Heated seats, blankets, hot chocolate… just perfect for a winter night.
Feast your eyes on the festive lights and drink in some holiday cheer on board our delightful electric vehicles! Getting in the holiday spirit comes naturally as you view the beautifully adorned Christmas trees, skating rinks, twinkling bridge lights, and illuminated houses and streets throughout the city. Even the cable cars are festooned with lights!
Our 1.5-hour Holiday Lights outings include yummy hot cocoa, candy canes, fuzzy Santa hats, and plenty of sing-along holiday karaoke tunes on board.
Your Holiday tour begins at Fisherman’s Wharf
Next up is Union Square, the center of San Francisco’s festivities, witness for yourself why Macy’s spectacular window decorations have become so famous! We then head up to Nob Hill, stopping at the Fairmont Hotel to check out their winter wonderland lobby and completely edible two-story gingerbread house (actual house-sized!).
From there, the tour takes you to the Embarcadero. San Francisco has a gift for you: the buildings at the Embarcadero Center are outlined in twinkling lights like giant presents! Check out the massive Christmas tree at PIER 39 before arriving back in Fisherman’s Wharf.
Your festive holiday tour starts and ends at Fisherman’s Wharf.
December 11th to 24th 2026 Nightly
5:00 PM and 7:00 PM
1.5 Hours $410.00 Up to 6 guests per Tuk on a Private Holiday Tour ($ 417.75 with all fees)
Our private tours are perfect for five riders per Tuk Tuk (6 guests are ok with a group that includes children and adults).
Larger groups can rent multiple Tuk Tuks to cruise around together.
No children or infants seated on laps.
Holiday Lights and Sites Tours start in Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco’s #1 destination
366 Jefferson St SF CA 94133 at the new location of Umbrella Alley in Fisherman’s Wharf.
Note: We no longer start tours at the old location of Umbrella Alley on Beach Street.
We do not offer Hotel Pick-Up
The guide AKA Santa’s Helper, made the evening full of joy, stories, and holiday music.





We saw the lights, Lombard Street, Union Square tree—so much holiday fun.
Yes — every Holiday Lights Tour is 100% private, just for your group. No strangers, no sharing, no rushing to keep up with anyone else. It’s your own festive ride through the city.
Holiday sites and highlights include:
Each Tuk Tuk seats up to six guests. For the most comfortable ride, many groups prefer five adults, while six works great for families or groups with kids. Either way, it’s a relaxed, easygoing fit. No children in laps, please.
The Holiday Lights Tour is 1.5 hours, which is perfect for seeing a wide range of festive displays without feeling rushed. The pace is relaxed and cozy—ideal for chilly evenings.
Absolutely — it’s one of our most family-friendly tours of the year.
Kids and adults alike love the fun, entertaining local guide, fuzzy Santa hats for everyone, and hot chocolate to stay cozy. Add in holiday music, sing-along karaoke, and plenty of festive cheer, and it feels more like a rolling holiday party than a tour.
On top of that, there are multiple photo stops at some of San Francisco’s best holiday light displays, so everyone goes home with great memories (and great photos).
Your festive holiday experience includes:
Yes — we take guests down the famous Crooked Street, which looks especially fun and festive at night. If it’s too busy, we make a scenic stop instead.
Absolutely. Photo stops are built into the tour and never rushed. Your guide knows where the best holiday displays are and is happy to help take group photos.
Yes! Rain and fog are part of San Francisco winter—and honestly, holiday lights look even better with a little mist.
Our Tuk Tuks have clear rain covers, plus heated seats and blankets, so guests stay dry, warm, and cozy. Over the past few years, we’ve successfully operated about 90% of our Holiday Lights Tours, even with classic SF winter weather.
In the rare case of a heavy storm or unsafe conditions, we’ll reach out ahead of time with options. Your comfort and safety always come first.
“This didn’t feel like a tour — it felt like a rolling holiday celebration.”
Cozy rides, hot chocolate, holiday music, and glowing neighborhoods made this one of our favorite holiday memories in San Francisco.
“Magical, cozy, and so much fun.”
From fuzzy Santa hats to festive lights and sing-along songs, this tour was a highlight of our holiday trip.
“The perfect way to see holiday lights without freezing.”
Warm seats, blankets, great music, and incredible light displays — our whole family loved it.
“We stayed warm, laughed a lot, and saw way more lights than we expected.”
A relaxed, festive experience that felt more like a holiday party than a tour.
