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San Francisco Shore Excursions

Top-rated port tours for cruise passengers, with live prices and reviews.

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Top-Rated San Francisco Shore Excursions

Ships berth at the Pier 27 terminal on the Embarcadero, below Telegraph Hill and a short walk from Fisherman’s Wharf. With a day to spare, cross the Golden Gate to the redwoods of Muir Woods and the waterfront at Sausalito, or head north to the Napa and Sonoma wine country.

Classic Sidecar Tour of San FranciscoViator
Classic Sidecar Tour of San Francisco
★ 5 (58 reviews) · 3 hr
From$280
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San Francisco, Golden Gate, Sausalito and Muir Woods Private TourViator
San Francisco, Golden Gate, Sausalito and Muir Woods Private Tour
★ 5 (19 reviews) · 8 hr
From$531
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8-Hours Private Limo(up to 8 pass.) Wine Tour of Napa Valley from San FranciscoViator
8-Hours Private Limo(up to 8 pass.) Wine Tour of Napa Valley from San Francisco
★ 5 (17 reviews) · 8 hr
From$1,499
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Napa and Sonoma Valley Wine 6 hour Tour from San FranciscoViator
Napa and Sonoma Valley Wine 6 hour Tour from San Francisco
★ 5 (15 reviews) · 6 hr
From$612
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8-Hour Private Napa Wine Tour from SF by Limo (Up to 8 Guests)Viator
8-Hour Private Napa Wine Tour from SF by Limo (Up to 8 Guests)
★ 5 (13 reviews) · 8 hr
From$1,599
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8-Hour Private Napa Wine Tour from SF by SUV (Up to 6 Guests)Viator
8-Hour Private Napa Wine Tour from SF by SUV (Up to 6 Guests)
★ 5 (10 reviews) · 8 hr
From$1,199
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Private Group Wine Tour of Napa and SonomaViator
Private Group Wine Tour of Napa and Sonoma
★ 5 (9 reviews) · 6 hr
From$1,799
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San Francisco, GGB, Muir Woods and Sausalito Private TourViator
San Francisco, GGB, Muir Woods and Sausalito Private Tour
★ 5 (7 reviews) · 5 hr
From$595
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Private Tour to Monterey, Carmel, 17-Mile Drive, Pebble BeachViator
Private Tour to Monterey, Carmel, 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach
★ 5 (7 reviews) · 11 hr
From$1,199
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Horseback Ride & Alcatraz Prison TicketsViator
Horseback Ride & Alcatraz Prison Tickets
★ 5 (4 reviews) · 5 hr
From$1,049
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Best San Francisco, Muir Woods & Sausalito Private Combo TourViator
Best San Francisco, Muir Woods & Sausalito Private Combo Tour
★ 5 (4 reviews) · 8 hr
From$628
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San Francisco City Half-Day Private Custom TourViator
San Francisco City Half-Day Private Custom Tour
★ 5 (3 reviews) · 4 hr
From$494
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Tours, prices and reviews from Viator, a Tripadvisor company — prices are per person, from, and were checked October 28, 2026. Port Activities may earn a commission when you book, at no extra cost to you. Always allow a generous buffer to be back on board before all-aboard time.

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