Bus Tours in San Francisco, CA
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San Francisco City Tour
by Gray Line San FranciscoThere’s so much to see in San Francisco that driving from location to location on your own might not be your idea of a good time. So jump on a bus and leave the hassle of navigating to someone else while you get to know ‘Frisco. This tour takes you to a number of famous San Francisco highlights while offering you insight into the city’s unique culture from its beginnings to present day. Learn about Union Square, Nob Hill, Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, Golden Gate Park and other points of interest in this fascinating city. Your tour also makes a stop at Vista Point to get up close and personal with San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. Then grab your camera, because you’ll want to capture the best view of the city when you stop at Twin Peaks. Located near the city’s geographical center, Twin Peaks offers excellent panoramic views of San Francisco as well as the bay and even the ocean beyond. Highlights Tour of San Francisco in a 75-passenger motorcoach Learn about Victorian houses, Civic Center, Union Square, Nob Hill, cable cars, Chinatown, North Beach, Coit Tower, Fisherman’s Wharf, Marina District, Palace of Fine Arts, the Presidio, Golden Gate Park, Twin Peaks, Golden Gate Bridge and more. Includes stops at Vista Point and Twin Peaks for photo opportunities Departs daily at 9:15am, 11:15am and 2:15pm and lasts for approximately 3.5 hours Getting to Your Activity You can either meet your bus at Gray Line’s headquarters at Pier 41 at Fisherman’s Wharf, or arrange a hotel pick up and drop off.
San Francisco, CA
$43 USD Per Adult (12-64) -
Monterey/Carmel & 17-Mile Drive and Monterey Bay Aquarium
by Gray Line San FranciscoBundle a scenic 17-Mile Drive tour with a stop at the renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium. From the heart of San Francisco, you’ll head south along Highway 1, through the seaside town of Santa Cruz. This scenic stretch of road skirts the Pacific, offering you eye-catching seascape with every bend in the road. Planned stops include Steinbeck’s Cannery Row in Monterey, vista points along the 17-Mile Drive, and the art and restaurant district of Carmel. Then you’ll have the chance to explore the Monterey Bay Aquarium, home to over 250,000 creatures. Stroll through an aviary, be amused by the penguins, and catch sight of assorted California sea life in the million gallon Outer Bay display. On your way back to San Francisco, you’ll travel inland through Silicon Valley, home to some of the most influential high-tech companies in the world. Highlights Narrated tour down Highway 1 to Monterey Bay on a 55-person motorcoach Stops at Steinbeck’s Cannery Row in Monterey, vista points along the 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Admission to the Monterey Bay Aquarium Tour also includes time to explore Monterey Bay and Carmel on your own Departs daily May-October, and daily except Tuesday and Thursday from November-April Departs at 9:15am and lasts for approximately 11 hours Getting to Your Activity You can either meet your bus at Gray Line’s headquarters at Pier 41 at Fisherman’s Wharf, or arrange a hotel pick up and drop off.
San Francisco, CA
$83 USD Per Adult (12-64) -
Yosemite in a Day by Motorcoach
by Gray Line San FranciscoDawn is preparing to shed the first light on San Francisco. You’re atop the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, sitting comfortably in a tour coach, thinking of the natural splendor you’re about to visit: Yosemite National Park. This full-day tour offers you the chance to experience a most cherished natural wonder without the stress of navigating during the 200-mile drive to this national park. Take a rest stop at Central Valley, California’s agricultural hub. Once you arrive at the Yosemite, you’ll enjoy a narrated tour as an introduction to the park’s granite cliffs, waterfalls, and massive sequoia. After your tour, you’ll have time to do your own thing: hike, shop or dine in Yosemite Village before your driver transports you back to San Francisco in time for dinner. Highlights Travel to Yosemite National Park in a 55-passenger motorcoach Stop for refreshments in Central Valley Enjoy a guided tour of Yosemite as you arrive Tour also includes time to explore Yosemite on your own Price includes park entrance fee Departs daily May-October, and on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday November-April Departs at 7:00am, and lasts for approximately 14 hours Drive time from San Francisco to Yosemite is approximately 4-5 hours each way Is This Activity Right for Me? This tour uses a larger 55-person vehicle. If you’d like to visit Yosemite with a smaller group, try this Yosemite Valley tour. Yosemite National Park is a four to five-hour drive away and this tour lasts about 14 hours. If you’d like to take a shorter wilderness tour while in San Francisco, Muir Woods, a protected Redwood grove, is only a short drive away. Try this half-day Muir Woods trip, or a Muir Woods and Sausalito tour. Getting to Your Activity You can either meet your bus at Gray Line’s headquarters at Pier 41 at Fisherman’s Wharf, or arrange a hotel pick up and drop off.
San Francisco, CA
$128 USD Per Adult (12-64) -
Monterey Explorer
by Extranomical ToursMake the most of your day of discovery by letting a professional take hold of the wheel on this customizable tour to Monterey. Your day commences with dynamic shoreline views as you skirt the raging Pacific along Highway 1. Once you arrive in historic Monterey, you’ll have plenty of time to peruse charming boutiques, investigate meandering brick walkways, and enjoy a fresh lunch at one of Cannery Row’s eateries. If marine life interests you, here’s your chance to visit the well-respected Monterey Bay Aquarium. You’ll drive through Pacific Grove, celebrated for its Monarch butterflies and immaculate Victorian homes. Then, stunning coastal vistas are revealed as you follow the scenic 17-Mile Drive through Del Monte Forest. You’ll catch sight of magnificent homes and the Monterey Cypress, whose limbs are sculpted into whimsical shapes by the unyielding Pacific breeze. Of course, you’ll see the famous Lone Cypress Tree, and there will also be time to visit the pro shop and see the legendary 18th green at the renowned Pebble Beach Golf Course. You also have the option to visit Carmel-by-the-Sea with its white-sand beaches and boutiques. Highlights Travel to Monterey and Carmel in a smaller vehicle; sizes range from a 13-passenger van to a 35-passenger bus This tour has optional short stops in Half Moon Bay or Santa Cruz Have ample time to explore Monterey and Carmel on your own Stops and narration may include Pacific Grove, Monterey Bay, Monterey Aquarium, Cannery Row, 17 Mile Drive, Del Monte Forest, Spyglass Hill, the Lone Cypress, Pebble Beach Village, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Mission and more Have a stop you’d like to visit? Let your guide know and they will do their best to accommodate Tour departs daily at 8:00am and runs for 10 hours returning you at 6:30PM Getting to Your Activity This tour offers pick up and drop off at most downtown San Francisco hotels. If your hotel is out of the pick-up range, the default location is Parc 55 at 55 Cyril Mangin Street in Union Square.
San Francisco, CA
$137 USD Per Person (12+) -
Foreign Language San Francisco City Tour
by Gray Line San FranciscoGray Line wants guests from around the globe to enjoy discovering San Francisco, so they put together this narrated foreign language tour. You’ll get on board their iconic red double-decker bus and take pleasure in listening to the city’s unique history, learn of its culture, and investigate its landmarks via audio headset. First, you’ll head off to Golden Gate Park for a visit to the Japanese Tea Gardens or the Botanical Gardens. Next, cruise along the powerful Pacific and stop for a dynamic view at Cliff House, which is perched strategically on jagged rock, overlooking the sea. Get your camera ready! Sites you’ll see throughout your to include the Civic Center, the Opera House and Old Mission Dolores, where San Francisco was founded. You’ll also enjoy a view of the Presidio overlooking San Francisco Bay and catch sight of Alcatraz before passing over the impressive Golden Gate Bridge. Next stop; Vista Point North for breathtaking views! As your exploration of San Francisco wraps up, you’ll see Fisherman Wharf and Pier 39. Highlights Comprehensive tour of San Francisco on a 75-person motorcoach Language options include French, Spanish, Japanese, Italian, German, and Korean See the Civic Center, the Opera House, Old Mission Dolores, Twin Peaks, Golden Gate Park, Cliff House, the Presidio, Pier 39, Fisherman’s Wharf, great views of Alcatraz and the San Francisco Bay and more Drive across the Golden Gate Bridge Stop at Twin Peaks, Vista Point North and Golden Gate Park to visit the Japanese Tea Garden (admission not included) or Botanical Gardens Departs at 9:15am daily and lasts approximately about 3.5 hours Getting to Your Activity You can either meet your bus at Gray Line’s headquarters at Pier 41 at Fisherman’s Wharf, or arrange a hotel pick up and drop off.
San Francisco, CA
$43 USD Per Adult (12-64) -
Wine Country Tour
by Gray Line San FranciscoSpend an eventful day travelling over rolling hills, through beautiful forest and alongside dynamic cliffs, exploring the wineries of Sonoma and Napa Counties all along the way. You’ll enjoy a winery tour, complimentary wine tastings, and even time for lunch. Because you’ll be relaxing in the comfort of a bus instead of navigating, you’ll have plenty of time to absorb the aroma, flavor and diverse landscape of California’s wine hub. Due to its microclimates, Sonoma County produces an extensive variety of wines. And thanks to Napa’s rich volcanic soil, exceptional grapes become some of the most loved wine in the world. From your first tasting to gift shop visits and a casual fresh lunch, discovering California’s wine region is most enjoyable. Highlights Guided bus tour of wineries in Sonoma and Napa counties in a 55-passenger motorcoach Wineries normally visited include Cline Cellars (Sonoma), Jacuzzi Family Vineyards (Sonoma), Madonna Estate (Napa) and occasionally Sutter Home Winery (Napa) Lunch stop at either Sonoma’s historic square or Yountville’s Vintage 1870 Departs daily at 9:15am, and lasts for approximately 9 hours Is This Activity Right for Me? You must be 21 or over to participate in this tour. This tour uses a larger motorcoach and has an established winery route. If you’d prefer a smaller tour with more flexibility, try the California Wine Lovers tour. If you’d like to pair your wine touring with a visit to the Muir Woods redwood grove, check out the <a href=“http://www.travergence.com/places/59/activities/1017” Muir Woods and Wineries tour. Getting to Your Activity You can either meet your bus at Gray Line’s headquarters at Pier 41 at Fisherman’s Wharf, or arrange a hotel pick up and drop off.
San Francisco, CA
$62 USD Per Adult (12-64) -
Monterey/Carmel & 17-Mile Drive
by Gray Line San FranciscoGrab a window seat, you’re about to explore one of the most famous highways in the world. Highway 1, the coast road that stretches between San Francisco and Los Angeles, offers travelers 485 miles of the very best of the Pacific Coast. While you won’t traverse that entire length of Highway 1, you’ll hit some excellent stops! From San Francisco, you’ll head south along the coast through the seaside town of Santa Cruz. Every bow in the road offers yet another eye-catching seascape; you’ll be glad that you’ve left navigating to a professional so you don’t miss a thing. Your stops include Steinbeck’s Cannery Row in Monterey, vista points along the 17-Mile Drive, and the art and restaurant district of Carmel, where a stroll down a stone-paved alleyway may lead you to an unexpected treasure. On your way back to San Francisco, you’ll travel through Silicon Valley, home to some of the most influential high-tech companies in the world. Travel to Monterey and Carmel in a 55-passenger motorcoach Head down to Monterey and Carmel via Santa Cruise and the coastal Highway 1 route, return inland through Silicon Valley Stops include Steinbeck’s Cannery Row in Monterey, 17-Mile Drive viewpoints and the art gallery/restaurant district of Carmel Enjoy time on your own to explore in both Monterey and Carmel Activity starts at 9:15am and runs for 11 hours, returning you at 8:30pm This activity operates daily May-October and on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from November-April Getting to Your Activity You can either meet your bus at Gray Line’s headquarters at Pier 41 at Fisherman’s Wharf, or arrange a hotel pick up and drop off.
San Francisco, CA
$65 USD Per Adult (12-64) -
Chinatown Walking Tour & Dinner
by Gray Line San FranciscoSan Francisco sparkles during daylight, but after dark the city sizzles — and the vibe in Chinatown is dynamic. After your evening kicks off with a drive through North America’s oldest Chinatown, you’ll visit Cathay House for a multi-course dinner. Chat with your travelling partner, meet new people, and enjoy the taste of culture and diversity. Post-dinner you’ll be treated to a well deserved guided walking tour of the mysteries and marvels of Chinatown. Then it’s back on the bus, where you travel across the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge to Treasure Island to take in a fantastic view of the city. Welcome to the City by the Bay. Highlights Meal at Cathay House in San Francisco’s Chinatown Walking tour of Chinatown Coach ride over the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge to Treasure Island Departs Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 6pm and lasts approximately 3.5 hours Getting to Your Activity You can either meet your bus at Gray Line’s headquarters at Pier 41 at Fisherman’s Wharf, or arrange a hotel pick up and drop off.
San Francisco, CA
$61 USD Per Adult (12-64) -
Wine Lovers Tour
by Extranomical ToursThe small group size of this wine lover’s excursion allows for a bit of freedom when deciding which wineries to visit. The group may decide to journey to both Sonoma and Napa, or focus on one particular region or “neighborhood”. Generally, you’ll enjoy tastings at four to six boutique wineries, and on the drive between each one, your enthusiastic guide reveals the interesting history of California wine making and talk about all things wine abounds. Of course, all of your touring, tasting, and chatting will leave you wanting a bite to eat. Don’t worry; there will be time to enjoy a tasty lunch. Choose to make an optional stop in seaside Sausalito near the end of your tour, or use the time to extend your winery visits. Highlights Enjoy a narrated tour aboard a smaller vehicle, ranging from a 13-passenger van to 35-person coach Visit 4-6 wineries and stop for lunch Wineries visited may include Sonoma wineries Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, Chateau St. Jean, Cline Winery, Loxton Cellars, Homewood Winery, Viansa Winery, Schug Carneros Estate Winery, Kenwood Vineyards, VJB Vineyards or Cellars and Valley of the Moon. Napa wineries may include V. Sattui Winery, Vintage 1870 Winery, Silverado Winery, Mumm Napa Sparkling Wines, Madonna Estate Winery or Grgich Hills If you have a Sonoma or Napa winery you are interested in visiting, let your guide know and they will do their best to accommodate There is an optional stop in Sausalito at the end of the tour This tour departs daily at 8:00am and returns you to your downtown San Francisco hotel at approximately 5:30pm Is This Activity Right for Me? This full-day tour uses a smaller bus and its winery itinerary changes regularly. If you think you would prefer a tour with a larger vehicle and a set itinerary, try the California Wine Excursion. Want to combine a winery tour with a trip to Muir Woods? A Muir Woods and Wineries tour is also available. Getting to Your Activity This tour offers pick up and drop off at most downtown San Francisco hotels. If your hotel is out of the pick-up range, the default location is Parc 55 at 55 Cyril Mangin Street in Union Square.
San Francisco, CA
$128 USD Per Person (12+) -
WharfPass
by WharfPassYour Fisherman’s Wharf 2-Day Sightseeing Ticket offers you the chance to explore six of San Francisco’s most popular attractions. Pay once, present your WharfPass, and you’re off discovering the highlights of the City by the Bay; using a WharfPass is not only convenient, the cost savings will give you extra cash to buy that special San Francisco remembrance. You’ll also receive dozens of coupons for dining, shopping and tours. Your 2-day sightseeing ticket allows you to enjoy a hop on hop off bus tour and a bay cruise, plus four other activity choices over the course of two consecutive days. Investigate a submarine, tour the wax museum, rent a bike, enjoy the Bay Aquarium and more! Your ticket offers attractions that will please every family member. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, grab a fresh cup of seafood chowder or sit down for a fine dining experience; there’s an abundance of choices at Fisherman’s Wharf. Highlights Enjoy passes to a city tour, harbor cruise, and various museums, plus transportation activities. Save up to $36.99 on admission fees. You can explore all of Fisherman’s Wharf easily on foot. Sightseeing tours and bay cruises all depart from the Wharf. Planning to go to Alcatraz? Alcatraz departure is a few blocks away at Pier 33. See below for complete list of activities. Getting to Your Activity You’ll be sent an electronic voucher, which you can print out and then exchange for your WharfPass at the first attraction you visit.
San Francisco, CA
$62 USD Per Adult (12+) -
San Francisco City Tour with Sausalito and Muir Woods
by Gray Line San FranciscoHere’s your chance to see San Fran’s major attractions, stroll through the creative enclave of Sausalito, and explore impressive Muir Woods all in one day. Start your day with a bus tour of San Francisco’s highlights, including the Civic Center, Union Square, Chinatown, North Beach, Palace of Fine Arts, the Golden Gate Bridge and more. You’ll also travel to Twin Peaks, a most amazing vantage point from which to observe downtown and beyond. Your driver will provide insight on all the city’s points of interest. Then, after a short break at Fisherman’s Wharf, you’ll hop back on the bus and head out on a narrated tour of Muir Woods and Sausalito. Enjoy a stroll down the Nature Trail in this ancient redwood stand, then take in the town of Sausalito’s seaside charm. Highlights Tour of San Francisco and Sausalito/Muir Woods in a 75-passenger motorcoach San Francisco tour includes Victorian houses, Civic Center, Union Square, Nob Hill, cable cars, Chinatown, North Beach, Coit Tower, Fisherman’s Wharf, Marina District, Palace of Fine Arts, the Presidio, Golden Gate Park, Twin Peaks, Golden Gate Bridge and more Muir Woods/Sausalito tour includes a stop at Muir Woods’ nature trail and time to wander downtown Sausalito You will have about an hour-long break at Fisherman’s Wharf in between the two tours Each tour lasts about 3.5 hours Departs daily at 9:15am and lasts approximately 8 hours Getting to Your Activity You can either meet your bus at Gray Line’s headquarters at Pier 41 at Fisherman’s Wharf, or arrange a hotel pick up and drop off.
San Francisco, CA
$74 USD Per Adults (12-64) -
San Francisco City Tour and Bay Cruise
by Gray Line San FranciscoExplore San Francisco from both land and sea by pairing this city bus tour with a one hour narrated cruise of San Francisco Bay. Your narrated San Francisco city tour will take you to visit a collection of the city’s places of interest, helping you construct a vivid picture of how this historic city evolved over the last century. Your narration includes Victorian houses, Chinatown, North Beach Fisherman’s Wharf, The Presidio, Golden Gate Park and more. You’ll also have the chance to see San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge, and observe the cityscape from the incredible vantage point offered by Twin Peaks. After your city bus tour, enjoy a narrated one-hour boat cruise of the bay, where you’ll take in the San Francisco skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and more. You’ll have a whole new perspective of the city, and unobstructed views that make for great photo ops. Highlights Narrated tour of San Francisco on a 75-passenger motorcoach See Victorian houses, Civic Center, Union Square, Nob Hill, Cable Cars, Chinatown, North Beach, Coit Tower, Fisherman’s Wharf, Marina District, Palace of Fine Arts, The Presidio, Golden Gate Park, Twin Peaks, Golden Gate Bridge and more Stop at the Golden Gate Bridge’s Vista Point, Twin Peaks and other photogenic viewpoints One-hour cruise of San Francisco Bay, where you’ll ride past Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge and other attractions Departs at 9:15am, 11:15am and 2:15pm (summer only) daily and lasts about 4.5 hours Getting to Your Activity You can either meet your bus at Gray Line’s headquarters at Pier 41 at Fisherman’s Wharf, or arrange a hotel pick up and drop off. Your Bay Cruise is a separate ticket. You’ll be issued a voucher and given a ferry schedule, so you can enjoy your cruise at your leisure the day of your bus tour. Cruises depart from Pier 39 at Fisherman’s Wharf. You’ll be provided with a schedule.
San Francisco, CA
$61 USD Per Adult (12-64) -
San Francisco Muir Woods Expedition
by Extranomical ToursThe air is clean and crisp, and the Coastal Redwood Sequoias create a dramatic canopy high above the damp valley floor. Welcome to marvelous Muir Woods. Home to the tallest species of trees found on Earth, Muir Woods is both impressive and calming. On this tour you’ll have a chance to explore at your own pace, taking in all of the beauty of this National Monument. After spending at least two hours in Muir Woods, you’ll have the option of either stopping at the quaint seaside town of Sausalito or a Golden Gate Bridge viewpoint. If you’d like to linger, opt to take a ferry back to Fisherman’s Wharf from Sausalito and extend your stay at this funky little town. Highlights Travel to Muir Woods in a smaller vehicle, ranging from a 13-passenger van to 35-person mini bus This tour gives you two full hours to explore Muir Woods Optional stops at Sausalito or the Golden Gate Bridge Departs daily at 8am and lasts approximately 5 hours, returning you to your hotel at 1pm Getting to Your Activity This tour offers pick up and drop off at most downtown San Francisco hotels. If your hotel is out of the pick-up range, the default location is Parc 55 at 55 Cyril Mangin Street in Union Square.
San Francisco, CA
$69 USD Per Person (12+) -
City Insiders Tour
by Extranomical ToursThis insider’s tour of the City by the Bay may leave you singing “I Left my Heart in San Francisco!” Your small group investigation of San Francisco will take you to the city’s famous highlights, as well as a few that you won’t find in the guide books. Feel free to request a visit to an area that’s aroused your interest; your local guide and driver will do his or her best to fulfill your request. Sites may include a stop at Fort Point under the Golden Gate Bridge, a cruise along the coastal Great Highway, a trip to Haight Ashbury, or a visit to Twin Peaks to see the impressive view of the city and beyond. As your excursion concludes, you’ll have the choice of returning to your downtown hotel, or being dropped off at Fisherman’s Wharf. Highlights This operator uses smaller vehicles, ranging from 13-passenger vans to 35-passenger coaches This semi-private tour allows you to choose which highlights you want to visit Stops could include Golden Gate Park, Haight Ashbury, the Presidio, Twin Peaks, Fisherman’s Wharf, the Great Highway, the Golden Gate Bridge; it all depends where the group wants to go Ask your guide to show you some of San Francisco’s secret spots Departs daily at 8:00am and 1:00pm and lasts approximately 4-5 hours Getting to Your Activity This tour offers pick up and drop off at most downtown San Francisco hotels. If your hotel is out of the pick-up range, the default location is Parc 55 at 55 Cyril Mangin Street in Union Square.
San Francisco, CA
$69 USD Per Person (12+)
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As is the case with many major tourism destinations, bus tours are a popular way to explore San Francisco. A wide range of tours are available, ranging from loops that hit all of the city’s hot spots (Fisherman’s Wharf, Haight Ashbury, the Golden Gate Bridge) to trips that take you further afield to destinations such as Sausalito, Muir Woods or even Yosemite. Some tours can be paired with meal offers or admission to other attractions. Different companies offer tours in different sizes and styles of busses, so do a bit of research to find the right one for you.
