Nob Hill Tours and Tickets

Uncover the scandalous, high-society history of San Francisco's most illustrious hill on a walking tour of Nob Hill. Hear the stories behind the grand hotels and stately mansions built by the city's powerful 19th-century business tycoons and politicians, and learn how the advent of the cable car and the disastrous 1906 earthquake shaped one of the city’s most affluent neighborhoods.

San Francisco's rollicking, rags-to-riches history has left plenty of haunted happenings in its wake, so explore the city's more sinister side on a walking ghost tour. Visit some of San Francisco's most historic and allegedly haunted locations on and around Nob Hill, once the epicenter of San Francisco high society. Learn trivia and hidden history along the way on this ghoulishly fun, after-dark adventure.

Explore San Francisco on a small-group full-day tour that covers top attractions including Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz. Get great views of the San Francisco Bay Area during the short ferry ride to Alcatraz Island, where you then take a self-guided audio tour of the infamous prison. Return to shore for your bus tour of destinations such as Nob Hill, the Haight-Ashbury, the Castro, the Mission, and Golden Gate Park. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in San Francisco.

Take control of your San Francisco sightseeing with this hop-on hop-off bus tour. Instead of going to places that don't interest you, this tour allows you to see the city at your own pace and choose when you get off the bus. Sights on the route include the Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, Little Italy, and Sausalito. The package also includes a night tour to Bay Bridge and Treasure Island to see city sights illuminated at night.

Enjoy the best views of San Francisco from an open top bus with the Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour during the day and the San Francisco Night Tour in the evening hours. See all the major sights in the city, including a drive across the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge with incredible views of Alcatraz Island. Explore Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, Union Square, North Beach, the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Park and much more. You can hop on and off the bus as often as you like for two days, and you can relax on the 60–90-minute guided Night Tour with breathtaking views of the San Francisco skyline.

Combine some of San Francisco's top sights—Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, and the Golden Gate Bridge—in a single day tour. This combination of stops may be a little bit different than traditional San Francisco tours, but it lets travelers get a better look at the true culture and history of the city. Hop aboard a cable car through the Financial District and down into Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf. Snap photos of the Golden Gate Bridge from up close and listen to in-depth commentary as you travel.

Alcatraz tickets can sell out months in advance. Prebook this Alcatraz Tour with Ferry Transport and San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour to guarantee your trip to Alcatraz Island and inside the cell blocks. You'll also enjoy a hop-on hop-off tour of San Francisco onboard an open-top bus that stops at the city's main attractions.

Make your own travel itinerary for the day while in San Francisco with this full-day hop-on hop-off bus pass. Ride a double-decker bus throughout the city, and hop off and back on at any of the stops along the route. Make stops at Fisherman’s Wharf, Golden Gate Park, Union Square, Chinatown, and more.

Brush up on your vampire lore and local history on this 1.5-hour walking tour of San Francisco’s Nob Hill District. Suitable for all ages, a vampire guide will lead the way as you stop at Grace Cathedral, the Nob Hill Café, the Fairmont Hotel and the Mark Hopkins. Learn the neighborhood’s secrets and some favorite vampire tales as you go. This walk is wheelchair friendly and includes snacks to keep you fueled.

Exploring a new city alone at night can be nerve-wracking but you can relax when you join this easy night tour of San Francisco. You'll see a lot in under two hours, including Fisherman's Wharf, Nob Hill, Union Square, and much more. This is an ideal tour if you're new in the city or are trying to fit some sightseeing into a busy business trip.

Explore San Francisco with a local insider and experience an extraordinary afternoon. This half-day tour takes you sightseeing around the city with a guide to offer commentary. Neighborhoods include Fisherman's Wharf, Presidio, Haight-Ashbury, Golden Gate Park, the Castro, and North Beach plus the Golden Gate Bridge. Free Wi-Fi is available aboard the vehicle so you can post your snaps to social media en route.

Experience San Francisco like a true local on a sunrise photography tour. Have the city and it’s iconic sights to yourself before the crowds descend and take photos of the city’s many sights and scenes bathed in early morning light. Tour San Francisco’s famous beaches and landmarks, and see hidden secrets with your photographer guide. This tour is ideal for photographers at all levels from those just starting out to seasoned pros.

Our SF in a Day tour will take you places that no other San Francisco tour does, traversing the city by cable-car, rail & bus to visit enchanted gardens, secret stairs & glorious rooftop vistas, creating an unforgettable experience. You’ll avoid crowds at the tourist hot-spots, while experiencing the culture of SF & learning its history. We’ll start your tour in downtown & take the cable-car up to Nob Hill. From there we go to City Hall &, affter going inside, we walk over to Hayes Valley, a cool spot for morning coffee. After that we head to the Mission District, followed by the Castro. We finish the morning part of the tour in Haight-Ashbury, it's a great place to get some lunch. After that we take you to see an icon of San Francisco, the Painted Ladies, then head over to Macondray Lane. That's followed by a walk down another SF icon, Lombard Street. We finish the tour in Chinatown. By then you’ll have had a fantastic experience of SF & made some beautiful memories to take home.

See the Golden Gate Bridge, the Embarcadero, Union Square, and other San Francisco sights on this evening tour by open-top bus. Starting at Fisherman’s Wharf, cruise through the city to see top attractions in a convenient way with live commentary from an onboard guide.

Spend a morning getting to know the real S.F. We meet you in downtown Market Street, before taking the cable car to Nob Hill, with its Gold Rush era mansions. From there we head to San Francisco City Hall and Hayes Village (for a quick coffee), before visiting the twin historic neighborhoods of Castro and Haight-Ashbury, where your Nob Hill to the Haight tour ends at the perfect time for lunch.

Combine a hop-on, hop-off bus tour of San Francisco with a self-guided audio tour of Alcatraz during this special multi-experience package. Travel on an open-top, double-decker bus through the city, listening to live or recorded commentary in nine available languages. Explore the infamous prison island at your own pace, with ferry tickets included. Packages also include a free San Francisco Night Tour.

Explore San Francisco, America's beautiful ‘City on the Bay’ on this private half-day walking tour of the city's highlights. You'll visit buzzing markets, see its blend of stunning historic and contemporary architecture, enjoy a scenic cable car ride across town (included), and breathtaking views across the Golden Gate Bridge. Learn all about San Francisco's history: from its founding in 1776 by Spanish colonists, to its more recent history as the centre of the Flower Power movement and political activism for the LGBT community. San Francisco is a financial centre, a digital hub, and home to a vibrant arts scene – with a huge Latin influence from its galleries to stunning public murals. Immerse yourself in the exciting mix of cultures and cuisine from Chinatown to its Italian and Spanish districts. Admire the incredible sea views and basking seals at Pier 39 and end your tour at Ghirardelli Square, with its shopping, dining, famous chocolate and more breathtaking views!

With its iconic hills, architecture, bridge and bay, it’s no wonder so many movies have been filmed in San Francisco. See filming locations from more than 55 productions—from blockbusters like ‘San Andreas’ to family favorites like ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’—on this movie sites tour from Fisherman’s Wharf. Watch clips on the tour bus as you pass by the real locations with an informative actor-turned-guide who shares stories about the city and cinema history.

This is an ideal pick for travelers with limited time in San Francisco. Instead of spreading your sightseeing over several days, save time and tick off over 35 attractions in a day. No need to worry about San Francisco's famous hills—as this expertly designed itinerary only has downhill walks. Along the way, tick off the Grace Cathedral, Chinatown, Redwood Park, the Cable Car Barn Museum, Fisherman's Wharf, and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Make the Most of Your Time in The City How do you get to know a city, especially if time is tight? Let an SF native show you the way! This exceptionally well-crafted tour is designed to provide the maximum number of attractions in the least amount of time - perfect for those who are in town for a short stay! Avoid the crowds that can tie up the most popular sites, by using alternate, little-known routes, and by having a much more intimate or semi-private tour experience (we're limited to 14 guests, but 6-8 is the usual count). In addition to the tour itself, you'll be provided with genuinely useful recommendations, helpful tips, and suggestions to really improve the quality of your time in the City. On the way, you'll be treated to an informative and entertaining narrative by your guide, an SF native / professional actor, who has performed at Shakespeare's Globe, London. Some hotel pick-up/drop-offs can be pre-arranged at no extra cost.

See San Francisco with your own personal guide and customize the itinerary to suit your preferences. Spend 4 hours exploring one of California’s most exciting cities, known for its gorgeous location, Victorian architecture and diverse neighborhoods. Take a drive through Golden Gate Park to Ocean Beach and the cliffs at Lands End; stroll around Ghirardelli Square, Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39; check out the shops at Union Square or Embarcadero; and myriad other possibilities.

On this ghoulish adventure you’ll explore the haunted neighborhoods of Union Square, Nob Hill, the Barbary Coast, Chinatown, see their haunted spots and hear their tales of the afterlife. This tour is guided by the voice of an experienced spooky Professional British Narrator and hauntingly creepy sound effect to set the mood for this ghostly walk through the streets of San Francisco. Simply go to the Westin St Francis's front door, press start tour, and put your phone in your pocket. Our App's technology will guide you step by step from there. As we walk, I’ll share with you the haunted locations and their spooky stories. You’ll learn about Chinatown’s dark past. The history of the 1906 earthquake. The gold rush era. The Jazz age. The Barbary Coast. And much more! It’s a tour of history, tragedy, mayhem and of course, ghosts. This is not a tour for the faint of heart. The tour begins outside the Weston Saint Francis. If you dare!

Ever wondered why San Francisco is called “Everyone’s Favorite City”? Kick off the tour with a scenic stroll down Nob Hill. A centerpiece of liberal arts and culture. Multiple car chases took place here – both real & film. Even Hitchcock shot his masterpiece, Vertigo here. Let our local guide take you even deeper into the Bay Area’s centerpiece. Get a drop of heaven in one of America’s largest churches. The thrilling labyrinths of Grace Cathedral. Explore the nuts and bolts of the Cable Car Museum. Dive into the history of this mass transit system. And plenty more waiting for you behind the curtains. San Francisco is a movie set that’s come to life.