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Hidden Gems in San Francisco

Bridge fog, cable cars, hill-top neighborhoods that you walk all morning to find. The lesser-known corners of San Francisco most tourists miss — offbeat tours and local-favorite experiences, bookable on the spot.

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2h

San Francisco Love Tour

For an unforgettable City Sightseeing tour, hitch a ride in a 1970's VW Hippie bus.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Bestseller
From $99 a person
Let's meet at the Rainbow Flagpole!
2h

San Francisco LGBTQ Walking Tour with Local Guide

Cruisin' the Castro Walking tours celebrates 34 years of Pride and as San Francisco's first and ONLY Legacy Business Tour Company!

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
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From $40 a person
San Francisco Skyline
2h

San Francisco Bay Sunset & City Lights Cruise

Experience the magic of San Francisco after dark with our California Sunset Cruise, a perfect evening escape.

  • Bestseller
  • Free cancellation
From $58 a person
2h

Hidden Stairways of San Francisco

Please note: this walk is not at all strenuous.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $37 a person
1h

San Francisco Bay Cruise

You haven’t fully experienced San Francisco until you’ve taken a Bay Cruise.

  • Free cancellation
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From $39 a person
1h to 3h

San Francisco Golden Gate To Sausalito Bike Tour

Starting in one of the only true Fisherman’s Wharfs left in America you will be lead on a journey along the coast to see sea lions, dolphins, military forts, & more.

  • 4.5★ · 778 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $85 a person
Step into the shadows and discover the haunting tales of our city's past.
1h 30m

San Francisco Ghost Tours: Gold and Ghouls Tour

Embark on a spine-tingling journey through San Francisco's shadowy streets with our captivating walking ghost tour, where history and hauntings intertwine!

  • 4.6★ · 307 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $26 a person
Charlotte, team leader of the Van team, prefers drinking in views of the fall colors in the vineyards!
9h 30m

Small-Group Wine Country Tour from San Francisco with Tastings

Beautiful Sonoma Valley is your destination on this laid-back, fun-filled, all-day tour.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $179 a person
During a Go Cars experience in San Francisco, two travelers take a second to snap a photo.
5h

GoCar San Francisco Tour

Discover San Francisco in the Most Unique Way – with a GPS-Guided Storytelling Car Tour!

  • 4.5★ · 914 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $99 a person
4h 30m

San Francisco in One Day

I’m excited to show you why this walking tour is unlike any other in San Francisco!

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $129 a person
3h

San Francisco: The Mission District Food Tour with 5 Local Dishes

Discover the flavors and stories that make San Francisco’s Mission District a true culinary and cultural hotspot.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $85 a person
14h

Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

Take a day trip from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park, described as the crown jewel of the country's many splendid national parks.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $239 a person
3h

Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise

Enjoy two Classic Same Day San Francisco experiences in one day — a visit inside Alcatraz Island and an additional same day sightseeing Golden Gate Bridge Boat Cruise.

  • Half-day
From $130 a person
216h

San Francisco CityPASS®

Experience 4 top attractions and save up to 45% with San Francisco CityPASS® tickets.

  • 4.5★ · 365 reviews
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From $90 a person
No better way than to experience San Francisco Bay from a sailing catamaran.
1h 30m

San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise

Experience the beauty of San Francisco during a 1.5-hour catamaran cruise over San Francisco Bay.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $65 a person
4h

San Francisco Half-Day Highlights Tour

This half-day tour is designed to show you the very best of San Francisco in just a few hours—without feeling rushed.

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From $69 a person
2h

Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour

Come jump on a city tour with us to cruise through some of the 15 top city highlights including Union Square, Chinatown, North Beach, Hayes Valley, Golden Gate Park, the...

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $82 a person
1h 30m

San Francisco: Best City Highlights Tour Open Air Van Small Group

This fun, family friendly open air 90 Min Tour is the best and easiest way to experience San Francisco’s top highlights.

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From $69 a person
3h

San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour

Experience the cinematic side to San Francisco on an interactive, family-friendly tour that includes clips from more than 55 movies and TV shows filmed in the picturesque city.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $67 a person
1h

1HR San Francisco Chinatown and Downtown GoCar Tour

Discover San Francisco with a GPS-Guided Talking Car – The Ultimate Self-Guided Tour Experience the most fun and innovative way to explore San Francisco with the original...

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From $99 a person
2h

An Exciting Scavenger Hunt: Along Fisherman’s Wharf

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led adventure hunt company.

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  • Private tour
From $12 a person
Hear stories from a local guide
3h

Fisherman’s Wharf & Pier 39 Food Tour - Includes Full Meal, 3 hrs

Step into the heart of San Francisco's historic waterfront with our engaging walking tour.

  • Free cancellation
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From $115 a person
3h

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 city's colorful neighborhoods and...

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From $157 a person
3h

San Francisco Chinatown and North Beach Highlights Walking Tour

Buckle up for a whirlwind adventure with our Top 10 San Francisco Highlights Tour!

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $59 a person

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