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18 attractions in San Francisco with visit length, visitor rating and a live booking price, including California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco Cruises, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA). Booking ahead saves a wait at the box office.
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What to see in San Francisco
California Academy of Sciences
California Academy of Sciences: Entry Ticket
San Francisco Cruises
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA): Entry Ticket
Aquarium of the Bay
San Francisco City Tours
Aquarium of the Bay: Entry Ticket
Alcatraz
de Young Museum: Entry Ticket
Exploratorium
San Francisco Bike Tours
The Walt Disney Family Museum
de Young Museum
Legion of Honor: Entry Ticket
The Walt Disney Family Museum: Entry Ticket
San Francisco: 1-Hour Golden Gate & Bay Area Cruise
Legion of Honor
San Francisco: Bay Cruise
SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission
San Francisco Self-guided Tours
San Francisco City Cards
San Francisco: 2-Hour Sunset Cruise
San Francisco: North Beach Guided Tour + Alcatraz Island Entry + Roundtrip Ferry
San Francisco: 1.5-Hour Bridge Cruise
San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour + 1-Hour Cruise
San Francisco Walking Tours
San Francisco CityPASS®: Admission to 4 Top Attractions
San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge Self-Guided Bike Tour
San Francisco CityPASS
San Francisco Zoo
Big Bus San Francisco: Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Muir Woods Day Trips from San Francisco
Oracle Park: Guided Visit
San Francisco Sausalito Ferry
San Francisco: Alcatraz Entry + Roundtrip Ferry + Audio Guide + Night Option
Oracle Park
California Academy of Sciences: Nightlife Ticket
SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium After Dark Thursdays (18+) Admission
San Francisco: Alcatraz Island Entry + Hop-on Hop-off Bus
Go City San Francisco: All Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions
From San Francisco: Day Trip to Muir Woods & Sausalito
SS Jeremiah O'Brien: Entry Ticket + Dockside Tour
Aquarium of the Bay + Cruise on San Francisco Bay
Go City San Francisco: Explorer Pass with 2 to 5 Attractions
Napa Valley: Wine Train
Grace Cathedral: AURA - An Immersive Odyssey of Breathtaking Proportions
San Francisco: Catamaran Cruise
San Francisco: Bike Rental
SS Jeremiah O'Brien
Museum of 3D Illusions San Francisco
From San Francisco: Full Day Yosemite Experience with Entrance and Guided Tour
San Francisco: Hop-on Hop-off Saver Tour
Alcatraz City Cruises: Official Alcatraz Island Admission Ticket + City Guide
Alcatraz City Cruises: Official Alcatraz Island Admission Ticket
GoCar San Francisco: GPS Guided Tour
San Francisco: Sunset Catamaran Cruise
Cartoon Art Museum: Entry Ticket
Muir Woods & Sausalito: Morning Tour from San Francisco
Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito: Guided Bike Tour from San Francisco
San Francisco: Weekend Brunch Cruise
San Francisco: City Tour by Bus + Bay Cruise
San Francisco: Escape from the Rock Cruise
7D Experience: Entry Ticket
From San Francisco: Day Trip To Monterey and Carmel by the Sea
San Francisco: City Sites by Seaplane
The Haunt: Real Ghost Hunting in Old San Francisco
From San Francisco: Full Day Monterey and Carmel Tour
San Francisco: Dinner Cruise
Muir Woods, Napa & Sonoma: Guided Tour from San Fransisco + Wine Tastings
Napa & Sonoma Valley: Full-Day Guided Wine Tour from San Francisco + Tastings
San Francisco: 40-Min Airplane Bay Tour
San Francisco: Greater Bay Area by Seaplane
San Francisco: Surrey Bike Rental in Golden Gate Park
The Flyer San Francisco
Aquarium of the Bay + Escape from the Rock Bay Cruise
From San Francisco: Computer History Museum and Silicon Valley Campus Tour
Muir Woods & Sausalito: Half Day Tour from San Francisco
Big Bus San Francisco: Panoramic Night Tour
Alcatraz Entry Ticket + Ferry Around the Island
Tickets
Tickets & experiences in San Francisco
Tickets for attractions in San Francisco, booking ahead skips the queue.
Q&A
Answers to your questions
What are the top attractions in San Francisco?
California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco Cruises, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) are among the highest-rated. The best-rated is San Francisco Walking Tours (4.9/5). The full list is below, sorted by rating.
How much do attraction tickets cost in San Francisco?
It varies by site and by date — small sites run a few euros, major sites and shows cost more. The live price is in each attraction's booking widget. A combined city pass pays off if you visit several sites a day.
Should I book attraction tickets in advance in San Francisco?
In season and at weekends — yes. Popular sites sell timed entry, and booking online saves a queue of half an hour or more. Off-season you can usually buy on the spot.
How many days do you need for San Francisco?
With everything here, 3–4 days is comfortable. Plan 2–3 attractions a day at an easy pace.
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Sources: Attraction details & ratings: Tiqets · Tickets: GetYourGuide (partner)