold water, and lots of restroom stops if you need that. I highly recommend this tour when you’re in vegas, you won’t regret it.

6. 4 Day Sierra Nevada Tour of Yosemite and Tahoe from San Francisco

Hilton San Francisco Union Square, 333 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA Incredible Adventures
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

4.9 based on 11 reviews

The ultimate Sierra Mountain adventure! Spend 4 FULL DAYS hiking & exploring some of the lesser-traveled areas of Yosemite, Mammoth Lakes, and Lake Tahoe, with hotel accommodations included! Visit Bodie Ghost Town, the Ansel Adams Wilderness, Yosemite’s Giant Sequoias, and more on this epic tour from San Francisco.

Inclusions: Central San Francisco Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Narrated guided tour, Hotel accommodations (double occupancy, single occupancy supplement applies for single bookings)., All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off (except Hilton Hotel)

Reviewed By lucyville1

Our tour guide was probably the best part about this wine tour! The wines were ok, but Jason was so much fun, he knew and appreciated every person at all three wineries, he took the time out to talk to every person on the tour, and his recommendations were perfect! If you're lucky enough, you'll get Jason!

7. Yosemite National Park & Giant Sequoias 2-Day Semi-guided Tour (no accom)

Extranomical Tours
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.8 based on 4 reviews

Maximize your experience to the wild, natural beauty of Yosemite National Park with an overnight stay in the park. This is the only Yosemite Valley tour from San Francisco where you will experience the solitude of the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias, the largest living things on the Earth. After getting your bearings on a guided tour to Yosemite, you’ll enjoy plenty of free time during your two days and a night to hike, bike and explore at your own pace. Capture incredible photos of Yosemite, Nevada and Bridalveil falls, then move on to the granite monuments of El Capitan, Half Dome and more. Guaranteed departures 365 days a year. Arrange your hotel separately, accomodations are NOT included in the tour.

Inclusions: San Francisco pick-up from most hotels, Transportation to Yosemite National Park, Drop-off at Yosemite Lodge, Temperature controlled vehicle

Exclusions: Accommodations are not included in this package, Meals, Transportation from Yosemite Valley Lodge to your separately-booked accommodation, Gratuities

Reviewed By Brittany B

The tour was super fun! Met a lot of cool peeps and our tour guide Dustin was super funny! I don't even like wine and I would definitely go on the tour again just for the experience!

8. 3-Day Yosemite Camping Adventure from San Francisco

333 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA Incredible Adventures
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

4.7 based on 142 reviews

Explore America's favorite national park on a 3-day camping trip that takes you off the beaten path to trails and sights unseen by most who venture here. You'll enjoy three days and two nights of camping, hiking and swimming in a fun-filled, friendly atmosphere. Never camped before? No problem! The necessary camping gear is provided for you, and the tour is fully guided.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Camping equipment (except a sleeping bag), Camping fees, All fees and taxes, Fuel surcharge (USD10), Transport by biodiesel van, Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Sleeping bag (available to rent for USD20), Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By lucyville1

Our tour guide was probably the best part about this wine tour! The wines were ok, but Jason was so much fun, he knew and appreciated every person at all three wineries, he took the time out to talk to every person on the tour, and his recommendations were perfect! If you're lucky enough, you'll get Jason!

9. 2-Day Yosemite National Park Tour from San Francisco

Incredible Adventures
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

4.6 based on 223 reviews

Experience the Yosemite tour voted in the top 10 multi-day tours on TripAdvisor 2018! We are also the 'Greenest Tour Company in San Francisco' so enjoy a guilt free & zero emissions trip on us. On our Yosemite Hotel 2-Day Tour, you’ll have enough time and flexibility to see everything the park has to offer. The tour is fully-guided so you get a more complete, personal experience. During your two days, you will see and photograph such famous highlights as Yosemite Falls (the tallest waterfall in North America), El Capitan, Half Dome, Bridalveil Falls, and Inspiration Point. The tour also includes a trip to Glacier Point and a hike among the Giant Sequoias (weather permitting). At night, you will sleep comfortably in the heart of Yosemite Valley at your choice of accommodations (Yosemite Valley Lodge, Majestic Hotel, or Tent Cabins at Half Dome Village), or at Cedar Lodge in the picturesque Merced River canyon. Slip away to Yosemite Park for two days with us!

Inclusions: SF hotel pick-up and drop-off, Narrated guided tour, Transportation to/from Yosemite in eco-friendly biofuel mini-coach, Your choice of overnight hotel accommodation in Yosemite Valley (at Yosemite Valley Lodge, Majestic Hotel, or Half Dome Village Tent Cabin), or at Cedar Lodge in the picturesque Merced River canyon

Exclusions: Gratuities, Meals; stops will be made to purchase food at appropriate times during the day.

Reviewed By lucyville1

Our tour guide was probably the best part about this wine tour! The wines were ok, but Jason was so much fun, he knew and appreciated every person at all three wineries, he took the time out to talk to every person on the tour, and his recommendations were perfect! If you're lucky enough, you'll get Jason!

10. San Francisco CityPASS

San Francisco, CA, USA CityPASS San Francisco
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

4.6 based on 338 reviews

San Francisco CityPASS® — Save 44% at San Francisco’s four best attractions. Spend less, experience more. Discover San Francisco's best attractions at huge savings and enjoy instant delivery of convenient mobile tickets. Perfect for multiple day trips, vacations or exploring your home city! Includes prepaid admission for 4 must-see attractions: • California Academy of Sciences • Blue & Gold Fleet San Francisco Bay Cruise Plus your choice of admission to 2 of the following attractions: • Aquarium of the Bay • The Walt Disney Family Museum • San Francisco Zoo & Gardens • Exploratorium (TEMPORARILY CLOSED) **Some attractions require reservations or have limited hours or days of operation.

Inclusions: California Academy of Sciences , Blue & Gold Fleet San Francisco Bay Cruise, Plus your choice of admission to 2 of the following attractions, Aquarium of the Bay, The Walt Disney Family Museum, San Francisco Zoo & Gardens, or Exploratorium, Exploratorium is TEMPORARILY CLOSED

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.