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Experience the best of San Francisco

San Francisco crowds steep hills onto a peninsula between the Pacific and its bay, with cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge and colourful neighbourhoods.

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The Golden Gate Bridge spans the strait at the mouth of the bay, often wrapped in fog, and walking or cycling across it is a classic. Boats cross to Alcatraz, the former island prison, while Fisherman's Wharf is known for seafood and the sea lions that bask on the docks of Pier 39. The Ferry Building is a food lover's market.

Cable cars climb Nob Hill and Russian Hill, past the tight curves of Lombard Street. Chinatown, one of the oldest in North America, buzzes with markets and temples, North Beach has Italian cafés and Beat history, and the Mission District is known for murals and taquerías. Golden Gate Park holds museums, gardens and a herd of bison, and the painted Victorian houses of Alamo Square stand before the skyline.

Sourdough bread, Dungeness crab, cioppino and the overstuffed Mission burrito are local staples. The climate is mild all year, with cool, foggy summers and sunny autumns that are often the warmest time. The redwoods of Muir Woods, Sausalito and the Napa and Sonoma wine valleys are easy trips.

  • 18 hop-on hop-off routes
  • Free cancellation on 73% of experiences
  • 4.5 across the top 24

Top 10 attractions in San Francisco

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  1. Number 1

    Golden Gate Bridge

    4.665k reviewsfrom $5
  2. Number 2

    Union Square

    4.331k reviewsfrom $5
  3. Number 3

    San Francisco Chinatown

    4.626k reviewsfrom $5
  4. Number 4

    Palace of Fine Arts

    4.524k reviewsfrom $5
  5. Number 5

    Fisherman's Wharf

    4.621k reviewsfrom $5
  6. Number 6

    Muir Woods

    4.621k reviewsfrom $17
  7. Number 7

    Golden Gate Park

    4.521k reviewsfrom $5
  8. Number 8

    Haight-Ashbury

    4.519k reviewsfrom $5
  9. Number 9

    Lombard Street

    4.617k reviewsfrom $5
  10. Number 10

    Alcatraz

    4.414k reviewsfrom $7

Special offers in San Francisco

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Hop-on hop-off in San Francisco

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Muir Woods, Yosemite, Monterey and Napa from San Francisco

189

Landmarks and attractions in San Francisco

18

Exploratorium, de Young and Legion of Honor in San Francisco

34

Cruises and boat trips in San Francisco

31

Alcatraz, sidecars and Golden Gate e-bikes in San Francisco

458

Walking and bike tours in San Francisco

148

Mission, Chinatown and Ferry Building bites in San Francisco

90

Shows and nightlife in San Francisco

16

Outdoor and adventure activities in San Francisco

51

Nature and wildlife tours in San Francisco

29

Family days and theme parks in San Francisco

48

Shore excursions from San Francisco

6

For kids in San Francisco

7

For couples in San Francisco

5

Go beyond San Francisco

  1. Sausalito · 11 km

    Sausalito Boardwalk

    5 hr4.68k reviewsfrom $20
  2. Sausalito · 11 km

    Battery Spencer

    4–6 hr4.9661 reviewsfrom $10
  3. Oakland · 11 km

    USS Hornet (USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum)

    1–5 days3.8135 reviewsfrom $89
  4. Napa & Sonoma · 57 km

    Madonna Estate Winery

    8–9 hr4.35k reviewsfrom $140
  5. Napa & Sonoma · 57 km

    Jacuzzi Family Vineyards

    8 hr4.64k reviewsfrom $148
  6. San Jose · 67 km

    Computer History Museum

    8–9 hr4.351 reviewsfrom $11
  7. Santa Rosa · 77 km

    St. Francis Winery

    6 hr4.86 reviewsfrom $17
  8. Santa Cruz · 97 km

    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

    2 hr, 30 min4.858 reviewsfrom $11
  9. Santa Cruz · 97 km

    Roaring Camp Railroads

    8–10 hr4.016 reviewsfrom $11
  10. Healdsburg · 100 km

    Healdsburg Plaza

    4 hr4.9991 reviewsfrom $50
  11. Sacramento · 118 km

    Old Sacramento

    2 hr4.635 reviewsfrom $8
  12. Sacramento · 118 km

    California State Capitol and Museum

    2 hr3.36 reviewsfrom $12

Questions about San Francisco

What is there to do in San Francisco?
We list 999 experiences in San Francisco. The largest groups are city tours (204), day trips (204), food tours (132), attraction tickets (68).
What are the top attractions in San Francisco?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in San Francisco are Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, San Francisco Chinatown, Palace of Fine Arts.
What is the most popular experience in San Francisco?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry)", rated 4.4 out of 5 from 5,273 reviews.
Is there a hop-on hop-off bus in San Francisco?
Yes. We list 18 hop-on hop-off bus tours in San Francisco; the most reviewed is "SF: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus" with 4,773 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in San Francisco take?
The typical experience in San Francisco lasts about 3.5 hours; the middle half run between 2 hours and 8 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in San Francisco?
The operator lists free cancellation on 73% of the 999 experiences we hold for San Francisco. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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