San Francisco Grand City Tour with Stops at Golden Gate Bridge, Twin Peaks & Palace of Fine Arts
by Gray Line San Francisco
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This four-hour bus tour starts in Union Square where travelers board an air-conditioned coach to begin a city-wide route. The tour heads towards the Golden Gate Bridge, passing notable sites such as Union Square’s theaters and shops along the way. The route continues north on Van Ness Avenue, known for its role as a firebreak during the 1906 earthquake. The coach drives through Cow Hollow, an area with upscale boutiques, studios, and dining options. The group disembarks at the Palace of Fine Arts for a 10-minute visit to explore the rotunda and lagoon designed for the 1915 World’s Fair. Next, the tour stops for 15 minutes at the Golden Gate Bridge to take photos and enjoy views of the structure and surrounding coastline. The bus then passes through the Presidio, a former military area with parks, beaches, museums, and company sites including the Walt Disney Family Museum and Lucasfilm’s Yoda Fountain. At Land’s End, the tour pauses for 15 minutes near Ocean Beach to see cliffs, forest, and views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Sutro Baths ruins. The coach then enters Golden Gate Park, passing landmarks like the Dutch Windmill, Bison Paddock, Japanese Tea Gardens, California Academy of Sciences, and Conservatory of Flowers. The route includes sights of Haight-Ashbury, known for its association with the 1960s Hippie movement, then moves on to Twin Peaks. At Twin Peaks, there is a 15-minute stop offering 360-degree views of San Francisco. The tour continues through the Castro District and heads east towards the Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market and the Financial District, home to skyscrapers and major companies. The bus passes Chinatown’s Dragon Gates, then quickly transitions into North Beach, San Francisco’s Little Italy. The first drop-off point is Fisherman’s Wharf, where travelers can explore the waterfront’s shops and food stalls for 5 minutes. The final stop is Union Square, where the tour ends with a 5-minute break. Optional upgrades include a bay cruise, a four-hour bike rental, or entrance to Aquarium of the Bay. The tour includes narration and multiple photo stops. Departure points are either Fisherman’s Wharf or Union Square. Food, drinks, gratuities, and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Union Square Departure
The tour begins with pickup at Union Square, the city center known for its theaters, shopping, and hotels. From here, the coach heads toward the Golden Gate Bridge.
Van Ness Avenue
The bus travels north on Van Ness Avenue, a street historically used as a firebreak by the US Army during the 1906 earthquake and fire.
Cow Hollow
The route passes through Cow Hollow, an area with upscale neighborhoods featuring fashion boutiques, Pilates studios, juice shops, salons, and a variety of restaurants including French bistros and American fusion.
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
The group stops for 10 minutes at the Palace of Fine Arts, a 162-foot high rotunda created by Bernard Maybeck for the 1915 World’s Fair. Travelers can leave the bus to explore the Greek-Roman style structure and its lagoon.
10 min
Golden Gate Bridge
The tour includes a 15-minute stop at the Golden Gate Bridge to take photos and view this well-known landmark and its coastal surroundings.
15 min
Presidio of San Francisco
Passing through the 1,500-acre former US Army fort, the bus passes Baker Beach, hiking trails, historic buildings including the Walt Disney Family Museum, dining spots, residences, and businesses like Lucasfilm with its Yoda Fountain.
Lands End
A 15-minute stop at Land’s End near Ocean Beach offers views of rugged cliffs, cypress forest, the Golden Gate Bridge, Pacific Ocean, Sutro Bath ruins, and the Cliff House.
15 min
Golden Gate Park
The coach enters Golden Gate Park from the west, passing one of two Dutch Windmills and pointing out landmarks such as the Bison Paddock, Japanese Tea Gardens, California Academy of Sciences, and Conservatory of Flowers.
Haight-Ashbury
The route passes through Haight-Ashbury, a neighborhood known as the birthplace of the Hippie movement during the Summer of Love, featuring unique stores, dining, and entertainment.
Twin Peaks
The tour stops for 15 minutes at Twin Peaks, two identical high peaks offering 360-degree views of San Francisco.
15 min
The Castro
The bus descends toward Market Street and enters the Castro District, a welcoming LGBT community.
Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market
Traveling east from the Castro, the bus passes the Ferry Building and downtown Financial District.
Financial District
The route drives through the Financial District, home to skyscrapers like the Transamerica Pyramid and Salesforce Tower, as well as many tech and Fortune 500 companies.
Chinatown
Travelers pass under Chinatown’s Dragon Gates into a lively commercial district filled with vibrant colors.
North Beach
The tour quickly transitions from Chinatown to North Beach, San Francisco’s Little Italy, known for its sights and aromas.
Fisherman's Wharf
The first drop-off point is Fisherman’s Wharf on the northern waterfront, a busy tourist area with souvenir shops and seafood stalls, where the group has 5 minutes to explore.
5 min
Union Square
The final stop is Union Square, where the tour ends with a 5-minute break.
5 min
Meeting point
Gray Line Fisherman’s Wharf Departure Location 2805 Leavenworth St. Arrive by 8:45 AM to check-in Bus Departs at 9:00 AM Although there is no physical location, you'll easily spot Pomegranate Café directly across the street. Simply wait there, and our representative will meet you.
End point
Gray Line Fisherman’s Wharf Departure Location 2805 Leavenworth St. Arrive by 8:45 AM to check-in Bus Departs at 9:00 AM Although there is no physical location, you'll easily spot Pomegranate Café directly across the street. Simply wait there, and our representative will meet you.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
San Francisco Grand City Tour with Stops at Golden Gate Bridge, Twin Peaks & Palace of Fine Arts
by Gray Line San Francisco
Choose from 3 available options
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.$138Overview
This four-hour bus tour starts in Union Square where travelers board an air-conditioned coach to begin a city-wide route. The tour heads towards the Golden Gate Bridge, passing notable sites such as Union Square’s theaters and shops along the way. The route continues north on Van Ness Avenue, known for its role as a firebreak during the 1906 earthquake. The coach drives through Cow Hollow, an area with upscale boutiques, studios, and dining options. The group disembarks at the Palace of Fine Arts for a 10-minute visit to explore the rotunda and lagoon designed for the 1915 World’s Fair. Next, the tour stops for 15 minutes at the Golden Gate Bridge to take photos and enjoy views of the structure and surrounding coastline. The bus then passes through the Presidio, a former military area with parks, beaches, museums, and company sites including the Walt Disney Family Museum and Lucasfilm’s Yoda Fountain. At Land’s End, the tour pauses for 15 minutes near Ocean Beach to see cliffs, forest, and views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Sutro Baths ruins. The coach then enters Golden Gate Park, passing landmarks like the Dutch Windmill, Bison Paddock, Japanese Tea Gardens, California Academy of Sciences, and Conservatory of Flowers. The route includes sights of Haight-Ashbury, known for its association with the 1960s Hippie movement, then moves on to Twin Peaks. At Twin Peaks, there is a 15-minute stop offering 360-degree views of San Francisco. The tour continues through the Castro District and heads east towards the Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market and the Financial District, home to skyscrapers and major companies. The bus passes Chinatown’s Dragon Gates, then quickly transitions into North Beach, San Francisco’s Little Italy. The first drop-off point is Fisherman’s Wharf, where travelers can explore the waterfront’s shops and food stalls for 5 minutes. The final stop is Union Square, where the tour ends with a 5-minute break. Optional upgrades include a bay cruise, a four-hour bike rental, or entrance to Aquarium of the Bay. The tour includes narration and multiple photo stops. Departure points are either Fisherman’s Wharf or Union Square. Food, drinks, gratuities, and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Union Square Departure
The tour begins with pickup at Union Square, the city center known for its theaters, shopping, and hotels. From here, the coach heads toward the Golden Gate Bridge.
Van Ness Avenue
The bus travels north on Van Ness Avenue, a street historically used as a firebreak by the US Army during the 1906 earthquake and fire.
Cow Hollow
The route passes through Cow Hollow, an area with upscale neighborhoods featuring fashion boutiques, Pilates studios, juice shops, salons, and a variety of restaurants including French bistros and American fusion.
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
The group stops for 10 minutes at the Palace of Fine Arts, a 162-foot high rotunda created by Bernard Maybeck for the 1915 World’s Fair. Travelers can leave the bus to explore the Greek-Roman style structure and its lagoon.
10 min
Golden Gate Bridge
The tour includes a 15-minute stop at the Golden Gate Bridge to take photos and view this well-known landmark and its coastal surroundings.
15 min
Presidio of San Francisco
Passing through the 1,500-acre former US Army fort, the bus passes Baker Beach, hiking trails, historic buildings including the Walt Disney Family Museum, dining spots, residences, and businesses like Lucasfilm with its Yoda Fountain.
Lands End
A 15-minute stop at Land’s End near Ocean Beach offers views of rugged cliffs, cypress forest, the Golden Gate Bridge, Pacific Ocean, Sutro Bath ruins, and the Cliff House.
15 min
Golden Gate Park
The coach enters Golden Gate Park from the west, passing one of two Dutch Windmills and pointing out landmarks such as the Bison Paddock, Japanese Tea Gardens, California Academy of Sciences, and Conservatory of Flowers.
Haight-Ashbury
The route passes through Haight-Ashbury, a neighborhood known as the birthplace of the Hippie movement during the Summer of Love, featuring unique stores, dining, and entertainment.
Twin Peaks
The tour stops for 15 minutes at Twin Peaks, two identical high peaks offering 360-degree views of San Francisco.
15 min
The Castro
The bus descends toward Market Street and enters the Castro District, a welcoming LGBT community.
Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market
Traveling east from the Castro, the bus passes the Ferry Building and downtown Financial District.
Financial District
The route drives through the Financial District, home to skyscrapers like the Transamerica Pyramid and Salesforce Tower, as well as many tech and Fortune 500 companies.
Chinatown
Travelers pass under Chinatown’s Dragon Gates into a lively commercial district filled with vibrant colors.
North Beach
The tour quickly transitions from Chinatown to North Beach, San Francisco’s Little Italy, known for its sights and aromas.
Fisherman's Wharf
The first drop-off point is Fisherman’s Wharf on the northern waterfront, a busy tourist area with souvenir shops and seafood stalls, where the group has 5 minutes to explore.
5 min
Union Square
The final stop is Union Square, where the tour ends with a 5-minute break.
5 min
Meeting point
Gray Line Fisherman’s Wharf Departure Location 2805 Leavenworth St. Arrive by 8:45 AM to check-in Bus Departs at 9:00 AM Although there is no physical location, you'll easily spot Pomegranate Café directly across the street. Simply wait there, and our representative will meet you.
End point
Gray Line Fisherman’s Wharf Departure Location 2805 Leavenworth St. Arrive by 8:45 AM to check-in Bus Departs at 9:00 AM Although there is no physical location, you'll easily spot Pomegranate Café directly across the street. Simply wait there, and our representative will meet you.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.