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San Francisco Grand City Tour

Duration: 4 hours
Destination: United States, California, San Francisco
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  • 4 hours
  • San Francisco
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

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!

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Gray Line San Francisco, 478 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

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


Pass By: Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA

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.

Pass By: Cow Hollow, Union St, San Francisco, CA

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.


Stop At: Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, 3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123-1002

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Golden Gate Bridge, US-101, San Francisco, CA 94129

The tour crosses the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.
On a clear day, the Golden Gate Bridge offers a panoramic view of the bay and the San Francisco skyline.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Presidio of San Francisco, 210 Lincoln Boulevard on the Presidio's Main Post, San Francisco, CA 94129

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.

Stop At: Lands End, Point Lobos Avenue and El Camino del Mar, San Francisco, CA 94121

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Golden Gate Park, 501 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117-1898

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.

Pass By: Haight-Ashbury, Haight Street between Masonic and Stanyan, San Francisco, CA 94117

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


Stop At: 501 Twin Peaks Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94114

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



Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: The Castro, The Castro, San Francisco, California

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


Pass By: Embarcadero Farmer's Market, Embarcadero at Market Street, San Francisco, CA

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


Stop At: Mission District, Mission District, San Francisco, California

Stops with Photo opportunities at Mission district

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Financial District, Financial District, San Francisco, California

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

Pass By: Chinatown, Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94108

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


Pass By: North Beach, Broadway at Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94111

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".

Stop At: Fisherman's Wharf, Jefferson Street Between Hyde and Powell Streets, San Francisco, CA 94133

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.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Union Square, Union Square, San Francisco, California

Union Square:
Final drop-off location

Duration: 5 minutes

Inclusions
  • Transport by air-conditioned luxury coach
  • Narrated bus tour of San Francisco + Plenty of photo stops
  • 4h Bike Rental (if option selected)
  • Bay Cruise if option selected.
  • Aquarium of the Bay Entrance Fee if option selected.
  • Choose from two departure locations in San Francisco: Fisherman's Wharf or Union Square

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-up & drop-off Not included
  • Please contact us 48 hours prior to tour date to confirm your exact departure location (2 options)
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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.
  • Stroller accessible
  • If you choose the option that includes the Aquarium of the Bay Admission, please visit their site for Aquarium of the Bay hours.
  • Service animals allowed
  • If you choose the option that includes the Bay Cruise Adventure, please visit the Blue & Gold site for the seasonal schedule.
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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)
  • 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.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience 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
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

1: 478 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
2: 2805 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

4 hours


User's Reviews

Julie_G

29 Mar, 2024

Very informative and visit a lot of places. Highly recommend . Lots of photo stops. Loved the Twin Peaks stop - fantastic view.

573mihaiiusan

25 Mar, 2024

Great tour, excellent guide and very careful driver. The coverage of the tour is very extensive and the information provided allows one to understand the local history better. The stops were good and allowed.me to take pictures. Twin Peaks views are amazing!

jecq2024

10 Mar, 2024

It was memorable. The tour was a different experience. It was on time and the bus driver was such an expert. The tour guide was obviously ab experienced one.

890administraci_ns

26 Feb, 2024

Everything was amazing. The tour guide Michele and the driver were friendly and helpful. The ocean´s views from Land End are stunning and unforgettable. Also, the views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Super recommended.

janina d

26 Feb, 2024

We unfortunately missed the bus due circumstances out of our control. Despite numerous attempts to reach the mobile listed as a contact we were unsuccessful. We would have caught up somewhere along the route but this became impossible to organise.

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