Holiday Lights and Sites by convertible Jeep is this year’s way to experience the holidays in San Francisco

Private Holiday Lights Tour in San Francisco (Dates, Highlights & Booking Info)

San Francisco pulls out all the stops for the holiday season—and now you can see it all from our open-top convertible Jeeps. With our six-passenger vehicle, your private group can slip into all the nooks and crannies that big tour buses can’t reach, which means you get closer to the festive magic: illuminated waterfront scenes in Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square’s iconic Christmas Tree, and San Francisco’s largest gingerbread house at the Fairmont Hotel—just to name a few.

We add to the holiday experience with festive music, hot cocoa, Santa hats, and warm blankets if it gets chilly.

Check availability and book your Holiday Lights & Sites Jeep Tour here

PIER 39 Christmas Tree and holiday decorations

Quick Overview: Holiday Lights & Sites (Private Convertible Jeep Tour)

• Duration: 1.5 hours
• Private group size: Up to 6 guests per Jeep
• Departures: 5:00 PM or 7:00 PM
• Season: December 11–24, 2026
• Start & end location: Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco
• Includes: Local guide narration, hot chocolate, Santa hats, blankets, and holiday music

Your experienced, entertaining tour guide narrates your 1.5-hour evening excursion through the unforgettable City by the Bay—lit up to celebrate the season. It’s festive, photo-friendly, and completely stress-free.

Your private group Holiday Lights and Sites  adventure starts in Fisherman’s Wharf at 5:00 PM or 7:00 PM nightly between December 11th and December 24th, 2026. These private tours are limited to six guests per Jeep.

Family policy: Ages 3 and up are welcome. No infants and no children seated in laps. We can accommodate up to 3 child/booster seats maximum in the Jeep’s 2nd row (request in advance).

Start Location: Umbrella Alley, Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco.

Book the Holiday Lights & Sites Tour

Holiday Tour Dates and Rates

December 11th through December 24th, 2026 — 5:00 PM or 7:00 PM

• 1.5 hours • Up to 6 guests per Jeep (private group)
• 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM departures
• No children under 3
• No infants and no children are seated in laps
• $417.00 per Jeep
• Back row tip: Perfect for 2 teens / older children who don’t require child or booster seats

BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR HERE

What to Expect on the Holiday Lights and Sites Tour

This tour is all about maximum holiday magic with minimal effort. You’ll cruise past iconic seasonal displays, glide through classic neighborhoods, and make a couple of “worth it” stops so you can stretch your legs, snap photos, and actually take it all in.

Holiday Lights and Sites highlights include:

• Starting in Fisherman’s Wharf
• Hot chocolate and Santa hats for all
• Climb California Street alongside decorated cable cars to Nob Hill
• Stop at the Fairmont Hotel to walk through the two-story gingerbread house inside the decorated lobby
• Union Square’s iconic holiday tree, ice skating rink, and Macy’s famous decorations
• Cruise through Chinatown
• Travel by Washington Square and through North Beach / Little Italy
• Stop at the Christmas Tree at PIER 39  with its synchronized holiday light show
• End back in Fisherman’s Wharf with the fishing fleet and crab wheel sign glowing for the season

Holiday tree and gingerbread house inside the Fairmont Hotel on Nob Hill.

What to Wear for a Night Tour in December

• Dress in layers—San Francisco nights can feel chilly fast
• A beanie or warm hood makes the open-air ride extra comfortable
• We provide blankets, and the holiday hot chocolate helps too

Good to Know: This Tour Is Limited (and Sells Out)

Holiday Lights & Sites runs only on select nights from December 11–24. If you have a specific date in mind—especially weekends—booking early is the easiest way to lock in the time you want. See availability & reserve your Holiday Lights  Jeep tour