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Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour

Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour

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Ride a double-decker sightseeing bus to San Francisco's most famous landmarks with a choice of 2 different passes. Explore the city's 49 square miles, including stops at big-name attractions like Pier 39, the Palace of Fine Arts and Union Square. Go at your own pace, hopping off at any of 16 stops, exploring at your leisure, and then hopping back on when you're done. Choose the Premium pass to include a night tour or a Deluxe pass for an additional 24 hours of hop-on-hop-off and a night tour.
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  • 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More

Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More

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From the Hollywood sign to the sunny beaches of Santa Monica to the glitz of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles is so full of iconic sights it can be tricky to see them all. This guided tour seamlessly transports you by coach to all of the city's top attractions—from Venice Beach to the Sunset Strip to Griffith Park and more—so that you don't need to worry about missing a thing.
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  • 7 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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Shared 3 Hours Los Angeles VIP Tour

Shared 3 Hours Los Angeles VIP Tour

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This is a great choice for time-tight travelers visiting Los Angeles. Save hours researching the best things to do in the city, and instead, go on a special tour that visits the city’s most photogenic spots and famous locations. Along the way, listen to commentary and stop to take photos near the Hollywood Sign, the American Film Academy, the Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills, and Rodeo Drive.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

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Explore some of the top highlights of San Diego with your or or two day trolley pass (depending on option selected) for the city’s Hop-on, Hop-off Trolley Tour. Choose your own adventure as you get on and off the trolley at any of the 11 included stops, covering famous sights including the Gaslamp Quarter, the San Diego Zoo, USS Midway and the Cruise Ship Terminal, Little Italy, and many more. This San Diego trolley tour also features live commentary from the on-board guide during your ride.
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  • 2 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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Hollywood Sightseeing and Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Bus tours

Hollywood Sightseeing and Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Bus tours

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See the sights of Hollywood on this tour by open-top Mercedes minibus or Ford Van with a canopy, which allows you to enjoy unobstructed views as you go. Traveling with an on-board guide, you'll pass by attractions such as the Dolby Theatre, Hollywood Sign, Rodeo Drive, and movie studios. Plus, get a look at some of the mansions where past and present stars have lived.
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  • 40 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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San Francisco Love Tour

San Francisco Love Tour

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Hop on a ‘70s-era VW bus and get to know the hippie past and hipster vibe that make up San Francisco today. Starting and ending at Fisherman’s Wharf, this 2-hour sightseeing tour takes you around the city, including Chinatown, North Beach, the Castro, the Mission, downtown and more. See the homes of The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix, while listening to ‘60s classics. So settle into a neon-blue seat and dig your shoes into groovy shag carpet. Each bus accommodates up to just six people.
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  • 2 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe

Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe

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Weight limits apply: Maximum per-passenger weight is 250lbs. Maximum weight of all passengers combined must not exceed 500lbs. Passenger weights must be accurately provided at time of booking. Groups reaching a combined weight of 500 lbs will be subject to a weight check upon arrival for their flight. Any individual weighing 300 lbs or more will not be permitted to fly per the limitations of the aircraft. Any cancellation of a planned flight due to weights exceeding the maximum allowable aircraft weight (individual or combined) will be charged at full price. Showcasing beautiful Fallen Leaf lake, Cascade Lake, Taylor Creek, and Pope Beach, this tour heads to breathtaking Emerald Bay. Surrounded by granite cathedrals and fed by Eagle falls, the lake's only true bay is named for its emerald green waters.
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  • Free Cancellation
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San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise

San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise

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Take an evening cruise wining and dining aboard the ‘Spirit of San Diego,’ enjoying top-notch food and drink, plus sparkling skyline views during this San Diego dinner cruise. Dig into your included gourmet meal, accompanied by a complimentary cocktail and live on-board entertainment, as you cruise 25-miles worth of California’s beautiful coastline and gaze at the twinkling stars above. You can also upgrade your cruise to include an unlimited open bar for an additional price.
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  • 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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Straight to the Gate Access: Golden Gate Bay Cruise
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Straight to the Gate Access: Golden Gate Bay Cruise

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Explore one of California's most iconic settings from the beauty of San Francisco Bay. This narrated Golden Gate Bay cruise journeys alongside Alcatraz and Angel Island State Park, past the shores of Sausalito and beneath the Golden Gate Bridge. You can choose to view the sights from inside your boat or out on deck.
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  • 1 hour
  • Free Cancellation
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Half-Day Sightseeing Tour of the Best of Los Angeles

Half-Day Sightseeing Tour of the Best of Los Angeles

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Spend half a day on this open air tour bus, and listen to your guide tell you all about the best spots in Los Angeles. You’ll go to several of the most famous places, stopping and learning about the history and culture of the area. Some of the sights you’ll see are The Hollywood Sign, Rodeo Drive, Santa Monica Pier, the Griffith Observatory, and so many more. This is all organized for you, so you can just enjoy the ride.
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  • 5 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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San Diego Scenic Tour

San Diego Scenic Tour

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In just four hours, experience the scenic highlights of San Diego and its neighboring areas. Watch sea lions and pelicans on the beaches of La Jolla and capture fantastic views from the top of Mt Soledad. Soak up the Old World elegance of the mansions and Hotel Del on Coronado Island, and find peace in the urban oasis of Balboa Park. Wind through downtown and Old Town San Diego, learning about the city’s history along the way. Enjoy personalized attention on this small-group tour limited to just 14 people.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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San Diego Whale Watching Cruise
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San Diego Whale Watching Cruise

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Go whale watching from San Diego aboard a replica of a historic sailing schooner that won the world’s first America’s Cup sailing competition in 1851. Throughout your cruise, your expert guide shares informative commentary about gray whales, dolphins, and other marine animals, along with details about the US Navy sites you pass as you head out on the Pacific Ocean.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise
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San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise

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Sail across San Francisco Bay at twilight to admire the city skyline as it begins to light up for the night. With an experienced captain at the helm, you’ll glide past Alcatraz Island and cruise underneath the Golden Gate Bridge.
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  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch

San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch

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For one of the best wine country tours from San Francisco, combine a visit to Northern California wine country with a Muir Woods experience for a truly fabulous day out. This Super Saver provides two popular tours at one discount price, allowing you to see and taste the delights of Marin, Sonoma and Napa counties. You’ll begin with a walk through Muir Woods National Monument, staring up in wonder at the towering redwood trees. Then you'll visit three lovely wineries in Napa and Sonoma Valleys, with tastings included. You’ll also cross the Golden Gate Bridge and have free time on Sonoma Plaza to buy lunch if you haven't opted to upgrade to the gourmet lunch option.
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  • 10 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD169.00
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Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco
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Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco

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Escape to California’s famous wine country on this full-day tour from San Francisco. Taste regional varietals at multiple wineries in Napa and Sonoma, including both big-name and family-run estates. Learn about the winemaking process during guided tours of vineyards and barrel rooms, and savor the area’s gourmet culture with a stop for lunch in charming Sonoma Square Plaza.
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  • 9 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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Bus & Boat Adventure

Bus & Boat Adventure

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In just one day, experience the best of San Francisco by land and sea with this combo package that includes two hop-on hop-off bus tours and a cruise. Check out the top attractions of San Francisco, wind through the downtown streets, and cross over the Golden Gate Bridge. Each hop-on hop-off bus tour lasts 2 hours and offers live commentary. The 1-hour boat cruise takes you through San Francisco Bay, giving you prime views of Crissy Fields, the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island.
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  • 2 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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Small Group Tour: San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito with OPTIONAL Alcatraz

Small Group Tour: San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito with OPTIONAL Alcatraz

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You get to see everything in one day! All the main sites in San Francisco, a lunch break in Sausalito, and a walk around Muir Woods. If you have selected the Alcatraz option, you will take a ferry ride to Alcatraz Island in the afternoon for the Official Alcatraz Tour. 8am – Depart Fisherman’s Wharf 8-9:30am – Explore San Francisco’s BEST neighborhoods! You will be treated to entertaining stories about the neighborhoods and several photo stops. 9:30-11am – Explore Muir Woods You will have 75 minutes among some of the last remaining coastal redwoods in the world! 11am-12pm – Lunch in Sausalito Enjoy lunch in the quaint town of Sausalito where you can shop and explore! 1:30pm - If you have selected the Alcatraz option, you will be dropped off at Pier 33 for the Official Alcatraz Tour! For those not going to Alcatraz, you will be dropped off at the same location as your meeting point.
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  • 9 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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Private Helicopter Tour over Long Beach
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Private Helicopter Tour over Long Beach

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See the L.A. coast from the sky with an exciting, 15-minute tour from Long Beach on a private helicopter. Swoop above the iconic Queen Mary ocean liner, hover over downtown Long Beach and see the imposing Battleship Iowa that's moored in the city's bustling port. Enjoy seaward views of Catalina Island and the curving Pacific coastline before touching back to Earth at the Long Beach helipad.
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  • 15 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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USD180.00
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Hollywood and Celebrity Homes Bus Tour

Hollywood and Celebrity Homes Bus Tour

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Take an open-air bus tour through Hollywood and Beverly Hills and explore some of the area’s landmarks and celebrity homes. See famous landmarks such as the Hollywood Sign, the Walk of Fame, and the Chinese Theatre. Keep an eye out for celebrity sightings as you drive through Beverly Hills and view the homes of Tom Cruise, Taylor Swift, Leonardo DiCaprio and many more.
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  • 2 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive - Full Day Tour from San Francisco

Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive - Full Day Tour from San Francisco

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Drive down one of the most scenic roads in California on this full-day tour from San Francisco. Cruise along the coast-hugging Highway 1, passing the mansions of Pebble Beach on the iconic 17-Mile Drive. Enjoy free time to explore Monterey, where you can stroll down Steinbeck’s Cannery Row or visit the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium. Browse the ritzy boutiques of Carmel-by-the-Sea and get a glimpse of Silicon Valley’s tech campuses on the return drive to San Francisco.
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  • 11 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD105.00
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Chinatown and North Beach Walking Tour

Chinatown and North Beach Walking Tour

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San Francisco is home to so many enchanting neighborhoods that it can be challenging to explore them all. On this small-group walking tour, visit Chinatown and North Beach, two of the city’s most storied districts, in about a half day of sightseeing. Learn about culture and traditions from your local guide, and stop for generous food tastings—from tea and dim sum in Chinatown to fresh cannoli in one of North Beach's oldest bakeries.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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Alcatraz Inside and One Day Bike Rental

Alcatraz Inside and One Day Bike Rental

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Get two classic San Francisco experiences—a bike ride starting at Fisherman’s Wharf and a visit to the notorious prison island of Alcatraz—in one combined tour package. Take a scenic ferry ride to Alcatraz Island, where you can explore at your own pace on a self-guided audio tour. Use the flexible 1-day bike rental on the day of your choosing and enjoy a safe ride with a helmet included.
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  • 3 hours
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Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On-Hop-Off Open Top Tour and Alcatraz Combo
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Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On-Hop-Off Open Top Tour and Alcatraz Combo

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This combo package allows you to see all of San Francisco's top sights and attraction. Ride the open top double decker bus for one full day, hopping on and off at over 15 stops around the city. Cruise across the bay to the infamous prison known today as the Rock and explore the infamous Island.
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  • 3 hours
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2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Night Tour

2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Night Tour

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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.
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  • 2 days
  • Free Cancellation
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Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour
"Great info about the city on the recorded tour! Great value to see all the sights and hop off and on at a lesurely pace! Friendly and helpful staff!"..."
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Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More
"Had a great time touring Southern California. Would definitely recommend this tour to see the major sites."..."
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Shared 3 Hours Los Angeles VIP Tour
"So glad we picked this tour. Our guide was superb and got us to places other vans could not go! Great picture opportunities all over the city, thank you."..."
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San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour
"Riding over the bridge to Coronado and back. It was very windy and freezing! Driver and commentary was great!"..."
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Hollywood Sightseeing and Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Bus tours
"Tommy was great. Loved his sense of humor. The jokes just kept rolling. The price for the experience is definitely worth it."..."
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San Francisco Love Tour
"This tour around SF in the VW microbus was indeed one of my favorite experiences of the trip. It was an excellent way to get acquainted with the city up front."..."
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Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe
"Amazing views, pilot was very friendly, 10/10 experience. Especially liked the view of emerald bay from the sky"..."
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San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise
"Our server Ceasar was awesome! We'll be back again I hope he's there, phenomenal job for us! The food was delicious and the music was great."..."
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Straight to the Gate Access: Golden Gate Bay Cruise
"The staff, narrator, and experience was neat. The weather was cold and windy but the cruise was still comfortable."..."
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Half-Day Sightseeing Tour of the Best of Los Angeles
"Loved Santa Monica and the Farmer’s Market. Just wish we had more time in LA to spend more time at both places."..."
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San Diego Scenic Tour
"Our guide Edward was great. He out an extra bonus sign seeing stop because we were running on a good time schedule"..."
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San Diego Whale Watching Cruise
"Excellent. We saw whales and dolphins. We saw whales and dolphins. 100 characters min, which is why we have to repeat everything!"..."
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San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise
"Amazing crew and experience. Highly recommend going! The views and the atmosphere were perfect. It was a great date night"..."
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San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch
"We had such a great time on the tour! Perfect amount of time in Muir Woods and at the wineries. Makes for a great day trip from SF without any planning. Kimmy gave us great recommendations around the city and made the tour an amazing experience for all of us!"..."
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Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco
"Great day in Sonoma/Napa even with cold and rainy weather. Tour guide knew his stuff and could handle that long bus! I learned so many things from him and would tour again."..."
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Bus & Boat Adventure
"Tour was great. Everything was on time. I loved the fact that you could Siena as much time on the island as preferred. The walking tour was great!! A must see"..."
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Small Group Tour: San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito with OPTIONAL Alcatraz
"Our tour guide, Patrick was exceptional 10 out of 10. Informative, engaged and entertaining. Highly recommend this tour."..."
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Private Helicopter Tour over Long Beach
"amazing experience! but don’t ask how long they’ve been flying lol, apparently pilots get asked that a lot and have a fun answer every time"..."
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Hollywood and Celebrity Homes Bus Tour
"Sammy was amazing! I would highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Los Angeles. This tour had the best sites of celebrity homes as well as LA landmarks."..."
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Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive - Full Day Tour from San Francisco
"The driver was prompt, friendly and informative. He had to make some changes due to some flooding in the Monterey area. There was plenty of time for exploring several different areas and every one seemed quite happy. I would definitely recommend."..."
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Chinatown and North Beach Walking Tour
"I had a really great time on this tour. I got to try a variety of foods that I have never tried before. It was a decent amount of walking to wear comfortable shoes and bring water so that you stay hydrated."..."
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Alcatraz Inside and One Day Bike Rental
"Fantastic trip and great value. Alcatraz is so interesting and this trip is fab, we biked over the bridge to a gorgeous little village then biked back. We got fabulous photos and made some amazing memories loved it"..."
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Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On-Hop-Off Open Top Tour and Alcatraz Combo
"Went on the night tour which was a great time. The views and lights were fantastic. The driver was great. Just a fun time."..."
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2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Night Tour
"Absolutely loved it. Best way to see the area and get all the information too. Loved the Chinatown tour and night tour...loved it all!"..."
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