San Francisco Grand City Tour
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!
What's Included
- 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
- Aquarium of the Bay Entrance Fee if option selected.
- Transport by luxury coach + certified step-on Tour Guide
- Food and drinks.
- Not included
- Hotel Pick-up & drop-off Not included
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Gray Line San Francisco (pass by)
Van Ness Avenue (pass by)
Cow Hollow (pass by)
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Golden Gate Bridge
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Presidio of San Francisco (pass by)
Lands End
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Golden Gate Park (pass by)
Haight-Ashbury (pass by)
Twin Peaks
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Castro (pass by)
Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market (pass by)
Financial District (pass by)
Chinatown (pass by)
North Beach (pass by)
Fisherman's Wharf
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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)
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the San Francisco Grand City Tour?
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Activity code: C-2660SFODLX1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool San Francisco customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).
- This tour 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.
- 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.
- Aquarium of the Bay Entrance Fee if option selected.
- Transport by luxury coach + certified step-on Tour Guide.
- Food and drinks.
- not included.
- Hotel Pick-up & drop-off Not included.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the San Francisco Grand City Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for San Francisco Grand City Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool San Francisco. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- 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
- Aquarium of the Bay Entrance Fee if option selected.
- Transport by luxury coach + certified step-on Tour Guide
- Food and drinks.
- Not included
- Hotel Pick-up & drop-off Not included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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)
