Best San-francisco Day Trips

Leave behind the bustling streets of San Fran and head into the beautiful wine country of California on this day trip to Napa and Sonoma. During this tour, you will get to experience three wine tasting sessions at different wineries in the region. Learn about the winemaking process and take a guided tour of both family-run and large-scale production wineries.

Undertake a road trip along one of the most stunning stretches of coastal highway from San Francisco to Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea. As you drive, you’ll be able to take in the impressive views over the ocean, as well as significant landmarks in California such as Pebble Beach, Bird Rock and Pacific Grove.

Combine your love of nature with your penchant for wine on this tour to the Muir Woods and Sonoma Wineries from San Francisco. The tour will take you on a hike through the Redwoods where you can enjoy overwhelming views of San Fran Bay and the MarinHeadlands. The tour also includes a trip to Sonoma County for an afternoon of wine tasting and pairing with cheese.

Explore the unique bay side enclave of Sausalito on this half day tour from San Fran. Your tour includes a walk through the ancient coastal Redwoods where you’ll discover some of the most impressive and tallest trees in the world! A stroll along the Sausalito Waterfront will provide you with unparalleled views of the San Francisco skyline; here you can also browse the art galleries and boutique shops that line the promenade.

Experience an epic 4-day trip like never before as you leave behind the city scape of San Francisco and head into the grand Yosemite National Park. This action-packed adventure also includes traversing through the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, as well as to Mammoth and Tahoe Lakes. You’ll trek through the fascinating Ansel Adams Wilderness and you’ll also pass through the ghost town of Bodie State Historic Park and Devil’s Postpile National Monument.

Visit the hidden gem that is the Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, which is home to some of the largest and oldest Sequoia trees in the world. While on this tour, you will also visit three wineries in Wine Country where you’ll get to sample delicious wines and pairings.

Learn all about the fascinating modern-day technological developments that occur in the Silicon Valley on this educational and fun-filled trip from San Fran. While you’re there, you will see the impact that the technological, global communications and computing companies have on the Silicon Valley. This tour is a must-do for any tech-savvy people who want to learn more about the experiences and life-changing developments within California.

Yosemite is one of the most famous and beloved National Parks in America and this day tour from San Francisco gives you the perfect opportunity to get a glimpse of it for yourself. While trekking through parts of Yosemite National Park, you will admire its cascading waterfalls, towering granite cliffs and its rich abundance of wildlife.

Spend two full days exploring some of California’s top sights with this combo day tour to Alcatraz and Yosemite. On the tour, you’ll take a boat from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island where you’ll get to explore the world’s most famous prison on a self-guided tour. Next up, on day two, you’ll head into the Yosemite Valley with a professional tour guide for a little while, and then you’ll have the chance to explore the Park yourself for a few hours.

Considered to be one of the most respected and valued National Parks in the whole of America, you won’t want to miss this incredible day tour to Yosemite. Once inside the Park, you will tour around the orchards of the Central Valley, through Yosemite Valley and explore the mightily impressive Yosemite Falls!

Undertake an unforgettable 2-day trip from San Francisco to the infamous Alcatraz IslandPrison and Silicon Valley. Split across two action-packed days, your tour will begin with a visit to Alcatraz on the first day and night where you’ll get exclusive access to parts of the island that aren’t accessible during the day. On the second day of your tour, you will take the trip to Silicon Valley where you’ll discover the birthplace of computers and all the remarkable technological discoveries in recent years.

Explore the most iconic stops along the Pacific Coastal Highway as you make your way from San Fran to Monterey, Big Sur and Carmel-by-the-Sea. This tour allows you to explore the astonishing wildlife and marine life found in Monterey Bay, as well as many historical towns as you drive along the coast.

Tick off an experience that’s sure to be on many people’s bucket lists and fly via helicopter from San Francisco Bay to Wine Country on this luxury day tour. While you’re flying, you’ll spot classic, iconic San Fran landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. Once you land, you’ll indulge in a decadent wine tasting, paired with yummy tapas dishes and you’ll also be treated to a guided tour of the winery.

Explore the beautiful scenery of Sonoma County Wine Country as you travel from San Francisco to discover the region’s best wines. You’ll visit boutique wineries and indulge in the most unique blends of wine within Sonoma. Your tour also includes a stop at the Golden Gate Bridge on your way back, so you can tick off another bucket-list worthy experience.

Visit some of the most famous trees in the world in the Northern California Muir Woods; home to the famous Coastal Redwood trees. Your driver will take you across the Golden Gate Bridge on your way into the beloved Muir Woods National Monument where you’ll have the chance to wander around and admire the towering trees yourself.

Combine some of San Francisco’s best sights on this awesome tour of the city by electric bike. You will get to experience numerous sights in the city over the course of two days; the first day is when you’ll go on a guided electric bike tour of the city’s best kept secret spots with a local tour guide. On your visit to Alcatraz Island, you’ll get to wander around the prison’s grounds on your own time, exploring and learning more about the world’s most famous prison.

Visit San Francisco’s Ferry Building and enjoy an incredible food tour, complete with tickets to see Alcatraz prison on this unforgettable tour from San Fran. You’ll get to experience some of San Francisco’s best cuisines as your tour guide takes you to the top spots in the city. You will also enjoy an afternoon visiting the infamous Alcatraz Prison as part of your tour package. 

See San Francisco with the help of a local tour guide on this 4-hour private tour of the city. This tour allows you to personalise your itinerary so you can ensure you’re visiting the top places that you really want to see!

Tour highlights:

Pay a visit to the world-famous Alcatraz Prison and Island before embarking on a beer-themed cycling tour around the city of San Francisco. Visit the city’s top bars and breweries and learn more about the history of San Francisco on a scenic bike tour.

If you’re pushed for time while in San Francisco but you still want to experience some of the local culture, then this half-day tour to Wine Country will be the perfect option for you! You’ll get to visit Sonoma’s top wineries and sample some of the region’s most delicious and fruity wines.