The 15 Private Tours in San Francisco That Earn Their Price

Private Arrival Transfer from San Francisco Airport SFO - Choosing between a sedan and an SUV

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 286 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $44Our pick

Book a private SFO transfer to San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, or Sausalito. A sedan carries up to three people, while an SUV carries up to five. Your chauffeur meets you after arrival, with one hour of waiting time for international flights.

“Driver dropped me off around the corner from my hotel in a sketchy neighborhood told me the entrance was just up the street. I did not feel safe.. otherwise the ride was fine. The driver was punctual.”

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Custom Private Tour in Convertible MINI Cooper

2.Custom Private Tour in Convertible MINI Cooper

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) Top rated

Reed of Small Car Big Time Tours picks you up anywhere in San Francisco for a private ride in a convertible MINI Cooper. Choose a two to four hour route covering landmarks, neighborhoods, murals, viewpoints, and lesser-known corners, with room for photo stops and local stories.

“Reed at Small Car Big Time Tours is stellar. I booked a tour to introduce my 16-year old son to a city I love dearly. Let me say that I have visited SF approximately 30 times before taking Reed’s tour. I thought he could give my son the lay of the land with a peppering of history and SF culture. It turns out that every single stop, I learned a ton, too! We both loved it. Now to start, my teen was going begrudgingly. He didn’t want to do “touristy stuff” as that embarrasses teens to NOT blend in. It turns out it was the highlight of his trip because…”

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8hr Private Sonoma and Napa Wine Tour from San Francisco.XL SUV

3.8hr Private Sonoma and Napa Wine Tour from San Francisco.XL SUV

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 191 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend eight hours with a private driver, your own group of up to six, and a flexible Napa-Sonoma plan. Choose wineries from the operator’s list or propose your own. Expect hotel pickup, Golden Gate views with sparkling wine, winery tastings at your expense, and a comfortable ride back to San Francisco.

“It’s only a driver and nothing more. If you’re looking for the slightest information about the area or the wineries, this is not the tour for you. Our driver knew which winery we were gonna go to but didn’t even know the times when we’re supposed to be there, you basically set everything up yourself.”

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San Francisco: SFO Airport Private Transfer to Downtown

4.SFO Airport Private Transfer to Downtown

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 168 reviews · from $29Best value

Arrange a private SFO pickup to your downtown hotel or residence with an English- or Chinese-speaking Elife driver. You get a climate-controlled vehicle, luggage help, flight tracking, and up to 60 minutes of included airport waiting time.

“We were very grateful that the driver waited longer than the 1 hour she was technically supposed to, as it took us 1hr 20 minutes to get through the airport. Anyone travelling from outside the USA should be aware that 1hr is not enough to get through immigration at SFO! The car was clean and comfortable. Communication from the driver was excellent and she was very friendly and welcoming.”

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Private Departure Transfer to San Francisco Airport SFO

5.Private Departure Transfer to San Francisco Airport SFO

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 152 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $44

Book a private Carmel Car & Limousine Service ride from a hotel or address in San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, or Sausalito to SFO. Choose a sedan for up to three people or an SUV for up to five, with service available around the clock. Confirm your pickup carefully and allow extra time for traffic.

“The driver was there early which was great but then told my daughter we owed another $60 after I had been dropped off for my flight. We were in 2 different terminals. She didn’t pay it but I wasn’t happy he asked for it. I had already paid $80 for the two of us.”

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Nearly Private San Francisco Tour Including Sausalito

6.Nearly Private San Francisco Tour Including Sausalito

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Start at Fisherman’s Wharf for a 2 to 3 hour drive through San Francisco and Sausalito. Paul, a longtime local guide, leads a small group of no more than six past Lombard Street, the Presidio, Golden Gate Park, Haight-Ashbury, Chinatown, and top photo stops.

“Paul was a great host and tour guide. Very informative, and you can tell he is passionate about this special city. I highly recommend this tour, and am so happy we picked this personal experience over a big bus tour.”

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Private Walking Tour of San Francisco

7.Private Walking Tour of San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Walk from Union Square through Chinatown and the Financial District to the Ferry Building with an English-speaking guide. Expect local history, buried-ship stories, architecture, practical city tips, and personal attention for your private group of six or more.

“Filip was AMAZING!!! This isn’t a basic sight seeing tour of typical SF landmarks, rather this tour dug deeper into the history of the city, global connections and how SF is still shaped by the spirit and values of those who embarked upon its shores nearly 200 years ago. The time passes so fast because we walk a little bit then pause to stop and engage. You get to explore avenues around the city that even locals might miss. Definitely bring water, dress in layers and wear good walking shoes. Autumn was the best time of year to come on this tour because the weather was mild and sunny. Plenty…”

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Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour

8.Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend three flexible hours with guides such as Josh, Jim, Sam, or Armando in a restored VW bus. See the Painted Ladies, Lombard Street, Twin Peaks, murals, the Golden Gate Bridge, and more, with hotel pickup, snacks, water, and local beer or California wine included.

“Excellent personalized tour by Armando. A great way to see the city. So happy to have booked this company!”

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Best Private Wine Tours of Napa Valley-Sonoma for up to 8 people

9.Best Private Wine Tours of Napa Valley-Sonoma for up to 8 people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

You get a five-hour private Napa and Sonoma outing for up to eight people, with pickup in San Francisco, Sonoma, or Napa City. Guides such as Hector, George, Anna, and Carlos help shape the winery plan, drive between tastings, suggest lunch, and keep the day relaxed.

“We had an absolutely amazing day thanks to our driver Carlos. Before our trip, communicating our plans was easy and we got great recommendations for lunch. On the day of the reservation, Carlos was friendly, punctual, knowledgeable, and a good driver. The van that came for us was clean and stocked with water. It was large enough to fit 8 adults comfortably, and we were easily able to connect to the Bluetooth music system and adjust the temp. We spent the day visiting two wineries with lunch and coffee in between. Highly recommend!”

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Private City Tour of San Francisco

10.Private City Tour of San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Explore San Francisco in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with pickup anywhere in the city. Your driver can adjust the route around your interests, taking you across the Golden Gate Bridge, down Lombard Street, through Chinatown, and to Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square, Coit Tower, and the Embarcadero.

“Excellent tour where we saw so much of San Francisco! Dirceu was really knowledgeable and we learnt loads about the city!”

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Napa and Sonoma Private Wine Tasting Tour and Luxury Car Service

11.Napa and Sonoma Private Wine Tasting Tour and Luxury Car Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 6 to 10 hours (approx.)

You’ll ride in a private luxury vehicle from San Francisco with a driver such as Dan, then shape the day around your wine interests. Expect six to ten hours, winery and barrel-room visits, hotel pickup, and flexible stops. Tastings and reservation fees cost extra, and Sonoma is not guaranteed.

“Dan, our driver, was not only professional. He went above and beyond with his service. From the choice of wineries, places to eat, and even the simple of things ( running back to car to grab my forgotten cellphone). He’s clearly a person who cares about his clients and wants to provide the best service possible. We had an amazing time and everything was handled for us. Highly recommend!! This trip was so perfect, we’ll definitely use this company again the next time we’re in the area. Sign up for this tour - you won’t regret it at all.”

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Private San Francisco City Tour by Open-Air Jeep (Max 6)

12.Private San Francisco City Tour by Open-Air Jeep (Max 6)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $169

You’ll tour San Francisco in a private open-air Jeep for up to six people, guided by local drivers such as Brian, KitKat, Katya, and Jo Jo. Choose a two or three-hour route, cross the Golden Gate Bridge, stop for photos, and customize the ride around landmarks, neighborhoods, and family interests.

“The entire tour was awesome. We were able to see everything we wanted and then some! San Francisco is so much more that we thought! Tou guide Kit Kat was the best! Professional, personable, knowledgeable and fun!!! Highly recommend to anyone and everyone.”

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From San Francisco: Silicon Valley Private Tour

13.Silicon Valley Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 83 reviews

Travel by private car from San Francisco with a guide such as Fred or Marciano, stopping at Google, Apple, Facebook, Stanford, and other tech landmarks you choose. Expect campus walks, photo stops, local stories, and a flexible schedule, but no entry into office buildings.

“Great tour, Fred was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. It was a great, informative tour and I would definitely recommend it.”

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San Francisco Private Group City Tour – Lucky Tuk Tuk

14.San Francisco Private Group City Tour – Lucky Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $189

Ride through San Francisco in a private open-air tuk-tuk for up to six people. Guides such as Brian, Anthony, JoJo, Meera, and Edith tailor the route to your interests, with blankets, heated seats, photo stops, and optional 2, 2.5, or 3-hour itineraries.

“Brian was a great tour guide and storyteller. Super friendly, genuine and knowledgeable about all things San Fransisco. Fantastic tour. Book him in.”

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Vantigo – The Original San Francisco 4 Hour VW Bus Private Tour

15.Vantigo – The Original San Francisco 4 Hour VW Bus Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Chad and Lily take your private group around San Francisco in a classic VW bus for about four hours. Expect custom pickup, 14 neighborhoods, Alcatraz views, photo stops at Coit Tower, the Golden Gate Bridge, Sutro Baths, Twin Peaks, and Alamo Square, plus snacks and drinks.

“Chad provided just the right combination of history and pop culture information with a light fun atmosphere that appealed to all ages from 9 and up! Everyone really loved the tour!!”

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