San Francisco City Highlights - BEST SELLER
Explore one of the most culturally diverse and beautiful cities in the world on this relaxed panoramic tour.
Explore one of the most culturally diverse and beautiful cities in the world on this relaxed panoramic tour.
Marvel at the beautifully restored Victorian homes in the picture perfect setting of Alamo Square and enjoy the serene lakes and lawns of Golden Gate Park. Relax as you pass through colourful Italian North Beach, with its cafés and bistros, before entering the hustle and bustle of Chinatown.
No visit to San Francisco would be complete without a drive over the world famous Golden Gate Bridge. From the Bridge you will have fabulous views of the coastline (weather permitting). After leaving the Bridge, drive along the Great Pacific Coast Highway, where you’ll pass the historic Cliff House, followed by an introduction to some of San Francisco’s most unique neighbourhoods. Weather and time permitting, Twin Peaks provides spectacular views of the city known as ‘the Jewel of the West’.
This pleasant panoramic tour allows you to see many of the highlights of this wonderful city from the comfort of your coach.
Redwoods and Artisans
This tour takes you to the enchanting Muir Woods with its impressive Redwood trees before stopping at the village of Sausalito.
This tour takes you to the enchanting Muir Woods with its impressive Redwood trees before stopping at the village of Sausalito.
Enjoy the sights of the city as you pass through San Francisco. Crossing the spectacular Golden Gate Bridge, you’ll have wonderful views of the bay and surrounding areas (weather permitting).
After your drive, you’ll arrive at one of the few remaining groves of virgin coastal Redwoods. These world famous trees are among the tallest and oldest in existence. The nature trail at Muir Woods leads you into the heart of the cathedral-like grove of trees. Take a moment to enjoy the serenity of this majestic setting, whilst learning the fascinating history of the giant Redwoods. Be sure to take your camera to capture some wonderful shots of these giant trees.
After your encounter with nature, you’ll continue on to the artists’ colony of Sausalito. At this charming Mediterranean-style village, there will be time for you to browse the quaint shops and galleries. Boutiques, yacht clubs and a small café help create the friendly yet sophisticated charm of this beautiful bayside community.
Alcatraz and Sausalito
Enjoy a fascinating insight into the lives of those imprisoned on Alcatraz, before visiting the free-spirited town of Sausalito.
Enjoy a fascinating insight into the lives of those imprisoned on Alcatraz, before visiting the free-spirited town of Sausalito.
This tour begins with a cruise to the infamous and notorious former federal prison - Alcatraz. Home to the likes of Al Capone and Robert ‘The Birdman’ Stroud, this austere island fortress retains its mystique even today. An award-winning audio tour allows you to explore at your own pace, while hearing actual interviews of former guards and inmates and the fabled escape attempts of those criminals who made their home on ‘The Rock’.
Returning by ferry to the city, you’ll board a coach for a scenic drive crossing the spectacular Golden Gate Bridge. You’ll arrive at the artists’ colony of Sausalito, a stark contrast to the prison island. The winding roads, cliff-side homes and houseboat havens make this one of the most unique areas in the region. You’ll have a short time to stroll at leisure and explore the many art galleries, boutiques and quaint shops in this bayside village.
San Francisco and Cruise
Enjoy San Francisco by land and sea. See the city highlights including The Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown and many more.
Enjoy San Francisco by land and sea. See the city highlights including The Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown and many more.
Discover the many different sights of San Francisco on this panoramic drive around the city. Pass through colourful Italian North Beach, with its cafés and bistros, before entering the hustle and bustle of Chinatown. Pause for a photo of the world famous Golden Gate Bridge and enjoy fabulous views of the coastline (weather permitting). Weather and time permitting, you also have a photostop at Twin Peaks for more spectacular views of the city known as ‘the Jewel of the West’.
After seeing the sights and sounds by coach, it's time to experience the thrilling history of San Francisco by boat. Spend approximately 1 hour on your boat cruise around the bay reliving 150 years of history on the celebrated San Francisco coast. Great photo opportunities are plentiful as you encounter unobstructed views of the natural beauty of the bay and sensational skylines in every direction.
San Francisco Movie Tour
Enjoy a fascinating insider’s look at the movies and locations that have showcased San Francisco since the 1920’s.
Enjoy a fascinating insider’s look at the movies and locations that have showcased San Francisco since the 1920’s.
Your guide and local movie expert from the University of California is about to take you on a journey of movie magic and trivia.
Your first stop is at the St. Francis Hotel, with the first talking picture: The Jazz Singer. They say, “San Francisco has always had a love affair with the movies, and it began when they were silent.” Many of the greatest names in movie history made films in the city by the bay. Buster Keaton created films here and we see him in Daydreams, flying off the back of a cable car.
Later, as you go through the Barbary Coast, you will see younger versions of John Wayne, Erroll Flynn, even Mae West, singing; “I’m just an Occidental Woman in an Oriental Mood for Love!” from Klondike Annie. See Alice Faye sing; Hello Frisco, Hello from that film.
Over 80 of the best film clips highlighting San Francisco will be shown on screens on your coach as you pass by many of the actual filming locations. Some of the many films included in this unique tour are Vertigo, Dirty Harry, Foul Play and Mrs Doubtfire.
No film tour would be complete without a stop at Mel’s Drive-in (used in the film Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner?) where you will take a short break for milkshakes or sundaes. A tour for real film buffs and not to be missed if you enjoy the nostalgia of the movies.
San Francisco by Helicopter
Get a bird’s-eye-view of the city known as ‘the Jewel of the West’ with an exciting helicopter ride over San Francisco.
Get a bird’s-eye-view of the city known as ‘the Jewel of the West’ with an exciting helicopter ride over San Francisco.
After a short drive, board your Bell jet helicopter for an exciting adventure above San Francisco.
Choreographed music will accompany your flight whilst your professionally trained pilot will provide some spontaneous narration.
From just a few hundred feet in the air, the views are spectacular and you’ll have a completely different perspective of the city. Travel higher to fully experience the striking San Francisco skyline including a birds-eye-view of your cruise ship.
Other famous landmarks such as Alcatraz Island and the amazing Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge make for great photo opportunities. Before landing, take in the bayside village of Sausalito, as well as flying over the Marin Headlands and along California’s craggy Pacific Coast.