San Francisco City Self-Guided Driving Tour Through Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco booking from $16.99

San Francisco City Self-Guided Driving Tour Through Golden Gate Bridge

Overview

Explore all that San Francisco has to offer, from the twists and turns of Lombard Street, through the bustling streets of Chinatown, and to the top of Telegraph Hill! This comprehensive self-guided audio tour of San Francisco covers everything from the Painted Ladies to the Golden Gate Bridge. This self-guided driving tour allows you to explore San Francisco with maximum flexibility and value.

Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time!

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

City: San Francisco

Sun 01 Jun

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What's Included

Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone

Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!

Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!

Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!

Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.

Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!

Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

What To Expect

Painted Ladies

Our San Francisco exploration begins at one of the city's most iconic stops: the Painted Ladies! As we drive past, we'll admire these striking buildings and learn about how they came to be painted in such vivid colors. As we continue driving, we'll dive into what makes SF the city that it is: its past, its present, and the promise of its future. NOTE: This 10-mile-long tour covers the essentials of San Francisco in 2-3 hours. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

San Francisco City Hall

Our drive through San Francisco brings us past a magnificent marble building: the San Francisco City Hall! As we drive, we'll learn all about how this city was founded and why it grew.

Lombard Street

Next, our SF tour brings us to the famous Lombard Street. For one block, this road turns into the “most crooked street in the world!” You’ll make EIGHT hairpin turns within that one block! Drive carefully!

Telegraph Hill

Next, we'll head up one of SF's famous hills: There’s a phenomenal view of the bay and of the city skyline once you’re up there.

Dragon's Gate

The Dragon Gate is a south-facing gate at the intersection of Bush Street and Grant Avenue, marking a southern entrance to San Francisco's Chinatown, in the U.S. state of California.

The Embarcadero

As we make our way to the waterfront, we'll dive into San Francisco's maritime history... and its (literal) gold-digging past. This will finally bring us to the Embarcadero. From here, we can explore the wonders of the nearby Ferry Building or make our way to Fisherman's Wharf for a glimpse of the infamous Alcatraz!

Union Square

Nestled in the heart of San Francisco, Union Square stands as a historic beacon, echoing tales of yesteryears. A fusion of art and flair, this vibrant epicenter boasts iconic landmarks, from its famous Dewey Monument to the surrounding theaters that have entertained generations. With a plethora of upscale shops, art galleries, and bustling cafes, it’s more than just a square—it's a cultural melting pot, reflecting the city's rich tapestry of innovation and tradition.

Fisherman’s Wharf

As we turn the corner along the waterfront, we'll catch our first glimpse of SF's Golden Gate Bridge. We'll learn all about the money problems, construction problems, aesthetic problems, engineering problems, creative problems, and even life-endangering problems that this bridge overcame.

Crissy Field

We'll pause at Crissy Field for phenomenal views of the Golden Gate Bridge. During this break, we'll understand why this "golden" bridge is red, what it's massively popular opening week was like, and how it's a modern marvel of transportation today.

Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center

Now it's time to actually cross over the bridge! We'll pass the Golden Gate Welcome Center on our way over, learning all about this bridge's epic construction history. As we cross, we'll also understand why this is a favorite setpiece for Hollywood!

Golden Gate View Point

Our scenic tour towards, and across, SF's Golden Gate Bridge ends on the other side, at the Golden Gate View Point.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (7)

charles_j

Mar 2025

Have alternate GPS available, so that you can get back on track, as guide does not tell you that you've taken the wrong route

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Charles, I’m glad you found my Ultimate San Francisco Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour informative. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the experience. I appreciate your feedback on the GPS—following the set route and speed limit shown on the app helps keep everything in sync. If you want to discover more, my Tour of California Self-Guided Driving Bundle has many other incredible destinations, like Joshua Tree, Big Sur, and Yosemite. Happy exploring!

Ellen_H

Nov 2024

We were unable to load maps on car screen. .missed first stop, went around block had difficulty getting back in sink. No place to slow down or pull over . Did not work out well for us.

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Hi Ellen, just a heads up that CarPlay and Android Auto aren't supported yet, so connecting through Bluetooth, USB, or Aux is the way to go. You can also use your phone speakers if needed. My audio tour works best when you stick to the route and speed limit provided in the app. The good news is that the tour is valid for a year, so feel free to give it another go or let me know if you'd like to swap it out with another tour. Let me know if you have any questions!

Travis_W

Sep 2024

OMG, this was so unexpected. We saw so many cool sites on this tour. I would definitely recommend doing the 7Dexperience after this tour. This audio drove me all around the city and right to Pier39.

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Travis, I’m glad you loved my Ultimate San Francisco Self-Driving Audio Tour. It sounds like you enjoyed exploring the city and making it to Pier 39. If you want to discover more, my Tour of California Self-Guided Driving Bundle has many other incredible destinations, like Joshua Tree, Big Sur, and Yosemite. Happy exploring!

San Francisco City Self-Guided Driving Tour Through Golden Gate Bridge

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