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San Francisco’s hills, waterfront and distinct neighbourhoods make a varied city break. Plan your sightseeing in clusters, with time to enjoy the streets between a booked attraction and your next stop.

Bay cruises, guided visits and outings beyond the city offer different perspectives. Check whether a boat trip includes a landing, and distinguish a city activity from an excursion that spends much of the day travelling.

Pack for changing conditions by the bay and check the departure pier. If you are combining an attraction with a meal or another tour, allow for hills and local transport rather than judging distance alone.

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Escape from The Rock Cruise

Escape from The Rock Cruise

Escape from The Rock Cruise

Blue & Gold Fleet

Listed duration: 90 minutes

From US$48.00Check dates & tickets
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Escape from The Rock Cruise This 90-minute San Francisco Bay cruise takes you around the legendary Alcatraz Island without the crowds of a prison visit. You'll depart from Pier 41 and sail past the city's most famous landmarks while listening to fascinating stories about America's most notorious federal prison. The boat circles close enough to Alcatraz for excellent photos and views of the former penitentiary buildings. Your cruise route includes spectacular vantage points of the Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, and the Bay Bridge. The multilingual audio guide reveals tales of daring escape attempts and infamous inmates, bringing the island's dark history to life as you see the fortress walls from the water. Both indoor and outdoor seating areas give you flexibility to stay comfortable while taking in San Francisco's stunning skyline. What is Included 90-minute San Francisco Bay cruise Multilingual audio guide in 9 languages (English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German, Taiwanese) Views of Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, and Bay Bridge Indoor and outdoor seating areas Wheelchair accessibility (except upper decks) Onboard food and beverage service available for purchase Good to Know The cruise departs from Pier 41 and you should arrive at least 15 minutes early for boarding. Bring a government-issued photo ID for ticket collection. This tour operates rain or shine, so dress in layers for variable Bay weather and wind conditions. You do not disembark on Alcatraz Island or enter the prison buildings with this ticket. The audio guide works best with your own headphones and Wi-Fi enabled device. Food and beverages can be purchased onboard, but outside refreshments are not permitted. Service animals are welcome, and the vessel is wheelchair accessible except for the upper viewing decks. If you're planning to explore more of San Francisco's attractions, consider adding an Golden Gate Bridge tour to your itinerary. For those interested in the city's complete maritime history, a San Francisco Bay cruise offers additional perspectives of the waterfront landmarks you'll see from this Alcatraz cruise.

Planning your visit to Blue & Gold Fleet

Choose your date and participant options for Escape from The Rock Cruise before comparing the final price. Allow at least the listed 90 minutes for the experience, plus time for arrival and onward travel.

Listed venue address: Pier 41, San Francisco, CA 94133. Check your ticket for the exact entrance or meeting point.

Can I cancel Escape from The Rock Cruise?

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience. Within 24 hours of the start, the booking cannot be cancelled.

What is included in my ticket?

Review the inclusions and exclusions for the exact Escape from The Rock Cruise option you select. Do not assume that transport, meals or additional venue access are included unless stated.

Hard Rock Cafe San Francisco Dining Experience

Hard Rock Cafe San Francisco Dining Experience

Enjoy American cuisine surrounded by iconic music memorabilia

Hard Rock Cafe San Francisco

From US$37.65Check dates & tickets
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Located on Pier 39, Hard Rock Cafe San Francisco is the perfect place for you to get a taste of classic American cuisine with a waterfront view. Bite into a legendary Hard Rock steak burger that is bound to strum the strings of your appetite, and enjoy a refreshing soft drink. Admire the signature items from world-famous music stars displayed on the walls of the restaurant and visit the Rock Shop to get some authentic merchandise.

Planning your visit to Hard Rock Cafe San Francisco

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Listed venue address: 39 Pier # 256. Check your ticket for the exact entrance or meeting point.

Can I cancel Hard Rock Cafe San Francisco Dining Experience?

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

What is included in my ticket?

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The Flyer San Francisco

The Flyer San Francisco

Soar above San Fran in this immersive attraction showcasing the City By The Bay

The Flyer

Listed duration: 15 minutes

From US$14.00Check dates & tickets
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If you don't own a rocket-powered super suit but still want to experience the ultimate in high-flying sightseeing, put down the rocket fuel and welding mask, and get a ticket to the San Francisco Flyer! This immersive multimedia experience uses state-of-the-art technology to trick your senses into believing you are really soaring high over the San Francisco Bay.

Planning your visit to The Flyer

Choose your date and participant options for The Flyer San Francisco before comparing the final price. Allow at least the listed 15 minutes for the experience, plus time for arrival and onward travel.

Listed venue address: Pier 39, 2 Beach St. Check your ticket for the exact entrance or meeting point.

Can I cancel The Flyer San Francisco?

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

What is included in my ticket?

Review the inclusions and exclusions for the exact The Flyer San Francisco option you select. Do not assume that transport, meals or additional venue access are included unless stated.

SS Jeremiah O'Brien: Entry Ticket + Dockside Tour

SS Jeremiah O'Brien: Entry Ticket + Dockside Tour

Discover living history aboard this historic landmark

SS Jeremiah O'Brien

From US$20.00Check dates & tickets
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Visit the SS Jeremiah O'Brien, a national treasure that serves as a living memorial to the men and women who built, supplied, and sailed Liberty ships. You can explore multiple levels of this historic vessel, from the depths of the engine room to the top of the flying bridge to take in 360-degree views of San Francisco Bay.

Planning your visit to SS Jeremiah O'Brien

Choose your date and participant options for SS Jeremiah O'Brien: Entry Ticket + Dockside Tour before comparing the final price. Check the selected option for its duration and arrival instructions before planning your next activity.

Listed venue address: Pier 35 North. Check your ticket for the exact entrance or meeting point.

Can I cancel SS Jeremiah O'Brien: Entry Ticket + Dockside Tour?

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

What is included in my ticket?

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7D Experience: Entry Ticket

7D Experience: Entry Ticket

Blast your way through hoards of monsters in this video game and ride combo

7D Experience

Listed duration: 15 minutes

From US$23.00Check dates & tickets
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Lock, load, and strap in - San Francisco's 7D Experience is a ride like no other. Experience the latest virtual reality technology across four different action-packed scenarios. It's a nerve-wracking race against the clock!

Planning your visit to 7D Experience

Choose your date and participant options for 7D Experience: Entry Ticket before comparing the final price. Allow at least the listed 15 minutes for the experience, plus time for arrival and onward travel.

Listed venue address: 39,Pier. Check your ticket for the exact entrance or meeting point.

Can I cancel 7D Experience: Entry Ticket?

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

What is included in my ticket?

Review the inclusions and exclusions for the exact 7D Experience: Entry Ticket option you select. Do not assume that transport, meals or additional venue access are included unless stated.

California Academy of Sciences Tickets

California Academy of Sciences Tickets

California Academy of Sciences Tickets

California Academy of Sciences

From US$26.00Check dates & tickets
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California Academy of Sciences Tickets The California Academy of Sciences houses four major attractions under one remarkable living roof in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Your ticket gives you access to the Steinhart Aquarium, the four-storey Osher Rainforest, the Morrison Planetarium, and the Natural History Museum. You can spot Claude, the famous albino alligator, walk through a tropical rainforest with free-flying butterflies, and explore the cosmos in one of the world's largest planetariums. This isn't just another museum. The building itself features a Living Roof with 1.7 million native plants that provides panoramic views across San Francisco. Nearly 60,000 animals call this place home, from colourful reef fish to exotic birds. The California: State of Nature exhibit lets you interact with digital displays showcasing the region's diverse ecosystems, whilst museum educators provide live demonstrations throughout the day. Highlights Meet Claude the albino alligator in the Steinhart Aquarium alongside thousands of marine creatures Walk through the multi-storey Osher Rainforest where butterflies and birds fly freely around you Experience the Morrison Planetarium's immersive dome shows about the universe Explore the innovative Living Roof with its 1.7 million native plants and city views Discover California's ecosystems through interactive exhibits in the Natural History Museum Watch live educational talks and demonstrations by museum experts Plan Your Visit to California Academy of Sciences The museum gets busiest at midday and weekends, so arrive early morning or visit on weekdays for a more relaxed experience. Plan to spend at least 2-3 hours exploring, though you could easily spend a full day here. Planetarium shows require timed passes that you can collect free at the venue, so head there first to secure your preferred showtimes. All main exhibits are wheelchair accessible, and strollers are welcome except in the planetarium and rainforest dome. You can bring outside food to enjoy in the designated picnic areas, and same-day re-entry is allowed with your ticket stamp. Last entry is one hour before closing time. While you're exploring Golden Gate Park, consider visiting the nearby Japanese Tea Garden or catch a show at one of San Francisco's historic theatres. For more scientific adventures, Exploratorium tickets offer hands-on experiments and interactive exhibits across the bay.

Planning your visit to California Academy of Sciences

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Listed venue address: 55 Music Concourse Dr San Francisco. Check your ticket for the exact entrance or meeting point.

Can I cancel California Academy of Sciences Tickets?

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

What is included in my ticket?

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de Young Museum: Entry Ticket

de Young Museum: Entry Ticket

American art from the 17th - 21st centuries

de Young Museum

From US$25.00Check dates & tickets
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Spend some time getting up to scratch with your art here at the de Young, which strives to stay involved in today's most relevant cultural discussions. Be inspired by American art from the 17th to 21st centuries, international contemporary art, textiles, costumes and more!

Planning your visit to de Young Museum

Choose your date and participant options for de Young Museum: Entry Ticket before comparing the final price. Check the selected option for its duration and arrival instructions before planning your next activity.

Listed venue address: 50,Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive. Check your ticket for the exact entrance or meeting point.

Can I cancel de Young Museum: Entry Ticket?

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

What is included in my ticket?

Review the inclusions and exclusions for the exact de Young Museum: Entry Ticket option you select. Do not assume that transport, meals or additional venue access are included unless stated.

San Francisco: Surrey Bike Rental in Golden Gate Park

San Francisco: Surrey Bike Rental in Golden Gate Park

A one-hour surrey bike rental in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, with helmets, map, and roadside assistance included for two- or four-person bikes.

San Francisco Bike Tours

Listed duration: 60 minutes

From US$35.00Check dates & tickets
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Surrey bike rental in Golden Gate Park is an attraction in San Francisco that lets visitors explore one of the largest urban parks in the United States by pedal-powered four-wheeled bike. Golden Gate Park covers over 1,000 acres and has been a public green space since 1870, offering meadows, lakes, woodlands, and a string of named cultural sites. The surrey bikes are available in two-seater and four-seater configurations, making them a practical choice for families or small groups looking to cover more ground than a walk allows. Helmets, a lock, and a map are included with each rental, along with en route roadside assistance if needed. Over the course of a one-hour rental, riders can take in views of the Golden Gate Bridge, pass through the Japanese Tea Garden, visit Shakespeare Garden, and ride past Hippie Hill. The park's network of paths keeps traffic light and the terrain manageable, so no prior cycling experience is required. Among the many San Francisco attractions, this rental stands out as a relaxed, self-guided way to move through a large and varied landscape at your own pace. Tickets cover the full hour of bike use, safety equipment, and map, with the starting point located in the Inner Richmond district at the park's eastern edge.

Planning your visit to San Francisco Bike Tours

Choose your date and participant options for San Francisco: Surrey Bike Rental in Golden Gate Park before comparing the final price. Allow at least the listed 60 minutes for the experience, plus time for arrival and onward travel.

Listed venue address: San Francisco, CA 94118. Check your ticket for the exact entrance or meeting point.

Can I cancel San Francisco: Surrey Bike Rental in Golden Gate Park?

Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the start time.

What is included in my ticket?

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The Walt Disney Family Museum: Entry Ticket

The Walt Disney Family Museum: Entry Ticket

Discover early Disney drawings, cartoons, movies, music and more!

The Walt Disney Family Museum

From US$25.00Check dates & tickets
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Find animation, innovation, and inspiration, and immerse yourself in the remarkable life story of Walt Disney, the man who turned animation into an art! Get your Walt Disney Family Museum tickets to explore a world of Walt's own imagining in San Francisco's historic Presidio. Get to know the man behind the mouse! There's 40,000 square feet of imagination to inspire you here. Contemporary interactive galleries and state-of-the-art exhibits are narrated in Walt's own voice, and feature early drawings, cartoons, movies, music, listening stations, more than 200 video screens, and a spectacular model of Disneyland. Discover the entire life and times of Disney, from Walt's childhood right through to the launch of Disney World in Florida. Walt Disney tirelessly pursued innovation, and created a distinctly American legacy, transforming the entertainment world. These Walt Disney Family Museum tickets give you access to one of the Bay Area's most inspirational venues.

Planning your visit to The Walt Disney Family Museum

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Listed venue address: 104 Montgomery Street. Check your ticket for the exact entrance or meeting point.

Can I cancel The Walt Disney Family Museum: Entry Ticket?

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

What is included in my ticket?

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Alcatraz: Entry Ticket + Roundtrip Ferry

Alcatraz: Entry Ticket + Roundtrip Ferry

Roundtrip ferry and entry to Alcatraz Island, the former federal penitentiary in San Francisco Bay that held Al Capone and operated from 1934 to 1963.

Alcatraz

From US$47.95Check dates & tickets
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Alcatraz: Entry Ticket + Roundtrip Ferry is an attraction in San Francisco combining roundtrip ferry transport with full access to Alcatraz Island, the former federal penitentiary that operated from 1934 to 1963 and held inmates including Al Capone and Robert Stroud. Before its time as a federal prison, the island functioned as a Civil War fort and a military prison, making it one of the most layered historic sites among San Francisco attractions. The ferry service, operated in partnership with the National Park Service, departs from Pier 33 on the Embarcadero. On the island, visitors explore the Cellhouse at their own pace using the included audio tour, which features narration from former guards and inmates. The route covers the main cell blocks, solitary confinement areas, and the dining hall, with National Park Service exhibits and ranger programmes available throughout the site. The grounds also include views across the bay toward the city and the Golden Gate Bridge. Tickets cover the roundtrip ferry crossing, island entry, and the audio tour. The site is wheelchair accessible, and cancellations are accepted before the selected timeslot.

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Listed venue address: San Francisco, United States. Check your ticket for the exact entrance or meeting point.

Can I cancel Alcatraz: Entry Ticket + Roundtrip Ferry?

Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the start time.

What is included in my ticket?

Review the inclusions and exclusions for the exact Alcatraz: Entry Ticket + Roundtrip Ferry option you select. Do not assume that transport, meals or additional venue access are included unless stated.

Legion of Honor: Entry Ticket

Legion of Honor: Entry Ticket

Appreciate over 124,000 pieces of amazing art at the Palace of Legion of Honour

Legion of Honor

From US$25.00Check dates & tickets
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The Legion of Honor sounds like an assembly of superheroes, but it's not. This museum in San Francisco still packs a punch though. Inside, you'll find an unrivalled collection of art. There's over 124,000 works spanning 4,000 years, from European sculpture and paintings to ancient art from the Mediterranean and Near East. Its most famous piece is Rodin's _The Thinker_, but there's plenty of other highlights by Degas, Monet, Rubens and more.

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Listed venue address: 100,34th Avenue. Check your ticket for the exact entrance or meeting point.

Can I cancel Legion of Honor: Entry Ticket?

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

What is included in my ticket?

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What should I check before booking attraction tickets?

Check the date, entry window and areas covered by your chosen ticket. Some venues require identification or a separate reservation; the booking details for your selected option take precedence.

How do I book an experience in San Francisco?

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What does the starting price include?

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Can I cancel or change my tickets?

Cancellation and amendment terms vary by product and ticket option. Read the specific policy before paying. Do not assume that a ticket is refundable or can be moved to another date.

How should I plan my day in San Francisco?

Pack for changing conditions by the bay and check the departure pier. If you are combining an attraction with a meal or another tour, allow for hills and local transport rather than judging distance alone.

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