San Francisco Grand City Tour
Overview
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, Palace of Fine Arts and Mission District.
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!
Inclusions
- Transport by air-conditioned luxury coach
- Narrated bus tour of San Francisco + Plenty of photo stops
- 4h Bike Rental (if option selected)
- Bay Cruise if option selected.
- Aquarium of the Bay Entrance Fee if option selected.
- Choose from two departure locations in San Francisco: Fisherman's Wharf or Union Square
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Gray Line San Francisco, 478 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
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
Pass By: Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA
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.
Pass By: Cow Hollow, Union St, San Francisco, CA
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.
Stop At: Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, 3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123-1002
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Golden Gate Bridge, US-101, San Francisco, CA 94129
The tour crosses the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.
On a clear day, the Golden Gate Bridge offers a panoramic view of the bay and the San Francisco skyline.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Presidio of San Francisco, 210 Lincoln Boulevard on the Presidio's Main Post, San Francisco, CA 94129
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.
Stop At: Lands End, Point Lobos Avenue and El Camino del Mar, San Francisco, CA 94121
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Golden Gate Park, 501 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117-1898
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.
Pass By: Haight-Ashbury, Haight Street between Masonic and Stanyan, San Francisco, CA 94117
Travelers will see where the Hippie movement began during the Summer of Love. Unusual stores, unique dining and live entertainment.
Stop At: 501 Twin Peaks Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94114
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
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: The Castro, The Castro, San Francisco, California
Descending down towards Market Street, we enter the Castro District.
All are welcome and safe in this LGBT community!
Pass By: Market Street, San Francisco, CA
This major thoroughfare in San Francisco. We drive east from the Castro towards the Ferry Building and the downtown Financial District.
Stop At: Mission District, Mission District, San Francisco, California
Stops with Photo opportunities at Mission district
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Financial District, Financial District, San Francisco, California
Among the skyscrapers that dominate the skyline (Transamerica Pyramid, Salesforce Tower), there is a wealth of tech business and Fortune 500 companies.
Pass By: Chinatown, Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94108
Passing under the "Dragon Gates" of Chinatown, traveler's enter a bustling district of commerce bursting with color.
Pass By: North Beach, Broadway at Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94111
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".
Stop At: Fisherman's Wharf, Jefferson Street Between Hyde and Powell Streets, San Francisco, CA 94133
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Union Square, Union Square, San Francisco, California
Union Square:
Final drop-off location
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional information
- Please contact us 48 hours prior to tour date to confirm your exact departure location (2 options)
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- Stroller accessible
- If you choose the option that includes the Aquarium of the Bay Admission, please visit their site for Aquarium of the Bay hours.
- Service animals allowed
- If you choose the option that includes the Bay Cruise Adventure, please visit the Blue & Gold site for the seasonal schedule.
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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This tour was everything that we were hoping for! We were in San Francisco for a short period of time and wanted to see as much as possible. Joesph (tour guide) and Jack (driver) we AMAZING! So kind and knowledgeable, drove us places that we would not have gone on our own. We were so very impress...
This tour was everything that we were hoping for! We were in San Francisco for a short period of time and wanted to see as much as possible. Joesph (tour guide) and Jack (driver) we AMAZING! So kind and knowledgeable, drove us places that we would not have gone on our own. We were so very impressed and pleased overall!!!Was only in the city for a few days and this tour in my opinion was the best way to see a large part of the city and get the biggest bang for your buck
Was only in the city for a few days and this tour in my opinion was the best way to see a large part of the city and get the biggest bang for your buckWe had a great experience thanks to Joseph and Archie, two amazing hosts with deep knowledge on the city and useful tips that will help you enjoying your stay in San Francisco. Highly recommended!
We had a great experience thanks to Joseph and Archie, two amazing hosts with deep knowledge on the city and useful tips that will help you enjoying your stay in San Francisco. Highly recommended!Wonderful tour. The city was beautiful. The tour guide and driver were very knowledgeable. Will recommend you try it.
Wonderful tour. The city was beautiful. The tour guide and driver were very knowledgeable. Will recommend you try it.There were only 7 of us on our tso it was very personal. Our driver Jack and tour guide Michelle were extremely knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic. We were lucky to go across the golden gate bridge which was my favourite part of the tour. Also stopped at land's end and twin peaks which had ...
There were only 7 of us on our tso it was very personal. Our driver Jack and tour guide Michelle were extremely knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic. We were lucky to go across the golden gate bridge which was my favourite part of the tour. Also stopped at land's end and twin peaks which had a very high up view of the whole city. Just stunning and not rushed at all. The other people on the bus were very nice to chat to and shared our experiences. I had the bay cruise option so they dropped me off at Pier 39 for that which I also loved. I gave them both a tip for giving me a perfect day and one to remember! Thank you!Good Photo Opportunities! Comfortable bus and a great way to spend a morning in San Francisco as a first timer.
Good Photo Opportunities! Comfortable bus and a great way to spend a morning in San Francisco as a first timer.