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San Francisco Seaplane Tour 45 min

TourTruth score 7.8 out of 10

GoodTop 15% in San Francisco

67 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • San Francisco
  • 45 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Take a 45-minute San Francisco seaplane tour for dramatic coastline views, a guaranteed window seat, and sights from the Golden Gate flight.

About this tour

See the Bay Area from a fresh perspective on a 45-minute San Francisco seaplane tour. From your guaranteed window seat, take in the region’s dramatic coastline and the sights covered on the Golden Gate Tour flight, with an experienced professional pilot at the controls.

The flight lasts 45 minutes, and the route may change with weather or other factors. The seaplane carries up to six passengers. If you are not using shuttle service, check in at the main starting point in Mill Valley 15 minutes before departure. Bookings require at least two adults; a solo traveler must pay for a second passenger directly to the operator at check-in.

Choose this San Francisco seaplane tour for an aerial look at the coastline and a guaranteed window view. Bring a child seat for babies or young children if needed, and share local contact details when booking.

Highlights

  • Take in the Bay Area’s dramatic coastline from above
  • Enjoy a guaranteed window seat
  • See the sights included on the Golden Gate Tour flight

What's included

Included

  • Experienced professional pilot
  • 45-minute seaplane flight

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • A minimum of two adults is required per booking; solo bookings must pay for a second passenger directly to the operator at check-in
  • Maximum 6 passengers per flight
  • Arrive 15 minutes before departure at the main starting point in Mill Valley if not using shuttle service
  • Provide local contact details when booking
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  • Flight route may vary due to weather or other factors
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Consider bringing a child seat for babies and young children
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed
  • Prices are per person

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight?

The seaplane flight lasts 45 minutes.

Is every seat a window seat?

Yes. Every booked seat is guaranteed a window seat.

How many passengers can fly?

The seaplane accommodates a maximum of 6 passengers.

Can I book for one passenger?

A minimum of two adults is required per booking. Solo bookings must pay for a second passenger directly to the operator at check-in.

Where and when should I check in?

If you are not using shuttle service, check in at the main starting point in Mill Valley 15 minutes before your flight.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.84 on Viator and 4.83 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in San Francisco
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.8. Top 15% in San Francisco means it ranks in the top 15% of tours in San Francisco by this score.

Provider rating distribution in San Francisco

How many tours in San Francisco have a provider rating at or below each value. The dashed line is this tour.

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