United States · summer (Jun-Aug)

Summer in San Francisco: Best Tours & Activities

Bridge fog, cable cars, hill-top neighborhoods that you walk all morning to find. Boat trips, beach clubs, rooftop tours, outdoor food markets and long-daylight walking tours in San Francisco — peak-season activities worth the crowds, all skip-the-line.

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Summer experiences in San Francisco

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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

24h

Golden Gate Bridge Electric Bike Rentals w/ Optional Ferry Return

We provide all the necessary equipment for a safe and fun outing – helmets, bike bags, locks and an illustrated map all included!

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From $37 a person

San Francisco Bay Cruise

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

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From $39 a person

A Champagne Brunch Cruise is a great way to soak up the sights of San Francisco in style.

City Cruises San Francisco: Premier Brunch Cruise

Treat yourself to a day on the San Francisco Bay featuring free-flowing champagne.

Top-rated · 4.8★
Free cancellation

From $122 a person

2h 30m

San Francisco Whale Watching Cruise from Fisherman's Wharf

Set sail from Fisherman’s Wharf for an exhilarating 2.5-hour whale watching cruise aboard a state-of-the-art hybrid electric vessel.

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From $75 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

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

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

1h 30m

Big Bus San Francisco: Sightseeing Sunset Tour by Open-Top Bus

Enjoy the city's sights by night.

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From $48 a person

1h to 2h

San Francisco Quest: Summer of Love in Haight-Ashbury

You're a private investigator hired to find a missing 19-year-old who fled to San Francisco to experience the 1967 Summer of Love.

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From $7 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

No better way than to experience San Francisco Bay from a sailing catamaran.

1h 30m

San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise

Experience the beauty of San Francisco during a 1.5-hour catamaran cruise over San Francisco Bay.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $65 a person

1h 30m

San Francisco Sunset Cruise

This 90-minute cruise set to music will take you from PIER 39 and passes by San Francisco icons, such as the famous California Sea Lions and the Golden Gate Bridge.

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From $39 a person

30 min

San Francisco RocketBoat High-Speed Bay Adventure

Take a speedboat ride along San Francisco Bay!

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From $36 a person

On a sunny day travelers take panorama photos of Alcatraz Island during the Golden Gate Bay Cruise.

San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (60 Minutes)

One hour scenic voyage - Ferry between Pier 43.5 and Fisherman’s Wharf while transiting along San Francisco’s breathtaking waterfront, passing under the Golden Gate and around...

Top-rated · 4.7★
Bestseller

From $35 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

40 min to 1h 30m

Boat by the Bay and Santa Clara Island in Donostia San Sebastian

Enjoy a privileged view of the Bay of the Shell and Santa Clara Island in Donostia-San Sebastian The ride lasts 30 minutes to Santa Clara Island. Scan the QR you will see when you...

Free cancellation
Short pick · ≤2h

From $9 a person

10 min to 15 min

San Francisco - 7D Ride Experience at PIER 39

The 7D Ride Experience at PIER 39 is part thrill ride, part laser blasting game, and all-out fun.

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From $15 a person

The redwood trees the Muir Woods are known to tower over visitors, the tallest at 258 feet, and are hundreds of years old.

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Plus Bay Cruise

Combine a visit to Muir Woods and Sausalito with a fabulous cruise on San Francisco Bay.

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From $133 a person

2h 30m

San Francisco Bay Cruise & Double Decker Night Tour

Explore San Francisco by bus and by boat with this valuable combo ticket.

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From $86 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.