Top 5 San Francisco Tour Companies

Top 5 San Francisco Tour Companies

For tourist visiting big cities like San Francisco for the first time, among their usual major concerns are tours. The problem can be quite difficult considering that in San Francisco, there are hundreds of tour operators to choose from. Choosing a tour operator is important because hiring the wrong one can ruin your San Francisco vacation. Take note of these top 5 San Francisco tour companies.

1. Urban Trek USA

Hiring Urban Trek USA is perfect for anyone who wants to experience local San Franciscan life for a day. This sightseeing tour of the city will take you directly to the streets and the public transportation system locals use daily. It will lead you to the best sights and sounds in San Francisco and as well as the best places to dine with flexible with time limits. Since this tour will require lots of walking, it is not recommended for people with mobility issues.

2. City Segway Tours

For those who want to forego with a walking tour but still want a close-up tour of the city, the City Segway Tours is the perfect tour company for you. You will tour the city on the new Segway i2, a two-wheeled electric vehicle. Compared to a walking tour, a Segway tour will tire your less especially in this hilly city, but will also allow you to cover more places. City Segway Tours offers fully narrated 2.5 to 3-hour night and day tours of San Francisco that cover the financial district, the waterfront, and/or night attractions in the city. This tour company is not recommended for persons with mobility issues, below 12 years old, or not over 100 lbs (40 kilos).

3. Mr. Toad's Tours

What makes Mr. Toad’s Tours is that this company gives San Francisco tours onboard pre-1930s vintage cars. This tour company will allow you an intimate tour of the best of the city from downtown San Francisco to the Marina, Chinatown, and many other city landmarks and attractions. Tours are offered during days and nights, and last for as short as 90 minutes to 3 hours.

4. Silver Lion Service Private Tours

Silver Lion Service provides tourists with a personalized tour of San Francisco. You get to pick the places and landmarks you want to see onboard a tour van. You can choose to tour the city's famous sights and diverse neighborhood, or head to the museums, coastal area or wine country instead. The possibilities are endless. The tour company also delights its guests with champagne, chocolates, flowers, drinks and all the small details. This tour is recommended for a couple or a group of six or less.

5. Dylan's City Tours

Dylan’s City Tours is perfect for those who also want to see other interesting sights outside downtown San Francisco. Aboard a 13-passenger capacity tour bus, the company’s tours begin with a narrated journey to the city’s diverse districts and famous sights with lots of photo opportunities. After a city tour, you will cross the Golden Gate Bridge to visit Muir Woods, home of the giant Redwood trees, and then proceed to the waterfront community of Sausalito.

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