Tours of San Francisco Frequently Asked Questions

You will travel in state-of-the-art luxury coaches, which are regularly maintained and inspected by a team of dedicated mechanics. These professionals adhere to rigorous safety regulations established by the California Highway Patrol and the US Department of Transportation.

All full-size coaches are equipped with restrooms for your convenience. However, our “mini-coaches” do not have restroom facilities. Don’t worry though, along the routes taken by our smaller coaches, there are several rest-stop opportunities available for your convenience.

• We offer convenient pick-up options from two different departure locations in San Francisco, both within walking distance of the majority of hotels in the city.

• Departure #1 – Union Square (Downtown) – 478 Post St., San Francisco, CA 94102
• Departure #2 – Fisherman’s Wharf – 2805 Leavenworth St., San Francisco, CA 94133

No, you have the flexibility to choose between the two departure locations based on the area where you are staying. In San Francisco, the majority of hotels are typically found either in Fisherman’s Wharf or downtown.

No, regrettably, we do not offer pick-up services in those specific areas. However, you have the option to take BART from Oakland or CALTRAIN from San Jose and travel to our departure location situated in Union Square.

For the tours that we operate directly, we ensure that you are returned to the same location where we initially picked you up. However, please note that if you purchase a packaged tour that includes an additional activity following the bus tour (such as  City Tour + Alcatraz, Muir Woods + Sausalito Ferry return, City Tour + Bay Cruise, etc.), you will be responsible for arranging your own transportation back to your hotel or place of stay.

• You can find the ratings for each tour on our website. These ratings are independently audited by Feefo, ensuring that only customers who have actually taken our tours are able to provide feedback and rate their experiences.
• Additionally, you can also review our latest certificates from TripAdvisor, which have awarded us with the Certificate of Excellence in 2020, 2021, and 2023.

While lunch is not included in our tours, we do make a stop at a scenic area for lunch during full-day tours.

We accept most major credit cards as a form of payment.

No, San Francisco Cable Cars are not free for Adults. Children under the age of 4 ride for free. Riders over the age of 4 can expect to pay $8. Senior, disabled, or riders with Medicare can expect to pay $4. All tickets are only valid for one-way rides and are not transferable between cable car lines. Lastly, all tickets must be purchased ahead of time. For more information regarding tickets, visit San Francisco Municipal Transportation Authorities page about cable cars.

For first-time visitors to San Francisco, we recommend a Golden Gate Bridge tour, a city tour, or an Alcatraz Island tour. Better yet, most tour operators in San Francisco offer tours that combine all these sites into one tour! Check out our San Francisco Grad City Tour & Alcatraz Island tour or our San Francisco City Tour & Bay Cruise.

Most popular San Francisco tours include Golden Gate Bridge tours, Alcatraz Island tours, Muir Woods tours, wine tours, walking tours, and bike tours.

You can never go wrong with getting out into nature or to wine country! Our Napa Valley, Yosemite, or Muir Woods tours are perfect day trips.

We recommend our Muir Woods tour or our Yosemite tour for our outdoor enthusiasts. Both tours focus on getting visitors outside and into nature.

Our most family-friendly tour is our San Francisco Grand City Tour & Aquarium at the Bay – who doesn’t love the aquarium!

• During our itinerary, we typically make 4 to 5 different stops. These stops can vary in duration, ranging from quick 10-minute photo stops to approximately 20 minutes spent at iconic locations like the Golden Gate Bridge.
• In addition to the aforementioned stops, our San Francisco tour may also include visits to other notable attractions such as Twin Peaks, Golden Gate Park, Palace of Fine Arts, Land’s End, and City Hall/Civic Center.

All full-size coaches are equipped with restrooms for your convenience. However, our “mini-coaches” do not have restroom facilities. Don’t worry though, along the routes taken by our smaller coaches, there are several rest-stop opportunities available for your convenience.

• To ensure that all tour operators have the opportunity to visit Muir Woods National Park, bus tours are allowed a maximum of 90 minutes to stay at the park. This time limit is in place to accommodate multiple tour operators and maintain a fair and efficient visitation system.
• During the allocated 90 minutes at Muir Woods National Park, you will have the option to explore various hiking paths available. We recommend taking the Bridge 4 loop walk and returning to the departure point. This particular route allows you to make the most of your time and enjoy the scenic beauty of the park.

• If you choose the option to return by bus, the approximate travel time back is around one hour.
• If you intend to extend your stay in Sausalito, we highly recommend booking the option to return by ferry. This choice grants you the freedom to enjoy your time at your own pace, and you can later embark on a delightful ferry journey back to the beautifully-restored Ferry Building at the foot of Market Street in San Francisco.

The entire trip has an approximate duration of about four hours.

Sausalito is a charming seaside village known for its picturesque setting and breathtaking views of the San Francisco skyline and “City Front.” It offers a delightful shopping experience and a wide range of excellent restaurants where you can enjoy a leisurely lunch during your visit.

Yes, wine tastings are included as part of the experience and are covered by the tour price.

The tour has an approximate duration of about four hours.

During the tour, you will have the opportunity to visit a minimum of three wineries situated in the renowned wine-producing regions of Napa and Sonoma in California.

Children are warmly welcomed on this tour, as the vineyard walkabout provides an exceptional learning experience that is suitable for all ages.

Yes, the tour includes a planned 90-minute stop after the second winery visit. Following this stop, we will either make a stop at Sonoma Square or Downtown Napa, depending on the specific itinerary being followed.

The tour incorporates a guided walk-through of an active vineyard, accompanied by a knowledgeable vintner who will provide insights into the wine-making process, starting from planting and extending all the way through harvest and bottling.

Certainly! Our tour includes a scenic drive through the famous 17-Mile Drive. Along this route, you’ll have the opportunity to see iconic attractions such as the Pebble Beach Golf Course, which is situated along the 17-Mile Drive.

In each of these charming and historic locations, you will have the opportunity to spend over an hour leisurely strolling along streets lined with beautiful Cypress trees or exploring the once-vibrant Cannery Row, which holds significance in Steinbeck’s writings.

This is a full-day tour with a duration of approximately 11 hours. The drive to the area takes approximately 2 hours, offering opportunities for photo stops along California’s stunning and picturesque coastline. During the tour, you will visit historic Monterey and the charming town of Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Yes, admission tickets to the Aquarium will need to be purchased online from the Monterey Bay Aquarium.