5-Day In Depth San Francisco Tour with Unique Experiences

Day 1 Home - San Francisco

1. 1

   5 hours Admission ticket included

   Welcome to San Francisco! Shortly after your arrival, our tour guide will pick you up at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Following, we will enjoy a tour of Twin Peaks. You will be amazed by the beautiful city views and the charming bay scenery. Next, we will visit the Civic Center. After dinner, we will head to Treasure Island to overlook the skyline and bridge that spans over Oakland and San Francisco.
   Itinerary:
   San Francisco International Airport (SFO) pick-up → Twin Peaks (30 mins) → Civic Center (50 mins) → Treasure Island (20-30 mins)
   Kind Reminder:
   It is recommended to schedule a flight to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) before 14:00. If your flight arrival after 14:00, please go to the hotel to check-in by yourself. You may contact the tour guide for more information.

2. 2

   Twin Peaks

   30 min

   At 922 feet in elevation, Twin Peaks is second only to Mt. Davidson in height, offers spectacular views of the Bay Area, and is a world-famous tourist attraction. Originally called “Los Pechos de la Choca” (Breasts of the Maiden) by early Spanish settlers, these two adjacent peaks provide postcard views and a treasure trove of animal and plant diversity. Most visitors to Twin Peaks drive (or take a tourist bus), walk or bike to the north peak parking lot to enjoy 180-degree views of the Bay Area.

3. 3

   Civic Center

   50 min

   The Civic Center area is the center of government in San Francisco. Its features two large plazas, and its main attraction is the San Francisco City Hall. The Hall has a recognizable gold-outlined dome, the fifth-largest in the world.

4. 4

   Treasure Island

   20 min

   Treasure Island (20-30 mins) is a man-made island adjacent to Yerba Buena Island in the middle of San Francisco Bay. It was built in the 1930s for an expo in 1939 that celebrated the completion of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge (the Bay Bridge route crosses Yerba Buena Island). During WWII the island was converted to military use and it remained that way until the 1990s.

Day 2 San Francisco City Tour

1. 1

   San Francisco

   20 min

   In the morning, we will set off from the hotel and drink a cup of refreshing coffee at the Blue Bottle Coffee. Afterwards, take San Francisco's iconic transportation cable car and get off at the most crooked street in the world, Lombard Street. From the well-known Fisherman's Wharf, you can overlook Alcatraz Island, the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge. At noon, we will head to the popular local restaurant Dungeness for a delicious crab meal. Then we will visit the Palace of Fine Art and feel the ancient European style. The last stop will be the Golden Gate Bridge. You can also get a close-up view of this stunning bridge from Battery Spencer.
   Itinerary:
   Blue Bottle Coffee (Mandatory) → San Francisco Cable Cars (Mandatory 15 mins) → Lombard Street (40 mins) → San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf (90 mins, San Francisco Bay Cruise is at your own expense) → Dungeness crab meal → Palace of Fine Art (40 mins) → Golden Gate Bridge (60 mins) → Battery Spencer (30 mins)

2. 2

   20 min

   Blue Bottle Coffee
   In the morning, we will set off from the hotel and drink a cup of refreshing coffee at the Blue Bottle Coffee.

3. 3

   Downtown

   15 min Admission ticket included

   San Francisco Cable Cars (Mandatory)
   There is nothing quite unique as riding a cable car up and down the hills of San Francisco. While they symbolize the early innovation that made the city iconic, the experiences of riding a cable car are truly unlike any other. Once you hop on the cable car, you can either find a seat or hold on to the handles for a special ride of lifetime.

4. 4

   Lombard Street

   40 min

   Known as the “Crookedest Street in the World,” Lombard Street is one of San Francisco’s most popular landmarks. Every year, millions of visitors walk or drive down its eight sharp hairpin turns. Surrounded by Russian Hill mansions and perfectly manicured landscaping and flowers, it is also one of the city’s most scenic streets. Take a spectacular photo at the bottom looking up or enjoy the breathtaking view from the top looking out onto the San Francisco Bay, the Bay Bridge and Coit Tower.

5. 5

   Fisherman's Wharf

   1 hour 30 min Admission ticket not included

   San Francisco Bay Cruise is at your own expense
   This San Francisco neighborhood is a popular tourist area due to its lovely scenery and abundance of shops, restaurants, museums, and other attractions. The area also hosts several annual events, such as a July 4th fireworks show.

6. 6

   Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

   40 min

   The grandiosely-named Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, California is a huge, ornate outdoor structure that is part of the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Its amazing architecture has made it popular for weddings and photography.

7. 7

   Golden Gate Bridge

   1 hour

   The iconic arches of San Francisco, California's Golden Gate Bridge are known the world over as a symbol of California and the San Francisco Bay area. From movies to postcards, the Golden Gate Bridge is an American icon.

8. 8

   Battery Spencer

   30 min

   Battery Spencer is best known as one of the premier view and photo spots for the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco. Many of the most famous photographs of the Bridge were taken here, and there is a wide area to shoot from so you have everything from broad ocean vistas (facing west) to views of the Bay Bridge, Alcatraz and Fort Baker to the east.
   History buffs enjoy seeing the fortifications, which were part of the coastal defense of San Francisco Bay from 1897 through 1942. You can walk inside the walls and see where the soldiers who manned this battery lived and worked for half a century.

Day 3 Stanford University --Roaring Camp --17-Mile Drive --Carmel-By-The-Sea

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   Carmel-by-the-Sea

   30 min

   Today, we will visit Stanford University! You can freely stroll around the campus and feel the strong academic atmosphere of this top university. Following, we will take an ancient steam train of Roaring Camp and pass through the beautiful redwoods. In the afternoon, we will go to the 17-Mile Drive to enjoy the amazing sea views and tranquility of the sea breeze. Finally, we will head to artist's paradise known as Carmel. Here, you can pick up gifts at the local craft store or a special souvenir to bring back home.
   Itinerary:
   Stanford University (40 mins) → Roaring Camp (90 mins) → 17-Mile Drive (90 mins) → Carmel-By-The-Sea (90 mins)

2. 2

   Stanford University

   40 min Admission ticket included

   (Mandatory)Stanford University is a privately owned research-based university in Stanford, California. The campus occupies 8,180 acres (3,310 hectares) and is among one of the largest in the United States and ranked as one of the top in the world.

3. 3

   1 hour 30 min Admission ticket included

   Discover with us today: Roaring Camp! This unique train is approximately 75 min long and offers an in-depth visit of the unique redwoods that California has to offer. This is a perfect place to discover and to capture a special moment with family and friends!

4. 4

   17-Mile Drive

   1 hour 30 min Admission ticket included

   (Mandatory)17-Mile Drive is a scenic road through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove on the Monterey Peninsula in California, much of which hugs the Pacific coastline and passes famous golf courses, mansions and scenic attractions, including the Lone Cypress, Bird Rock and the 5,300-acre Del Monte Forest of Monterey Cypress trees.

5. 5

   Carmel-by-the-Sea

   1 hour 30 min

   Carmel-by-the-Sea is a city in Monterey County, California, founded in 1902 and incorporated on October 31, 1916. Situated on the Monterey Peninsula, Carmel is known for its natural scenery and rich artistic history. In 1906, the San Francisco Call devoted a full page to the "artists, writers and poets at Carmel-by-the-Sea", and in 1910 it reported that 60 percent of Carmel's houses were built by citizens who were "devoting their lives to work connected to the aesthetic arts."

Day 4 Yosemite National Park

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   Yosemite National Park

   1 hour 30 min

   Today, we'll head to Yosemite National Park, known for its majestic waterfalls and massive granite surface. Discover with us today why Yosemite attracts millions of tourists every year. Be sure to discover all of the natural wonders that were shaped by waterfalls. Take in all of the amazing and breathtaking views of mother nature!
   Itinerary:
   (Mandatory)Yosemite National Park(Time depends on Itinerary)

Day 5 Yosemite National Park --San Francisco

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   Yosemite National Park

   1 hour 30 min

   Today, we will continue our in-depth tour of Yosemite National Park! The mountains and waterfalls in Yosemite are very unique and beautiful. They will instantly amaze people! Following, we will return to San Francisco in the afternoon to end our unforgettable in-depth tour of San Francisco. It is highly recommended to book a flight to leave out of San Francisco after 7pm.
   Itinerary:
   Yosemite National Park → San Francisco
   Yosemite National Park
   California is known for its natural beauty that it portrays, today we will be showing you the greatest one of all! We will be visiting Yosemite National Park, one of the most spectacular places to visit in the world! This park covers an area of over 740,000 acres! It’s known for its spectacular waterfalls, deep valleys, meadows, and tranquility provided by all of the wilderness area! It will make you never want to leave! Yosemite National Park is the perfect place for anyone to visit and enjoy nature’s true beauty!