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Muir Woods & Sausalito Half-Day Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry from Sausalito)

Take time out from San Francisco on a half-day trip to Muir Woods National Park and Sausalito. This enthralling half-day trip takes you across the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay Area's most popular National Park Monument to experience the magnificent views of the Giant redwoods during a 90' stop (entrance fee included). Next, visit the beautiful coastal town of Sausalito, a gorgeous Mediterranean-style village with quaint shops and waterfront restaurants. If a one-hour stop in Sausalito isn't enough for you, you can extend your stay by upgrading your tour to include the Sausalito ferry back to San Francisco. If you decide to come back by bus and are looking for possibilities to complete your other half-day, we offer you an upgraded option to save money, which includes a 4h Bike rental package from our partner Unlimited Biking (757 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109). Fall in love with all San Francisco has to offer as you pedal around and explore the area at your own pace.
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Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise

Enjoy two Classic Same Day San Francisco experiences in one day — a visit inside Alcatraz Island and an additional same day sightseeing Golden Gate Bridge Boat Cruise. Guests are assigned an Alcatraz boat and on the SAME DAY a Golden Gate Bridge sightseeing boat. Guests will be allotted enough time to experience both attractions. Our tour is designed to be an easy package to experience two of the most popular attractions in one day. Relax as we pass along San Francisco’s breathtaking waterfront, passing under the Golden Gate and around Alcatraz! Learn the history of San Francisco Bay with open-air viewpoints and observe local marine life such as sea lions and more. Audio narration is provided. Guests will be assigned an Alcatraz time slot by us somewhere between 8:45am and 4pm. We will assign your time slots and guests do not pick their slot.
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From $129.99
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Muir Woods and Sausalito Small-Group Tour

This tour will visit Muir Woods and Sausalito. Note that this tour includes the Muir Woods entrance fee. We provide a boutique, personal experience with knowledgeable local guides in small groups. The 8:30am tour departs from 488 Post St. and ends at Pier 33. The 12:50pm tour departs from Pier 33 and ends at Pier 33 or 488 Post St.
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Skip The Bus: San Francisco By Luxury Van Tour

Avoid the crowds, confusion, and limitations of large buses and discover San Francisco by a luxury van.  Trade the large tour bus for a guided luxury van and see more of San Francisco! Your guide takes you through more neighborhoods & photo stops, complete with views of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, Twin Peaks and several other famous landmarks.
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Half-Day Wine Country Experience Including All Tasting Fees

Get out of San Francisco and enjoy a half day excursion to Wine Country! This tour is designed for guests who don’t want to dedicate their entire day in Wine Country, or only visiting for a short time. Start your day around noon time as we head North to the Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoy the scenic San Francisco skyline in the distance as we travel through Sausalito, the seaside Mediterranean village across the San Francisco Bay and into the world-famous Wine Country. As the vine-covered hillsides come into view, you will visit 2 of our favorite wineries for wine tastings and an exclusive estate tour! Experience the inner workings of the wineries and their family history. as an expert wine host walks you through the fermentation process, barrel aging, bottling, and of course tastings of some award winning varietals! NOTE: All winery locations subject to change without notice; Wine tastings will take place outdoors.
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See Details → Duration :5 hours 30 minutes
From $125
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Small-Group Half Day Muir Woods and Sausalito Morning Tour

Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge, explore the beauty of Giant Coastal Redwoods at Muir Woods and appreciate the astonishing views from Sausalito's picturesque waterfront. We also run this tour in the afternoon, if there is a sufficient number of people. Muir Wood tour can be combined with San Francisco City tour and/or Half Day Wine Tour to Sonoma.
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From $79
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Inside Alcatraz Tour Including Fisherman's Wharf Lunch Credit

Go inside Alcatraz then relax with friends for lunch after your Alcatraz visit at a Wharf food location assigned by us. Guests can also upgrade their package to a selection that better suits their needs! (Note: Guests do not have lunch on Alcatraz island) Guests will be assigned an Alcatraz Cruises ferry time to the island to go inside the main cell house. Experience the cell house audio tour and return on any boat you desire. Once back in SF guests can enjoy a same-day food credit option per person off your bill to one prechosen family chain dining restaurant located in Fisherman's Wharf or Union Square. Various food denominations cater to all crowds and food preferences! Fisherman's Wharf: (located 5-10 minutes from Alcatraz Pier 33) Bubba Gump, McCormick Kulettos (dinner only) Hard Rock Cafe Applebees Boudin Bistro Union Square: (located 15-20 minutes from Pier 33) Cheesecake Factory Morton's Fine Dining (dinner only) Mastros Fine Dining (dinner only)
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Muir Woods Tour of California Coastal Redwoods

Venture north over the Golden Gate Bridge to an isolated canyon filled with ancient coastal redwood trees, also known as Muir Woods National Monument. Enjoy solitude and peace, through the cool, moist air, as you stroll through 1000-year-old trees towering 260 feet tall. Easy booking - No additional entrance fees are required at Muir Woods, price of activity includes entrance ticket!
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Chinatown and North Beach Walking Tour

Spend an afternoon exploring two of San Francisco's vibrant areas for food and nightlife on a walking tour through Chinatown and North Beach. On their own, they will stir your senses. Together, they awaken you to new flavors, ancient cultures, and a diverse lifestyle. On their own, Chinatown and North Beach stir your senses. Together, they awaken you to new flavors, new cultures, and to parts of your heart. We'll start by exploring Chinatown by twilight, including tasting Moon Cakes from one of the oldest bakeries in Chinatown. We'll search out authentic Chinese and Italian sites. We'll uncover their hidden secrets only intrepid locals know. And you'll be astonished by the new finds in secret alcoves. From wine to Dim Sum, Peking Duck, fortune cookies, in the very places where the Beat Generation started and Barbary Coast history that made San Francisco what it is, you'll feel like you've really experienced Chinatown and North BeachLittle Italy.
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GoCar San Francisco Tour

It's the most exhilarating, entertaining and enlightening way to see San Francisco - the first-ever GPS-guided storytelling car! The clever talking car navigates for you and points out the sights that bring San Francisco to life. Experience what the press is buzzing about, what visitors rave about and what Time Magazine has nominated "as one of the coolest inventions of the year".
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San Francisco Premier Dinner Dance Cruise

No matter the occasion, a Premier Dinner Cruise in San Francisco is sure to create an unforgettable evening. Experience a plated dinner cruise on the San Francisco Bay. Dine the night away with friends and family and soak in San Francisco's skyline views.
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San Francisco Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

On our Secret Food Tour: San Francisco, the Mission District, you'll see how immigrants shaped the neighborhood by creating brilliant artwork, beautiful architecture and sharing their fantastic food! Originally home to Irish, German, and Italian immigrants, it is now the epicenter of San Francisco's Latino culture. The Mission District is full of vibrant murals that offer a visual history lesson featuring themes ranging from cultural heritage to social-political statements. We will take a stroll through the neighborhood to get an up-close experience. Our tours are more than just the food. Our local guides connect the dots between history, culture, and cuisine to provide you with a deep understanding of the Mission District's thriving culinary scene!
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Private City Tour of San Francisco

Enjoy a guided 3 hour city tour which can be customized to suit your preferred locations. Our standard tour includes stops at the Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, Fisherman's Wharf, Lombard Street, The Embarcadero, Golden Gate Park and more. If you have a particular route or attractions that you wish to visit, we would be more than happy to help customize your tour to include those or provide suggestions based upon your tastes.
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From $263.52
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Vantigo - The Original San Francisco VW Bus Tour

Looking for an authentic San Francisco experience? Trade the tour bus for a vintage Volkswagen van that easily navigates the city’s less-traveled lanes. Vantigo’s San Francisco City Tour takes you through 14 famed districts, complete with views of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, and several other storied landmarks. Along the way, we will stop and take photos while we share tales of earthquakes that shaped the landscape, industrial shifts from the 1849 Gold Rush to the rise of Silicon Valley, 1960s counterculture, and surprising insights that only a local would know. Whether this is your first San Francisco visit or you’ve lived here for years, you’ll see the city from a new perspective. Book today. Then, sit back and enjoy the ride!
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Small-Group Half-Day Muir Woods and Sausalito Afternoon Tour

Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge, explore the beauty of Giant Coastal Redwoods at Muir Woods, and appreciate the astonishing views from Sausalito's picturesque waterfront. On the way to the Woods, we usually make a short stop on the Northern side of the Golden Gate Bridge. We will spend one hour and twenty minutes in the Muir Woods and about one hour in Sausalito. Then we will take you back to your hotel. Should you decide to stay there longer, you can return to the city by Ferry or Uber. Ferry tickets are not included. We also run this tour in the morning, if there is a sufficient number of people. Muir Wood tour can be combined with a San Francisco City tour and/or Half Day Wine Tour to Sonoma.
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