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San Francisco Tour Through the Presidio and Union Street
Historical Tours 1 hour 30 min 4.8 · 304 reviews Offered in: English

San Francisco Tour Through the Presidio and Union Street

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Overview

Looking for something different and exciting to do? Ride over the Golden Gate Bridge in a shiny red fire engine! San Francisco's fun and only, spectacular, Big Red Shiny Mack Fire Engine is the red hot way to tour the bay.

This open-air tour takes you to the Presidio, over the city's world-famous bridge, and through Sausalito. Fasten your seat belts and firefighter jackets, and book this tour today!

  • Recommended by 98% of travelers
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  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Mobile ticket

What's included

Use of firefighter jacket

90-minute narrated fire engine tour

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Travelers meet at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The Cannery at Fisherman's Wharf
at the foot of Columbus Avenue 650 Beach St at the foot of Columbus Avenue (back side of The Cannery Building)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

• The tour does not operate in the rain.
• Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to tour departure.
• Please dress warmly.
• Please check address carefully, we are at 652 Beach St. bottom of Columbus Ave
• Call us at 415-333-7077 with any questions

What to expect

  1. Fisherman's Wharf

    San Francisco's most famous waterfront community of attractions, shopping, restaurants and things to do.

  2. Presidio of San Francisco

    Travel through the beautiful and historic Presidio, a national park and former U.S. Army military fort.

  3. Union Street

    One of San Francisco's Top visitor destinations - because of its wonderful mix of specialty shops, services and restaurants in an "only in S.F." historic Victorian setting.

  4. Golden Gate Bridge

    Travel the Golden Gate Bridge, an iconic structure connecting the city of San Francisco to Marin County, California. It spans almost two miles across the Golden Gate, the narrow strait where San Francisco Bay opens to meet the Pacific Ocean.

  5. Fort Baker

    10 min

    A brief stop for photo's from the base of the Golden Gate Bridge looking towards the beautiful San Francisco skyline.

  6. Marin Headlands

    10 min

    Amazing views from above the Golden Gate Bridge

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).

Additional Information

  • Children under age 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Up to 10 travelers per booking
  • Each booking must include at least one adult.

FAQs about San Francisco Tour Through the Presidio and Union Street

Can I cancel San Francisco Tour Through the Presidio and Union Street for free?

Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

Where does the tour start?

Meet at The Cannery at Fisherman's Wharf, 650 Beach St at the foot of Columbus Avenue, on the back side of The Cannery Building. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before departure; the instructions also give the address as 652 Beach St, bottom of Columbus Ave.

Does the tour offer pickup?

No. All travellers meet at The Cannery at Fisherman's Wharf, 650 Beach St at the foot of Columbus Avenue, on the back side of The Cannery Building.

Where does the tour end?

It finishes back at The Cannery at Fisherman's Wharf, 650 Beach St at the foot of Columbus Avenue, on the back side of The Cannery Building.

Which places does the fire engine tour visit?

The 6 stops are Fisherman's Wharf, Presidio of San Francisco, Union Street, Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Baker, and Marin Headlands, in that order. The route includes a 10-minute stop at Fort Baker and a 10-minute stop at Marin Headlands.

How long is the tour, and what is included?

The tour lasts 1 hour 30 min and includes a narrated fire engine tour and use of a firefighter jacket. The tour is conducted in English.

Does the tour operate in the rain?

The tour does not operate in the rain. Please dress warmly.

Operated by San Francisco Fire Engine Tours and Adventures

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