San Francisco Movie and TV Experience Tour

Experience the cinematic side to San Francisco on an interactive, family-friendly tour that includes clips from more than 55 movies and TV shows filmed in the picturesque city. Revisit scenes from 'Mrs. Doubtfire,' 'Dirty Harry,' 'Vertigo,' 'Bullitt,' 'The Princess Diaries,' 'Full House,' and 'Star Trek IV,' among others. Learn from an actor-turned-guide who shares knowledge of San Francisco's filming history.

Meeting Point

Red and White Fleet

Pier 43 5, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

Tours depart directly in front of the Red and White fleet terminal on Pier 43 1/2 at Fisherman's Wharf. If driving, please use this address: 160 Jefferson Street (Boudin Bakery 50 yards from meeting point)
The van (plate 52528T3) will pull up 5 minutes prior to departure time.

What's included:

• All taxes, fees and handling charges
• Pickup and drop-off from a designated meeting point
• Driver/guide
• Live commentary on board

Not included:

• Food and drinks
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Union Square

Post St, San Francisco, 94108-4901, California

This one-block plaza and surrounding area is one of the largest collections of department stores, upscale boutiques, gift shops, art galleries, and beauty salons in the United States, making Union Square a major tourist destination and a vital, cosmopolitan gathering place in downtown San Francisco.

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Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

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

The Palace of Fine Arts, built in the Beaux-Arts architectural style for the 1915 World's Fair, has been seen in films such as Vertigo (1958), Time After Time (1979), The Room (2003), and Twisted (2004). It also served as the backdrop for set pieces in So I Married An Axe Murderer (1993) and The Rock (1996).

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Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco, 94129, California

We will visit Fort Point at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge. We believe this location offers the most beautiful and comprehensive view of this majestic bridge. You'll also be able to walk in the footsteps of actors such as Jimmy Stewart, Kim Novak, Mel Brooks, Humphrey Bogart, Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner.

15 minutes

Lombard Street

San Francisco, California

Lombard Street is known for the one-way block on Russian Hill between Hyde and Leavenworth Streets, where eight sharp turns are said to make it the most crooked street in the world. We'll tell you on the tour why it's not even the crookedest street in San Francisco!

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North Beach

San Francisco, 94111, California

North Beach, a buzzy neighborhood steeped in Italian heritage, draws locals and tourists to its checked-tablecloth trattorias, coffee shops and retro-flavored bars. The spirit of the Beat Generation can be felt at the storied City Lights bookstore and the memorabilia-filled Vesuvio Cafe bar. In Telegraph Hill the Filbert Steps offer a scenic hike to the iconic Coit Tower, with WPA-era murals and panoramic views

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Nob Hill

, , San Francisco, 94109, California

Once home to the mansions of the Big Four railroad barons, Nob Hill retains a sense of wealth and privilege. Some of the city’s swankiest hotels are here, as are the ornate, Gothic-style Grace Cathedral and charming Huntington Park. Steep streets are dotted with restaurants and nightspots like the Top of the Mark lounge, with its 360-degree views. The Cable Car Museum exhibits antique cars alongside live machinery

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Transamerica Pyramid

600 Montgomery St, San Francisco, 94111-2702, California

The Transamerica Pyramid at 600 Montgomery Street between Clay and Washington Streets in the Financial District of San Francisco, California, United States, is a 48-story futurist building and the second-tallest skyscraper in the San Francisco skyline.

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San Francisco Movie Tours

Pier 43 1/2, The Embarcadero, , San Francisco, 94105, California

This is our meeting point right along the Bay's edge. Just a flat 5-10 minute walk from Fisherman's Wharf's famous Pier 39

5 minutes

Alamo Square

San Francisco, California

Visit the 2nd most photographed location in San Francisco while checking out the park where the Tanner family had its picnic in Full House. The view of the Victorian-era Painted Ladies juxtaposed against the beautiful San Francisco skyline is not to be missed

10 minutes