San Francisco is a city and county in the US state of California, according to Wikidata. On XTOUR it covers the city's museum tickets, bay cruises, Alcatraz ferries, bike and bus tours and city passes, plus the day trips that start from it.
Country
United States
Type
City
Understand the place
Not only where to go, but what to eat, what things cost, what visitors get wrong, how accessible San Francisco is, which scams to recognize and what is genuinely worth your time.
The complete guide
Start with the parts of San Francisco that matter most to your trip, then move into the practical details.
Experiences & attractions
Attractions, experiences and places actually worth your time.
Eat like you understand the place
Signature dishes, local drinks, markets and eating well.
Where to stay & explore
Where to stay, wander and choose the right area for your trip.
Beyond the destination
Nearby places worth a day out from here.
Bring home the right things
What is genuinely worth buying and where to look.
After dark
What the evenings are like, and where to spend them.
Family travel
Family logistics, strollers, transport and practical planning.
When to go
When to visit and what the seasons really feel like.
Know before it happens
Common tourist traps and how to avoid them.
Money & budgeting
Budgets, payments and everyday prices.
Transport
Public transport, taxis, walking and common pitfalls.
Travel for more people
Mobility, transport and sensory accessibility.
Understand before you arrive
Local expectations, religion and visitor etiquette.
The details that matter
Connectivity, health, photography and useful local details.
Find your fit
Solo, women alone, older visitors, LGBTQ+, pets, remote work, budget and luxury.
Travel that holds up
Tourism pressure, supporting local people and animal welfare.
Traveler experiences
Traveler reviews will appear here after moderation.
Ways to visit
Bookable trips related to this destination, for when you are ready to move from research to planning.
A bundle of Alcatraz Island admission with return ferry and audio tour, a two-day Skyline Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus pass and an evening bus tour. Tickets must be reconfirmed online with Skyline before the Alcatraz date, per the voucher.
General admission to Aquarium of the Bay at Pier 39; the option text says it also includes entry to the Sea Lion Center, the Bay Area Model in Sausalito and the Eco Center at Heron's Head.
A guided pedal-assisted eBike tour with Unlimited Biking from 757 Beach Street through Hayes Valley, Alamo Square, Haight-Ashbury, the Golden Gate Park Panhandle and the Mission.
Big Bus open-top hop-on hop-off tours of San Francisco with an audio guide, sold as 24-, 48- or 72-hour tickets, a sunset panoramic tour and a bundle with Alcatraz admission. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Daytime admission to the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park; the option text says the ticket includes shows, exhibitions, the planetarium and daily programmes. A separate option is for youth aged 13-18.
Admission to the Exploratorium at Pier 15; the general admission option names a multilingual museum map and the Tactile Dome. An adults-only After Dark option for Thursday evenings showed no open dates when checked. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
A digital Go City pass for San Francisco giving entry to attractions, tours and activities from the operator's list for a chosen number of consecutive days. Options differ by number of days; check the operator's guidebook for what is included.
A digital Go City pass for any three San Francisco experiences from the operator's list, valid for 30 days from first use according to the option text.
A digital Go City pass for a chosen number of San Francisco attractions and experiences from the operator's list, valid for 30 days after first use. Options differ by number of choices.
General admission to the Legion of Honor art museum; both options say the ticket also includes entry to the de Young Museum. One option is a student admission requiring a valid student ID.
Alcatraz Island admission with the round-trip Alcatraz City Cruises ferry from Pier 33 and the Cellhouse audio tour, with day, night and behind-the-scenes options. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
A Red and White Fleet sightseeing cruise from Pier 43 1/2 that sails beneath the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz Island without stopping there, with live commentary and a multilingual audio guide.
A Red and White Fleet sightseeing cruise from Pier 43 1/2 that sails beneath the Golden Gate and Bay bridges and around Alcatraz Island without stopping there, with live commentary and a multilingual audio guide.
A Red and White Fleet evening cruise from Pier 43 1/2 beneath the Golden Gate Bridge; the page says it runs as a sunset cruise in spring and summer and as an after-dark city lights cruise in late autumn and winter.
Guided electric bike tours from Fisherman's Wharf, one crossing the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito and one through city neighbourhoods, plus options pairing a hop-on hop-off bus pass with a bike rental. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Self-guided bike or eBike rental from Unlimited Biking at 757 Beach Street, Fisherman's Wharf, for 2 hours, 4 hours or a day; two day options add a one-way Blue & Gold ferry back from Sausalito. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
A San Francisco CityPASS covering admission to four attractions: the California Academy of Sciences, a Blue & Gold Fleet bay cruise and two more from a list of five, valid for nine days after first use per the option text.
Skyline Sightseeing's open-top hop-on hop-off bus around San Francisco with audio commentary, sold as 1- or 2-day passes, a night tour and bundles with a bay cruise, bike rental, Muir Woods, Napa Valley or Alcatraz. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
General admission to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) on Third Street, with the option text naming temporary exhibitions and a downloadable multilingual audio guide.
Admission to The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco's Presidio. One option is a student admission that requires a valid student ID. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Admission to the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park; both options also include same-day general admission to the Legion of Honor. One option is a student admission for ages 18-24 with valid ID.
Ways to visit
Bookable trips that start in San Francisco and travel out to destinations beyond it.
A guided full-day tour from San Francisco to four Napa Valley and Sonoma wineries with tastings, a stop at Sonoma Square for lunch on your own, and a return over the Golden Gate Bridge. Wine tasting is for guests 21 and over with ID.
A guided half-day coach tour from 99 Jefferson Street with Skyline Sightseeing across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods National Monument, then a drive through Sausalito, where you may stay and return by ferry yourself. One option adds a one-day hop-on hop-off bus pass. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
A guided half-day tour from 99 Jefferson Street in San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods National Monument for a self-guided walk, then free time in Sausalito; the option text says admission fees are included.
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4 guides
Two hop-on hop-off bus companies, a self-guided bike rental and two guided eBike tours for San Francisco are sold on SkyGate. This guide compares the bus bundles, the bike options and what each one actually includes.
Eight single-venue tickets and four attraction passes for San Francisco are sold on SkyGate. This guide sets out when a single museum ticket will do, which tickets cover a second venue, and how the CityPASS and three Go City passes differ.
Seven guided trips from San Francisco on SkyGate: two to Muir Woods and Sausalito, one pairing Armstrong Redwoods with Russian River wineries, and four wine-tasting tours of different lengths. This guide compares what each one visits and where the options differ.
Two products on SkyGate put you on Alcatraz Island, and three Red and White Fleet cruises only sail around it. This guide separates landing from sightseeing and compares the options inside each product.
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