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Private. Custom. Open-air. And Now — On the Water.
This isn’t a bus tour.
It’s your San Francisco day — cruising through the city in a bright green open-top Jeep with your own guide… then sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge on a classic Bay Cruise.
See the skyline from the streets.
See it again from the water.
One unforgettable experience.
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Big highlights, zero stress — just the way a private tour should feel.
San Francisco City Tour (Open-Air Jeep)
→ Golden Gate Bridge Drive & Photo Stop
→ Scenic Overlooks & Iconic Neighborhoods (Custom Route)
→ Return to Fisherman’s Wharf — Drop-Off at Pier 43 1/2
→ 1-Hour Golden Gate Bay Cruise
→ Sail Under the Golden Gate Bridge
→ Circle Alcatraz Island
→ Return to Pier 43 1/2 at Your Own Pace
No rushing. No big buses. Just your group, your guide, and the best views from land and sea.
We saw every major landmark plus hidden gems we never would’ve found on our own.
Picture this: You hop into a bright green open-air Jeep. The city unfolds around you. You’re laughing, snapping photos, pulling over for views, and hearing stories you’d never get on a bus.
You drive across the Golden Gate Bridge.
You stop at dramatic overlooks.
You cruise through neighborhoods full of color and character.
Then later…You step aboard a Bay Cruise at Fisherman’s Wharf. The engines hum. The skyline pulls away. The wind hits your face as you glide under the Golden Gate Bridge and circle Alcatraz.
This is sightseeing that feels like exploring with a local friend — and then seeing the city from a whole new perspective.
Every route is custom, but favorites include:
Want to customize it? Just tell your guide.
Want to go deeper? Upgrade to the 3-hour city tour for extra time and flexibility.
The 3-hour tour adds:
Optional stops like:
Your guide helps choose the best add-ons based on your interests and timing.
Your package includes a narrated Golden Gate Bay Cruise departing from Pier 43 1/2 in Fisherman’s Wharf.
During the bay cruise, you’ll:
Indoor and outdoor seating available.
Narrated audio offered in multiple languages.
This is the iconic San Francisco boat experience — and it’s already included.
Start times: 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM
Choose how long you want to play:
2 Hours – Hit the must-see highlights + Golden Gate Bridge
2.5 Hours – Adds Painted Ladies + more photos, parks or ocean views time
3 Hours – Go deeper: murals, viewpoints, neighborhoods, or even a meal stop
The Bay Cruise is scheduled after your Jeep tour and must be boarded at least 20 minutes prior to departure.
Two-Hour Private Tour and Bay Cruise Experience:
Add more time and see more sites:
2870 Hyde Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 – corner of Hyde St & Jefferson
Right in Fisherman’s Wharf — easy, iconic, and convenient.
Optional Hotel Pick-Up:
Fisherman’s Wharf area $ 15
Union Square, Nob Hill, Financial District or SOMA area $ 30
Tour ends at Pier 43 1/2 Bay Cruise Dock
We drive across the Golden Gate Bridge and stop at one of the best nearby viewpoints for photos, depending on traffic and conditions:
With limited time and lots to see, there isn’t time to walk the bridge — but the photo spots are fantastic
From tucked-away viewpoints to quiet streets, the hidden gems were our favorite part.
We hit Lombard, Painted Ladies, Coit Tower, Chinatown, North Beach and more with zero stress.
You could sit on a bus.
Or you could cruise the city in an open-air Jeep…then sail under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz.
One unforgettable San Francisco day.
If you want the full San Francisco experience in one seamless plan — yes.
You’re getting a private open-air Jeep tour (just your group and your guide) plus the iconic Golden Gate Bay Cruise. You’ll see the bridge from above and below, explore neighborhoods most bus tours miss, and experience the skyline from the water.
It’s the most complete way to see the city in about three unforgettable hours.
A lot — because you’re not stuck on a big bus.
In two hours, you’ll hit major highlights like the Golden Gate Bridge, scenic overlooks, waterfront views, and several iconic neighborhoods.
Upgrade to three hours and you gain flexibility for deeper neighborhood exploring, longer photo stops, or additional locations like Twin Peaks or the Painted Ladies.
It feels efficient, not rushed.
Yes. Always.
It’s just your group and your guide. No strangers. No fixed script. No crowded bus.
You control the pace and vibe.
Absolutely.
Want more photo stops? Less history, more cruising? A specific neighborhood? Your guide helps shape the route based on your interests and timing.
That’s the advantage of going private.
Yes — and often.
We stop at the Golden Gate Bridge, scenic overlooks, and other great viewpoints depending on conditions and traffic. Your guide will also suggest quick bonus stops if time allows.
You’ll leave with real photos — not just memories through bus windows.
Nope. The pace is relaxed and flexible — spend more time where you want, skip what you don’t.
Yes. We drive across it.
And depending on traffic and weather, we stop at one of the best nearby viewpoints for photos — Marin Headlands, Fort Point or Fort Baker.
You’ll experience the bridge up close before later sailing under it on the Bay Cruise.
For most first-time visitors, absolutely.
In about an hour, you sail under the Golden Gate Bridge, cruise close to Alcatraz, and see the skyline from the water — three “only in San Francisco” moments in one shot.
It pairs perfectly with the Jeep tour because you see the city from both street level and the Bay.
Yes — and it’s the signature moment.
From the water, the bridge feels dramatically larger than it does from land. The photo opportunity is unreal.
If you’ve “seen the bridge” before but haven’t been under it, this is the upgrade.
Very close.
The cruise loops near Alcatraz so you can clearly see the shoreline and the famous cellhouse from a perspective you can’t get from the city.
It’s not a landing tour, but it’s an impressive up-close view.
The Golden Gate Bay Cruise departs from Pier 43 1/2 in Fisherman’s Wharf.
After your Jeep tour, we drop you at Fisherman’s Wharf near the cruise departure area.
Yes.
The cruise includes award-winning narration explaining the landmarks and stories of San Francisco Bay.
Personal audio devices are available with narration offered in multiple languages, so you get context in real time — not just pretty views.
That’s normal in San Francisco — especially near the Golden Gate.
For the Jeep tour, we provide blankets and recommend dressing in layers.
For the Bay Cruise, most vessels offer indoor seating as well as outdoor decks. Fog can actually make the bridge look even more dramatic.
No.
The Jeep portion is private and flexible, so your guide adjusts pacing to your group.
The Bay Cruise is about one hour — long enough to feel like a real experience, but easy to fit into your day.
It’s designed to feel full, not frantic.
It’s ideal.
You see major highlights, iconic neighborhoods, the Golden Gate Bridge from both land and sea, and Alcatraz from the water — all without navigating logistics yourself.
It’s a strong “first day in San Francisco” experience.
The Golden Gate Bay Cruise departs from Pier 43 1/2 in Fisherman’s Wharf, and you should plan to arrive at least 20 minutes before departure. Your tour guide will have your Bay Cruise reservation confirmation paperwork.
A valid government-issued photo ID is required to exchange your reservation confirmation (provided by San Francisco Jeep Tours) for your Red and White Fleet boarding pass. Arriving early helps ensure smooth boarding and better seating options (indoor or outdoor).
On the Bay Cruise, children 4 years old and under ride free, but they must still be counted and included on the boarding pass. For the Jeep tour portion, children ages 5+ are welcome, and booster seats can be provided upon request.
After the cruise, the boat returns to Pier 43 1/2, and transportation back to your hotel or next destination is on your own schedule. Many guests choose to stay and explore Fisherman’s Wharf, grab dinner, or visit the sea lions at Pier 39.
Common themes:
“It felt personal.”
“We saw way more than expected.”
“The bridge from the water was the highlight.”
“Better than any bus tour.”
Most guests say the combination of private Jeep + Bay Cruise made their San Francisco visit feel complete.
[View the full FAQ page here] — or better yet, hop in a Jeep and see for yourself
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