Fun And Funky Sightseeing Tours In San Francisco
An opportunity to take a family vacation should include activities that all individuals will enjoy. This means coming up with a few creative ideas that are both relaxing and fun. Those who stay in a major city, for example, have found both features when taking a professional tour of the area.
If your vacation plans include San Franciso during your next trip to California, keep reading for an overview of some of the most popular tour companies operating in the area.
Super Sightseeing Tours (415) 353-5310
Super Sightseeing Tours is a fairly standard tour company offering a variety of San Francisco tours choices. Their trips range from basic half-day tours around the city to full-on explorations of Northern California, from the redwood forests to wine country.
Their rates are a little high, but they offer air-conditioned buses and multi-lingual guides. Their 3.5 hour tour of San Francisco costs $45 per adult, which is fairly high for a standard bus tour. Meanwhile, their 8-hour tour that takes you through the Redwoods of California along with San Francisco city center is $78.
Electric Tour Company
415-474-3130
The Electric Tour Company is unique because they conduct their tours on Segways – these are, essentially, stand-up scooters. They offer four basic tours – the San Francisco Day Tour, the Advanced Rider Tour, the San Francisco Night Tour and the Sausolito Day Tour. Each of their options costs $70 and includes training on how to ride the Segway and use of it throughout the tour.
One of the best things about their tours is that they’re limited in the number of people they can take. The maximum number of people you’ll see in any tour group is 10, which is great and offers a very personal and engaging guided experience. Their guides are also very personable and friendly.
Local Tastes of the City Food Tours (415) 665-0480
What sets this tour company apart from the rest is that they focus on the food of San Francisco, not the sights. They have three major tours – a Chinatown tour, a North Beach/Little Italy trip and a night excursion. Each tour takes you through the city’s coolest eateries and into back rooms to see how it’s all done. The best part? You get to eat.
The tours last between 2 and 3 hours and span no more than 8 blocks. The majority of time is spent at about 8 or 9 restaurants and venues, so it’s not overly strenuous or taxing. For this popular tour, book early and expect to pay just under $60 for a ticket.
San Francisco Fire Engine Tours and Adventures
415-333-7077
If you’re a big kid at heart and have a soft spot in your heart for giant, red fire trucks, then this is the tour for you. It’s also great if you’re looking for San Francisco sightseeing tours that you can do with the kids. Their prices start at $25 for kids under 12 and go up to $45 for adults over the age of 18.
