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San Francisco Ghost Hunt Walking Tour

Established in 1998, this is San Francisco's first and original haunted history walking tour, led by international performer and local favorite – Christian Cagigal. You will thrill to this lantern-lit adventure through San Francisco's ghostly past and see its most notorious haunted places. You will walk one mile on tree-lined streets in a safe residential area with fine Victorian architecture. Th…

5.0(197)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 197 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £21.90 per person

The Walt Disney Family Museum Admission Ticket in San Francisco

Take a wondrous journey into the life and legacy of animation legend Walt Disney at The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco's Presidio. Learn about Walt's life through exhibits narrated in his own voice, more than 200 video screens, and numerous early drawings, cartoons and films. Don't miss the stunning view of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay through a glass wall in the museu…

4.8(224)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 224 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £18.88 per person

Alcatraz Island Prison Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

This is a unique tour package to visit both the Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge! For the Alcatraz tour, you will first take a short ferry ride from Pier 33 to the Alcatraz Island, where you can walk around the Island freely at your own pace and follow a 45-minutes award-winning audio tour in multiple languages of the Alcatraz Prison Cellhouse. You can hop on to any returning ferry when…

4.3(336)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 336 reviews5 h

From £111.80 per person

San Francisco Chinatown Food Tour

On this guided food tour of San Francisco’s Chinatown, you will taste five different mouthwatering delights. Three of the tastings (enough for lunch) will be done seated inside the restaurants and two tastings will be done on the street in front of the establishment. In between delectable food tastings, your guide will tell fun and interesting stories about the history and culture of the neighbor…

4.9(154)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 154 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £74.78 per person

SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission

Step into the Exploratorium, the award-winning museum of science, art, and human perception. With more than 650 hands-on exhibits across six indoor and outdoor galleries, this is a place built for touching, testing, and asking "wait, why does that happen?" Watch particle trails at the Cloud Chamber, freeze your silhouette in light at Shadow Box, or disappear into artist Fujiko Nakaya's living clo…

4.6(180)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 180 reviews5 hFree cancellation

From £30.18 per person

San Francisco in One Day: Small Group Cable Car and Walking Tour

I’m excited to show you why this walking tour is unlike any other in San Francisco! We’ll trace the city’s history from its wild Gold Rush days in Jackson Square to the wealth and elegance of Nob Hill’s railroad barons, and we'll ride an iconic cable car along the way. We'll go beyond the normal touristy sites and see the back streets and hidden alleyways that even San Franciscans don't know abou…

5.0(117)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 117 reviews4 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £97.44 per person

Alcatraz Inside Tour With Ferry, Free Audio and Night Option

Experience visiting an unforgettable experience that combines history, mystery and incredible views. It is a bucket list San Francisco experience.This tour guarantees admission to Alcatraz Island. Secure this experience because it often times sells out weeks in advance.You will also receive the free appetizer of the day at the iconic Mona Lisa Restaurant and Steps of Rome Trattoria with an entree…

4.4(218)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 218 reviews4 h

From £64.96 per person

Alcatraz Inside Access Ferry and Audio Tour with Night Option

Explore Alcatraz Island like never before with this exclusive package that includes official admission and round-trip ferry tickets. Accompanied by a unique companion audio guide, your journey unfolds with captivating narratives about the island’s history, hidden gardens, and powerful stories of resistance. From the moment you board the ferry at Pier 33 to your return, enjoy immersive storytellin…

3.9(400)Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 400 reviews4 h

From £71.75 per 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. Guests are assigned an Alcatraz boat and on the SAME DAY a Golden Gate Bridge sightseeing boat. Guests will be allotted enough time to experience both attractions. Our tour is designed to be an easy package to experience two of the…

4.0(249)Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 249 reviews3 h

From £98.19 per person

Escape from the Rock! Cruise around Alcatraz

Embark on a 90-minute cruise along the San Francisco waterfront, under the Golden Gate Bridge and past Angel Island State Park before circling Alcatraz Island for an in-depth view of the prison. Take in the sights and sounds of the island as you listen to ex-guards and former inmates tell their stories of murder, mayhem, and mobsters on an audio tour with historical photos via your smartphone, ta…

4.2(164)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 164 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £36.26 per person

San Francisco: Major Landmarks Private Sightseeing Tour

Enjoy a private tour of San Francisco by car for up to 6 people Decide what popular sites you’d like to see, such as Fisherman’s Wharf, Golden Gate Park, Chinatown, and others Choose your departure time and location within San Francisco

4.9(68)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 68 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £343.70 per person

Blue Painted Lady House Tour - Interior Guided Tour by Owner

The Painted Ladies are known worldwide from photos, guidebooks, film and TV shows such as "Full House". For locals, they are a cherished symbol of our city and our history. These are all private homes and are rarely open for viewing. The blue painted lady is one of the most original and preserved of the seven homes in this row. The interior reflects almost 174 years of this family's history in th…

5.0(56)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 56 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £26.44 per person

Walk with Spirits: A Haunted Pub Crawl in San Francisco

This bar hop plus ghost tour takes you through the most historic haunts of Gold Rush era San Francisco. We start in the only part of downtown to survive the 1906 Earthquake and Fire - Jackson Square, then cross the infamous “Devil’s Acre,” and end in the legendary Chinatown. There you'll meet the ghosts of desperate miners, forlorn women, and shanghaied sailors... plus a serial killer or two. And…

4.9(60)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 60 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £33.24 per person

San Francisco City Tour in EV Volkswagen Van

A specially crafted, luxury tour developed to ensure guests experience as much of San Francisco as 3 short hours will allow. Local, expert guides will drive you through the city in all-electric VW ID Buzz Vans, sharing relevant historical facts and personal anecdotes along the way. This tour is purpose-built to provide a comfortable and comprehensive deep dive into as much of San Francisco as pos…

4.9(50)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 50 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £71.76 per person

Alcatraz Plus San Francisco City Combo Tour

Get a comprehensive look at San Francisco and learn a bit of city history along the way. This 4-hours sightseeing tour travels by smaller bus/van through multiple neighborhoods, many with outstanding views. Your guide sheds light on Lombard Street, Haight-Ashbury, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, North Beach, and more. Also, you don't need to waste your time in line to buy tickets to one of the most…

4.5(69)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 69 reviews10 hFree cancellation

From £109.53 per person

San Francisco Alcatraz App Guided Tour with Cruise and Jail House

Embark on an exhilarating journey through history with the Alcatraz Highlights Tour! Step foot on the infamous island that once contained America's most notorious criminals and immerse yourself in the captivating tales of Alcatraz. Witness the chilling cells that housed Al Capone and George "Machine Gun" Kelly, as you explore the imposing cell blocks. Be captivated by the echoes of the past as yo…

3.7(168)Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 168 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £58.91 per person

Haight Ashbury Walking Tour – SF's Bohemian Past

The Haight-Ashbury neighborhood was the center of the counter-culture movement and the Summer of Love. I'll bring its bohemian history to life and even share some dark secrets from its distant past. I'll bring you to the homes of the musicians that lived here and you'll marvel at the colorful murals and beautiful Victorian houses along the way. Oh, I'll also introduce you to the world's greatest…

5.0(45)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 45 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £27.95 per person

Alcatraz Tour + 90 min San Francisco City Open Air Van Tour

See San Francisco from a whole new perspective with a unique blend of open-air sightseeing and a visit to one of its most legendary landmarks. The Lombard Leap + Alcatraz Tour begins with a fully guided open-air 90 Min city tour, offering unobstructed views of the city’s neighborhoods, hills, and famous streets. Cruise through areas like North Beach, Chinatown, Russian Hill, and Nob Hill while pa…

4.8(50)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 50 reviews5 hFree cancellation

From £105 per person

SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium After Dark Thursdays (18+) Admission

Escape to reality on Thursday nights at the Exploratorium After Dark. Get a little weird at Pier 15 for evenings worth talking about: explore science, art, and culture, then play like no one's watching with more than 650 hands-on exhibits spread across six indoor and outdoor galleries. Disappear into artist Fujiko Nakaya's living cloud on Fog Bridge #72494, or head into Gallery 2: Prototyping, wh…

4.6(54)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 54 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £17.34 per person

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 astonishing views from Sausalito's picturesque waterfront. On the way to the Woods, we usually make a short stop on the Northern side of the Golden Gate Bridge. We will spend one hour and twenty minutes in the Muir Woods and about…

4.8(46)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 46 reviews4 h 30 min

From £74.78 per person

Alcatraz Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise

This is a unique tour package to visit both the Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge! For the Alcatraz tour, you will first take a short ferry ride from Pier 33 to the Alcatraz Island, where you can walk around the Island freely at your own pace and follow a 45-minutes award-winning audio tour in multiple languages of the Alcatraz Prison Cellhouse. You can hop on to any returning ferry when…

4.2(60)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 60 reviews5 h

From £111.80 per person

1 day Hop-on Hop-off in San Francisco 20 stops 8 hours

Experience the perfect way to discover and explore the vibrant City by the Bay with a convenient hop-on hop-off bus tour. This flexible sightseeing option allows you to travel at your own pace, stopping at all of San Francisco’s must-see landmarks and attractions. The bus route covers all major points of interest, including the breathtaking Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, Union…

3.9(79)Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 79 reviews24 hFree cancellation

From £36.26 per person

Alcatraz City Cruises Official Admission Ticket

Step aboard an official Alcatraz City Cruises ferry and journey to the legendary Alcatraz Island! Explore its storied past as a Civil War fort, military prison, and infamous federal penitentiary through captivating exhibits and outdoor spaces. Wander landmarks like Eagle Plaza and the Recreation Yard, and uncover powerful stories from the 1969 Occupation of Alcatraz by Indians of All Tribes. Comp…

4.5(43)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 43 reviews3 h

From £40.25 per person

Filoli House & Garden

Filoli is an unforgettable estate experience just outside San Francisco. Wander through 16 acres of vibrant formal gardens, explore a grand 54,000-sqft Georgian mansion, and discover miles of scenic nature trails where Dambo's giant Troll, Rose Wonders will be nestled in Filoli's Natural Lands. Originally built in 1917, Filoli offers a rare blend of cultivated beauty and wild landscape, now ampli…

4.6(32)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 32 reviews2 h

From £29.46 per person