SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco’s best days out.
The 12 most popular audio tours in San Francisco. What each one costs, how long it runs, and who you book it through.
Official Alcatraz admission plus round-trip ferry and a guided-by-audio companion track, with an optional night program and ranger intros.
Most Popular“Great, shorter than expected but still the two hours most people spend on average. Flies are very annoying but of course that’s nothing to do with the tour.”
Prebooked ferry to Alcatraz with headset audio, plus optional bike, bus, or Bay cruise add-ons for a smooth, flexible San Francisco day.
“Apparently there is a fly infestation during sept and oct. I understand that there isn’t much anyone can do about nature but a warning would have been nice. I could not enjoy the day swatting flys by the dozen( not an exaggeration). The workers had nets etc but nothing for the guests. I didn’t even…”
Alcatraz ferry with admission and official Cellhouse audio, plus a night option. Plan for hills, cold air, and strict timing.
“Be ready to spend 3 hours there. Some parts will be open others will be temporary closed. Overall a good place to get good pictures”
Audio-guided cable car ride with quick stops in Union Square, Chinatown, Nob Hill, North Beach, and Fisherman’s Wharf for about $23.
“I was over charged for everything! Don’t sign up for this tour through viator! Just go to where the trains are pay for it way cheaper! The directions and times viator give are wrong and they over charge you for everything! The train experience is great and the workers are great and so are the…”
Stroll the San Francisco Embarcadero with an offline audio tour on sea level rise and storm surges, plus waterfront history and piers.
“This tour is horrible!!! Do not waste your time with it. There was little to no history or interesting information in the tour and SF has a wealth of history and fun facts. The talk focused on global warming and ocean rising in coming decades. The individual who spoke from his kayak was of no…”
San Francisco Japantown in under an hour. A self-guided VoiceMap with stories of food, Japanese manju makers, and resistance.
“It’s perfectly paced, and there were times when you could pause and explore the spots she covered more in-depth.”
A self-guided driving and walking audio tour through Muir Woods with offline maps, location-triggered stories, and lifetime access.
“Much to see in north bay ..nice parks ..monumental trees ..national parks ..wonder ..so much to see in sf ..”
Drive Point Reyes with GPS-triggered audio stories and offline maps, covering beaches, seals, and the lighthouse for $16.99 per car.
“I could not get on the tour. I am 75 years old and it was not user friendly I will never waste my money with your company again.”
San Francisco self-guided audio drive with lifetime access and offline maps, with hands-free stories from Painted Ladies to Golden Gate.
“Cool concept. Cheaper than a hop on hop Off bus. Wished it suggested best times. We got stuck in a lot of rush hour traffic. Would like more specific directions esp if you are in a new city”
A private San Francisco cable car route with a Track and Talk audio guide, stopping at Powell, Chinatown, North Beach, and Fisherman’s Wharf.
“I would like to get a refund or reschedule, here’s what happened, we went there to powell st cable car turn around as the meeting point, but there was no cable car running there, the only cable car that running was california line only which is not the same location, i was confused what I…”
Unlimited San Francisco cable car night rides with an English audio tour through downtown, Chinatown, North Beach, and Fisherman’s Wharf.
“I had anticipated a night ride on the cable car, which unfortunately did not occur, despite my payment of $46 for a 2-for-1, 1-3 hour tour. Furthermore, it seems none of the seven drivers were aware of the night audio tour.”
A self-guided GPS audio route across the Golden Gate Bridge with offline narration, key engineering stops, and big viewpoints for an easy 1–1.5 hour visit.
“Never received information. Never opened the tour. Got absolutely nothing for my money. Horrible experience for all of my San Francisco tours. Total waste of money.”
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