



by SF Excursions
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$238This about six-hour bus tour begins with a drive through San Francisco’s diverse neighborhoods, including Chinatown, North Beach, and Pacific Heights. The guide, a Bay Area native, shares insights about living in the city. There are photo stops in each neighborhood, including a 15-minute pause in Pacific Heights to see Billionaire’s Row and the Mrs. Doubtfire house. The tour continues with stops at Fort Point National Historic Site and the Golden Gate Bridge, each allowing 15 minutes for photos and views. After crossing the bridge, the group visits Muir Woods National Monument for a 75-minute walk among towering redwood trees. Next is a one-hour stop in Sausalito, an artistic waterfront town, where guests can have lunch at their own expense. A 10-minute visit to the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre concludes the city sightseeing. If the Alcatraz option was selected and booked at least four days ahead, the tour includes a two-hour visit to Alcatraz Island with admission and a 90-minute audio tour. The ferry departs at 3:20pm after a 2:45pm drop-off at the dock. Bottled water and a snack are included throughout the tour. Entrance fees to Muir Woods and other locations are not included unless the Alcatraz ticket is selected.
Fisherman’s Wharf
Fisherman's Wharf features historic shipyards, Boudin's Bakery, and the aroma of fresh clam chowder.
Chinatown
This 24-block area is the largest Chinatown in the U.S., filled with lively streets, distinctive shops, and diverse food options.
North Beach
Known as Little Italy, North Beach ranks among the top 10 U.S. neighborhoods with its cultural and culinary offerings.
Pacific Heights
Pacific Heights hosts Billionaire's Row, including homes of politicians, tech leaders, and the Mrs. Doubtfire house.
15 min
Fort Point National Historic Site
Situated beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Point is a former WWII military fortification offering views of the Bay.
15 min
Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge is recognized as one of the 10 wonders of the modern world and is worth seeing in person.
15 min
Sausalito
Across the Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito resembles a Mediterranean town and is a place to enjoy lunch by the Bay.
60 min
Muir Woods National Monument
Muir Woods National Monument contains some of the world’s oldest and most impressive trees and is a favored stop.
75 min
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
The Palace of Fine Arts was constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific exposition to display fine arts.
10 min
Alcatraz (optional)
Alcatraz is only visited if the Alcatraz ticket option is selected and available at booking; otherwise, no visit occurs.
Alcatraz Island
Admission is included only with the Alcatraz ticket option. Visitors are dropped off at 2:45pm for the 3:20pm ferry. Time on the Island lasts 2-3 hours, with a 90-minute audio tour.
120 min
Meet at the corner of Beach and Hyde street, where the cable car turns around. A white minibus that says “SF Excursions” on the backside of the bus will pull up at the corner.
End point
Meet at the corner of Beach and Hyde street, where the cable car turns around. A white minibus that says “SF Excursions” on the backside of the bus will pull up at the corner.




by SF Excursions
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$238This about six-hour bus tour begins with a drive through San Francisco’s diverse neighborhoods, including Chinatown, North Beach, and Pacific Heights. The guide, a Bay Area native, shares insights about living in the city. There are photo stops in each neighborhood, including a 15-minute pause in Pacific Heights to see Billionaire’s Row and the Mrs. Doubtfire house. The tour continues with stops at Fort Point National Historic Site and the Golden Gate Bridge, each allowing 15 minutes for photos and views. After crossing the bridge, the group visits Muir Woods National Monument for a 75-minute walk among towering redwood trees. Next is a one-hour stop in Sausalito, an artistic waterfront town, where guests can have lunch at their own expense. A 10-minute visit to the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre concludes the city sightseeing. If the Alcatraz option was selected and booked at least four days ahead, the tour includes a two-hour visit to Alcatraz Island with admission and a 90-minute audio tour. The ferry departs at 3:20pm after a 2:45pm drop-off at the dock. Bottled water and a snack are included throughout the tour. Entrance fees to Muir Woods and other locations are not included unless the Alcatraz ticket is selected.
Fisherman’s Wharf
Fisherman's Wharf features historic shipyards, Boudin's Bakery, and the aroma of fresh clam chowder.
Chinatown
This 24-block area is the largest Chinatown in the U.S., filled with lively streets, distinctive shops, and diverse food options.
North Beach
Known as Little Italy, North Beach ranks among the top 10 U.S. neighborhoods with its cultural and culinary offerings.
Pacific Heights
Pacific Heights hosts Billionaire's Row, including homes of politicians, tech leaders, and the Mrs. Doubtfire house.
15 min
Fort Point National Historic Site
Situated beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Point is a former WWII military fortification offering views of the Bay.
15 min
Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge is recognized as one of the 10 wonders of the modern world and is worth seeing in person.
15 min
Sausalito
Across the Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito resembles a Mediterranean town and is a place to enjoy lunch by the Bay.
60 min
Muir Woods National Monument
Muir Woods National Monument contains some of the world’s oldest and most impressive trees and is a favored stop.
75 min
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
The Palace of Fine Arts was constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific exposition to display fine arts.
10 min
Alcatraz (optional)
Alcatraz is only visited if the Alcatraz ticket option is selected and available at booking; otherwise, no visit occurs.
Alcatraz Island
Admission is included only with the Alcatraz ticket option. Visitors are dropped off at 2:45pm for the 3:20pm ferry. Time on the Island lasts 2-3 hours, with a 90-minute audio tour.
120 min
Meet at the corner of Beach and Hyde street, where the cable car turns around. A white minibus that says “SF Excursions” on the backside of the bus will pull up at the corner.
End point
Meet at the corner of Beach and Hyde street, where the cable car turns around. A white minibus that says “SF Excursions” on the backside of the bus will pull up at the corner.