San Francisco Private City Highlights Tour

This tour is completely private for your party of up to 6 guests. We provide a comfortable ride in a 2023 Black GMC Yukon XL.
A four hour timeframe is provided, so you will be able to stop and take photos at some locations.

Meeting Point

Macy's

170 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

We can pick up at your hotel in the city or at Macy's Union Square main door facing Union Square.

What's included:

• Bottled water
• Guide

Not included:

• Gratuities not included.

What to expect:

Duration: 4 hours

Macy’s Union Square

170 O' Farrell St, San Francisco, 94102-2202, California

This is our meeting point also.
This bustling plaza is the heart of San Francisco’s shopping district, filled with designer stores, hotels, and theaters. It’s also home to an iconic seasonal ice-skating rink during winter.

Locations we visit are not in any special order.

1 minute

Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco, 94129, California

Golden Gate Bridge and Fort Point
The most iconic landmark in San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge is a stunning feat of engineering with its International Orange color and breathtaking views. Whether you walk, bike, or drive across, it’s a must-see attraction. At the base of the bridge at Fort Point, see one of Alfred Hitchcocks most famous movie locations from the movie “Vertigo”. This is visual, we do not cross the bridge.

10 minutes

Alcatraz Island

San Francisco, 94133, California

Alcatraz Island
Once a maximum-security prison that housed infamous criminals like Al Capone, Alcatraz Island now offers eerie yet fascinating tours. A ferry ride from Pier 33 takes you to the island, where you can explore the prison and learn its haunting history. Note: This tour does not take you out to Alcatraz.

Pass by without stopping

Fisherman’s Wharf

San Francisco, California

Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39
One of the city’s busiest tourist areas, Fisherman’s Wharf is packed with seafood restaurants, souvenir shops, and historical sites. Pier 39 is the main attraction, home to playful sea lions, street performers, and spectacular waterfront views. Home to 150 ft. tall Skystar Wheel.

Pass by without stopping

Chinatown

San Francisco, California

Chinatown
The oldest and largest Chinatown outside of Asia, this vibrant neighborhood is packed with authentic restaurants, tea shops, and cultural landmarks. We go through the Dragon Gate and explore its bustling streets.

Pass by without stopping

Lombard Street

San Francisco, California

Lombard Street
Known as the “crookedest street in the world,” Lombard Street features eight tight hairpin turns in just one block. It’s a fun stop for a quick photo and a slow, scenic drive.

10 minutes

Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

3301 Lyon Street, , San Francisco, 94123-1002, California

Palace of Fine Arts
This stunning Greco-Roman-style structure was originally built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition. It’s now a peaceful retreat with a picturesque lagoon, perfect for a relaxing walk or photo op.

10 minutes

Painted Ladies

Steiner Street, Corner Hayes Street, San Francisco, California

The Painted Ladies
These famous Victorian houses, also known as “Postcard Row,” offer a classic San Francisco skyline view. Best enjoyed from Alamo Square Park, they’re a favorite for photographers and Full House fans.

15 minutes

Ghirardelli Square

900 North Point St, Suite E100, San Francisco, 94109-1192, California

Ghirardelli Square
Once a chocolate factory, Ghirardelli Square is now a shopping and dining destination. Don't leave without trying a famous Ghirardelli hot fudge sundae.

Pass by without stopping

Coit Tower

1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, , San Francisco, 94133-3106, California

Coit Tower
Sitting atop Telegraph Hill, Coit Tower offers incredible 360-degree views of the city and bay. Inside, you’ll find colorful murals from the 1930s depicting California life. This is a visual location, due to traffic and parking we do not go up to the base of Coit Tower.

Pass by without stopping

Ferry Building Marketplace

1 Ferry Building, The Embarcadero at Market Street, San Francisco, 94111-4209, California

The Ferry Building
A food lover’s paradise, the Ferry Building is home to a vibrant marketplace featuring artisanal food vendors, restaurants, and local farmers' markets. It’s also a great place to catch a ferry ride across the bay.

Pass by without stopping

Golden Gate Park

San Francisco, California

Golden Gate Park
Spanning over 1,000 acres, this massive urban park is home to gardens, museums, and scenic walking trails. Popular attractions within the park include the Japanese Tea Garden and the de Young Museum.

Pass by without stopping

Haight-Ashbury

San Francisco, 94117, California

Haight-Ashbury
Once the epicenter of the 1960s counterculture movement, Haight-Ashbury is now a mix of vintage shops, psychedelic murals, and historic music landmarks. It’s a great place to soak in San Francisco’s bohemian history.

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Presidio

San Francisco, California

The Presidio and The Walt Disney Family Museum
The beautifully preserved Army base is a great drive. We go by the museum dedicated to the life and legacy of Walt Disney. It showcases rare artifacts, early animation sketches, a large scale model of Disneyland and personal stories from Disney’s career.

Pass by without stopping

Cable Car Museum

1201 Mason Street, , San Francisco, 94108-1071, California

San Francisco Cable Cars
The city’s historic cable cars are a must-experience attraction, offering a fun and scenic way to get around. The best route runs from Powell Street to Fisherman’s Wharf, passing through steep hills and classic city views.

Pass by without stopping

Legion of Honor

100 34th Ave, Lincoln Park, San Francisco, 94121-1677, California

The Legion of Honor
A fine arts museum housed in a grand neoclassical building, the Legion of Honor showcases European masterpieces and ancient artifacts. Its location in Lincoln Park offers stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge. This is another location from the movie Vertigo.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Mrs Doubtfire House

2500 Mason St, San Francisco, 94115, California

Mrs. Doubtfire’s House
Located at 2640 Steiner Street, this charming Pacific Heights home was featured in the beloved 1993 film "Mrs. Doubtfire." Fans of the late Robin Williams often stop by for a photo in front of this iconic filming location.

5 minutes

Sutro Baths

Point Lobos, San Francisco, California

Sutro Baths and Cliff House
The Sutro Baths was a massive, privately owned saltwater swimming complex located in the Lands End area of San Francisco’s Outer Richmond District.

10 minutes