AUDIO TOURS · WORLDWIDE
The ones worth booking.
The 13 san francisco tours worth pressing play on. The narrated walks and skip-the-line guides travellers rate the highest, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Alcatraz ferry from Pier 33 with an official ticket and self-guided app. See Al Capone and Machine Gun Kelly cells.
Most Popular“I loved the whole Trip. A great experience and everything was easy to find!”
Alcatraz ferry from Pier 33 plus start-to-finish companion audio and Cellhouse audio, with optional night access.
“The audio station would be better placed at the bottom of the island, nearer to where the ferry lands as we went a different way around the prison at the beginning and missed getting our audio pieces.”
Ride San Francisco’s cable cars at your own pace with a self-guided route and the Pintours app, stopping for top sights from Powell to the Wharf.
“Never thought I would actually do this, but we had some extra time in SF and we truly enjoyed it. SF is coming back lol”
Self-guided bike ride from San Francisco to the Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito and Tiburon with a car-free path, maps, and ferry option.
Take the ferry from Pier 33 for Alcatraz admission plus full Cellhouse audio, with a night option for darker Bay views and spooky vibes.
“Many sections were closed off and the audio tour was somewhat underwhelming. There was pretty scenery along the way but not something I would do again.”
Self-guided bike rental for an easy, scenic ride from San Francisco to Sausalito and Tiburon, with ferry options back.
Self-guided e-bike day from Fisherman’s Wharf over the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito, with gear included and flexible timing.
“Run fast around all the city is wonderfull, I can visit everything in one day. Electric bike is the best choice.”
Self-guided Highway 1 audio from San Francisco to Santa Monica with offline GPS, wildlife and WWII stories, and one-year access for up to four.
“Every time I attempted to load the guided tour within google maps it took me to a housing community and then wouldn’t start the tour. The tour never ran. We ended up just finding our own way the old school way following signage.”
A self-guided VoiceMap audio walk through SF Japantown, featuring Benkyodo manju, Bop City jazz lore, and wartime resistance.
“It’s perfectly paced, and there were times when you could pause and explore the spots she covered more in-depth.”
Offline, hands-free Muir Woods audio tour with 31 stories in 1–2 hours. Over 7 miles. $16.99 per group. Download once.
“Make sure u make reservations for parking they should make it mandatory when u purchase tickets. 1st there is no reception when u get up there, 2nd its not an easy road to drive. We never visit the park cause we couldn't get reception to purchase parking ticket waste of our day.”
Drive Point Reyes on GPS-triggered audio for up to 4. See beaches, seals, cypress tunnels, lifeboat history, and the lighthouse—offline.
“Good tour going, but problem coming back . Heard same narration but not at appropriate time returning from lighthouse. Detour now well noticed returning from lighthouse.”
A 3 to 4 hour self-guided audio drive linking SF landmarks with location-triggered stories, lifetime access, and offline playback.
“Have alternate GPS available, so that you can get back on track, as guide does not tell you that you've taken the wrong route”
Self-guided scavenger hunt along Fisherman’s Wharf with the Let's Roam app, start anytime, photo challenges, and maps to keep you on track.
“Great way to experience the city and some of the questions were quite tricky, but most importantly a lot of fun”
Self-guided tours and skip-the-line guides, in every city we cover.
