City Tour of San Francisco
Explore San Francisco On Our Famous Tour
Experience San Francisco’s most famous neighborhoods and diverse landmarks in a small-group setting, and end your day in the beautiful town of Sausalito.
Time & Duration
Daily at 8:30 AM
2.5 hours
Price
Adult $85
Child $59
Starting Location
Fisherman’s Wharf (710 Beach St.)
Ending Location
Sausalito (750 Bridgeway)
Tour Includes
- Explore the top neighborhoods with your guide and learn the stories, history, and diversity of San Francisco.
- 10 locations, 5 amazing photo stops (Including Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, Painted Ladies, Golden Gate Bridge, and more!)
- At the conclusion of the tour, you will depart in the town of Sausalito where you can enjoy a nice lunch on the Bay before returning to San Francisco.
Experience San Francisco’s Most Famous Neighborhoods & Iconic Landmarks
Enjoy an Insider Look at San Francisco on a Top-Rated City Tour
Start the day off by visiting all the most distinct and beautiful neighborhoods in the city. From seeing the Painted Ladies to crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, you will be able to check all of San Francisco’s most unique areas off your bucket list. Our expert guides will walk you through the history, stories, and small details of the city that you may not have discovered if you explored on your own.
This is not your standard hop-on, hop-off bus tour. Groups stay on the same bus for the entire trip with several breaks and iconic photo stops along the way. Our smaller buses offer an intimate experience without sacrificing personal space or comfort. We make sure every person on our city tour feels seen and accounted for!
Enjoy Lunch with a View in Beautiful Waterfront Sausalito
After exploring the city, we cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge into the picturesque coastal town of Sausalito. This artists’ enclave is a perfect relaxing escape from the bustle of the city. Stretch your legs, explore the local shops, and enjoy lunch at one of the delicious local establishments.
*Photo Stops
Fisherman’s Wharf—One of San Francisco’s most popular destinations. From old shipyards to Boudin’s Bakery and the smell of fresh clam chowder, Fisherman’s Wharf has it all.
North Beach—Voted as one of the USA’s “ten great neighborhoods”, North Beach is best known as the home of Little Italy. From delicious restaurants to authentic sidewalk cafes and bakeries, you will feel the charm of San Francisco as soon as you arrive.
Chinatown—Boasting the largest Chinatown in the United States, this 24-block mecca is bustling with energy, amazing food, and unique and colorful shops that give this area its charm.
*City Hall—This beautiful Beaux-Arts monument epitomizes the high-minded American Renaissance of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The site of Joe Dimaggio and Marilyn Monroe’s marriage in 1954.
Haight Ashbury (time permitting)—The origin of the hippie culture and the birthplace of the “Summer of Love.” From the stunning Painted Ladies to the homes of music’s favorite 60’s bands, this district started the counterculture movement across the USA.
*Pacific Heights—Offering one of the most scenic outlooks in all of Northern California, Pacific Heights is home to Billionaire’s Row, featuring the estates of politicians, tech titans and other San Francisco celebrities (includes Mrs. Doubtfire house!)
Presidio—Former military base, now a beautiful park that includes Crissy Field, Fort Point, Lucasfilm’s (George Lucas) headquarters and the Walt Disney Museum.
*Fort Point—Located just beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Point gives you a front-row seat to the Bay and is a great photo stop. This former military fortification was used during WWII.
Golden Gate Bridge—Declared “one of the 10 wonders of the modern world,” the Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most recognized symbols of San Francisco. Simply stunning!
**Marin Headlands—Offering a stunning perspective of the Golden Gate Bridge with downtown San Francisco in the background, this awe-inspiring view is the perfect place to capture a memorable photo.
**Only available on private tours.
Why Choose Dylan’s minibus tours?
1. Small Groups: With Dylan’s, you aren’t just a number. Our minibuses are the perfect size to make sure you are comfortable, well looked-after, and are having FUN!
2. Local Guides: Each of our tour guides are Bay Area locals who love their city. From in-depth knowledge of SF to the best restaurant recommendations, they are energetic and invested in making each tour special.
3. Great Value: Our minibus tour are priced to give our guests the best possible locations in the shortest amount of time without feeling rushed.
4. 100% Refund Guarantee: Change of plans? Feeling under the weather? We are happy to refund your entire tour with 12 hours advance notice.
5. Independently Owned: We aren’t one of the big San Francisco bus tour companies, and it shows. Dylan’s is owned and operated by San Francisco native Dylan David.
6. Your Experience is our Top Priority: From our convenient meeting location to each stop on your tour, our goal is to make your tour fun and enjoyable. We have thought of the small things so you don’t have to.
Where does the minibus tour pick-up and drop-off?
Pick-ups: Our minibus tours pick-up in a convenient location in Fisherman’s Wharf, across from 710 Beach Street.
Drop-offs: The Famous Tour will drop you off in the same location as pick-up at the end of the tour.
Is there a parking garage near the starting point?
Yes, there are several parking garages located near our meeting point.
What is your cancellation policy?
Payments: Please note our site is secure and offers SSL security on all credit card purchases.
Cancellations: We offer a 100% refund if you cancel at least 24 hours (or more) in advance of your scheduled tour**. All tours cancelled within 24 hours of scheduled departure will receive a 50% refund. We also offer rescheduling options for a future tour date without penalty.
**Please note for any tour including Alcatraz we require 14-days notice of cancellation for a full refund.
Can I make changes to my reservation?
Change of plans? Feeling under the weather? We are happy to refund your entire tour with 24 hours advance notice on any tour that does not include Alcatraz (due to Alcatraz Cruises policy, there is a 14-day notice for tours that include Alcatraz).
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Departure Time: 8:30 AM
- End Time: 11:00 AM
- Departure Location: Fisherman’s Wharf, 710 Beach Street
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Price: Adult $85
- Private Tours available for booking
We are not a big bus company! It’s very common to see large hop-on, hop-off buses around town, we take a much more personal approach. Our guides not only have intimate knowledge and unmatched enthusiasm for our city, but we also use specialized minibuses which are built specifically for sightseeing tours. We take you where the big buses can’t go.
Our minibuses have large windows for full view of the city as we conduct the tour and are climate controlled with plenty of room for everyone. We stop several times and provide many photo opportunities.
Add On to Your Tour
Want to explore beyond the city? Upgrade your Famous Tour to include Muir Woods, Alcatraz, or Wine Country. See the iconic sites of San Francisco all in a day!