San Francisco Grand City Tour | 4 hours

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Transport by air-conditioned luxury coach
  • Bay Cruise if option selected.
  • Narrated bus tour of San Francisco + Plenty of photo stops
  • Choose from two departure locations in San Francisco: Fisherman's Wharf or Union Square
  • 4h Bike Rental (if option selected)
  • Aquarium of the Bay Entrance Fee if option selected.
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-up & drop-off Not included

Overview

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

  • N/A (Pass By)

    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

  • Van Ness Avenue (Pass By)

    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.

  • Cow Hollow (Pass By)

    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.

  • Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

    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.

    10 minutes

  • Golden Gate Bridge

    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.

    15 minutes

  • Presidio of San Francisco (Pass By)

    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.

  • Lands End

    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.

    15 minutes

  • Golden Gate Park (Pass By)

    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.

  • Haight-Ashbury (Pass By)

    Travelers will see where the Hippie movement began during the Summer of Love. Unusual stores, unique dining and live entertainment.

  • Twin Peaks

    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

    15 minutes

  • The Castro (Pass By)

    Descending down towards Market Street, we enter the Castro District. All are welcome and safe in this LGBT community!

  • Embarcadero Farmer's Market (Pass By)

    This major thoroughfare in San Francisco. We drive east from the Castro towards the Ferry Building and the downtown Financial District.

  • Mission District

    Stops with Photo opportunities at Mission district

    10 minutes

  • Financial District (Pass By)

    Among the skyscrapers that dominate the skyline (Transamerica Pyramid, Salesforce Tower), there is a wealth of tech business and Fortune 500 companies.

  • Chinatown (Pass By)

    Passing under the "Dragon Gates" of Chinatown, traveler's enter a bustling district of commerce bursting with color.

  • North Beach (Pass By)

    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".

  • Fisherman's Wharf

    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.

    5 minutes

  • Union Square

    Union Square: Final drop-off location

    5 minutes

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Additional Info

  • 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 contact us 48 hours prior to tour date to confirm your exact departure location (2 options)
  • 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.

Free Cancellation

June 14100% refund
June 15No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

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581 reviews

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    313
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  • 2 stars
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Showing 1-5 of 313 reviews with 5 stars

Amazing

Published on Jan, 2025

Outstanding views, some of the best ever seen, every site you'd want in San Fransisco is covered, and plenty of time to use restrooms and go exploring. Highly reccomend, even for the price.

San Francisco with friends

Published on Dec, 2024

It was an incredible plan. The staff was wonderful and very friendly. Definitely recommended and a must if you visit San Francisco. Thanks for everything.

San Francisco tour

Published on Dec, 2024

We had a fantastic experience with Gray Line San Francisco! The tour was well-organized, covering all the city’s highlights, including the Golden Gate Bridge and Twin Peaks. Our guide, Michelle, was amazing—knowledgeable, engaging, and full of great stories about the city’s history. Everything ran smoothly, and the views were breathtaking. Highly recommend Gray Line for exploring San Francisco!

Great tour!!

Published on Nov, 2024

Great tour, tour guide and driver! The sights we visited were breathtaking, each location revealing a unique story that captivated our group. Our guide's knowledge and enthusiasm made the experience even more enjoyable, as they shared fascinating anecdotes along the way. The seamless coordination between the driver and guide ensured that we stayed on schedule while still having ample time to explore. By the end of the day, we felt enriched by the journey and grateful for the memories created together.

Great tour; money well spent.

Published on Nov, 2024

The Presidio, The Palace of the Arts, Golden Gate Park for sure, it's beautiful, The Golden Gate Bridge. Everything was great and informative. The tour allowed you see alot of places you may want to visit for a little while longer om your own time. Danillo and Michelle were an awesome tour guide team. I was only here for 3 days but with their information from the tour I was able to see and do alot on my own time. It's my first time visiting BUT I will definitely be back for a longer visit.

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