San Francisco holidays: enjoy the adventure
Are you looking for an adventure of a lifetime? Join us on an unforgettable journey through San Francisco, the innovative and iconic city perched on hills overlooking the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay. This enchanting destination seamlessly blends the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, historic cable cars, and diverse neighborhoods with tech innovation, world-class dining, and legendary fog-shrouded beauty. Our expertly curated tours immerse you in this captivating destination, with opportunities to explore iconic landmarks like the famous Alcatraz Island, the vibrant Fisherman's Wharf, and the scenic Golden Gate Park. Ride cable cars up steep hills, explore Chinatown, cruise the bay, and discover California's most romantic and progressive city. A range of activities are available suited to every traveler, from landmark sightseeing and cultural exploration to culinary experiences, neighborhood walks, and bay activities. Guide services, when available, can be added as optional enhancements to your package. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and Cable Cars are all within easy reach. Our experienced guides will lead you through each destination, sharing their passion for San Francisco's most incredible heritage. We offer a range of activities suited to every traveler, from cultural exploration and lakeside leisure to mountain adventures and heritage visits.
We offer a range of accommodationoptions in San Francisco to suit your preferences and budget. Hotel selection, amenities, and specific features depend on your chosen package and booking preferences. For detailed information about specific properties, facilities, and services available during your stay, please contact us to customize your accommodation based on your requirements. Join us on a journey of discovery and exploration through one of the world's most beautiful cities.
What's Included & Optional Add-ons
To help you plan your trip, here's what's included in your base package and the optional add-ons available to enhance your experience.
Included in Base Package:
- Return flights from UK airports (London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh)
- 5 nights accommodation in selected hotels
Optional Add-ons to Enhance Your Experience:
- Airport transfers between SFO and downtown (approximately 30-45 minutes)
- Board basis options: Room Only, Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board
- Alcatraz Island ferry and audio tour
- Golden Gate Bridge walk or bike ride
- San Francisco Bay cruise
- Cable car all-day pass
- Exploratorium science museum
- California Academy of Sciences admission
- Muir Woods redwood forest tour
- Wine country day trip (Napa or Sonoma)
- Food tour in Ferry Building or Mission District
- Chinatown walking tour
- Twin Peaks sunset viewing
- Angel Island or Sausalito excursion
- De Young Museum or Legion of Honor
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and tips
Tour Map
This comprehensive map is designed to guide you through an exciting journey filled with remarkable destinations and captivating experiences.
San Francisco holidays: day-by-day itinerary
This comprehensive itinerary is designed to guide you through an exciting journey filled with remarkable destinations and captivating experiences in San Francisco.
Arrive at San Francisco International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Head to Fisherman’s Wharf to see sea lions at Pier 39, sample clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls, and explore the waterfront atmosphere. Ride a historic cable car from Hyde Street for the quintessential San Francisco experience. Visit Ghirardelli Square for chocolate and shops. Enjoy dinner with bay views watching the sunset over the Golden Gate Bridge.
Take the ferry to Alcatraz Island for a fascinating audio tour of the infamous former federal prison that held Al Capone and other notorious criminals. Explore the cell house, hear stories from former inmates and guards, and enjoy stunning city views from “The Rock.” Return to walk or bike across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito, a charming waterfront town. Alternatively, visit the Palace of Fine Arts and Crissy Field beach with bridge views.
Explore vibrant Chinatown, the largest outside Asia, with authentic dim sum, herbal shops, and ornate architecture. Walk through North Beach (Little Italy) visiting City Lights Bookstore and enjoying espresso at sidewalk cafés. Climb Telegraph Hill to Coit Tower for panoramic city views. Explore the Mission District’s colorful murals, trendy boutiques, and excellent Mexican food. Evening in Haight-Ashbury learning about 1960s counterculture.
Spend the day in Golden Gate Park, larger than New York’s Central Park, featuring Japanese Tea Garden, botanical gardens, and bison paddock. Visit the California Academy of Sciences with its aquarium, planetarium, rainforest dome, and living roof. Alternatively, explore the de Young Museum for fine arts. Rent bikes or walk to Ocean Beach. Optional afternoon visiting Twin Peaks for 360-degree city views or exploring the Painted Ladies Victorian houses at Alamo Square.
Take a day trip to Muir Woods to walk among ancient coastal redwood trees in cathedral-like groves, or visit Napa/Sonoma wine country for tastings at world-class wineries. Alternatively, stay in the city to explore the Ferry Building Marketplace with artisan vendors, take a bay cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge, or ride the historic F-line streetcar along the Embarcadero. Final dinner in Union Square or trendy SoMa district before departure.
