San Francisco Grand City Tour

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About this activity

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, and 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!

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Gray Line San Francisco

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bay Cruise if option selected.
Included: Transport by luxury coach + certified step-on Tour Guide
Included: Narrated bus tour of San Francisco + Plenty of photo stops
Included: Choose from two departure locations in San Francisco: Fisherman's Wharf or Union Square
Included: Aquarium of the Bay Entrance Fee if option selected.

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks.
Not included: Gratuities: not included
Not included: Hotel Pick-up & drop-off Not included

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Departing the heart of Union square, the coach makes its way to the Golden Gate Bridge.

On your way to the Golden Gate Bridge, travelers will see:

Union Square: Theatres, shopping, hotels
Van Ness Avenue

Passing by

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.
Cow Hollow

Passing by

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.
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

10 min

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.
Golden Gate Bridge

15 min

Stop at the Golden Gate Bridge to enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of this iconic landmark. Capture memorable photos of this engineering marvel and enjoy the fresh coastal breeze.
Presidio of San Francisco

Passing by

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.
Lands End

15 min

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.
Golden Gate Park

Passing by

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.
Haight-Ashbury

Passing by

Travelers will see where the Hippie movement began during the Summer of Love. Unusual stores, unique dining and live entertainment.
Twin Peaks

15 min

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
The Castro

Passing by

Descending down towards Market Street, we enter the Castro District.

All are welcome and safe in this LGBT community!
Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market

Passing by

This major thoroughfare in San Francisco. We drive east from the Castro towards the Ferry Building and the downtown Financial District.
Financial District

Passing by

Among the skyscrapers that dominate the skyline (Transamerica Pyramid, Salesforce Tower), there is a wealth of tech business and Fortune 500 companies.
Chinatown

Passing by

Passing under the "Dragon Gates" of Chinatown, traveler's enter a bustling district of commerce bursting with color.
North Beach

Passing by

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".
Fisherman's Wharf

5 min

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.
Union Square

5 min

Union Square:

Final drop-off location

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.
Union Square Departure Location

478 Post St.

Arrive by 8:25 AM to check-in

Bus Departs at 8:40 AM

Although there is no physical location, you'll find Encore Café situated right next door. For boarding the bus, simply head across the street to meet our representative and board the bus.

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.
Union Square Departure Location

478 Post St.

Arrive by 8:25 AM to check-in

Bus Departs at 8:40 AM

Although there is no physical location, you'll find Encore Café situated right next door. For boarding the bus, simply head across the street to meet our representative and board the bus.

Using your ticket

We offer 2 departure locations to choose from for your pick-up. Please arrive at the one closest to your hotel/stay:

478 Post Street S.F. (Union Square Area - Downtown San Francisco)

Although there is no physical location, you'll find Encore Café situated right next door. For boarding the bus, simply head across the street to meet our representative and board the bus.

Arrive by 8:25 AM to check-in

Bus Departs at 8:40 AM

2805 Leavenworth St (Fisherman's Wharf Area)

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.

Arrive by 8:45 AM to check-in

Bus Departs at 9:00 AM

If you purchased the City Tour option that includes the Aquarium of the Bay Admission, Please note that you will be given a voucher once you join the City Tour in the morning. Aquarium vouchers are flexible tickets and can be used at any time. Check their website times to plan your trip accordingly.

If you purchased the City Tour option with the Bay Cruise Adventure, please note that you will be given a voucher once you join the tour. Bay Cruise vouchers are flexible tickets and can be used on the same day of your bus tour or any other day you wish. Please check the BLUE & GOLD FLEET website times to plan your trip accordingly. www.blueandgoldfleet.com/sf-bay-cruise

If you purchased the City Tour option with the 4h bike rental, please note that you will need to redeem your voucher for bike rental at our partner office - UNLIMITED BIKING - located at 757 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109. Bike reservation is not mandatory, but we always recommend a reservation to hold your bikes and streamline the pick-up process. Contact [email protected] for booking confirmation at a specific time or call them at 415-854-222.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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 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.
Stops with Photo opportunities at: Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts, Twin Peaks, Land’s End Ocean Beach (Sutro Baths) & Mission San Francisco de Asis (Mission district)
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.

Options

AM City Tour

AM City Tour : San Francisco Deluxe Half-Day City Tour AM
AM City Tour & Aquarium

San Francisco Deluxe Half-Day City Tour AM & Aquarium of the Bay Admission
AM City Tour & Bay Cruise

9:00am Tour & Bay Cruise: San Francisco Deluxe Half-Day City Tour AM and an hour-long cruise of San Francisco Bay