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San Francisco Air Tours

Experience the San Francisco Bay in the most unique way, by air in a seaplane or helicopter! See San Francisco from the sea during takeoff and from a stunning aerial view or hover over the Bay and get a hummingbird’s eye view!

Tours depart from the Mill Valley Seabase 10 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge in beautiful Marin! Perfect for sightseeing before or after your tour.

Our air sightseeing tours soar above major city sites like the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Stinson Beach, Downtown San Francisco and more. Go for a day trip experience or see the major city sites in just 30 minutes.

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Popular Seaplane Tours

a seaplane flying at dusk with the san francisco coastline in the background

Sunset Champagne Seaplane Tour

35 – 40 minutes
$412.34 Per Person
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northern california coastline from the air where you can see a river turn into a waterfall flow into the pacific ocean

Norcal Coastal Seaplane Tour

55 – 60 minutes
$422.94 Per Person
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Golden Gate Seaplane Tour

25 – 30 minutes
$316.94 Per Person
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Popular Helicopter Tours

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Why Fly with Seaplane and Aero Adventures?

Experience the San Francisco skyline from the water and the Bay Area from the sky. Hover over stunning landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge on a Helicopter Tour or take a longer excursion to marvel at the stunning giant redwoods of Muir Woods on a Seaplane Tour or a gorgeous vineyard in the Napa Wine Country from the sky.

All of our tours were born out of a passion for the San Francisco Bay area and the wonder of flying in a float plane or helicopter.

Seaplane Adventures was founded by a returning World War II veteran with a desire to share Seaplane instruction. When Aaron Singer took over, he took that passion for Seaplanes and brought it to the public through seaplane tours. Seaplanes have played a significant role in American and world history. Our pilots have an admiration for that history and the unique experience seaplanes have to offer. That unique seaplane experience combined with the stunning views of the Bay Area makes a perfect place for our pilots to share their passion with curious visitors. Now we have added helicopter tours to our family of flights, providing a perfect addition to our current tour and charter services. Customers who have enjoyed a seaplane tour over San Francisco in the past will love the new tour option, giving them an exciting new opportunity to fly the City by the Bay!

What Our Customers Are Saying

  • Javier Zubieta Avatar
    Javier Zubieta
    6 days ago
    Maravillosa experiencia!!! 100% recomendable.El piloto (John) muy profesional. Inspira muchísima seguridad. Hace el vuelo tremendamente interesante
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    fred m Avatar
    fred m
    5 star rating
    1 week ago
    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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    VICTOR UMRIKHIN Avatar
    VICTOR UMRIKHIN
    1 week ago
    I had great experience...one of the priceless things I had in my life... Thank you very much...I am an old man and I have some ideas to make the flight more comfortable...Make better stairs to get in to the plane and seats on the back of the plane need to make more comfortable...Thank you.
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    Dmitrii Avatar
    Dmitrii
    3 weeks ago
    Great experience, the pilots and staff are awesome!
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  • Anna Avatar
    Anna
    4 weeks ago
    Great experience, amazing views, feels very safe!
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    Robin S Avatar
    Robin S
    5 star rating
    4 weeks ago
    Seaplane adventure Excellent service and flight with seaplane adventures. lovely views and great knowledge from the pilot. Would thoughrly recommend booking but not with shuttle service from GetYourGuide. complete failure on that side of things. Ended up making our own way to Suasalito and back then had claim payment back from tour company.Flight definitley worth it though
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    Edgar Schmid Avatar
    Edgar Schmid
    1 month ago
    That was fun! Definitely THE highlight of my trip to San Francisco. The plane ride is smoother than you might expect, the pilots are awesome and the bay is beautiful!
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    Fabien MAUVIGNANT
    2 months ago
    Excellente expérience au dessus de San Francisco. Départ de Sausalito, survol du Golden Gate, de l’île d’Alcatraz et du Bay Bridge avant d’aller survoler la ville jusqu’à la côte pacifique. Des souvenirs à jamais !!!
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  • Jenne Spotts Avatar
    Jenne Spotts
    2 months ago
    The best experience. The tour was perfect. John our pilot was very knowledgeable and pointing out all the landmarks. Upon arrival back to the dock I dropped my rental keys in the water! The whole staff went above and beyond helping. Ren the deck hand was the best and reach right in getting wet up to his shoulders, dripping wet he still had the best smile. After giving up we were back at the hotel still trying to figure it out, when we receive a text that John the pilot had found them. He took his own time to keep searching, brought the car to my sister and I late at night. You talk about professionalism and really caring about your customers. 100% recommend. Thank you all.
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    Lisa Thiergart Avatar
    Lisa Thiergart
    2 months ago
    My partner booked us a valentine's day flight with an exhilarating view on different parts of the Bay and also with the bonus of getting to learn more about the history of the Bay Area! The staff were really friendly and answered my post-flight excited questions about what it takes to get a pilot's license. I really enjoyed this and recommend it as an exciting date 🙂
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    JoeSausalito
    5 star rating
    2 months ago
    I must do trip! Whether you are visiting from out of town or just a local, this adventure is great fun. We have now taken it twice and look forward to doing it again this summer!
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    Christine A Avatar
    Christine A
    5 star rating
    2 months ago
    Fun! Amazing views! We loved it! Very safe. We are locals but loved seeing our home from above!!!! Beautiful day! San Francisco and all of Marin and the coast.
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    SSMA80
    5 star rating
    2 months ago
    Fabulous for locals and visitors alike The seaplane tour is such a special and unique experience, and one I'd recommend for locals as well as visitors. If you live in the Bay Area you will see many familiar sights from a totally new vantage point. The views are incredible (bring a camera) and the pilot is knowledgeable and experienced. I felt totally safe and at ease and my kids especially loved it, as they've been begging to go on the seaplane for months.
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    Ross Moody Avatar
    Ross Moody
    2 months ago
    Nice flight. John is a great pilot.
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    ricky f
    5 star rating
    3 months ago
    San Francisco helicopter experience Great experience, John the pilot was superb and his knowledge during the tour was exceptional. On the day the shuttle service broke diwn and we was asked to get a taxi and the cost would be reimbursed ( still waiting 3 weeks later) On our arrival we asked if was a chance of a coffee and was told no but if we went into town we could get one . This didn't distract that the experience was brilliant but it is just the little things that let it down
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    Regan Bozman Avatar
    Regan Bozman
    3 months ago
    Really awesome tour, great way to see San Francisco
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Our Aircraft

beaver seaplane soaring above san francisco on tour

De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver

Seats 6 people

helicopter soaring above golden gate bridge at sunset

Robinson R44

Seats up to 2 people

Group Tours

Our tailored group tour flight will take your guests over the splendor of the greatest city in the U.S. – San Francisco! 

  • Specialty pricing for groups of 15 passengers or more. 
  • We are able to process up to 50 passengers in two hours or less.
  • All group flights will fly over the Golden Gate Bridge,
  • Downtown San Francisco, Fisherman’s Wharf, Bay Bridge, and more. 
  • Offering 15min, 20min and 30min flights
  • Reservation required

Aircraft depart from our Seaplane Base in Sausalito/Mill Valley. FLIGHTS MAY BE CANCELLED AND FLIGHT ROUTES ALTERED DUE TO WEATHER. Reservations are required for group events. Send us an email to make your reservation!

Charter Service

Guests can have a unique departure out of the city with a Seaplane or Helicopter Charter

  • Reservations required.
  • Rate includes pilot & fuel costs.
  • Minimum charter 2 hours
  • Aircraft depart from our Seaplane Heliport Base in Sausalito/Mill Valley.

 FLIGHTS MAY BE CANCELLED AND FLIGHT ROUTES ALTERED DUE TO WEATHER

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