1.Alcatraz Ticket, Ferry, & Self-Guided App

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,460 reviews · 3 hours · from $79Our pick

Ride the ferry from Pier 33, use a self-guided Alcatraz app tour, and explore Capone and Kelly’s cells with skyline views.

“Transport was very fast and efficient. Arriving at Alcatraz you can catch a little tram if you’re not too good on your feet. I’m not, but managed the walk ok even if it was quite warm (September). The guided tour was fascinating. You can spend as long as you like there, ferries leave frequently. Absolutely loved my trip.”

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2.California Academy of Sciences Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 694 reviews · 1 day · from $49

One day at the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park, with aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, living roof, and Tiny Chef film.

“An excellent attraction, hundreds of exhibits and brilliantly presented for easy observation, very informative.”

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3.California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 586 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $49

Instant-access ticket to the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park, with aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and hands-on exhibits.

“Being with family. There was several changes to the museum since we last visit 15 years ago. My grandson would have like to see more dinosaur fossils.”

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4.Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 299 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $28

Explore San Francisco Bay marine life at Pier 39 at your own pace with Aquarium of the Bay general admission.

“Great fun and educational! The adults enjoyed it too! Would go back! The kids loved the sharks Highly recommend”

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5.Best Alcatraz Prison Tickets & San Francisco Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 234 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $521Top rated

Private San Francisco city highlights plus Alcatraz ferry and self-guided audio at Pier 33, ending at Alcatraz Landing.

“This is the private response I left for the operator. They never responded so when the email came to rate the experience I thought I would leave my feelings here… Our guided tour just ended and I wanted to reach out to you before I gave any public review of how disappointing it ended up being. I have two kids with me both of which needed to eat before we went to Alcatraz after the guided tour. This was all communicated very clearly with John and he said we would have an hour to do so. At the beginning of the tour he asked if there were any places we…”

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6.City Tour and Alcatraz Entrance Ticket Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 207 reviews · 6h 30m · from $160

A guided San Francisco city bus tour plus official Alcatraz admission and audio, with big views, tight stops, and prisoner stories.

“This gets a 6 out of 5 stars the bus tour is amazing our guide and driver were very knowledgeable would highly recommend”

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7.San Francisco Giants Baseball Game Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 204 reviews · from $24

San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park: mobile ticket entry, assigned seats, Bay views, McCovey Cove energy, and 3 hours of MLB action.

“First baseball game for the family. Awesome fun. Amazing stadium and great atmosphere”

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8.The Walt Disney Family Museum Admission Ticket in San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 203 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $25

Scan your mobile ticket for a self-paced Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco’s Presidio, with Golden Gate views and audio galleries. $25.

“Very interesting experience learnt a lot about Walt Disney and his family. Would definitely recommend this to everyone.”

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9.San Francisco Museum of Modern Art General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 143 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $15Best value

Timed SFMOMA general admission lets you explore modern art at your pace, with city-view terraces and gardens in about 1 to 3 hours.

“Diego Rivera Mural was the best and probably the main attraction, so I could learn and enjoy during this visit”

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10.San Francisco Morning City Tour & Afternoon Alcatraz Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 127 reviews · 8 hours · from $139

8-hour SF city tour with photo stops and an official Alcatraz ferry and prison audio tour for $139 per person.

“Constantine was an awesome guide, he did an awesome job an awesome job describing the places and history of the city! This was the best city tour I have ever been on! Thank you!”

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11.SF: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 124 reviews · 1 day · from $15

Walk through SFMOMA’s expanded galleries in one day, from photography to neon and sculpture, plus cafes and a great museum store.

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12.Exploratorium Ticket – 700+ Hands-On Exhibits

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 122 reviews · 1 day · from $39

Explore San Francisco’s Exploratorium at Pier 15, with 700+ hands-on exhibits, Tactile Dome optional, and a net-zero waterfront science day.

“Super gemacht, spricht alle Sinne an. Wir hatten leider nur 2,5 Stunden Zeit, hätten aber gerne noch länger bleiben wollen.”

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13.de Young Museum General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 97 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $20

Prebook a de Young Museum ticket to explore at your pace in Golden Gate Park, plus free same-day admission to the Legion of Honor.

“Ticket purchase was deceptive on the website. We thought we were buying tickets to the Frida Kahlo exhibit- it stated no where that it was sold out. The museum was cool as always but we were there to see Frida. Will try again!”

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14.Legion of Honor Museum General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $20

Prebook $20 admission to the Legion of Honor and get same-day de Young Museum entry, plus big Golden Gate Bridge views from a Paris-style palace.

“I am a native San Franciscan and have visited The Legion of Honour since I was in a stroller! At 74 years young, I’m still in awe of this wonderful magical place, where time stands still for me with overflowing memories.”

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15.Half-Day Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour with Entry Ticket Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 81 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Half-day bus tour from San Francisco to Muir Woods and Sausalito with entry ticket. Golden Gate photo stop, guide narration, optional ferry.

“Kenneth was oustanding as our guide! Went out of his way to answer questions and assist. Terrific knowledge of Muir Woods and knew answers and expounded on our queries.”

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