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Is San Francisco Worth Visiting?

Bridge fog, cable cars, hill-top neighborhoods that you walk all morning to find. A straight answer on whether San Francisco is worth the trip — what makes it special, who'll love it, and the experiences that seal the deal.

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Top experiences in San Francisco

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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

During a Go Cars experience in San Francisco, two travelers take a second to snap a photo.

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

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

San Francisco Bay Cruise

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

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation

From $39 a person

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

Charlotte, team leader of the Van team, prefers drinking in views of the fall colors in the vineyards!

9h 30m

Small-Group Wine Country Tour from San Francisco with Tastings

Beautiful Sonoma Valley is your destination on this laid-back, fun-filled, all-day tour.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Bestseller

From $179 a person

San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour

Experience the cinematic side to San Francisco on an interactive, family-friendly tour that includes clips from more than 55 movies and TV shows filmed in the picturesque city.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $67 a person

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 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

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

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

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

1h to 3h

San Francisco Golden Gate To Sausalito Bike Tour

Starting in one of the only true Fisherman’s Wharfs left in America you will be lead on a journey along the coast to see sea lions, dolphins, military forts, & more.

4.5★ · 778 reviews
Free cancellation

From $85 a person

Vantigo - The Original San Francisco VW Bus Tour

Looking for an authentic San Francisco experience?

Top-rated · 5.0★
Free cancellation

From $129 a person

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

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

San Francisco Grand City Tour

Enjoy a four-hour guided tour of San Francisco.

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation

From $69 a person

1h 30m

1.5-Hour San Francisco Bay Sailing Tour

For a relaxing afternoon on the water, hop aboard the Privateer, a truly traditional sailboat, for a semi-private 90-minute cruise of the bay, complete with beer and wine.

Top-rated · 4.8★
Free cancellation

From $99 a person

3h 30m

San Francisco Afternoon City Tour Small-Group Half-Day

Enjoy a glimpse into the culture and diversity of San Francisco's many districts with a comprehensive panoramic tour of the city.

4.6★ · 333 reviews
Free cancellation

From $79 a person

216h

San Francisco CityPASS®

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

4.5★ · 365 reviews
Instant confirmation

From $90 a person

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

4h 30m

From San Francisco: Guided Tour to Muir Woods and Sausalito

Venture north over the Golden Gate Bridge to an isolated canyon filled with ancient coastal redwood trees, also known as Muir Woods National Monument.