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Recommended activities in San Francisco

Tours & day trips

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San Francisco Night Tour

San Francisco Night Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
7.8 out of 10 with 27 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $73 per adult
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History & culture

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San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise

San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise

Activity duration is 4 hours
8.0 out of 10 with 9 reviews
Price is CA $185 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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GoCar San Francisco Tour

GoCar San Francisco Tour

Activity duration is 5 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 7 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $136 per traveller*
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Adventure & outdoor

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Hidden Stairways of San Francisco

Hidden Stairways of San Francisco

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $48 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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SAN FRANCISCO: (2hr) SUNSET Sailing Experience on SF Bay

SAN FRANCISCO: (2hr) SUNSET Sailing Experience on SF Bay

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $204 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Golden Gate Park featuring flowers and a garden

Golden Gate Park

4.5/5(520 reviews)

Golden Gate Park is just one of the places to see in San Francisco, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or experience the acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

Golden Gate Park
Pier 39 showing signage, street scenes and a city

Pier 39

4.5/5(778 reviews)

You can browse for souvenirs with a trip to Pier 39, a popular shopping spot in San Francisco. Discover the beautiful sunsets and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Pier 39
Golden Gate Bridge showing a suspension bridge or treetop walkway, a marina and a bay or harbour

Golden Gate Bridge

4.5/5(771 reviews)

After visiting Golden Gate Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside or experience its acclaimed theater scene.

Golden Gate Bridge
Alcatraz Island showing island views and a coastal town

Alcatraz Island

4.5/5(387 reviews)

You can learn more about the history of San Francisco when you make a stop at a top site like Alcatraz Island. Take in the acclaimed theater scene and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.

Alcatraz Island
Lombard Street

Lombard Street

4.5/5(608 reviews)

After visiting Lombard Street, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Francisco. Discover the beautiful sunsets and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Lombard Street
Union Square

Union Square

4/5(14 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Union Square during your trip to San Francisco. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.

Union Square

San Francisco sightseeing tours & attractions