Our fun guide was super knowledgeable. We covered so much ground!
Celebrate the season with a 1.5-hour festive adventure through San Francisco’s most dazzling holiday displays. Sip on yummy hot cocoa, enjoy candy canes, and don a fuzzy Santa hat while your group sings along to classic holiday karaoke tunes aboard our cheerful open-air ride.
Holiday Lights & Sites Tours run nightly from December 12 – 24.
Spots fill fast—book your holiday adventure today!
Lucky Tuk Tuk Gift Certificates are a fun-filled gift for our 2 and 3-hour tours.
Nighttime San Francisco offers the most awesome views and you won’t miss a single one when you see them from an eco-friendly Tuk Tuk.
Enjoy the sparkling lights of San Francisco in this small but mighty electric vehicle! Load up your Instagram with shots of the bejeweled skyline and magnificent Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge.
Enjoy the bustle of Fisherman’s Wharf, take in the view from Coit Tower, wiggle down the curvy street Lombard Street, cruise through Chinatown, and savor the aromas of Italian dinners in North Beach.
Year Round: Daily starting at 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm
Closed on December 25
Private Group Tour – Two Hours of fully guided fun:
Add more time and see more sites:
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.
Tours start in Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco’s #1 destination
2870 Hyde Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Located at the corner of Hyde Street and Jefferson Street in Fisherman’s Wharf.
Note: We no longer start tours at Umbrella Alley on Beach Street.
We do not offer Hotel Pick-Up
Heated seats, blankets, and an open-air ride through SF—just perfect.
















Our guide took us to places I’ve never seen—even as a local!
Umbrella Alley is the perfect Instagram-friendly backdrop for your San Francisco photos.
San Francisco’s #1 tourist destination! Fisherman’s Wharf. Dive into the heart of San Francisco at Fisherman’s Wharf, where history sails smoothly into modern-day adventure
The Marina District is a picturesque neighborhood of Art Deco structures with nearby Union Street the center of attention in Cow Hollow
The Palace of Fine Arts in the Marina District of San Francisco, California, is a monumental structure originally constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition
Crissy Field was transformed starting in 2001 from a former military airfield into a beloved national park site
Presidio was designated a National Historic Landmark and the site has been part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area since 1994
Enjoy soaring hilltop views of San Francisco from the seat of a classic cable car!
San Francisco’s most iconic landmark, the Golden Gate Bridge!
Union Square, San Francisco’s #1 shopping destination! The Square is home to hundreds of stores, restaurants, hotels, theaters, boutiques and more.
The Dragon Gate is the traditional stone archway greeting visitors to Chinatown since 1970
This is one of the oldest and most established Chinatowns in the U.S. Beyond iconic Dragon’s Gate, a bustling maze of streets and alleys brims with dim sum joints and other traditional eateries.
Lombard Street’s 8 world-famous hairpin turns have earned it the nickname the crookedest street in the world
Coit Tower offers unobstructed views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Alcatraz, Angel Island, the Bay Bridge
North Beach, a vibrant neighborhood that still embraces its Italian heritage that draws locals & visitors to its checked-tablecloth trattorias
Soar 150 feet high on the SkySar Observation Wheel at Fisherman’s Wharf for unmatched views of San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate.
The Ferry Building anchors San Francisco to the Bay at the foot of Market Street on the Embarcadero
The Transamerica Pyramid, once disliked, now beloved towers over the Financial District and the Embarcadero Center in SF
City Hall and Civic Center. Awe-inspiring architecture houses City Hall, cultural attractions such as the War Memorial Opera House, Davies Symphony Hall, and Asian Art Museum
Exploratorium and Cruise Ship Terminal – Both on the Embarcadero The Exploratorium is a world where science, art, and human perception intersect in fascinating and interactive ways
At night, San Francisco transforms. Landmarks glow, neighborhoods sparkle, and the city’s famous hills create dramatic views. This tour focuses on illuminated landmarks, sparkling skylines, and nighttime photo stops, giving you a completely different bucket-list experience than during the day.
You’ll cruise past some of San Francisco’s most beautiful nighttime locations, which may include:
Embarcadero Waterfront & Bay Bridge Lights (lights return in 2026)
Coit Tower glowing above Telegraph Hill
Palace of Fine Arts (beautifully lit at night)
Routes vary slightly depending on what looks most spectacular that evening.
Yes — your guide can take you to one of the best nighttime viewpoints near the Golden Gate Bridge, such as Crissy Field and Fort Point. Seeing the iconic International Orange towers glowing against the night sky is a true must-see San Francisco moment.
Yes — lots! Your guide makes multiple Instagram-worthy nighttime stops and will help take photos so your whole group can jump in.
Yes — we drive down the world-famous Crooked Street, which is especially fun and photogenic at night.
Night tours are typically 2 hours, with an option to extend to 3 hours for more viewpoints and extra photo stops.
Yes! Kids love the glowing city lights and open-air adventure. All children must be buckled into their own seat — no lap seating.
Yep! Every Lucky Tuk Tuk tour is a fully private adventure just for your group. Think of it as your own personal storyteller, photographer, and local guide whisking you through San Francisco’s highlights and hidden corners. No sharing seats. No rushed stops. It’s your ride, your pace, your photos, and your memories.
Yes — we provide blankets and can add wind/rain covers when needed. San Francisco evenings are cool year-round, so layered clothing is recommended.
Absolutely. If you want more skyline views, more neon, or more romantic viewpoints, we’ll tailor the route to your group.
Dress warmly. Even in summer, San Francisco nights can be chilly. Layers, jackets, and closed-toe shoes help keep everyone comfortable.
Yes. Fog can actually make the city even more atmospheric and magical. Light rain is fine, and Tuk Tuks have protective covers. In rare cases of heavy weather, we will reach out to discuss options.
All tours begin and end in Fisherman’s Wharf. Your confirmation email includes the exact meeting location.
Non-alcoholic drinks are fine. No alcohol or glass containers are permitted.
No. Tips are not included but are greatly appreciated — most guests tip their guide 15–20%.
Private night tours are refundable up to 24 hours before departure. Same-day cancellations or no-shows are not refundable.
Yes! Multi-Tuk Tuk caravans are available for birthdays, proposals, girls’ nights out, team events, and celebrations.
