traveljule

I feel your pain. This happened to us when the final payment was due for our Eclipse sailing leaving Monday. On previous sailings they have never auto-cancelled due to lack of final payment. Thankfully, I booked thru a TA who fought to get my cabin and rate re-I stated. We only missed the final payment date by one day. According to my TA this auto-cancel is a new procedure. Scary! I told her to give me a final payment date at least one week early.

Very frustrating but don't give up!

Juiie

I would go on Yelp or trip advisor for specific companies. We are locals but did this type of tour last fall and had so much fun! We used Big Bus tours (I think).

Little Italy is called North Beach, BTW :).

Julie

Definitely hop on/off bus is best for tourist attractions. BART is a great way to get to some parts of the city, but not all. For example you can't get to golden gate park on BART, but if you want to go to union square BART (or walking) is the way to go.