San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Experience the cinematic side to San Francisco on an interactive, family-friendly tour that includes clips from more than 55 movies and TV shows filmed in the picturesque city. Revisit scenes from 'Mrs. Doubtfire,' 'Dirty Harry,' 'Vertigo,' 'Bullitt,' 'The Princess Diaries,' 'Full House,' and 'Star Trek IV,' among others. Learn from an actor-turned-guide who shares knowledge of San Francisco's filming history.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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)

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Union Square

This one-block plaza and surrounding area is one of the largest collections of department stores, upscale boutiques, gift shops, art galleries, and beauty salons in the United States, making Union Square a major tourist destination and a vital, cosmopolitan gathering place in downtown San Francisco.

Admission Not Applicable

Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

The Palace of Fine Arts, built in the Beaux-Arts architectural style for the 1915 World's Fair, has been seen in films such as Vertigo (1958), Time After Time (1979), The Room (2003), and Twisted (2004). It also served as the backdrop for set pieces in So I Married An Axe Murderer (1993) and The Rock (1996).

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Pickup and drop-off from a designated meeting point

Driver/guide

Live commentary on board

Gratuities

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Options

SFMT

Reviews

4.92

1,221 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1141

Bryan was a great tour...
Dara H,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Bryan was a great tour guide. Super knowledgeable and brought us to all the spots you want to see in SF. Would highly recommend!
Highly recommended
Mark E,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really fun tour - excellent guide, lots to see and great film clips to bring everything to life. Really recommend this tour. A great way to see the city.
Movie sights and city tour excellent
tony,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This trip was Very enjoyable Brian was very Knowledgeable and very pleasant. I would recommend this trip
Fantastic Tour! Highly recommend.
Hamilton E,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a fantastic time and it was great being g able to not only visit the movie sites, but also watch clips and have the tour guide narrating. Very impressive and informative. We had a great time and not o ly Lear Ed a lot, but saw sites and areas of the city we never would have seen on our own.
Fun and Informative Movie Tour
PaulG7377,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent and informative tour. The clips matching to where you are in the city was very good. Good value for money for a tour that takes close to 3 hours. Staff friendly and helpful throughout. Suitable for all ages of adults.
Must do tour.
ArthurJ D,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Must do! Absolutely fantastic! 10 stars. I had the best time. Great tour. Highly recommend. Well worth it.
So glad we chose this tour!
Rusty422,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a fantastic tour! We really loved everything from the comfort of the vehicle, no. of breaks, commentary and the locations. So much covered yet didn’t feel overwhelming, very natural and enjoyable pace. A must-do for visitors to San Francisco even if you’re not a movie-buff. It’s an efficient way to see so much of the city.
Best tour guide.
jk9533,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Tour guide Brian was knowledgeable, personable, on time and very professional.. this tour was one of the best!
Not a cheap tour but an...
Lee H,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Not a cheap tour but an interesting 3 hours and Bryan was knowledgeable and friendly. We really enjoyed it.
Wow
paddycarr10,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
There is only 12 on the tour and wylie the driver is so informative and knows his movie stuff so well. 10 times better than hop on hop off tour as you see everywhere in San Francisco every where. 6 stars for us from Ireland. Very enjoyable.