Tours in San Francisco, California
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Half Day Tours • Full Day Tours • Helicopter Tours
| Half Day Tours |
Deluxe City Tour
Duration: Approximately 3½ hours
The guided journey will highlight famous landmarks and familiarize you with the unique sociology of San Francisco.
Scheduled stops include Vista Point at the Golden Gate Bridge, the panoramic view of the city from atop Twin Peaks and other photo opportunities recommended by your driver-guide. From past to present and hills to shiny sea, your experience will be memorable. Selected highlights and points of interests include the Civic Center, the Opera House, Union Square, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, Cable Cars, Chinatown, North Beach, Coit Tower, Fisherman's Wharf, the Presidio, the Old Mission Dolores and Pier 39.
*Seating is first come first serve
Days: Daily
Departure Time: 9:15am, 11:15am, 2:15pm |
Deluxe City Tour with Bay Cruise
Duration: Approximately 4½ hours
Take the Bay Cruise on the Deluxe City Tour or on another day. See the city in a 3 1/2 hour tour and relax on the 45 minute cruise of the Bay with Red & White Fleet.
Days: Daily |
Muir Woods/Sausalito
Duration: Approximately 3½ hours
See Muir Woods and Sausalito in this great package tour! North, across the Golden Gate Bridge, lay two of California's most unique tourist attractions: Muir Woods and Sausalito. Marin County, one of the most affluent counties in the U.S. and home of the Muir Woods, is the place of the few remaining groves of virgin Coastal Redwoods.
These redwoods are among the tallest and oldest trees in existence. The "Natural Trail" at Muir Woods leads you to the heart of its cathedral-like grove.
Also in your tour, see Sausalito! Sausalito is an alluring village of art galleries, quaint shops and waterfront restaurants with views of San Francisco across the bay. Sausalito's cliff-hanging cottages and houseboat community lend a Mediterranean ambiance, but the locals you will meet are pure "California."
Days: Daily
Departure Time: 9:15am, 2:15pm |
San Francisco Trolley Hop
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Enjoy this 1-1 1/4 hours narrated tour loop aboard an authentic San Francisco motorized cable car with hop on, hop off privileges.
The tour stops at the following locations: Pier 39 or Pier 41, Union Square, The Ferry Building and North Beach/Chinatown. Marvel on this Trolley Hop Tour through scenic neighborhoods such as Fisherman's Wharf, North Beach, Nob Hill, Financial District, South of Market, Union Square, Downtown, The Embarcadero and along the Waterfront.
Days: Daily
Departure Time: Frequent departures starting at 10:00am |
| Full Day Tours |
Napa Valley Wine Train
Duration: Approximately 7 hours
The seven-hour Napa Valley Wine Train tour begins and ends in San Francisco. Before boarding the Napa Valley Wine Train, you will enjoy an informative wine tasting. A sommelier will describe the wines you will be tasting and answer any question you may have regarding viniculture and wine making in the Napa Valley.
Enjoy a most unique culinary experience of fine dining combined with complimentary wine tasting on a 3 1/2 hour non-stop passage through the vineyards of the Napa Valley. The three-course gourmet luncheon is prepared fresh on-board this classic train, served on tables with linen and bone china.
*Requires advance reservations and 3 day cancellation notice.
Days: Wednesday & Friday (05/01/07-10/31/07) Friday Only (11/01/07-04/30/08)
Departure Time: 9:15am |
Wine Country
Duration: Approximately 9 hours
On the San Francisco Sightseeing/Gray Line Wine Country Tour, discover Napa Valley, Sonoma and all that the Northern California wine country has to offer. We provide a full-day winery tour departing from San Francisco.
From the beautiful scenery to the famous wineries of California's wine region, Sonoma and Napa counties' Mediterranean climate makes them the premium wine-grape growing provinces of North America. You will experience Napa and Sonoma to the fullest with this tour, as the tour provides you with as broad an experience as possible.
You will visit both large scale/high tech and small boutique wineries as you learn about wine production and techniques and enjoy wine tasting and winery tours. Lunch opportunities abound at either Sonoma's historic Town Square or Yountville's rustic Vintage 1870 - a collection of 30 specialty shops and galleries.
Days: Daily
Departure Time: 9:15am |
| Helicopter Tours |
San Francisco Helicopters
Equipment:
• Aircraft manufactured by Bell Helicopters.
• Coaches and facilities meet the highest standards in the commercial tour industry.
• Pilots are factory trained and reviewed by the FM annually.
• Aircraft undergo regular FM inspections, meeting, and more often exceeding, FM standards.
Transportation:
• Flights depart at Executive Terminal, SFO or Sausalito Heliport.
• Complimentary shuttle service approx. 30 minutes before flight. |
Helicopter with Lunch & Afternoon in Sausalito
Duration: Approximately 3-5 hours
Savor the breathtaking aerial views of the city and bay on your Vista helicopter flight. Upon landing, your driver shuttles you to picturesque Sausalito to enjoy a leisurely lunch at one of this colorful village's top spots. Afterwards, explore the town known for its artists and art galleries. Browse its many shops. Top off your afternoon with a view-filled ferry ride back to San Francisco. Directions, schedule and ticket provided by your driver.
Days: Daily year-round, excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Departure Time: 10:00am, Open-ended Ferry return to San Francisco
Flight Time: Approx. 20 minutes |
Helicopter with Picnic Lunch in the Wine Country
Duration: Approximately 4 hours
The San Francisco Bay Area boasts such varied vistas, many of which you'll enjoy on your way to lunch in the Napa countryside. Take in views of the Sausalito and Marin hills. Continue along the bay with views of natural marshes, waterfowl and Napa vineyards. Enjoy a basket of picnic faire in a quiet setting, then, homeward, with the spectacular San Francisco skyline welcoming you and shuttle waiting. Two passenger minimum.
Days: Daily year-round, excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Departure Time: 10:00am
Flight Time: Approx. 40 minutes round-trip |
Helicopter with Sunset Dinner
Duration: Approximately 5 hours
Views from above! Views from the water! Savor the breathtaking aerial views of the city and bay on your Vista helicopter flight. See the famous hills of San Francisco and the striking cityscape. Take in well- Known landmarks, such as Alcatraz Island and the spectacular bridges spanning the Bay. Upon landing, the driver whisks you off to your dinner cruise. Delight in the city from your vantage point on the Bay. Savor a tasty dinner (choice of entree), enjoy the music & stroll the outer decks. Return transportation is on your own. Two passenger minimum.
Days: Daily year-round, excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. |
Vista Grande
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Shuttle to the heliport where you'll board a Bell Jet helicopter for an exciting adventure above San Francisco. Musical background accompanies spontaneous narration by professionally trained pilots. See the renowned hills of San Francisco and striking cityscape. In the distance, the surrounding Bay Area communities. Enjoy famous landmarks--Alcatraz Island & the spectacular bridges. Sweep over the Marin Headlands, a bit of the craggy Pacific Coast and the artist town of Sausalito. Upon landing, your shuttle will be waiting.
Days: Daily year-round, excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Departure Time: 10:00am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm
Flight Time: Approx. 30 minutes |
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