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San Francisco Grand City Tour

★ 4.2 (613 reviews) · By Gray Line San Francisco

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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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Duration 4 hours

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Live tour guide

English

Key facts

Duration 4 hours
Languages English
Group size Up to 15
Ages Infant 0–4; Child 5–11; Adult 12–99
Accessibility Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour type Private

What's included

Included

  • Bay Cruise if option selected.
  • Transport by luxury coach + certified step-on Tour Guide
  • Narrated bus tour of San Francisco + Plenty of photo stops
  • Choose from two departure locations in San Francisco: Fisherman's Wharf or Union Square
  • Aquarium of the Bay Entrance Fee if option selected.

Not included

  • Food and drinks.
  • not included
  • Hotel Pick-up & drop-off Not included

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1 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

  2. Stop 2 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.

  3. Stop 3 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.

  4. Stop 4

    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
  5. Stop 5

    Stop at the Golden Gate Bridge to enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of this iconic landmark. Capture memorable photos of this engineering marvel and enjoy the fresh coastal breeze.

    15 minutes
  6. Stop 6 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.

  7. Stop 7

    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
  8. Stop 8 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.

  9. Stop 9 Pass by

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

  10. Stop 10

    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
  11. Stop 11 Pass by

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

  12. Stop 12 Pass by

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

  13. Stop 13 Pass by

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

  14. Stop 14 Pass by

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

  15. Stop 15 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".

  16. Stop 16

    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
  17. Stop 17

    Union Square: Final drop-off location

    5 minutes

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the starting point

Gray Line Fisherman’s Wharf Departure Location
2805 Leavenworth St.
Arrive by 8:45 AM to check-in
Bus Departs at 9:00 AM
Although there is no physical location, you'll easily spot Pomegranate Café directly across the street. Simply wait there, and our representative will meet you.

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Cancellation & confirmation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
  • 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
  • May be cancelled for bad weather
  • May be cancelled if there are not enough travelers

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From $69.00 per person

Infant Age 0–4
0
Child Age 5–11
0
Adult Age 12–99
1
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