Top Tours in San Francisco in 2023!

1. San Francisco Bay Air Tour

If you’re short on time but still want to explore San Francisco’s most prized areas, this San Francisco Bay Helicopter Tour allows you to do just that. Fly above the city and its popular landmarks like Coit Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge, as well as surrounding areas like Half Moon Bay. Plus, you’ll also get a glimpse of Alcatraz Island without having to take a boat—perfect for travelers who get sea sick. 

• See multiple areas in a shorter amount of time than driving 

• Catch sight of Alcatraz without taking a crowded land tour

• Choose from a morning, afternoon, or evening flight time 

• This San Francisco helicopter tour offers bottled water for convenience

2. The Best of San Francisco eBike Tour

An electric bike is a perfect way to explore San Francisco, with a battery-powered boost to take you up and down the city's famous hills without breaking a sweat. Go further than on a walking tour to explore diverse neighborhoods like the Mission, Haight-Ashbury, Fisherman's Wharf, and Golden Gate Park. A tour guide handles the navigation and shares SF trivia along the way. 

• Explore San Francisco the eco-friendly and flexible way 

• Stop often to admire landmarks, take photos, and learn history 

• Easily scale hills and cover longer distances with the e-bike's motor 

• More fun than crowding onto public transit or looking for parking

3. Alcatraz with San Francisco Bay Cruise

This convenient package gives you access to two separate essential San Francisco experiences—a visit to Alcatraz Island, and a sightseeing cruise. Instead of waiting in long ticket lines, this time-saving option helps you explore San Francisco more efficiently. Take a ferry to Alcatraz Island where you can go inside the Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary and enjoy an audio guide. A San Francisco Bay cruise is also included with views of Pier 39's sea lions, the waterfront area, and the city's skyline. Please note, children 4 years old and younger do not need purchased tickets. 

• Get to Alcatraz Island with ease—round-trip ferry tickets are included 

• Enjoy audio commentary about former Alcatraz inmates—including Al Capone 

• Choose a day to suit your schedule for the San Francisco Bay cruise 

• Pass San Francisco's major landmarks, including underneath the Golden Gate Bridge

4. San Francisco Private City Tour

See San Francisco with your own personal guide and customize the itinerary to suit your preferences. Spend 4 hours exploring one of California’s most exciting cities, known for its gorgeous location, Victorian architecture and diverse neighborhoods. Take a drive through Golden Gate Park to Ocean Beach and the cliffs at Lands End; stroll around Ghirardelli Square, Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39; check out the shops at Union Square or Embarcadero; and myriad other possibilities. 

• Private city sightseeing tour of San Francisco 

• Create an exciting itinerary in Chinatown or Golden Gate Park 

• Drive down Lombard Street or up to Twin Peaks 

• Cross the Golden Gate Bridge into Sausalito and Tiburon 

• Receive personalized commentary and private hotel transport

5. San Francisco CityPASS

Save time and money with the San Francisco CityPASS, which gives you admission to the California Academy of Sciences and Blue & Gold Fleet San Francisco Bay Cruise, plus admission to 2 more attractions of your choice: Aquarium of the Bay, Exploratorium, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art — SFMOMA, San Francisco Zoo & Gardens, or The Walt Disney Family Museum. You’ll have important details like hours of operation right in your pocket with the provided mobile ticket. 

• San Francisco CityPASS includes tickets and options to San Francisco's main attractions 

• See the sights from the water on a Blue & Gold Fleet San Francisco Bay Cruise 

• Excellent value for your money 

• Up to 9 days to visit all the attractions

6. San Francisco Wharf and Waterfront Segway Tour

Take a San Francisco Segway tour along the waterfront to see popular city attractions like Fisherman’s Wharf, Ghirardelli Square, and Alcatraz Island. With an experienced guide, cruise along San Francisco Bay on a personal 2-wheeled Segway, and learn how to operate during a training session. Limited to 10 people per tour, this tour provides a small-group experience. Choose from several tour times throughout the day. 

• Narrated tour of San Francisco's waterfront by Segway 

• Unique eco-friendly way to tour the city 

• See more sights than on a walking tour Visit Fisherman's Wharf, Ghirardelli Square, the Embarcadero and other waterfront highlights 

• Views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz 

• Helmet and safety vests provided and jackets and gloves available

7. San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise

Admire San Francisco and its surrounding sights from the water on a San Francisco Bay sailing cruise. Onboard a catamaran, sail past the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, legendary Alcatraz Island, and the hamlet of Sausalito. Take advantage of great photo ops while you soak up the sea breeze during this scenic tour. 

• Catamaran cruise on San Francisco Bay 

• Sail away from the city and take in the sights from the water View Alcatraz Island and Sausalito 

• Cruise under the awe-inspiring Golden Gate Bridge

8. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

SFMOMA houses more than 33,000 modern and contemporary works of art on seven floors. See paintings, sculptures, photography, architecture, design, and media created by masters. Plus, with two restaurants and a cafe, it’s easy to take a break whenever you’re in need to regain some extra energy.

• San Francisco Museum of Modern Art admission ticket 

• Explore the seven floors housing more than 33,000 works of art 

• See artwork created by great artists 

• Enjoy a snack at one of the restaurants or cafe (own expense)

9. California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket

Enjoy easy access to the California Academy of Sciences with this pre-paid skip-the-line ticket. Walk right in to enjoy the museum's 4-story rain forest, planetarium, and aquarium. Avoid wasting your precious vacation waiting in the long lines to purchase tickets for this exhibit-packed museum. Your admission includes all shows and exhibits, and is a perfect activity for families. While masks are no longer required indoors, we strongly encourage guests to continue masking up. 

• California Academy of Science admission ticket includes all shows and exhibits 

• Instant-access ticket means no waiting in line at a separate kiosk to redeem your voucher 

• Perfect for families—there's something for everyone to enjoy 

• Meet nearly 60,000 animal residents, from a colony of playful African penguins to the lovable white alligator, Claude 

• Explore hands-on exhibits and enjoy daily public programs like animal feedings, pop-up demonstrations, and more 

• Step inside the 4-story rainforest and look for frogs, chameleons and free-flying birds and butterflies