Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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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!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children under age 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
What To Expect
Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco's most famous waterfront community of attractions, shopping, restaurants and things to do.
Presidio of San Francisco
Travel through the beautiful and historic Presidio, a national park and former U.S. Army military fort.
Options
San Francisco Fire Engine Tour
Option 1: Departs at 11am
What‘s Included
Use of firefighter jacket
90-minute narrated fire engine tour
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
327 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great fun and experience
JohnC M,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a fantastic time. John and AJ were excellent tour guides. We went to multiple places and had a great time. Would recommend this trip to anyone that’s in the Fire service or just wants to have a good time.
Fabulous
Janetdobson61,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was fabulous! What’s not to enjoy about being driven around San Francisco on the back of a vintage fire engine?! Driver John and Tour Guide Gail were great fun, as well as being very knowledgeable. You get to go to places that the usual bus tours can’t get to - and a breezy ride across the Golden Gate Bridge was a memory to last a lifetime. Highly Recommended.
Brilliant tour and great fun
Julia V,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely a brilliant tour, John and Gail were so friendly and informative. I’d been looking forward to do this tour and it did not disappoint. So much more than we expected and some lovely photo opportunities as well. The fireman’s coats were needed over the bridge!! Would definitely recommend 100%
Great trip
Andy W,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour, the tour guides John and Don were brilliant very informative and funny. Excellent value for your money.
Great trip in fire engine
Josephine G,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was great and very informative. Highly recommend. Driver very kindly took us back to the cruise terminal
This is super
Denise C,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Pretty fun ..phantom fire engine ..offers holiday lights tour too ..smiles old time fun ..harkens old marina wharf Italy
So fun!!
susanhH1919RV,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00AJ and John were fantastic guides. The tour was awesome and went to places other tour don’t go. So much fun! Highly recommend.
A most interesting Fire Truck tour
Getaway34634905939,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We arrived at the pick up point shortly before we were requested to attend. John and Don arrived ahead of schedule and greeted us with warm smiles. The Fire Truck looked great in the morning sunshine with the red and chrome glistening. We boarded the truck and we're provided with a great visual and audible tour provided by Don throughout the experience, highlighting many of the more unknown facts about San Francisco. Don was an amusing and fun host who helped give the tour a special something, giving us advice around local transport services and additional tourist locations. The trip across the Golden Gate Bridge was spectacular although could be quite cold for some with the winds picking up. Jackets are provided for those who need them. We were fortunate to have dry clear skies all the way across with many pictures taken. Overall a must do trip if you want to explore both San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. Five Stars was an easy option!
Pure fun
Julie E,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun from start time to finish great why to see Golden Gate Bridge. Felt special everyone wave and cars beep and trolley busses ding their bells at you. Super guys in John and Don
A fun and unique way to see the Golden Gate!
JasonFromArizona,Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I’ve been to San Francisco a ton of times and seemingly have done it all. But then I stumbled across this activity and I’m so glad I booked it. What a fun and unique experience. The only better way to experience the Golden Gate would be walking across it. I absolutely would do this tour again and even suggested it to my boss for an activity for an upcoming group meeting
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