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San Francisco: 6-Day Zion, Bryce, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas Tour

Experience the most complete Southwest Giant Ring itinerary! Feel the passion of the wilderness beauty! Enjoy the most magnificent views given by five famous national …More

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San Francisco: 6-Day Zion, Bryce, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas Tour

Experience the most complete Southwest Giant Ring itinerary! Feel the passion of the wilderness beauty! Enjoy the most magnificent views given by five famous national...

6 days
5.0 (4)
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$1,045
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

Explore the stunning, Gothic architectural wonder of Grace Cathedral with this entry ticket that grants you access to its breathtaking features. Roam at your own …More

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San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

Explore the stunning, Gothic architectural wonder of Grace Cathedral with this entry ticket that grants you access to its breathtaking features. Roam at your own...

30 to 60 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$15
Tenderloin LGBTQ+ History Tour

I am a San Francisco native with six generations in the City. I have written three books about San Francisco and record a San Francisco …More

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Tenderloin LGBTQ+ History Tour

I am a San Francisco native with six generations in the City. I have written three books about San Francisco and record a San Francisco...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$39
San Francisco Photography Walk Discover Pier 70 and Mission Bay

Explore the vibrant transformation of Pier 70 and Mission Bay on a guided photo walk designed for all photography and urban history enthusiasts. Led by …More

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San Francisco Photography Walk Discover Pier 70 and Mission Bay

Explore the vibrant transformation of Pier 70 and Mission Bay on a guided photo walk designed for all photography and urban history enthusiasts. Led by...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$29
Half-Day San Francisco City Overview Tour

Short on time but want to see the whole city? This half-day overview hits every major San Francisco highlight, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Coit …More

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Half-Day San Francisco City Overview Tour

Short on time but want to see the whole city? This half-day overview hits every major San Francisco highlight, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Coit...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$119
San Francisco Private Tour Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip

Experience Muir Woods and Sausalito with a private, personalized sightseeing ride. Your English-speaking Welcome Driver will tailor the journey to your interests, choosing stops, duration, …More

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San Francisco Private Tour Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip

Experience Muir Woods and Sausalito with a private, personalized sightseeing ride. Your English-speaking Welcome Driver will tailor the journey to your interests, choosing stops, duration,...

5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$126
Discovery in French of the Castro and Mission districts

Discover the iconic Castro and Mission neighborhoods of San Francisco on a 3-hour walking tour. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of these unique …More

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Discovery in French of the Castro and Mission districts

Discover the iconic Castro and Mission neighborhoods of San Francisco on a 3-hour walking tour. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of these unique...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$68
SFO Pick-Up with City Sightseeing Tour

This convenient form of transportation takes you from San Francisco International Airport to the all-encompassing exploration of San Francisco's sights & landmarks. It means you spend more …More

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SFO Pick-Up with City Sightseeing Tour

This convenient form of transportation takes you from San Francisco International Airport to the all-encompassing exploration of San Francisco's sights & landmarks. It means you spend more...

1 to 2 hours
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$385
Historical San Anselmo: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

This is a self guided audio tour of San Anselmo, a unique town nestled in the heart of Marin County. Originally called Junction due to …More

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Historical San Anselmo: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

This is a self guided audio tour of San Anselmo, a unique town nestled in the heart of Marin County. Originally called Junction due to...

30 to 45 minutes
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$6
Mafia Heist at the Bay: Escape Adventure in San Francisco

Discover San Francisco’s waterfront by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone. Play our engaging exploration game, taking the role of a business graduate …More

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Mafia Heist at the Bay: Escape Adventure in San Francisco

Discover San Francisco’s waterfront by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone. Play our engaging exploration game, taking the role of a business graduate...

105 to 135 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (3)
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$5
Guided Tour of Historic Gold Rush Synagogue

Tour a turn-of-the-century Beaux Arts masterpiece designed by renowned architect Albert Pasis. Featuring a frescoed interior, famous stain glass windows and one of the last …More

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Guided Tour of Historic Gold Rush Synagogue

Tour a turn-of-the-century Beaux Arts masterpiece designed by renowned architect Albert Pasis. Featuring a frescoed interior, famous stain glass windows and one of the last...

60 to 75 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$20
San Francisco Private Street Art Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

Experience the vibrant and dynamic street art scene of San Francisco on an immersive 3-hour tour that will take you on a journey through the …More

5.0 (1)

San Francisco Private Street Art Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

Experience the vibrant and dynamic street art scene of San Francisco on an immersive 3-hour tour that will take you on a journey through the...

3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$76
Point Reyes National Seashore Self Guided Driving Audio Tour

Experience the breathtaking majesty of northern California with this self-guided driving tour of Point Reyes National Seashore. Discover fascinating maritime history at the Point Reyes …More

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Point Reyes National Seashore Self Guided Driving Audio Tour

Experience the breathtaking majesty of northern California with this self-guided driving tour of Point Reyes National Seashore. Discover fascinating maritime history at the Point Reyes...

2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
3.7 (12)
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$17
Private Small Group Tour of San Francisco

Take a private tour of America's most beautiful city! start from downtown and see all major attractions: Union Square, China Town, Nob Hill, Financial District, …More

5.0 (1)

Private Small Group Tour of San Francisco

Take a private tour of America's most beautiful city! start from downtown and see all major attractions: Union Square, China Town, Nob Hill, Financial District,...

3 to 4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$799
California Adventure Bundle: 13 Self-Guided Audio Tours

Explore California's Best with Shaka Guide's California Audio Tour Bundle! Discover Lake Tahoe's clear waters, Joshua Tree's otherworldly landscapes, Yosemite's majestic beauty, Death Valley's unique …More

4.5 (2)

California Adventure Bundle: 13 Self-Guided Audio Tours

Explore California's Best with Shaka Guide's California Audio Tour Bundle! Discover Lake Tahoe's clear waters, Joshua Tree's otherworldly landscapes, Yosemite's majestic beauty, Death Valley's unique...

8 days • Free Cancellation
4.5 (2)
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$49
Private Christmas Heritage Walk in San Francisco

Private festive discovery begins in the historic heart of San Francisco. You will explore elegant streets illuminated by seasonal lights and cultural traditions. Historic architecture …More

5.0 (1)

Private Christmas Heritage Walk in San Francisco

Private festive discovery begins in the historic heart of San Francisco. You will explore elegant streets illuminated by seasonal lights and cultural traditions. Historic architecture...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$399
Muir Woods Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour

This is not an admission ticket to Muir Woods. Hike among towering redwoods with this self-guided driving/walking tour of Muir Woods National Monument. This tour …More

3.4 (18)

Muir Woods Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour

This is not an admission ticket to Muir Woods. Hike among towering redwoods with this self-guided driving/walking tour of Muir Woods National Monument. This tour...

1 to 2 hours • Free Cancellation
3.4 (18)
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$17
American Bookbinders Museum Ticket

The American Bookbinders Museum in San Francisco invites visitors to explore the rich history and craft of bookbinding. Open Tuesday through Saturday, this unique museum …More

5.0 (1)

American Bookbinders Museum Ticket

The American Bookbinders Museum in San Francisco invites visitors to explore the rich history and craft of bookbinding. Open Tuesday through Saturday, this unique museum...

60 to 90 minutes
5.0 (1)
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$15
Sunken Ships and Shady Past The Yerba Buena Waterfront Walk

Wind your way through the historic heart of San Francisco, tracing the "ghost" of the original 1849 waterline and the chaotic birth of a global …More

5.0 (1)

Sunken Ships and Shady Past The Yerba Buena Waterfront Walk

Wind your way through the historic heart of San Francisco, tracing the "ghost" of the original 1849 waterline and the chaotic birth of a global...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$45
San Francisco Bay Cruise Scenic Tour

A cruise on the San Francisco Bay offers a unique perspective of the city's iconic landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. Glide …More

4.5 (4)

San Francisco Bay Cruise Scenic Tour

A cruise on the San Francisco Bay offers a unique perspective of the city's iconic landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. Glide...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.5 (4)
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$36

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Perfect Tour Guide for Point Reyes Exploration
New York City
Point Reyes National Seashore Self Guided Driving Audio Tour
Z7134NLmarcr, Sep 2026
Perfect Tour Guide for Point Reyes Exploration
Driving audio guide proved to be a very valuable addition to our day trip in Point Reyes. Fascinating information and a very pleasant narrator!
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Great Private Tour Experience
New York City
San Francisco Private Tour Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip
Arthur_S, Aug 2026
Great Private Tour Experience
Great 5⭐️ service. Door to door service. No rush or dependent on a larger group. We went at our own pace. Definitely worth the premium price over a larger group tour. Would book again.
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Easy
New York City
San Francisco Bay Cruise Scenic Tour
TERESA_M, Aug 2026
Easy
It’s very easy. Had no troubles everything was smooth. It was super easy from the purchase to using the vouchers. I had no problems.
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Excellent half day tour
New York City
Half-Day San Francisco City Overview Tour
921leeannew, Jul 2026
Excellent half day tour
Brian was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and very friendly. Took us places we would not have seen. Would highly recommend people to take Brian’s tour
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Ansel Adams in the waiting room
New York City
San Francisco Photography Walk Discover Pier 70 and Mission Bay
holdenh80, Jul 2026
Ansel Adams in the waiting room
If you want to walk around the city with good people and a great guide, then this is it! Josh knows his stuff with a camera and makes sure you learn it. The people in the group were a ton of fun, with a variety of skills. Josh knew a lot of the history of the area and was not shy in sharing. The quality of the photos I took has surprised me and made me anxious to head out on another walk with Josh. You should come too!
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Wonderful experience 😍
New York City
San Francisco Bay Cruise Scenic Tour
Deisy_M, Jul 2026
Wonderful experience 😍
Even if it is very windy, it is almost not dangerous at all, a plan with family, friends, or a partner is super great 😍😍😍
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Fantastic city tour with Brian
New York City
Half-Day San Francisco City Overview Tour
LisaShadowCat, Jul 2026
Fantastic city tour with Brian
Brian is a San Francisco native who shared the city’s history and gave insights on the neighborhoods as we drove through them. He provided local food specialties as snacks for us to enjoy on our ride. This is a great tour for first-time and return visitors alike.
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Refreshing Perspective: Queer History Hiding in Plain Sight in the Tenderloin
New York City
Tenderloin LGBTQ+ History Tour
destinyw906, Jun 2026
Refreshing Perspective: Queer History Hiding in Plain Sight in the Tenderloin
I have always known San Francisco had a plethora of LGBTQ+ history, but I never considered how much centralized in the Tenderloin. People often give it a bad rap, so it was refreshing to dive into some of the monumental experiences that occurred in the area and see what still exists in the area to this day. I had a great time on the walking tour and would definitely recommend anyone who is interested in learning more about queer history attend a session! I would happily take another tour with our guide -- it was a lot of fun!
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Peaceful Journey (Audio Tour Only)
New York City
Muir Woods Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour
269roseanns, Jun 2026
Peaceful Journey (Audio Tour Only)
The audio tour added so much to our visit to Muir Woods. The instructions made it clear that this purchase is an audio tour experience and not a parking pass, vehicle reservation, or park entrance ticket, so we came prepared (Some of them having an argument with a ranger) and had no confusion on arrival. We loved exploring at our own pace, stopping whenever we wanted for photos, and learning about the forest along the way. Highly recommended!
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A great short tour
New York City
San Francisco: 6-Day Zion, Bryce, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas Tour
John B, May 2026
A great short tour
Each of the your sites is unique, not just the geology but the arid zone ecology.
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Nice visit
New York City
San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
bryanl342, May 2026
Nice visit
Wow. Very big and beautiful church. Wonderful stained glass. Impressive place to visit.
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Above and Beyond
New York City
Sunken Ships and Shady Past The Yerba Buena Waterfront Walk
johnzW2840CA, May 2026
Above and Beyond
I found myself with a free afternoon during a last-minute business trip and decided to try and book a tour last minute, and am very happy I chose this one!The trek itself was exactly what I was looking for. It was engaging, fun, and packed with crazy facts about the city's history that you’d never find on a standard sightseeing bus. Chris was an amazing tour guide! He even sent over a curated list of recommendations for the rest of my stay, from the best local coffee spots to hidden viewpoints I actually had time to visit between meetings. He truly went above and beyond to make sure I had a great San Francisco experience. If you're short on time but want a high-quality, local perspective, book this now!
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The Cathedral of the Golden Gate
New York City
San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
JRossillo, May 2026
The Cathedral of the Golden Gate
The description on the opening page is right on for Grace Cathedral. The few paragraphs to describe it aren't enough. A saying on old buildings goes, "Old buildings have great stories to be told." Grace Cathedral is working on volumes of stories to be told. The Cathedral stands out for many reasons. It is the 3rd largest Episcopalian Cathedral in the country. There is an app to download on your phone and a self guided tour you can follow for information you see on the tour. It is very worth the money and time to stroll through the cathedral and learn about its many intricacies. The cathedral seemed so immense when I walked in. It felt bigger on the inside than it does from the outside. As you walk to the center nave, you will see the Aids Chapel to the right and the Labyrinth in front of you. The Aids Chapel has an alter piece created by Keith Haring, a NY pop artist who died from Aids. It is called, "The Life of Christ". Looking down to the altar you will see arches to the right and left and on the ceiling. Behind the arches on the sides are murals and beautiful stained glass windows all around the church. The Stained Glass windows by noted artists depict over 1100 figures ranging from Adam and Eve to Albert Einstein. The murals display stories of religious events and San Francisco history. As you approach the altar the two large stain glass windows on the right and the left are dedications to the new and old testament. On the right and left of the altar are Chapel of Grace and the Chapel of the Nativity. So much to see and learn about. I wasn't there at a good time to take the tour. I read the tour takes you up one one of the Bell towers. If anyone has read my other reviews, you will know, I like to include a little history in the review. Before this Cathedral was built there was a wooden cathedral built in the 1850s during the gold rush era. I enjoyed reading that one of the offering was small bags of gold dust. That church was burnt down by Earthquake that wiped out much of the city in 1906. The first coner stone for the Cathedral was laid in 1910. It took until 1964 to complete. A landmark event to celebrate the opening of the Cathedral was a sermon delivered by Dr Martin Luther King. It was the largest gathering at the cathedral until a memorial service on September 11th, 2001 took place.
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Photographing reflections as you like it
New York City
San Francisco Photography Walk Discover Pier 70 and Mission Bay
Robert E, Apr 2026
Photographing reflections as you like it
An easily paced walk in business district with opportunity to take photographs using various camera settings at multiple angles over different surfaces, which offer individual distortions.
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Book collectors delight!
New York City
American Bookbinders Museum Ticket
Jennifer K, Apr 2026
Book collectors delight!
It was intimate and quaint. My husband is a book collector so it was a dream for him! For the res of our group it was a educational curiousness…
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Great narration of Muir Woods
New York City
Muir Woods Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour
Tauna_B, Apr 2026
Great narration of Muir Woods
The narration in this self-guided tour is a fun way to visit Muir Woods. It’s interesting and engaging. And the voice is very relaxing.
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