Viator · group up to 6 pax

San Francisco Golden Gate Seaplane Tour

4.9(146)San Francisco1 hour
VIATOR4.8(79)TRIPADVISOR5.0(67)

Description

See the beauty of the Golden Gate Bridge, the drama of Alcatraz Island and the lush forest of Muir Woods on a seaplane tour of San Francisco! The beauty of the green and gold hills of wine country and the deep blue expanses of the Pacific Ocean can only be truly appreciated from the air, and your guaranteed window seat will provide unparalleled views of the City by the Bay. The perfect addition to your San Francisco itinerary!

Tour Options

Golden Gate Tour
  • Golden Gate: 30-minute seaplane scenic flight. Starting point: Tower Tours San Francisco, 99 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

Itinerary

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Check-in for your flight.

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Fly over Stinson Beach.

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Fly over Muir Woods National Monument with its towering old-growth redwood trees.

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See the hilly peninsula at the southermost ​end of Marin called the Marin Headlands.

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Get a bird's eye view of the Golden Gate Bridge.

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The Financial District is San Francisco's business center.

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Pier 39 is best known for its popular shopping center and tourist attractions.

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Fisherman's Wharf, located at the northen ​waterfront is one of the city's busiest tourist areas.

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Alcatraz pen​itentiary or best know around the world​ as The Rock.

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Angel Island is the largest natural island in San Francisco Bay.

Highlights

Experienced and professional pilot
30-minute Seaplane flight

What's included

Included
Experienced and professional pilot
30-minute Seaplane flight
Not included
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour prices are per person, with a MINIMUM OF TWO ADULTS REQUIRED PER BOOKING. Individuals who book for only 1 passenger will be required to pay price for second passenger directly to operator upon check-in
  • Seaplane seats a maximum of 6 passengers
  • Flight route may vary due to weather or other factors
  • It is recommended to bring a child seat for babies and/or young children
  • At the time of booking please provide local contact details

Reviews(146)

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Loretta_B
February 20, 2026
Amazing Experience

Wonderful experience. Pilot was very personable, knowledgeable and funny. Beautiful views. Felt safe

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jaldridge1962
December 29, 2025
Worth every penny: superb experience from star to finish

Superb from start to finish. We had to make some scheduling changes, which they accommodated without a fuss. The trip just before sunset was spectacular- Eve, our pilot, couldn't have been a better tour guide. Friendly, helpful, informative and enthusiastic. Our 30 min trip was probably 45 mins in the end, finishing off with some great pics in front of the Sea Plane. 100% recommended (and I live here!)

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ApolloBay1
August 23, 2025
Fantastic Fog Skimming

A great experience and a great way to see San Francisco and the Bay Area from the air. Aaron our pilot was very experienced and gave us confidence and we were able to get beautiful photos of the bridge, Sausalito and San Francisco.

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Freedom32672694926
August 22, 2025
São Francisco pelo ar. It's actually worth it!

A phenomenal and spectacular experience is a great way to see San Francisco from the air, led by a true commander and wolf from the air, on a very reliable and safe plane.

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SABINE_K
August 18, 2025
Very nice!

Very nice flight and excellent pilot! I recommend!! The Shuttle Service was not available but taxi costs were covered.

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Natasha_D
August 10, 2025
Highly recommend!

We booked a seaplane tour over San Francisco but didn’t have enough people, so we switched to a helicopter tour—and ended up loving it! Our pilot, Mike, was smooth, friendly, and made the experience unforgettable. The views are incredible ! The only hiccup was the meeting place info on Viator—it was incorrect, and Aero Adventures doesn’t offer shuttles, so we almost missed it. So beware when booking this tour, you need to drive to the SeaPlane adventures. Thankfully, Aero was very accommodating and helped us make it. I highly recommend any of the air tours from Aero Adventures!

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jilllyon2
June 1, 2025
Up up and Away

The whole experience was fantastic. You can never predict the fog in this beautiful area, but the pilot found every view regardless, he was funny, informed, full of fun facts. The view: Priceless.

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P5007PTfredm
April 13, 2025
Book Now

Great views, enjoyable narration, friendly staff. It was a wonderful experience to share with my grandson. Looking forward to going again with my wife.

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390alisonq
December 2, 2024
Exciting views!

Our Seaplane Adventures trip was great! The staff was friendly and helpful. The views from our plane were spectacular, giving us a whole new and exciting perspective on the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Aurélie C
November 23, 2024
Amazing experience !

We did the Golden Gate flight, the pilot and the team were really nice, the flight were beautiful, we saw the whole San Francisco Bay, we recommand this unforgettable activity !

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