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San Francisco Christmas Lights Tour 3 hr

TourTruth score 4.9 out of 10

Below average

3,678 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • San Francisco
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Ride through San Francisco’s holiday lights, sing along with an onboard elf, and enjoy cider, cookies, and festive landmark stops.

About this tour

See San Francisco sparkle for the holidays on a festive ride through landmark sights and glowing residential streets. This 3-hour San Francisco Christmas Lights Tour pairs city views with seasonal music, warm cider, and cookies.

Meet your guide at the Hilton Union Square’s Mason Street entrance and settle into a holiday-decorated vehicle. Along the way, enjoy live commentary and a cheerful carol sing-along with an onboard elf. The route takes in sights such as the Bay Bridge, Pier 39, Union Square, and the Golden Gate Bridge, with photo stops along the way. Then explore residential blocks dressed in elaborate lights and decorations, where entire streets become winter wonderlands. Pause to warm up with hot apple cider and cookies before visiting the Fairmont to see its two-story gingerbread house and giant Christmas tree.

With festive entertainment, memorable photo opportunities, and classic San Francisco views, this San Francisco Christmas Lights Tour makes a joyful way to experience the city at its brightest. Reserve ahead, as seating is limited.

Highlights

  • Admire San Francisco’s festive landmarks, from Pier 39 to the Golden Gate Bridge
  • Discover residential blocks transformed by dazzling holiday displays
  • Sing along to Christmas carols with an onboard elf
  • Warm up with hot apple cider and cookies during a scenic stop
  • See the Fairmont’s two-story gingerbread house and giant Christmas tree

What's included

Included

  • Photo stops at Pier 39, the Golden Gate Bridge, Castro Street, and the Fairmont Gingerbread House
  • Festive tour guide with live commentary
  • Holiday sing-along with onboard elf
  • Hot apple cider and cookies

Not included

  • Tips
  • Personal expenses

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Important information

  • Seating is limited; reserve in advance
  • Meet at the Hilton Union Square Hotel’s eastern entrance at 251 Mason St, not the O’Farrell St entrance

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 4.47 from 3,678 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 4.9.

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