Private San Francisco Tuk Tuk Tour: See the City at Your Pace

Build Your Own San Francisco Day in an Open-Air Tuk Tuk

A private guided Tuk Tuk tour of San Francisco where you choose which neighborhoods and landmarks to visit, with your guide narrating the route and stopping often for photos. Pick a 2-hour, 2.5-hour or 3-hour tour. The vehicle seats up to 6 guests, making it ideal for families and groups who want to cover more ground than walking allows. Your guide meets you at Fisherman's Wharf and tailors the pace and stops to what your group wants to see.

Options for this experience

3 options

From US$ 189 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Private tuk tuk tour lasting 2 hours 09:00 and 13:00 Guide in English Lasts 2 hours: the 2-hour route takes in the Golden Gate Bridge, Little Italy, Chinatown, the Presidio, Lombard "Crookedest Street" and Union Square. Private tour for up to 6 guests: this private group tour can hold up to 6 guests with your own tour guide.

Private tuk tuk tour lasting 2.5 hours 09:00 and 13:00 Guide in English Lasts 2 hours 30 minutes: the 2.5-hour route adds Alamo Square/Painted Ladies and longer photo stops at other must-see locations. Private tour seating up to 6: this private group tour accommodates up to 6 guests with your own tour guide.

Private tuk tuk tour lasting 3 hours 09:00 and 13:00 Guide in English Lasts 3 hours: the 3-hour option covers the full two-hour route and adds Golden Gate Park, Alamo Square/Postcard Row and Haight Ashbury. Private tour for up to 6 guests: this private group tour holds up to 6 guests and comes with your own tour guide.

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Step-by-step itinerary

San Francisco private city tour

• Meet guide at Fisherman's Wharf
• Drive through Fisherman's Wharf area
• Pass by Hyde Street Pier and Maritime Park
• Pass by Aquatic Park and Maritime Museum
• Pass by Ghirardelli Square
• Pass by Fort Mason Center and Great Meadow
• Stop at Marina Green for photos
• Stop at Fort Point under Golden Gate Bridge
• Pass by Crissy Field Marsh and Golden Gate Promenade
• Pass by San Francisco National Cemetery
• Pass through Presidio area
• Pass by Walt Disney Family Museum and Presidio Tunnel Tops
• Pass by Main Parade Ground in Presidio
• Pass through Cow Hollow and Pacific Heights neighborhoods
• Pass by Mrs. Doubtfire House
• Pass along Union Street in Cow Hollow
• Drive down Grant Avenue through Chinatown and Dragon's Gate
• Pass by Old Cathedral of St. Mary
• Pass by Transamerica Pyramid
• Pass through North Beach and along Columbus Avenue
• Pass by Saints Peter and Paul Church
• Pass by Pier 39 and SkyStar Wheel
• Pass by Musée Mécanique at Pier 45
• Pass along The Embarcadero waterfront
• Stop at Union Square
• Drive down Lombard Street (crookedest street)
• Pass through Russian Hill neighborhood

Stops and time spent at each 66 stops

1. San Francisco 10m
2. Hyde Street Pier passing by
3. San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park passing by
4. Aquatic Park passing by
5. San Francisco Maritime Museum/Aquatic Park Bathhouse Building passing by
6. Ghirardelli Square passing by
7. Fort Mason passing by
8. Fort Mason, the Great Meadow passing by
9. Marina District passing by
10. Golden Gate Bridge 10m
11. Marina Green 4m
12. Palace of Fine Arts 5m
13. Crissy Field Marsh passing by
14. Fort Point National Historic Site 10m
15. Presidio 5m
16. Crissy Field passing by
17. San Francisco Bay 10m
18. Golden Gate Promenade passing by
19. Golden Gate overlook 5m
20. San Francisco National Cemetery passing by
21. Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center 5m
22. Yoda fountain 5m
23. Walt Disney Family Museum passing by
24. Presidio Tunnel Tops passing by
25. Main Parade Ground passing by
26. Cow Hollow passing by
27. Pacific Heights passing by
28. Mrs. Doubtfire House passing by
29. Union Street passing by
30. San Francisco Chinatown passing by
31. Union Square 10m
32. Dragon's Gate 2m
33. Telegraph Hill 5m
34. Old Saint Mary's Cathedral passing by
35. Grant Avenue passing by
36. Transamerica Pyramid passing by
37. North Beach passing by
38. Coit Tower 10m
39. Lombard Street 10m
40. Russian Hill passing by
41. Saints Peter and Paul Church passing by
42. Columbus Avenue passing by
43. 13th Arrondissement passing by
44. Fisherman's Wharf 10m
45. SkyStar Wheel Fisherman’s Wharf passing by
46. Musee Mecanique passing by
47. Umbrella Alley San Francisco Entry included 5m
48. Embarcadero passing by
49. Ferry Building passing by
50. Alamo Square 7m
51. Painted Ladies 10m
52. Full House House passing by
53. Lincoln Park passing by
54. Lands End 10m
55. Sutro Baths 10m
56. Golden Gate Park passing by
57. Haight-Ashbury passing by
58. Haight Street passing by
59. Japantown passing by
60. Scenic 49 Mile Drive 10m
61. Bay Bridge passing by
62. Nob Hill passing by
63. Ocean Beach passing by
64. Cable Car Museum passing by
65. Civic Center passing by
66. San Francisco City Hall passing by

What’s included

• A fully guided private tour led by an entertaining, English-speaking guide.
• your choice of 2, 2.5 or 3 hours in the open-air Tuk Tuk.
• multiple photo stops at landmarks tailored to your interests.
• warm blankets for San Francisco's cool, foggy weather.
• and the flexibility to set your own pace and choose which neighborhoods to explore.

Times

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• Every day 09:00 13:00

Information

Private guided Tuk Tuk tour of San Francisco for up to 6 guests. Choose 2, 2.5 or 3 hours and pick your own stops from the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown.

Group Private

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. See the exact address

Book up to 4h before

Ages Adult (3 and older) · Under 3: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby

More information The exact meeting point address, the operator’s instructions and every other detail are in the full listing. See the full listing

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The experience

You're in San Francisco for an afternoon or a morning, and walking the hills will wear you out fast. A Tuk Tuk (a small, open-air vehicle) lets you climb those steep grades without the effort, moving through neighborhoods at a pace that lets you actually look around instead of just catching your breath. Your private guide meets you at Fisherman's Wharf and takes you where you want to go: the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown's Dragon's Gate, the Painted Ladies, North Beach's Little Italy, or any of the other landmarks you came to see. The vehicle holds up to 6 people, so families and groups stay together the whole time.

The route depends on which tour length you pick and what your group is interested in. A 2-hour tour hits the top landmarks: the Golden Gate Bridge, Little Italy, Chinatown, and Fisherman's Wharf itself. The 2.5-hour option adds stops like the Palace of Fine Arts, Fort Point, and the Golden Gate Overlook for photos. The 3-hour tour loops further out to Lands End and the Sutro Baths on the coast, Golden Gate Park, Haight-Ashbury, the Painted Ladies, and neighborhoods like Pacific Heights and Nob Hill. Your guide narrates as you go, stopping often so you can get the Instagram-worthy shots without having to ask. The Tuk Tuk is open to the air, so bring a warm layer (San Francisco's fog rolls in even on sunny days), and the tour provides blankets.

The vehicle does the work of getting you up the steep hills and across the neighborhoods. You just sit and point out what catches your eye. Because it's private, the stops and the pace are yours. You won't enter museums or attractions (the tour is about seeing the exteriors and the neighborhoods themselves), but your guide knows the history and the stories behind each place. Ages 5 and up are welcome, though the Tuk Tuk doesn't have child or booster seats, and it can't carry luggage, walkers, wheelchairs or strollers.

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's included in the private Tuk Tuk tour?

The private guided tour includes your choice of 2, 2.5 or 3 hours in the open-air Tuk Tuk with an English-speaking guide, multiple photo stops at landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, and Fisherman's Wharf, and warm blankets for the foggy San Francisco air. The guide tailors the route and pace to your group's interests.

How many people can fit in one Tuk Tuk?

The Tuk Tuk seats up to 6 guests comfortably, making it ideal for families and small groups who want to stay together while touring the city.

Can we choose which neighborhoods and landmarks to visit?

Yes, your private guide will work with your group to hit the sights you want to see. The 2-hour tour covers the main landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Chinatown, while the 2.5 and 3-hour options let you add neighborhoods like Haight-Ashbury, the Painted Ladies, Pacific Heights, or coastal spots like Lands End and the Sutro Baths.

What's the difference between the 2-hour, 2.5-hour and 3-hour tours?

The 2-hour tour focuses on top landmarks: the Golden Gate Bridge, Little Italy, Chinatown, and Fisherman's Wharf. The 2.5-hour tour adds the Palace of Fine Arts, Fort Point, and the Golden Gate Overlook. The 3-hour tour extends to Lands End, the Sutro Baths, Golden Gate Park, Haight-Ashbury, the Painted Ladies, and neighborhoods like Nob Hill and Pacific Heights.

Is the Tuk Tuk open-air, and will we be cold?

Yes, the Tuk Tuk is open-air, which gives you unobstructed views and fresh air as you tour. San Francisco's fog can roll in even on sunny days, so the tour provides warm blankets to keep you comfortable.

Can we bring luggage, strollers or wheelchairs on the tour?

The Tuk Tuk cannot accommodate luggage, strollers, walkers or wheelchairs. Child and booster seats are also not provided, though children ages 5 and older are welcome to ride.

Operated by Lucky Tuk Tuk Tours San Francisco. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

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