Discover Ticket + Holiday Lights Tour
Hop on our limited-time Holiday Lights Tour to experience San Francisco at its festive best. Discover the twinkling Christmas Trees at Union Square, 555 California Street, Pier 39 & UN Plaza. Enjoy the Christmas lights at City Hall and the Menorah at Union Square (during Hanukkah) and see unique decorations throughout the city's neighborhoods, including Union Square, Chinatown, Nob Hill, Polk Gulch, City Hall, SOMA, the Embarcadero and Fisherman's Wharf. You'll also see a variety of the light installations from the ILLUMINATE SF™ Festival of Light. The tour concludes at Ghirardelli Square, where you can enjoy a free Ghirardelli hot chocolate.
Days of operation: Thursday, Friday, Saturday only, 28 November 2025 – 4 January 2026
Departure time: 6:30pm (seats are allocated on a first come, first served basis, so please arrive by 6:00pm)
Departure location: Stop #6 (Union Square South, 280 Geary St, opposite Macy's entrance, next to steps)
Drop-off location: Ghirardelli Square, 900 North Point St F301
Duration: 90 minutes
Commentary: live guide (English only)
Days of operation: Thursday, Friday, Saturday only, 28 November 2025 – 4 January 2026
Departure time: 6:30pm (seats are allocated on a first come, first served basis, so please arrive by 6:00pm)
Departure location: Stop #6 (Union Square South, 280 Geary St, opposite Macy's entrance, next to steps)
Drop-off location: Ghirardelli Square, 900 North Point St F301
Duration: 90 minutes
Commentary: live guide (English only)
Hop on our limited-time Holiday Lights Tour to experience San Francisco at its festive best. Discover the twinkling Christmas Trees at Union Square, 555 California Street, Pier 39 & UN Plaza. Enjoy the Christmas lights at City Hall and the Menorah at Union Square (during Hanukkah) and see unique decorations throughout the city's neighborhoods, including Union Square, Chinatown, Nob Hill, Polk Gulch, City Hall, SOMA, the Embarcadero and Fisherman's Wharf. You'll also see a variety of the light installations from the ILLUMINATE SF™ Festival of Light. The tour concludes at Ghirardelli Square, where you can enjoy a free Ghirardelli hot chocolate.
Days of operation: Thursday, Friday, Saturday only, 28 November 2025 – 4 January 2026
Departure time: 6:30pm (seats are allocated on a first come, first served basis, so please arrive by 6:00pm)
Departure location: Stop #6 (Union Square South, 280 Geary St, opposite Macy's entrance, next to steps)
Drop-off location: Ghirardelli Square, 900 North Point St F301
Duration: 90 minutes
Commentary: live guide (English only)
Days of operation: Thursday, Friday, Saturday only, 28 November 2025 – 4 January 2026
Departure time: 6:30pm (seats are allocated on a first come, first served basis, so please arrive by 6:00pm)
Departure location: Stop #6 (Union Square South, 280 Geary St, opposite Macy's entrance, next to steps)
Drop-off location: Ghirardelli Square, 900 North Point St F301
Duration: 90 minutes
Commentary: live guide (English only)
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AdultFrom US$99.00 (Full price from US$130.00)
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Child 3–12From US$89.00 (Full price from US$110.00)
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San Francisco Holiday Lights Tour
Experience Christmas in San Francisco on our limited-edition Holiday Lights Tour. See the City by the Bay sparkle for the festive season, with dazzling lights and holiday displays across its most iconic neighborhoods and landmarks. This tour includes a complimentary Ghirardelli hot chocolate at Ghirardelli Square.
Departure location: Stop #6 – Union Square South (280 Geary St, opposite Macy’s entrance, next to steps)
Departure time: 6:30pm (please arrive by 6:00pm; seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis)
Drop-off location: Ghirardelli Square, 900 North Point St F301
Duration: 80 minutes
Dates: November 28, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Operating days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Commentary: Live guide (English only)
Ticket Redemption: Exchange or show your ticket/mobile reservation to staff at the start of your tour.
Please note: This is a panoramic non-stop tour (not hop-on, hop-off). Select your preferred date and time when purchasing. Seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Departure location: Stop #6 – Union Square South (280 Geary St, opposite Macy’s entrance, next to steps)
Departure time: 6:30pm (please arrive by 6:00pm; seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis)
Drop-off location: Ghirardelli Square, 900 North Point St F301
Duration: 80 minutes
Dates: November 28, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Operating days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Commentary: Live guide (English only)
Ticket Redemption: Exchange or show your ticket/mobile reservation to staff at the start of your tour.
Please note: This is a panoramic non-stop tour (not hop-on, hop-off). Select your preferred date and time when purchasing. Seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
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