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Golden Gate Bay Cruise Service: sail around Alcatraz!

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

CA $54
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Ferry & Bike Options Available)

CA $100
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Ferry & Bike Options Available)
Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

CA $66
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

CA $67
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco Bay Sightseeing Cruise International Narration

San Francisco Bay Sightseeing Cruise International Narration

CA $54
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bay Sightseeing Cruise International Narration
San Francisco: 7D Ride Experience

San Francisco: 7D Interactive Thrill Ride at PIER 39

CA $21
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: 7D Interactive Thrill Ride at PIER 39
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise

San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise

CA $54
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self Led Exploration

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

CA $21
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
SF: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Entry Ticket

CA $42
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Entry Ticket
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Tours & day trips

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Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

Activity duration is 1 day
8.6 out of 10 with 1533 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was CA $80 and current price is CA $71 per adult
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History & culture

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San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour

San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour

Activity duration is 9 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 911 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $154 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Exclusive Muir Woods, Napa & Sonoma Full-Day Wine Tour from San Francisco

Exclusive Muir Woods, Napa & Sonoma Full-Day Wine Tour from San Francisco

Activity duration is 10 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 282 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $274 per adult
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Cruises & boat tours

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Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

Activity duration is 1 hour
9.6 out of 10 with 635 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $55 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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San Francisco: Alcatraz Night Tour with SF Bay Cruise

San Francisco: Alcatraz Night Tour with SF Bay Cruise

Activity duration is 4 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Price is CA $225 per adult
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Stay near popular Berkeley attractions

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University of California, Berkeley

8.8/10 (2,701 reviews)
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of California, Berkeley, during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
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