San Francisco · TICKETS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 14 tickets & entry passes worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Visit Alcatraz by ferry, explore its prison blocks with a self-guided audio app, and enjoy sweeping views of San Francisco Bay.
“Amazing experience! If you come to San Francisco YOU MUST DO THIS!”
Explore San Francisco’s California Academy of Sciences with aquarium, rainforest, planetarium, penguins, and hands-on exhibits in one ticket.
“Lots to see. Great for little ones too. Food on site is good. Definitely catch a planetarium show. The aquarium is beautiful and so unlike any I have been to before.”
Explore 20,000 Bay creatures at San Francisco’s Aquarium of the Bay, with glass tunnels, jellyfish, sharks, and flexible self-guided entry.
“Very fun for kids. Staff very friendly. I purchased tickets online. Attendant not able to scan or receive email of tickets so I ended up spending an extra $50 as it was taking way too long to process the tickets I purchased previously. Hummm”
See San Francisco’s icons by private SUV, then explore Alcatraz with ferry tickets and an award-winning audio tour included.
“Adam was a fantastic guide. He took us so many places we would have never seen on our own! He was super accommodating and entertaining. We were a group of 8 and he made it special for each one of us!”
See San Francisco’s top sights by coach, then take the ferry to Alcatraz for its famous cellhouse audio tour and skyline views.
“City tour was good as they took us to places we properly would not have seen on our own. Alcatraz was great interesting and an experience but only that we needed to wait 1.5 hours for the ferry over as our city tour finished at 12 and the ferry to Alcatraz was at 1.30. We had no way of getting there earlier. Our ticket stated 1.30 and we were not allowed to get the next ferry. It was a cold day, so standing around was not fun!!! If it was in summer or other seasons of the year maybe but in winter not such a great idea.”
See the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park, with assigned seating, Bay views, McCovey Cove, mobile entry, and live baseball action.
“First baseball game for the family. Awesome fun. Amazing stadium and great atmosphere”
Explore Walt Disney’s life, original art, films, and Disneyland model at his San Francisco museum, with Golden Gate views and mobile entry.
“Learned more about Walt, did not know he was an artist . Loved seeing the family pictures. Would like to know what is going on with his daughters now.”
Explore SFMOMA’s modern art, six terraces, outdoor gardens, and city views with flexible general admission for $15.
“We immensely enjoyed our visit. The Diego Rivera exhibit was our favorite part of the museum. It was a bit crowded, but it's summertime, so that is to be expected.”
See San Francisco’s landmarks by minibus, then tour Alcatraz with ferry views, a cellhouse audio guide, and free time on the island.
“The bus Tour was OK with a very nice guide. The Alcatraz part is only a lift to the pier.”
Explore seven floors of modern art at SFMOMA, from Warhol and Pollock to photography, terraces, dining, and a well-stocked museum shop.
Explore San Francisco’s de Young Museum, its American art, global collections, Hamon Tower views, and same-day Legion of Honor entry.
“Ansel Adam exhibit absolutely stunning and the historical context very illuminating. Unfortunately it was the last day for this show.”
Explore Rodin, French art, and the Salon Doré at San Francisco’s Legion of Honor, with same-day admission to the de Young Museum.
“The food and service in the cafe was excellent! Was surprised by this. Usually “museum” food is not good. This was the exception.”
Review of the half-day Muir Woods and Sausalito tour from San Francisco, with redwoods, Golden Gate views, ferry option, and practical tips.
“We learned that Muir Woods schedules visits as our pick up time was changed by a few hours. But the Viator driver and guide were very friendly. It was nice being a smaller group. My only complaint is with the bus layout itself as you are unable to look out the front window (unless you duck your head to be waist level), especially during the windy road to the woods. Overall I highly recommend and would do it again.”
Review of Pier 39’s four-attraction Kids Flyer Thrill Zone ticket, with VR flight, 7D shooting, lasers, price, limits, and booking advice.
“Everyone was very friendly and everything went really well, thank you very much for that!! But it's more for younger children, for my teenage son it was nice but not too exciting.”
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