Ghirardelli Square Tours and Tickets

Make the most of a day in San Francisco with this triple combo tour that starts with a morning visit to Muir Woods to enjoy the majestic giant redwoods before most of the crowds arrive. Along the way, stop at the Golden Gate Bridge for photos and a walk on the iconic rusty-orange span. Finish with a cruise across the San Francisco Bay for the famous Cell Block tour at Alcatraz prison — one of San Francisco's most in-demand tours.

This is a great pick for first-time visitors to San Francisco or travelers with limited time. Ride around the city on a double-decker bus and hop off at only the places that interest you. The route covers 20 key locations—including Union Square, North Beach, Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, the Civic Center, and Golden Gate Park.

In just one day, experience the best of San Francisco by land and sea with this combo package that includes two hop-on hop-off bus tours and a cruise. Check out the top attractions of San Francisco, wind through the downtown streets, and cross over the Golden Gate Bridge. Each hop-on hop-off bus tour lasts 2 hours and offers live commentary. The 1-hour boat cruise takes you through San Francisco Bay, giving you prime views of Crissy Fields, the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island.

Take a San Francisco Segway tour along the waterfront to see popular city attractions like Fisherman’s Wharf, Ghirardelli Square, and Alcatraz Island. With an experienced guide, cruise along San Francisco Bay on a personal 2-wheeled Segway, and learn how to operate during a training session. Limited to 10 people per tour, this tour provides a small-group experience. Choose from several tour times throughout the day.

Biking across the Golden Gate Bridge is a classic San Francisco experience not to be missed, so reserve a full-day bike rental to explore the city's icon span and many other attractions at your own pace. A high-quality electric Cannondale bike is ideal for cruising up and down San Francisco's famous hills without breaking a sweat. Plus, an easy-to-follow illustrated map helps you cross the bridge and navigate to other landmarks.

Combine some of San Francisco's top sights—Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, and the Golden Gate Bridge—in a single day tour. This combination of stops may be a little bit different than traditional San Francisco tours, but it lets travelers get a better look at the true culture and history of the city. Hop aboard a cable car through the Financial District and down into Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf. Snap photos of the Golden Gate Bridge from up close and listen to in-depth commentary as you travel.

Explore stunning San Francisco by bike with pre-booked bicycle rentals. Choose from two-hour, half-day, and full-day options, and pick up your bicycle right in the center of the city. Maps are included, plus a basket, helmet, and bike lock, leaving you free to get down and explore.

If you're looking to see the sights on San Francisco's waterfront—but you don't have hours to tour the city—this quick walking tour is the perfect fit. Follow your guide to top attractions including Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, and Ghirardelli Square. History fans enjoy a quick look at the cable cars, and the USS Pampanito, a WWII submarine. To make the most of your day, upgrade with Alcatraz tickets to see San Francisco's infamous former prison.

An electric bike is a perfect way to explore San Francisco, with a battery-powered boost to take you up and down the city's famous hills without breaking a sweat. Go further than on a walking tour to explore diverse neighborhoods like the Mission, Haight-Ashbury, Fisherman's Wharf, and Golden Gate Park. A tour guide handles the navigation and shares SF trivia along the way.

Alcatraz Island is one of the most popular attractions San Francisco has, and it’s often booked out for months at a time. This Alcatraz Island and Fisherman’s Wharf Nighttime Tour guarantees your visit to Alcatraz, while also taking you through Fisherman’s Wharf’s must-sees like Pier 39, Boudin Bakery, and Ghirardelli Square. Plus, you’ll explore Alcatraz at night in a small group of up to eight people at the most.

Make your own travel itinerary for the day while in San Francisco with this full-day hop-on hop-off bus pass. Ride a double-decker bus throughout the city, and hop off and back on at any of the stops along the route. Make stops at Fisherman’s Wharf, Golden Gate Park, Union Square, Chinatown, and more.

See the Golden Gate Bridge, the Embarcadero, Union Square, and other San Francisco sights on this evening tour by open-top bus. Starting at Fisherman’s Wharf, cruise through the city to see top attractions in a convenient way with live commentary from an onboard guide.

Fall in love with all that San Francisco has to offer as you bike around and explore the area at your own pace. Pick up your bike at a convenient location, right on Ghirardelli Square and spend time discovering all that this city has to offer. Choose hourly or all day bike rental option that comes with helmets, baskets, locks and maps. Bike rentals regularly selling out weeks in advance during the peak season, so book ahead of time to avoid disappointment!

See beautiful San Francisco by Segway on this 3-hour private tour. This route is only available on the private tour. The extended route includes the best of the Waterfront, North Beach and the Advanced Hills Tour in one incredible experience. A local guide will lead the way, providing fun and insightful commentary as you discover San Francisco on two wheels.

Enjoy the best views of San Francisco from an open top bus with the Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour during the day and the San Francisco Night Tour in the evening hours. See all the major sights in the city, including a drive across the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge with incredible views of Alcatraz Island. Explore Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, Union Square, North Beach, the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Park and much more. You can hop on and off the bus as often as you like for two days, and you can relax on the 60–90-minute guided Night Tour with breathtaking views of the San Francisco skyline.

Get to know San Francisco a little better on this full day tour of the city. This tour is well-suited to travelers who want to get the lay of the land before digging deeper: with your guide by your side, spinning stories and letting you know all about the history of the city, tour neighborhoods, stop at famous landmarks and enjoy pristine photo opportunities of highlights like Alcatraz Island, the Golden Gate Bridge and the sea lion hangout at Pier 39.

Make the Most of Your Time in The City How do you get to know a city, especially if time is tight? Let an SF native show you the way! This exceptionally well-crafted tour is designed to provide the maximum number of attractions in the least amount of time - perfect for those who are in town for a short stay! Avoid the crowds that can tie up the most popular sites, by using alternate, little-known routes, and by having a much more intimate or semi-private tour experience (we're limited to 14 guests, but 6-8 is the usual count). In addition to the tour itself, you'll be provided with genuinely useful recommendations, helpful tips, and suggestions to really improve the quality of your time in the City. On the way, you'll be treated to an informative and entertaining narrative by your guide, an SF native / professional actor, who has performed at Shakespeare's Globe, London. Some hotel pick-up/drop-offs can be pre-arranged at no extra cost.

Discover the best of San Francisco in just half a day—and enjoy an active way to explore—on this small-group bike tour. Meet your guide in the morning, grab your bike and helmet, and hit the road. You’ll discover highlights like the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, and the Painted Ladies; will visit neighborhoods like Haight-Ashbury and the Mission District; and will learn about the city’s history as you go.

"How do we get to the Golden Gate Bridge?" This is the most commonly asked question visitors to SF have, and the 2 Hour Golden Gate Bridge tour is the answer! This popular tour is designed to provide the complete Golden Gate Bridge experience - you can even walk the length of the Bridge, if desired. You'll avoid the crowds that can tie up the vista points, by coming with us to a scenic spot that is closed to cars during the busy season. Generally, this is a much more intimate or semi-private tour (we're limited to 14 guests, but 6-8 is the usual count). In addition to the bridge, you'll pass some classic and little-known SF points of interest and spend a quick 5 minutes with a small Jedi Master at Lucasfilm's public plaza. On the way, you'll be treated to an informative and entertaining narrative by your guide, an SF native / professional actor, who has performed at Shakespeare's Globe, London. Some hotel pick-up/drop-offs can be pre-arranged at no extra cost.

Ghirardelli Square is on the north-central tip of San Francisco near Fort Mason, Fisherman’s Wharf, and the Marina District. Rather than taking a guided tour of these attractions, explore the area (or farther afield) at your own pace with this full-day bike rental from the square. Travelers receive a color-coded map for easy exploration and can rent e-bikes, tandems, and kids’ bikes.

So many adventures to have in San Francisco with so few funds. If the pocketbook is feeling a touch light then consider these invigorating smartphone-guided scavenger hunts. The three-hour events force adventurers to solve clues and navigate the city streets; plus all the SF scenery you can absorb during the journey. Pricing is per individual but teams must book together to be in same adventure.

Bike tours cover more ground than walking tours can and give you a more intimate experience of local life than bus tours. Visit many of San Francisco's highlights while getting some exercise on this fun small-group tour by bicycle. Starting at Ghirardelli Square you'll cycle for about three hours, visiting the Marina District, Chrissy Fields, Sausalito, the Golden Gate Bridge, and more.

Get an out-of-the-box introduction to San Francisco’s historic Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhood during this self-guided photo scavenger hunt. Using a smartphone-based app, discover sights like Lombard Street, Hyde Street Pier, Coit Tower as you answer trivia questions, complete photo challenges, and learn new facts about San Francisco’s art, history, and culture.

Though known more for beachside villages, the Amalfi Coast is home to off-the-beaten-path nature reserves ideal for hiking. On this small-group hiking tour, explore the Ferriere Valley Nature Reserve (Riserva Statale Valle delle Ferriere) and hike roughly from the town of Scala—known as one of the Amalfi Coast’s oldest villages—down to the area of the town of Amalfi. Along the way, see the nature reserves’ flora, waterfalls, and historic ruins.