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First Time in San Francisco: What to See & Do

Bridge fog, cable cars, hill-top neighborhoods that you walk all morning to find. The essential first-timer's hit list for San Francisco — the tours, tickets and experiences worth your limited days, all bookable in one place.

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San Francisco Skyline
2h

San Francisco Bay Sunset & City Lights Cruise

Experience the magic of San Francisco after dark with our California Sunset Cruise, a perfect evening escape.

  • Bestseller
  • Free cancellation
From $58 a person
14h

Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

Take a day trip from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park, described as the crown jewel of the country's many splendid national parks.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $239 a person
Muir Woods is simply majestic.
9h

San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour

Discover San Francisco, Muir Woods, and Sausalito with the option to add tickets to Alcatraz!

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Bestseller
From $119 a person
See San Francisco
2h

SF: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with Optional Sunset Tour

See San Francisco’s top sights the easy way with Big Bus Tours.

  • Bestseller
  • Free cancellation
From $59 a person
2h

San Francisco Love Tour

For an unforgettable City Sightseeing tour, hitch a ride in a 1970's VW Hippie bus.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Bestseller
From $99 a person
Step into the shadows and discover the haunting tales of our city's past.
1h 30m

San Francisco Ghost Tours: Gold and Ghouls Tour

Embark on a spine-tingling journey through San Francisco's shadowy streets with our captivating walking ghost tour, where history and hauntings intertwine!

  • 4.6★ · 307 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $26 a person
Sausalito
4h 30m

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Entrance Fee Included

Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge, explore the beauty of Giant Coastal Redwoods at Muir Woods, and appreciate the...

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  • Half-day
From $99 a person
1h

San Francisco Bay Cruise

You haven’t fully experienced San Francisco until you’ve taken a Bay Cruise.

  • Free cancellation
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From $39 a person
El Capitan creates a striking backdrop for visitors photos on this day trip to Yosemite National Park.
15h

Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco w Pickup

See more of Yosemite in less time with early park entry.

  • Bestseller
  • Free cancellation
From $224 a person
During a Go Cars experience in San Francisco, two travelers take a second to snap a photo.
5h

GoCar San Francisco Tour

Discover San Francisco in the Most Unique Way – with a GPS-Guided Storytelling Car Tour!

  • 4.5★ · 914 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $99 a person
4h 30m

San Francisco in One Day

I’m excited to show you why this walking tour is unlike any other in San Francisco!

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $129 a person
5h

Muir Woods and Sausalito Small-Group Tour

This tour will visit Muir Woods and Sausalito.

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Free cancellation
From $99 a person
1h to 3h

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art General Admission Ticket

SFMOMA is one of San Francisco’s must-see destinations, located within walking distance of Union Square.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $30 a person
216h

San Francisco CityPASS®

Experience 4 top attractions and save up to 45% with San Francisco CityPASS® tickets.

  • 4.5★ · 365 reviews
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From $90 a person
2h to 4h

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

Choose between a day tour or a special night tour of Alcatraz.

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  • Likely to sell out
From $139 a person
1h 30m

San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise 90 Minutes

Go under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge on this scenic cruise along picturesque San Francisco Bay.

  • 4.7★ · 666 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $48 a person
48h

Best of SF: Alcatraz Island, Ferry, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Visit Alcatraz Island, the infamous former prison that once held America’s most notorious criminals.

From $120 a person
5h

Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour

Escape the city for a premier Muir Woods tour from San Francisco, located just 30 minutes from downtown.

  • 4.6★ · 300 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $94 a person
Palace of The Fine Arts
4h

Skip The Bus: San Francisco By Luxury Van Tour

Avoid the crowds, confusion, and limitations of large buses and discover San Francisco by a luxury van.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $129 a person
7h to 8h

Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour

Combine three of the Bay Area's top attractions—Alcatraz Island, Muir Woods, and Sausalito—into one tour from San Francisco.

  • 4.5★ · 1198 reviews
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From $159 a person
3h

Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise

Enjoy two Classic Same Day San Francisco experiences in one day — a visit inside Alcatraz Island and an additional same day sightseeing Golden Gate Bridge Boat Cruise.

  • Half-day
From $130 a person
2h

Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour

Come jump on a city tour with us to cruise through some of the 15 top city highlights including Union Square, Chinatown, North Beach, Hayes Valley, Golden Gate Park, the...

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $82 a person
5h to 8h

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry)

Take time out from San Francisco on a half-day trip to Muir Woods National Park and Sausalito.

  • Bestseller
  • Free cancellation
From $80 a person
2h

Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket

Visit Aquarium of the Bay for an interactive introduction to the fish and other marine life that live in San Francisco Bay and its surrounding Pacific waters.

  • Free cancellation
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From $28 a person

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