Shore Excursion San Francisco Private City Tour (2 to 6 Guests)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Make the most of your cruise stop with a private San Francisco shore excursion in an open-air convertible Jeep. Skip crowded bus tours and explore the city with your own local guide, starting at the Cruise Ship terminal at Pier 27 or Pier 35.

This flexible 2-hour tour covers top highlights including a scenic drive across the Golden Gate Bridge with photo stops, Lombard Street (traffic permitting), Fisherman’s Wharf, the Presidio, and historic neighborhoods like Chinatown and North Beach. You may also visit the Palace of Fine Arts or enjoy views from Telegraph Hill.

Upgrade to a longer tour to explore Golden Gate Park, Ocean Beach, or additional neighborhoods.

This is a private experience tailored to your group, timing, and interests—with a relaxed pace and guaranteed return to your ship.

Each Jeep seats up to 6 guests (best for 4 adults plus children or teens).

What's Included

Private transportation
All tours cross the Golden Gate Bridge with stop at one of 4 photo vantage points
Explore the City in 2 or 3 Hours - Route can be customized
Private Jeep for up to 6 guests - Suggested 4 adults 2 teens / children
Child seats or booster seats available with prior arrangement. Ages 3+-
Pick up and Drop off at Cruise Ship Terminal
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Where to Meet: We pick up at both Cruise Ship terminals in San Francisco: Pier 27 or Pier 35 Cruise Ship Terminal. Look for the bright green Jeep in the passenger loading zone.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Pier 27

    We start with a pickup at Pier 27 or Pier 35 Cruise ship terminal on San Francisco's Embarcadero

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Pier 39

    One of the most popular visitor destinations known for the Sea lions that occupy the marina

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Golden Gate Bridge

    The tour route crosses San Francisco’s most iconic landmark, the Golden Gate Bridge! We have four different vantage points to choose from depending on weather and traffic.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Marin Headlands

    Epic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco's skyline from the Marin Headlands.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Coit Tower

    At the top of Telegraph Hill for sweeping views of San Francisco Bay

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Dragon's Gate

    The Dragon Gate is the traditional stone archway greeting visitors to Chinatown since 1970.

    Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

    The Palace of Fine Arts in the Marina District of San Francisco, California, is a monumental structure originally constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Lombard Street

    The Crookedest Street Lombard Street’s 8 world-famous hairpin turns have earned it the nickname the crookedest street in the world

    7 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Presidio of San Francisco

    Presidio was designated a National Historic Landmark and the site has been part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area since 1994.

    Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Chinatown

    Tour enters Chinatown through the Dragon Gate.

    Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Chinatown

    This is one of the oldest and most established Chinatowns in the U.S. Beyond iconic Dragon’s Gate, a bustling maze of streets and alleys brims with dim sum joints and other traditional eateries.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12
    North Beach

    North Beach and Little Italy. North Beach, a buzzy neighborhood steeped in Italian heritage, draws locals and tourists to its checked-tablecloth trattorias, coffee shops and retro-flavored bars.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Marina District

    The Marina is a picturesque neighborhood of Art Deco structures with nearby Union Street the center of attention in Cow Hollow.

    Admission ticket free
  • Fisherman's Wharf (Pass by)

    Tour cruises through the heart of San Francisco's Fishing Industry, including PIER 39, Hyde Street historic fishing fleet, and crab stands

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Jeeps are small vehicles - we suggest 4 adult riders plus 2 children / teens in 3rd row seating.
Supplied by San Francisco Private Group Jeep Tours

Tags

Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
Classic Car Tours
Car Tours
Limousine Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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