San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour
5
Full view
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour
By San Francisco Movie Tours
Recommended by 99% of travelers
This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher
Explore San Francisco’s cinematic history with an actor for a guide on this tour of the city’s role in over 50 movies. This tour is designed for movie buffs who will get an inside look at where dozens of classic and recent movies were filmed. See the scenes of high-speed car chases, dramatic ocean rescues, and nostalgic TV homes.
from per adult
$67.00
from per adult
$67.00
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 5-99, max of 13 per group
Duration:3h
Start time: Check availability
Ticket type:Mobile
English
Highlights
- Tour San Francisco with an actor as a guide and see where movies were filmed
- See classic sights and get a thorough tour of the city’s cinematic history
- See filming locations of Mission Impossible, Vertigo, and 50+ other films
- Round-trip transportation from Fisherman’s Wharf
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Pickup and drop-off from a designated meeting point
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
What's not included- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meet your guide at Fisherman’s Wharf and start your comprehensive tour of San Francisco’s film history. Watch classic movie clips as you go, and match the sights to the films they appeared in. View Lombard Street “the crookedest street in the world” on your way to North Beach, pass by St. Peter and Paul Church and Washington Square seen in Dirty Harry, drive through the financial district and Nobb Hill, which made cameos in Vertigo, Bullitt, The Wedding Planner, and The Rock. Next, stop at Alamo Square to see the Painted Ladies, and think back to the opening scene from Full House. Continue on to Golden Gate Park and relive the epic chase scene from Bullitt. Next see views of Alcatraz, the Palace of Fine Arts, and the Golden Gate Bridge, before arriving in Pacific Heights where Mrs. Doubtfire was filmed. The tour ends at the original departure point.
- Departure details
- 43 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA Tours depart directly in front of the Red and White fleet terminal on Pier 43 1/2 at Fisherman's Wharf Movie Tours does not have a retail location there, so the bus will pull up 5-10 minutes prior to departure time. The bus is clearly marked with the Movie Tours logo on each side of the bus.
- Pier 43 Ferry Arch, 43 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA Tours depart directly in front of the Red and White fleet terminal on Pier 43 1/2 at Fisherman's Wharf Movie Tours does not have a retail location there, so the bus will pull up 5-10 minutes prior to departure time. The bus is clearly marked with the Movie Tours logo on each side of the bus.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 25298P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat (if there are seats available once the tour starts, then the infant may certainly occupy an empty seat)
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- A note from San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour
- We are currently allowing a maximum of 2 parties at a time in order to allow for proper social distancing on the vehicle.
What you can expect during your visit- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
- Which attractions will I visit with San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour?
- During this experience, places you will visit include:Discover and book San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour on Tripadvisor
- How much is San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour?
- San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour price starts from $67.00. Discover and book San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour on Tripadvisor
- What is the San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour cancellation policy?
- San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour?
- San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour is hosted by San Francisco Movie Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact San Francisco Movie Tours on Tripadvisor. Discover and book San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 25298P1
Itinerary
- You’ll have 2 starting optionsSee departure details
- Pass byUnion SquarePalace of Fine Arts Theatre
- 1Golden Gate BridgeStop: 15 minutesSee detailsPass byLombard StreetNorth BeachNob HillTransamerica Pyramid
- 2San Francisco Movie ToursStop: 5 minutesSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
+
–
About the operator
Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator.
adriennevincenti07
00Best movie tour
Thank you again for creating a wonderful experience for me and my family. We definitely recommend this tour to fami…
Guy J
00A worthwhile excursion
Really enjoyed this. A very well put together tour and the real time film clips as you reach the filming locations …
Deryk R
00Great Fun Around the City
Brian was entertaining and gave great insight while showing us around the city. A lot of fun and learned a lot.
bnicoleblackwell
00Awesome tour!
We had such an awesome time on this tour! What a fun (and warm!) way to explore the city!!! Our guide was knowledge…
keithchilton
00Best tour of San Francisco
It really is the best tour you can do. You see all the sites but with the added bonus of finding the movie location…
Patricia K
00Girls birthday trip
Bryan was wonderful. Great personality, very engaging and accommodating. While I am not a movie buff, it is a g…
jrunyan24
00Perfect City Tour For Movie Lovers
Not only do you get to see multiple film locations while watching the clips, you get a great tour of the city.
Sherri R
00Great way to see many sights in San Francisco!
Fun way to see your way around the city. See the movie clip and then the actual location as your guide tells you in…
Kakers98
00Best Tour by Far!!!!
Brian is an excellent tour guide for both aspects of the entertainment portion of the tour, as well as, the city to…
lisadeloresphoto2021
00Stay Vacation
My husband and teenage grandson took the tour and our guide Bryan Rice was WONDERFUL! Very well informed, pleasant…
abbeyegruber
00The best tour!
This tour was the best! We brought our 2 year old and even she liked driving around looking out the windows! It was…
mtodrzak
00An excellent memorable highly entertaining experience for every member of your family!
I took my teenage special needs daughter to visit the Full House house and we both thoroughly enjoyed every minute …
Jacobludwig
00The Lit tour
It was a 10/10 experience. We had an amazing tour guide who me and my buddies got along with very well. We saw some…
Journey435968
00Don't Miss This Tour
The tour was amazing! Bryan the tour guide was very knowledge. His commentary during the tour was fun and enterta…
Julie818411
00Best informative and entertaining tour of SFO!
Not only do you get the exact movie location but also the movie clip at the same time. Bryan is a movie buff as we…
Contribute
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Popular mentions
5.0
613 reviews
Excellent
554
Very good
53
Average
3
Poor
2
Terrible
1
Donna
1 contribution
Oct 2021
I orgnized this tour for an alumni club and our guests came from all over the Bay Area. They were all delighted with seeing the sights of San Francisco with appropriate stops at the parks and the Golden Bay Bridge. It is amazing how the tour guide Bryan manages the driving, narrating, and monitoring the video of film clips so that we arrive at the exact spot that is seen on the screen. We also had beauiful weather which contributed to our enjoyment. I highly recommend this San Francisco activity to both locals and visitors to the area.
Written October 27, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Sara-Jane S
Austin, TX1 contribution
Sep 2022
When my fiance suggested we go on a three hour movie bus tour of SF, I was very skeptical. However, this turned out to be a wonderful way to spend a morning! We covered so much ground and it was amazing. Our guide was knowledgeable, kind, and thoughtful. Seeing the actual spots alongside the video clips from so many different movies was incredible and really helped me learn the city. Over the next few days we'd be in various places and I'd remember the spots on the tour! Our guide took us to great photo spots at Alamo Square and the Golden Gate bridge and then stopped at a few other spots for photo ops like the Mrs. Doubtfire house and the school from The Princess Diaries. I also really appreciated the sojourn through the Haight-Ashbury even though there weren't any movie clips. He also pointed out bathroom break opportunities. Overall, well worth the time and money.
Written September 6, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Steven S
1 contribution
Jun 2021 • Family
Bryan gave us such a fascinating, entertaining and educational 3 hour tour of 40+ movie sites in SF, which went by in a flash. I think this was because he is extremely knowledgeable of the movies and the city history. Bryan is also very personable in a great way, which is apparent by how he enjoys the tours and shows an interest in his guests. The tour van is very comfortable which includes a video screen where he pairs the physical location to the actual movie scene which I found was very unique and more meaningful. Top notch, the best!!!
I highly recommend to anyone who not only loves movies, but also wants a behind the scenes look at SF. On this tour, many will see areas of the city that typically only locals are aware of. Two thumbs up!!!
Steve S.
I highly recommend to anyone who not only loves movies, but also wants a behind the scenes look at SF. On this tour, many will see areas of the city that typically only locals are aware of. Two thumbs up!!!
Steve S.
Written June 23, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Stephanie Viole... S
1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Friends
Can't recommend this tour highly enough. Was such a fantastic experience that let us see sights from many of the movies filmed in the city while also giving us insights into the city and its history. 😊
Our guide Bryan really took the time to listen to the individual guest's wishes and then tailored the tour to us. Thanks for a truly great drive - helped make our trip even better. 😀
The tour is a definite must for movie fans visiting San Francisco. 🥳
Our guide Bryan really took the time to listen to the individual guest's wishes and then tailored the tour to us. Thanks for a truly great drive - helped make our trip even better. 😀
The tour is a definite must for movie fans visiting San Francisco. 🥳
Written August 7, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Gina I
1 contribution
Jul 2021 • Family
We took this tour with a group of 13 people. We filled every seat! Our group was 7 years old through 50 years old. A great time was had by all! Brian was so nice and so knowledgeable about San Francisco. He had movie clips queued up and ready to play as we saw them on the tour! He showed up on time and the vehicle was very clean and comfortable. We stopped for restroom breaks and he even took photos of our group. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone that loves movies and wants to learn more about San Francisco!
Written August 4, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
K. Bauer
1 contribution
Aug 2022
My husband and I are movie buffs which is why we picked this tour, however we got so MUCH more. The tour of the entire city while going to the movie sites was just fantastic. We wanted to see all areas of the city and this did not disappoint. The movie clips during the tour pulled everything together so nicely. Bryan was so good to work with from texting us the day before to confirm our pick-up location and making sure everything was on-time. He was a great guide and so accommodating if you had anything specific you wanted to see. With scheduled breaks and time to get out and take picks this was such a wonderful tour and highly recommend it even if you aren't a huge movie buff.
Written August 7, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
lindash0re
Saint Louis, MO5 contributions
Jul 2022
Bryan not only gave us a personalized tour (as it turned out, we were the only ones & unable to reschedule, but he did not cancel on us), he was a master tour guide around the city. He showed place in San Francisco that even our other specialized tour guide had not previously done. His film clips are fine-tuned to the ride around the city and Bryan shared so many marvelous tidbits of information that even the movies we hadn't seen had locations that interested us. His tour is definitely the way to go for a fun and different kind of tour guide experience!!!
Written July 8, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
drex629
Sacramento, CA1 contribution
Nov 2020
Bryan was very helpful and thoughtful. During the stops he was most than willing to take us photos. As a plus, we had the van for our own, as a downside we didn’t cross the Golden Gate. Overall I would recommend this tour if you are a movie fan or you want to get a tour around the city.
Written November 28, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Sunset92
Brooklyn, NY1,858 contributions
Aug 2021
If you are a movie buff, this is a must do tour. You will watch movie clips on the screen as you’re passing by them. There are three stops on the tour, where you can take pictures or have a restroom break Bryan was the perfect tour guide. Apart from being a very nice man, he is very knowledgable about movies and the main attractions of the city. Along the way he gave us tips on how to get around the city easier and nice places to visit. He also take great pictures. We had a fun time and will go again on another visit to San Francisco.
Written August 28, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Misty D
6 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
Bryan was a great tour guide. He was definitely knowledgeable about all the movie sites and even gave us some information on the city itself. Definitely worth the money and 3 hours was the perfect amount of time. I never felt rushed and was able to take so many pictures. Definitely a most do tour!
Written July 7, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
serahse
Atlanta, GA2 contributions
Hi! Is it ok to bring luggage? I’m switching hotels after the tour and can’t leave my bag at the previous hotel due to checkout at 11.
thepids29
Birmingham, UK3 contributions
Departure point please? My booking says Marin county yet on ad it says fisherman’s wharf. Where do we get picked up please
Jan743
California Hot Springs, CA90 contributions
The van picks you up on Fisherman's Wharf. It's near the Franciscan Restaurant, by the Red and White Fleet ticket booth.
Cheryl-Lynn M
Perth, Australia4 contributions
Are there visits to places where the princess Diaries was filmed?
Ivo Delgado
Manchester, UK86 contributions
Yes, you visit the school main entrance, you don’t get out but if you are a fan and ask the tour guide I’m sure they wouldn’t mind
Mel
Lincolnshire, UK314 contributions
Is there any discount for a disabled Adult ticket pls?
lizscotta
San Francisco, CA64 contributions
I do not believe there is a price difference for a disabled adult. There are 4 locations where you get out of their van and walk to a location. Will you be able to do this? Under the GG Bridge, overlooking SF and the Victorian homes, inside City Hall, and Mrs. Doubtfire's home. The tour lasts a good 3 hours.
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.
