TourTruth score 9.6 out of 10
Best Sightseeing Tours & Cruises in San Francisco
696 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work
We compared 696 sightseeing tours & cruises in San Francisco using 131,476 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is San Francisco VW Bus Tour 3 hr (9.6/10). Prices start at $4.49 and most cost between $55 and $500. A typical one lasts 4 hrs.
Top picks
Best overall
TourTruth score 9.6 out of 10
San Francisco VW Bus Tour 3 hr
842 reviews · $129 · 3 hrs
Reviewers like: photo spots, city sightseeing, convenient transport
Budget pick
TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10
San Francisco Ghost Hunt Walking Tour 90 min
215 reviews · $29
Reviewers like: great guide, knowledgeable guide, entertaining stories
Watch for: disappointing ghost stories
TourTruth score 9.6 out of 10
TourTruth score 9.5 out of 10
TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10
TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10
TourTruth score 9.3 out of 10
TourTruth score 9.3 out of 10
San Francisco E-Bike Tour, Golden Gate Bridge and Presidio, 3.5 hr
Top 2% · 3 hrs 30 min · 194 reviews
from $129
2 providers
TourTruth score 9.2 out of 10
TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10
San Francisco City Lights Sail Under the Full Moon 1 hr
Top 2% · 1 hr · 1,811 reviews
from $98
1 provider
TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10
TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10
San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge and Muir Woods Tour 6 hr
Top 3% · 6 hrs · 1,684 reviews
from $119
2 providers
TourTruth score 9.0 out of 10
TourTruth score 9.0 out of 10
San Francisco Cable Car and Walking Tour 4 hr 30 min
Top 3% · 4 hrs 30 min · 116 reviews
from $129
1 provider
Compare at a glance
| # | Tour | Score | Ratings by site | From | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco VW Bus Tour 3 hr | TourTruth score 9.6 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (842) | $129 | 3 hrs |
| 2 | San Francisco Hidden Stairways Walking Tour 2 hr | TourTruth score 9.5 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (270) | $37 | 2 hrs |
| 3 | San Francisco Custom Convertible MINI Cooper Tour | TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (237) | $270 | – |
| 4 | San Francisco Ghost Hunt Walking Tour 90 min | TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (193) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (22) | $29 | – |
| 5 | San Francisco Bay Sightseeing Cruise 90 min | TourTruth score 9.3 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (348) | $120 | 1 hr 30 min |
| 6 | San Francisco E-Bike Tour, Golden Gate Bridge and Presidio, 3.5 hr | TourTruth score 9.3 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (193) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (1) | $129 | 3 hrs 30 min |
| 7 | San Francisco Luxury Van Tour 4 hr | TourTruth score 9.2 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (952) | $129 | 4 hrs |
| 8 | San Francisco City Lights Sail Under the Full Moon 1 hr | TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10 | GetYourGuide 4.8★ (1,811) | $98 | 1 hr |
| 9 | San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour 3 hr | TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10 | Viator 4.9★ (1,330) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (419) | $67 | 3 hrs |
| 10 | San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge and Muir Woods Tour 6 hr | TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10 | Viator 4.9★ (1,469) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (215) | $119 | 6 hrs |
Questions
What is the best sightseeing tours & cruise in San Francisco?
San Francisco VW Bus Tour 3 hr has the highest TourTruth score (9.6/10) of the 696 sightseeing tours & cruises in San Francisco we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 842 reviews.
How much do sightseeing tours & cruises in San Francisco cost?
Listed prices start at $4.49; the median is $150, and most cost between $55 and $500. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.
How long are sightseeing tours & cruises in San Francisco?
The median listed duration is 4 hrs.
Which sightseeing tours & cruise in San Francisco has the most reviews?
San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour, with 8,939 reviews and a TourTruth score of 4.4/10.
Scores compare each tour's ratings with all others on the same booking site and weight them by review count. How scores work · Same tour, different price on Viator and GetYourGuide