What You Will Do
What’s prettier than San Francisco by night? San Francisco during the holidays! Jump in a Tuk Tuk, enjoy some holiday cheer, don a fuzzy santa hat, and sing some holiday tunes, as you take in the incredible sights. The Tuk Tuk provides an up-close and personal vantage point you’ll never get from a tour bus.
Enjoy our entertaining tour guides while this modern-day rickshaw takes you to festive scenes and towering holiday trees at Union Square & PIER 39.
Only in December, see San Francisco at its seasonal best! Feast your eyes on the festive lights and drink in some holiday cheer on board our delightful electric vehicles! Includes one quick stop at The Fairmont Hotel on Nob Hill to check out their amazing 2-Story Gingerbread House.
Your tour starts at Umbrella Alley in Fisherman’s Wharf. Holiday Tours are limited to five riders per Tuk Tuk (6 guests ok with a group that includes children and adults) No children in laps.
Larger groups can reserve multiple Tuk Tuks.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Your private Tuk Tuk tour departs from 2870 Hyde St (corner of Hyde & Jefferson) in Fisherman’s Wharf. Meet on the Hyde St side of the Argonaut Hotel in the White Zone loading area. Do not wait at the hotel entrance on Jefferson. Important: We no longer meet at Umbrella Alley on Beach St.
1
Umbrella Alley San Francisco
5 minutes
The Holiday Lights Tour starts at Umbrella Alley. Take photos with the interactive murals before departing on your Holiday Lights tour
2
San Francisco Maritime Museum/Aquatic Park Bathhouse Building
A bit of nautical history in the heart of the city - National Maritime Park and Historic Ships located at the Hyde Street Pier
3
Nob Hill
20 minutes
Nob Hill, stopping at the Fairmont Hotel to check out their winter wonderland lobby and completely edible two-story gingerbread house (actual house-sized!).
4
North Beach
Travel through San Francisco's Little Italy and see Washington Square Park
5
Chinatown
See the Dragon’s Gate and travel through the center of Chinatown. San Francisco's is the oldest Chinatown in North America and the largest Chinese enclave outside Asia.
6
Union Square
Take in one of the largest holiday displays in San Francisco including the 83-foot tree at the center of Union Square. Decorated with more than 43,000 twinkling energy-efficient LED lights and 700 shining ornaments.
7
Coit Tower
Coit Tower is a beacon on top of Telegraph Hill
8
Pier 39
Pier 39 Famous for its sunbathing sea lions, shopping and nearby is the Ferry Arch framing the bay
9
Fisherman's Wharf
10 minutes
San Francisco’s #1 tourist destination! Fisherman’s Wharf is a bustling hub of activity from morning until after dark. Check out Crab Stands and the picturesque fishing harbor
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