6 Hikes from San Francisco, Compared

1.Yosemite Day Trip with Giant Sequoias Hike & Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,331 reviews · 14 hours · from $239Our pick

Leave San Francisco before dawn for a guided Yosemite day trip in a small group of up to 14 participants. See Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall, Half Dome and El Capitan, then hike one mile to the Tuolumne Grove of giant sequoias when conditions allow. The guide handles the long drive and park logistics, with time for a picnic and photos.

“We had the best day! Kurt was an excellent tour guide for our Yosemite trip. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and took great photos of our group at all the best spots. His passion for the park really showed, and we had an amazing experience. Highly recommend!”

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2.Day Trip to Yosemite with Giant Sequoias Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 290 reviews · 14 hours · from $209

Travel from San Francisco to Yosemite in a biofuel vehicle with an English-speaking guide, stopping for a 2.5-mile hike to Tuolumne Grove’s giant sequoias and photo stops at Tunnel View, El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Fall. You’ll also have time in Yosemite Valley. The trip lasts 14 hours, and the sequoia hike may be unavailable in some winter months.

“Loved this trip!! My husband has not stopped talking about it and is excited to book another trip back! A huge shout out to our tour guide, Hannah, she was exceptional and very kind!”

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3.San Francisco Urban Hike: Castro and Twin Peaks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) Top rated

Join a guide for a three-hour, five-mile urban hike from the Castro to Kite Hill, the Seward Street Slides, a eucalyptus forest near Sutro Tower, Twin Peaks, and Tank Hill. Expect steep streets and stairs, local history, and broad views. Past guides have included Kevin, Val, Dawn, Alex, Alexandra, and Max; your guide may differ.

“It was a marvelous experience. Seeing San Francisco from a very different viewpoint or better points. Our guide was excellent, very accommodating. Only do the hike if you are in decent shape. It is a hike lots of step stairs and hilly areas, but well worth it.”

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4.Iconic San Francisco Urban Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $49Best value

Join a guide such as Lisa for a three-hour, roughly five-mile walk from the Marina through the Palace of Fine Arts, Presidio trails, Tunnel Tops, and the Inner Richmond. Expect Golden Gate Bridge viewpoints, the Yoda fountain, cemetery and mansion history, hills, and a group capped at eight.

“If you're looking for a tour that visits unique spots in the city with stunning views this is the tour for you. From Palace of Fine Arts to the National Cemetery to Richmond district, every stop had a sprinkling of history and views of the city. Just be prepared for fair amount of hills.”

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5.Sonoma Trike and Hike – 3 hour guided tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $175

Follow a certified guide on a road-safe electric trike through Sonoma vineyards and rolling hills, with short stops at the General Vallejo Home, Mission San Francisco Solano, and Vella Cheese Company for cheese samples. The three-hour tour starts and ends in Sonoma. Guides Lissa and Melissa have been praised for clear explanations and an accommodating approach.

“Excellent tour! Great tour guide!! A great way to see Sonoma!! Loved Melissa and the guys! Very accommodating and easy!”

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6.Napa Valley Redwood Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $225

Spend about three hours hiking among coastal redwoods, Douglas-fir, tanoak, and madrone in a Napa Valley park. A local guide, such as Tyler, leads a group of no more than 10, with round-trip hotel or resort pickup from Napa or Sonoma and park admission included. The beginner-friendly outing follows the Redwood Trail through Ritchey Canyon.

“Tyler was great, nature was beautiful and weather couldn’t be any better. I recommend this tour. The forest is very green this time of the year.”

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