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San Francisco Deluxe Tours

2737 Taylor Street · San Francisco, CA

Why you should go…

San Francisco Deluxe Tours, founded in 2007, runs open-top hop-on hop-off bus tours around San Francisco using compressed natural gas buses. Stops include Golden Gate Park, the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, the Palace of Fine Arts, Ghirardelli Square, Fort Mason and the Civic Center. Buses run roughly every 30 to 45 minutes and carry a live guide plus multilingual audio commentary. The tour departs from the company's Fisherman's Wharf office.

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General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

What's around here?

The closest stops to San Francisco Deluxe Tours, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Attractions
    Quirky Fun

    Ripley's Believe It or Not! San Francisco

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  • Tours
    Family Favorite

    Big Bus Tours San Francisco

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  • Shopping
    Quirky Fun

    International Spy Shop

    Free

    Fisherman's Wharf shop selling spy gadgets and surveillance gear, with an on-site airsoft range.

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  • Museums
    Free

    Truhlsen-Marmor Museum of the Eye

    Free

    Free interactive museum in Fisherman's Wharf exploring the science of sight and the history of eye care.

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  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    San Francisco Whale Tours

    $50+

    Narrated whale-watching boat trips through the Golden Gate to the waters off the Farallon Islands.

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  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Bike & View

    $25–$50

    Bike rentals and guided tours near San Francisco's Marina district, close to the Golden Gate Bridge.

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