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San Francisco Tours, Excursions & Sightseeing of Attractions

We have carefully selected the very best tours and excursions available in San Francisco. Find and book the perfect sightseeing trips, adventures and excursions with The Backpacker Network. Choose from our current top three backpacker tours, or browse our full selection of San Francisco tours.


Alcatraz and Deluxe City Tour - Enjoy the beauty of everyone's favorite city, starting with a drive along the waterfront with its view of SAN FRANCISCO BAY and photo stops at Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park and Twin Peaks (weather permitting). Then from Pier 41, the Blue and Gold ferry boat sails to Alcatraz Island. With superb vistas of Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Bay, the tour features the major attractions of San Francisco and you will see:
Chinatown Fisherman's Wharf Victorian Homes Palace of Fine Arts North Beach Presidio National Park Awe-inspiring views of Alcatraz, and the Pacific Ocean

Take advantage of some great photo opportunities at key landmarks including:

  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • Twin Peaks (weather permitting)
  • Golden Gate Park's Japanese Tea Garden

    Your tour also includes the ferry ride to Alcatraz Island and an audio walking tour of the 'Cell Block'. This former federal penitentiary also known as 'The Rock', housed gangsters such as Al Capone (Scarface) and Machine Gun Kelly. You will learn about the famous 'Escape from Alcatraz', it's famous inmates and much more. The park rangers who meet you on arrival are available for guided tours of the prison. The guided tours take place at various times throughout the day and are included in the cost.


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    Special tours for Backpackers on a BUDGET in SAN FRANCISCO - We've listed the top 3 tours suited for backpackers.


      San Francisco Trolley Hop - Have fun experiencing San Francisco's historic Cable Cars, the city's only moving historic landmarks! Hop on and off the Trolley at your leisure or stay on board and enjoy the whole tour in approximately one hour. You may get off at Union Square, Pier 39 at Fisherman's Wharf, Hard Rock Cafe, Nob Hill and Ghirardelli Square to shop, sight-see or dine, and reboard later the same day. Book today and Hop on board!

      California Sunset Cruise - Dreams and divas, laughter and song, cirque and spectacle - a full evening of interactive theater, music and dance served with a feast! Teatro ZinZanni combines some of the world's most renowned cirque artists, contortionists, aerial artists, jugglers and illusionists with live music and a gourmet five-course meal. Welcoming the return of comic genius Kevin Kent as "Cookie" - the outrageously flamboyant chef, to head star-studded cast from Feb.19!

      San Francisco CityPass - San Francisco is bursting with an irresistible sense of fun and there are just so many fascinating sites to explore on this tour. Enjoy spectacular views from the Golden Gate Bridge, peaceful and serene Muir Woods with its old-growth redwood forest, and the picturesque village of Sausalito. Your is complete with ferry ride across to Alcatraz Island!

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