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San Francisco Grand City Tour

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 & 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!
City: San Francisco
Sun 23 Feb
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Starting at $60.00
Sun 23 Feb
Starting at $60.00
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What's Included
Transport by air-conditioned luxury coach
Bay Cruise if option selected.
Narrated bus tour of San Francisco + Plenty of photo stops
Choose from two departure locations in San Francisco: Fisherman's Wharf or Union Square
4h Bike Rental (if option selected)
Aquarium of the Bay Entrance Fee if option selected.
Additional Info
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please contact us 48 hours prior to tour date to confirm your exact departure location (2 options)
  • 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.
  • If you choose the option that includes the Aquarium of the Bay Admission, please visit their site for Aquarium of the Bay hours.
  • If you choose the option that includes the Bay Cruise Adventure, please visit the Blue & Gold site for the seasonal schedule.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travellers
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
What To Expect
1
Van Ness Avenue
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.
2
Cow Hollow
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.
3
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
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.
4
Golden Gate Bridge
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.
5
Presidio of San Francisco
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.
6
Lands End
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.
7
Golden Gate Park
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.
8
Haight-Ashbury
Travelers will see where the Hippie movement began during the Summer of Love. Unusual stores, unique dining and live entertainment.
9
Twin Peaks
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
10
The Castro
Descending down towards Market Street, we enter the Castro District. All are welcome and safe in this LGBT community!
11
Market Street
This major thoroughfare in San Francisco. We drive east from the Castro towards the Ferry Building and the downtown Financial District.
12
Financial District
Among the skyscrapers that dominate the skyline (Transamerica Pyramid, Salesforce Tower), there is a wealth of tech business and Fortune 500 companies.
13
Chinatown
Passing under the "Dragon Gates" of Chinatown, traveler's enter a bustling district of commerce bursting with color.
14
North Beach
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".
15
Fisherman's Wharf
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.
16
Union Square
Union Square: Final drop-off location
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveler Photos
Reviews (512)
Freedom553993
Dec 2022
The sights of the city are wonderful. The guide was very helpful and interesting and the tour very well timed.
Response from Host
Dec 2022
Dear Freedom5, We are happy to see that you enjoyed our San Francisco City Tour. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We hope to see you soon.
nicomsh
Dec 2022
Excellent tour, with an excellent guide and an excellent driver. Highly recommended if you are keen to see all the wonderful attractions.
Response from Host
Dec 2022
Dear Nicomsh, Thank you for sharing your feedback and we are so happy to see that you had a great time on our San Francisco City Tour. It was a pleasure serving you. We hope to serve you again soon.
Benita_R
Dec 2022
Everything was awesome and the guide Michele was knowledgeable and fun. Would highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host
Dec 2022
Dear Benita, Thank you for sharing your experience with us and choosing Gray Line to bring you to the San Francisco City Tour. Thank you for the compliments to Michele, our your guide. It was a pleasure serving you. We hope to see you again soon.

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