San Francisco Holiday Lights Tour

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Duration: 80 minutes

Included

Included
80-minute bus tour of San Francisco’s Christmas lights
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English-speaking live guide
Included
Complimentary Ghirardelli hot chocolate

Excluded

Excluded
Hotel pickup
Excluded
Hop on hop off

Important information

Schedule:

28th November 2025 – 4th January 2026
Days of operation: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
Departure point: Stop #5: Union square South, 280 Geary Street (opposite Macy’s entrance, next to steps)
Departure time: 6:30pm (please arrive by 6pm; seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis)
Return point: Ghirardelli Square, 900 North Point St F301
Duration: 80 minutes

Please note:

Please arrive at the departure point at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour.
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before scheduled tour.
The only animals allowed onboard are service animals.
This tour is wheelchair accessible - lower deck only.
Strollers and pushchairs must be folded and stowed on the lower deck.
Seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Highlights

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Hop aboard our San Francisco Holiday Lights Tour this festive period and admire the city’s enchanting lights. Every year the city illuminates with a range of different light displays brightening up the night sky. With this 90-minute tour, guests can enjoy spectacular views of San Francisco’s glowing decorations and become immersed in the seasonal festivities.

Venture through San Francisco’s hotspots and marvel at the magnificent light displays. From the enchanting Christmas lights at City Hall to the gorgeous Menorah at Union Square for Hanukkah, you’ll be sure to feel the holiday cheer surround you. Prepare to be mesmerised by the famous ILLUMINATE SF Festival of Light along the way! Admire wonderful light installations by creators from all over the world, all located across different neighbourhoods in San Francisco.

The tour ends at Ghirardelli Square where you can enjoy a free cup of Ghirardelli hot chocolate! After an hour and a half of travelling around the city and embracing the festive season, guests are free to spend the rest of the night under the bright lights of San Francisco.

With this Holiday Lights Tour, you can enjoy the stunning displays with ease. Book today for a magical winter adventure!