Best Day Trips & Excursions in San Francisco

148 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work

We compared 148 day trips & excursions in San Francisco using 41,174 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge and Muir Woods Tour 6 hr (9.1/10). Prices start at $11.37 and most cost between $119 and $638. A typical one lasts 8 hrs.

Top picks

Best overall

TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10 San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge and Muir Woods Tour 6 hr

1,684 reviews · $119 · 6 hrs

Reviewers like: knowledgeable guide, well timed stops, helpful locals

Watch for: unclear meeting point

Most reviewed

TourTruth score 8.8 out of 10 San Francisco Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip 14 hr

5,982 reviews · $239

Reviewers like: knowledgeable guide, friendly guide, excellent guide

Watch for: long day

Budget pick

TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10 San Francisco Muir Woods Shuttle 4 hr

229 reviews · $79

Compare at a glance

#TourScoreRatings by siteFromDuration
1 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
2 San Francisco Muir Woods and Alcatraz Tour 3 hr TourTruth score 9.0 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.9★ (86) $600 3 hrs
3 San Francisco City Highlights and Alcatraz Tour 7 hr TourTruth score 8.9 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (286) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (82) $196 7 hrs
4 San Francisco Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip 14 hr TourTruth score 8.8 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (4,232) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (1,750) $239 –
5 Monterey Private Coastal Tour TourTruth score 8.8 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (4) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (66) $792 –
6 San Francisco City Tour, Muir Woods and Sausalito 6 hr TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (832) · GetYourGuide 4.8★ (102) $109 4 hrs
7 San Francisco Muir Woods, Sausalito and Golden Gate Bridge Tour, 4 hr TourTruth score 8.2 out of 10 Viator 4.8★ (19) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (33) $455 4 hrs
8 San Francisco City and Muir Woods Tour 7 hr TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (18) $417 7 hrs
9 San Francisco Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour 8 hr TourTruth score 7.8 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.8★ (23) $2,565 8 hrs
10 San Francisco Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour 9 hr TourTruth score 7.7 out of 10 Viator 4.8★ (1,597) · GetYourGuide 4.7★ (277) $109 9 hrs

Questions

What is the best day trips & excursion in San Francisco?

San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge and Muir Woods Tour 6 hr has the highest TourTruth score (9.1/10) of the 148 day trips & excursions in San Francisco we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 1,684 reviews.

How much do day trips & excursions in San Francisco cost?

Listed prices start at $11.37; the median is $193, and most cost between $119 and $638. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.

How long are day trips & excursions in San Francisco?

The median listed duration is 8 hrs.

Which day trips & excursion in San Francisco has the most reviews?

San Francisco Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip 14 hr, with 5,982 reviews and a TourTruth score of 8.8/10.

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