San Francisco Tours & Sightseeing

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San Francisco Private City Tour with Local Guide

With 20+ years of SF expertise, my tours offer unparalleled experiences. Handpicked locations, walking or commercial options, and the best prices ensure a memorable journey. …More

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San Francisco Private City Tour with Local Guide

With 20+ years of SF expertise, my tours offer unparalleled experiences. Handpicked locations, walking or commercial options, and the best prices ensure a memorable journey....

3 hours • Free Cancellation

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$300

Enjoy a guided 3 hour city tour which can be customized to suit your preferred locations. Our standard tour includes stops at the Golden Gate …More

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Private City Tour of San Francisco

Enjoy a guided 3 hour city tour which can be customized to suit your preferred locations. Our standard tour includes stops at the Golden Gate...

3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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$305

All Day Special GoCar Tour in San Francisco

Explore San Francisco in a GPS-Guided Talking Car – A One-of-a-Kind Self-Guided Tour! Experience the ultimate San Francisco GPS tour with the original talking car! …More

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All Day Special GoCar Tour in San Francisco

Explore San Francisco in a GPS-Guided Talking Car – A One-of-a-Kind Self-Guided Tour! Experience the ultimate San Francisco GPS tour with the original talking car!...

5 hours • Free Cancellation

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$309

Unleash the Magic of Yosemite with Our Thrilling Private Tour! Get ready for an exhilarating 12-hour escapade through the breathtaking Yosemite National Park, kicking off …More

Yosemite National Park Private 1 Day Tour from San Francisco

Unleash the Magic of Yosemite with Our Thrilling Private Tour! Get ready for an exhilarating 12-hour escapade through the breathtaking Yosemite National Park, kicking off...

11 to 12 hours • Hotel pickup offered

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$311

Yosemite National Park 1-Day Private Tour from San Francisco or Yosemite Area

Experience Yosemite – 1-Day Adventure for First-Time Visitors Get ready for an unforgettable day in Yosemite National Park with a private, tailor-made tour just for …More

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Yosemite National Park 1-Day Private Tour from San Francisco or Yosemite Area

Experience Yosemite – 1-Day Adventure for First-Time Visitors Get ready for an unforgettable day in Yosemite National Park with a private, tailor-made tour just for...

6 to 12 hours • Hotel pickup offered

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$321

Private Hearst Castle Day Trip from San Francisco

Step back in time and explore the legendary Hearst Castle in California, a stunning hilltop estate with unmatched grandeur. Visit one of the property’s four …More

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Private Hearst Castle Day Trip from San Francisco

Step back in time and explore the legendary Hearst Castle in California, a stunning hilltop estate with unmatched grandeur. Visit one of the property’s four...

12 hours • Hotel pickup offered

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$321

Private Vacation Photography Session with Local Photographer in San Francisco

Flytographer Private Vacation Photo Shoot Connect with a local hand-picked professional photographer in San Francisco and capture your most memorable moments during this private photo …More

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Private Vacation Photography Session with Local Photographer in San Francisco

Flytographer Private Vacation Photo Shoot Connect with a local hand-picked professional photographer in San Francisco and capture your most memorable moments during this private photo...

1 hour • Free Cancellation

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See the beauty of the Golden Gate Bridge, the drama of Alcatraz Island and the lush forest of Muir Woods on a seaplane tour of …More

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San Francisco Golden Gate Seaplane Tour

See the beauty of the Golden Gate Bridge, the drama of Alcatraz Island and the lush forest of Muir Woods on a seaplane tour of...

30 minutes • Free Cancellation

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$326

Airplane San Francisco Sunset Flight Tour

Enjoy what it's like to fly over the San Francisco Bay during sunset. Witness the beautiful and spectacular scenery of the sun's red and orange …More

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Airplane San Francisco Sunset Flight Tour

Enjoy what it's like to fly over the San Francisco Bay during sunset. Witness the beautiful and spectacular scenery of the sun's red and orange...

30 to 40 minutes • Free Cancellation

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$329

San Francisco Food Tour with a Local: A Feast for Foodies 100% Personalized

This isn’t just a food tour—it’s a personalized culinary journey shaped entirely around you. Whether you’re craving dim sum, street tacos, or artisan pastries, your …More

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San Francisco Food Tour with a Local: A Feast for Foodies 100% Personalized

This isn’t just a food tour—it’s a personalized culinary journey shaped entirely around you. Whether you’re craving dim sum, street tacos, or artisan pastries, your...

3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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4 Hours Tour Beyond the Golden Gate Bridge Marin Headlands and Sausalito

Explore San Francisco with GoCAR’s Electric Vehicle Tour Discover San Francisco like never before in GoCAR’s GPS-guided EV Sport. Cruise through the scenic Presidio and …More

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4 Hours Tour Beyond the Golden Gate Bridge Marin Headlands and Sausalito

Explore San Francisco with GoCAR’s Electric Vehicle Tour Discover San Francisco like never before in GoCAR’s GPS-guided EV Sport. Cruise through the scenic Presidio and...

4 hours • Free Cancellation

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Hire a San Francisco Family Photographer | Chris Conner

You're not just booking a photographer—you're choosing an experience that will become one of the highlights of your San Francisco visit. Whether you're celebrating a …More

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Hire a San Francisco Family Photographer | Chris Conner

You're not just booking a photographer—you're choosing an experience that will become one of the highlights of your San Francisco visit. Whether you're celebrating a...

1 hour • Free Cancellation

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Private San Francisco Photo Experience | Chris Conner

You're not just hiring a photographer—you're choosing someone who wants your San Francisco photo session to be one of the highlights of your trip. Whether …More

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Private San Francisco Photo Experience | Chris Conner

You're not just hiring a photographer—you're choosing someone who wants your San Francisco photo session to be one of the highlights of your trip. Whether...

1 hour • Free Cancellation

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Hire a San Francisco Photographer for your Bay Area vacation

You're not just booking a photographer—you're choosing an experience that can become one of the highlights of your San Francisco visit. As a long-time Bay …More

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Hire a San Francisco Photographer for your Bay Area vacation

You're not just booking a photographer—you're choosing an experience that can become one of the highlights of your San Francisco visit. As a long-time Bay...

1 hour • Free Cancellation

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$345

Experience the breathtaking Avenue of the Giants Redwoods in a single day from San Francisco. Embark on an exclusive journey to the Kingdom of the …More

Avenue of the Giant Redwood Private 1 day Tour from San Francisco

Experience the breathtaking Avenue of the Giants Redwoods in a single day from San Francisco. Embark on an exclusive journey to the Kingdom of the...

12 hours • Hotel pickup offered

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$348

Private San Francisco Sunset Photography Experience

Capture treasured memories and photographs from a San Francisco Photo Tour with Doc Miles. Sunrise and Sunset tours take photographers to locations that provide the …More

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Private San Francisco Sunset Photography Experience

Capture treasured memories and photographs from a San Francisco Photo Tour with Doc Miles. Sunrise and Sunset tours take photographers to locations that provide the...

3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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Private San Francisco Sunrise Photography Experience

Capture treasured memories and photographs from a San Francisco Photo Tour with Doc Miles. Sunrise and Sunset tours take photographers to locations that provide the …More

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Private San Francisco Sunrise Photography Experience

Capture treasured memories and photographs from a San Francisco Photo Tour with Doc Miles. Sunrise and Sunset tours take photographers to locations that provide the...

3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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$350

Enjoy a safe and breathtaking 1.5-hour aerial tour over the Napa Valley in a modern high wing Cessna or a low wing Piper, both of …More

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Airplane Napa Valley Flight Tour

Enjoy a safe and breathtaking 1.5-hour aerial tour over the Napa Valley in a modern high wing Cessna or a low wing Piper, both of...

1 hour 30 minutes

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$359

Escape to Lake Tahoe on the Ultimate 1-Day Private Tour from San Francisco! Buckle up for a thrilling getaway to one of California’s most breathtaking …More

Lake Tahoe 1 Day Private Custom Tour from San Francisco

Escape to Lake Tahoe on the Ultimate 1-Day Private Tour from San Francisco! Buckle up for a thrilling getaway to one of California’s most breathtaking...

11 to 12 hours • Hotel pickup offered

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$359

Private Horseback Riding and Muir Woods Adventure from San Francisco

Horseback Riding & Muir Woods Adventure – Explore the Redwoods & Scenic Coastline Embark on an unforgettable horseback riding adventure combined with a visit to …More

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Private Horseback Riding and Muir Woods Adventure from San Francisco

Horseback Riding & Muir Woods Adventure – Explore the Redwoods & Scenic Coastline Embark on an unforgettable horseback riding adventure combined with a visit to...

8 hours • Hotel pickup offered

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Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool San Francisco customers' questions.

What are the best options for San Francisco Tours & Sightseeing?

What are the best kid-friendly options for San Francisco Tours & Sightseeing Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool San Francisco and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly San Francisco Tours & Sightseeing are:

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Which San Francisco Tours & Sightseeing have Instant Confirmation?

San Francisco Tours & Sightseeing with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which San Francisco Tours & Sightseeing have Free Cancellation?

San Francisco Tours & Sightseeing with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which San Francisco Tours & Sightseeing have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These San Francisco Tours & Sightseeing include Hotel Pickup:

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Recent tour reviews

New York City

Private City Tour of San Francisco

Rhonda_B, Sep 2026

All the boxes checked!

Dirceu was a fantastic guide! San Francisco history and sites came to life. Knowledgeable, gracious and flexible. Dirceu tailored the tour for us based on our interests. Would definitely recommend our driver and the tour!

New York City

Private San Francisco Photo Experience | Chris Conner

268malikj, Sep 2026

Great experience with Chris Conner Photography

Working with Chris on my surprise engagement photo shoot was great. He really helped turn my ideas into a great memory. He did a great job helping us get the best shots and the photos are amazing. The whole experience went as planned and my fiancé was surprised and happy. Thank you Chris.

New York City

Private City Tour of San Francisco

Lynnecliffe, Sep 2026

Fabulous tour

Amazing tour of San Francisco. Dirceu or driver and guide was helpful, professional and friendly. He went above and beyond to make our trip memorable. I think we saw just about everything. Only sorry we couldn’t stay longer. Thank you very much. Can highly recommend.

New York City

San Francisco Golden Gate Seaplane Tour

richard_s, Sep 2026

Great trip

It was great, pilot pointed out all the sights, we flew over golden gate bridge, over the city and round alcatraz

New York City

San Francisco Golden Gate Seaplane Tour

andybasildon1, Sep 2026

Fly over the golden gate bridge

An amazing way to see the golden gate bridge.. fly over it. Aerial views of not only the bridge but also Alcatraz and we even saw a whale. Our pilot Aaron was very knowledgeable. The flight was smooth, and for what you see and what you hear the price is ok as well. Do that once in a lifetime experience.

New York City

All Day Special GoCar Tour in San Francisco

terinaj2026, Aug 2026

Great Experience!

Oh my goodness, do the entire day and get where you’re going while being entertained by the tour voice guide.

New York City

Private San Francisco Photo Experience | Chris Conner

Hayden_C, Aug 2026

Chris did an excellent...

Chris did an excellent job being very friendly and accommodating for our engagement. He’s the guy for the job!

New York City

Hire a San Francisco Family Photographer | Chris Conner

jessicamiele, Jul 2026

Highly Recommend

Working with this Chris was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. He was fun, friendly, professional, and communicated clearly throughout the entire process, making everything seamless and stress-free. He offered great suggestions and his attention to detail truly showed.The final photos exceeded our expectations; they were beautifully captured and exactly what I were hoping for. His talent, professionalism, and easygoing personality made the entire experience enjoyable. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer who is not only skilled but also wonderful to work with.

New York City

Hire a San Francisco Family Photographer | Chris Conner

timothyfV8220FI, Jul 2026

Family Beach Photos

Very fun and creative photographer!

New York City

Hire a San Francisco Photographer for your Bay Area vacation

kevinbH5449EI, Jul 2026

Photoshoot with Chris Conner

Absolutely highly recommend booking with Chris! Helped plan and walk through the process beforehand and then was super easy and fun to work with for the photo shoot!

New York City

Private San Francisco Sunset Photography Experience

Kevin H, Jun 2026

San Francisco with the Doc

I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Doc and would highly recommend his tour to anyone looking for a personalised photographic experience in San Francisco. His flexibility throughout the day was greatly appreciated, allowing extra time at locations whenever the perfect photo opportunity presented itself.What really set the tour apart was Doc's extensive knowledge of the city. Not only did he take us to fantastic photographic locations, but he also shared the history and stories behind the places we visited, adding an extra dimension to the experience.If you're interested in photography and want to explore San Francisco with a knowledgeable local guide who is happy to tailor the day to your interests, this tour is well worth it.

New York City

Yosemite National Park 1-Day Private Tour from San Francisco or Yosemite Area

pattE1868WF, May 2026

Very well organised and informative experience

Nicolas was an outstanding personal guide and truly made our trip unforgettable. He picked us up directly from our hotel in San Francisco and drove us all the way to Yosemite National Park, making the entire journey seamless and stress-free.Throughout the day, Nicolas took the time to stop at key locations of interest, explaining each area of the park in detail and sharing insights we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. His knowledge and passion really brought Yosemite to life for us.He was incredibly patient, never rushing us, and was more than happy to take photos so we could capture the experience. It felt like a completely personalised tour tailored to our pace and interests.Highly recommend Nicolas to anyone looking for a professional, friendly, and knowledgeable guide.

New York City

Yosemite National Park 1-Day Private Tour from San Francisco or Yosemite Area

Sudas2023, Apr 2026

Fantastic Day Tour

Fantastic day tour to Yosemite with Adam and Mary! They showed us so many cool stops along the way, like the almond farms and Gold Rush history. They really go the extra mile for their guests. Definitely worth it!

New York City

Private San Francisco Sunset Photography Experience

Explore53884601865, Apr 2026

Fantastic private Sunset Photography tour!

We had a Fantastic private Sunset Photography tour in San Francisco with Doc! He showed us the best locations to make professional shots during our visit in San Francisco! Highly recommended!

New York City

Hire a San Francisco Photographer for your Bay Area vacation

W7974EHclairea, Apr 2026

Engagement photoshoot

Had the pleasure of getting our engagement pictures done with Chris. He’s a Great photographer, loved his energy and enthusiasm. Helped us feel comfortable throughout our session. I recommend to come prepared with specific poses to help session run smoother but still a great relaxed photo session overall

New York City

All Day Special GoCar Tour in San Francisco

Dixie1964, Mar 2026

A fun, exciting multifaceted Day

This is the best way to see San Francisco!!! We had a blast. You can go at your own pace and get out to see as much as you want or just drive by. This is my second time and would do it again in a minute!!

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