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Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Alcatraz Ticket, Walking Tour, and Bike Tour Combo
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Alcatraz Ticket, Walking Tour, and Bike Tour Combo From $90.00 per Adult
Enjoy this comprehensive San Francisco package, including a 48-hour bus ticket, 2 walking tours, a 1-hour bicycle rental, Panoramic Night Tour, and 1 ticket to Alcatraz.

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San Francisco Trolley and Alcatraz Tour
San Francisco Trolley and Alcatraz Tour From $50.00 per Adult
Discover San Francisco’s sites of legend on this captivating combination tour.
  • Explore the grounds (and history) of Alcatraz Island
  • Enjoy a fully narrated San Francisco trolley tour
  • Visit Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square, Chinatown, and more

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    GoCAR: Talking Tour Cars
    GoCAR: Talking Tour Cars From $49.77 per Car
    With GoCar, the world's first automated tour guide, discover over 50 of San Francisco's historical points and landmarks, including Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Park, Lombard Street, and Baker Beach.
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    Go San Francisco™  Card
    Go San Francisco™ Card From $54.99 per Adult
    Enjoy unlimited admission to more than 50 of San Francisco's top attractions and tours for one low price. Plus, save up to 40% on various half-day tours—from a Bay cruise to a trolley tour to the Bay Aquarium to the Asian Art Museum, the Go Card has you covered.
    Save up to 40% off regular admissions

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    Six Flags Discovery Kingdom - San Francisco
    Six Flags Discovery Kingdom - San Francisco From $39.96 per Traveler
    Explore three distinct “lands” at the newly renovated Discovery Kingdom: Land, Sea, and Sky. Each themed area is packed with attractions, animal interactions, thrilling rides, and more!
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    Yosemite National Park: Small-Group, Petroleum-Free Tour
    Yosemite National Park: Small-Group, Petroleum-Free Tour From $159.01 per Adult
    Hailed as the "crown jewel" of the National Park Service, Yosemite is truly a breath of fresh air. On this small group tour, spend hours walking under towering trees, snapping photos of waterfalls, and watching climbers scale granite cliffs.
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    San Francisco Dinner Dance Cruise
    San Francisco Dinner Dance Cruise From $139.89 per Adult
    Catch a San Francisco sunset on a memorable dinner dance cruise, including:
  • A romantic 4-course dinner
  • Live music for dancing
  • Unbeatable cityscape views

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    Tours and Sightseeing
    Open-Top Double-Decker Bus: All-Loops Pass + Alcatraz Cruise
    Open-Top Double-Decker Bus: All-Loops Pass + Alcatraz Cruise From $89.90 per Adult
    Enjoy 48 hours of unlimited rides on San Francisco's only open-top double-decker bus tour. Hop-on and off at any of the tour's 12 stops around town. A cruise to Alcatraz really let's you see it all!
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    Wharf Explorer Package
    Wharf Explorer Package From $75.00 per Adult
    The Wharf Explorer combines adventure on land and water in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf district.
  • Take a cruise on the bay
  • Ride an open top double decker bus
  • Visit the Aquarium of the Bay
  • Wax Museum

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    Yosemite in a Day by Motorcoach
    Yosemite in a Day by Motorcoach From $145.00 per Adult
    Home to the American Black Bear, Ponderosa Pine, and mule deer, Yosemite’s biodiversity is bound to leave you breathless. Discover all the beauty of one of the world’s greatest natural wonders on this full-day tour.
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    Monterey, Carmel, and 17-Mile Drive Tour
    Monterey, Carmel, and 17-Mile Drive Tour From $70.00 per Adult
    California’s rugged Central Coast can both humble and inspire. See one stunning view after another with this drive down the legendary Highway 1. Stop at lookout points along 17-Mile Drive including Pebble Beach, Seal Rock, and Lone Cypress.
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    City Sightseeing: Open-Top Double-Decker Bus Tours
    City Sightseeing: Open-Top Double-Decker Bus Tours From $24.99 per Adult
    Enjoy 48 hours of unlimited rides on San Francisco's only open-top, double-decker bus tour.
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    San Francisco City Tour
    San Francisco City Tour From $47.00 per Adult
    Don’t miss any of San Franscisco's iconic sights. Join this engaging half-day tour of one of America’s most culturally diverse cities.
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    Muir Woods and Wine Country
    Muir Woods and Wine Country From $79.99 per Adult
    Fall under the spell of two Northern California highlights in just one tour. Spend the morning admiring Muir Woods' gorgeous terrain, then head to Sonoma County to savor area wines.
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    Muir Woods and Sonoma Wine Country (Small-Group, Petroleum-Free Tour)
    Muir Woods and Sonoma Wine Country (Small-Group, Petroleum-Free Tour) From $99.00 per Adult
    Combine the best of both worlds on this combo tour. Got a notion for nature? Explore the towering coastal redwoods in Muir Woods. Then, enjoy tastings from 3 or 4 fine Sonoma wineries.
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    GoCAR: GoCAR, plus Alcatraz Island Tour Combo
    GoCAR: GoCAR, plus Alcatraz Island Tour Combo From $144.68 per Car
    Explore San Francisco with the fully automated GoCAR. Zip around in a cute, yellow GoCar for 2 hours, plus receive 2 tickets to Alcatraz Island.
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    Ride the Ducks of San Francisco
    Ride the Ducks of San Francisco From $35.00 per Adult
    Experience San Francisco from a duck's-eye view on this amphibious vehicle tour. Historic San Francisco, the San Francisco Bay, and McCovey Cove are just a few of the famous sights in store!
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    City Highlights, Sausalito, and Muir Woods Combo
    City Highlights, Sausalito, and Muir Woods Combo From $80.00 per Adult
    Start your day with a tour of San Francisco's hottest neighborhoods and attractions, then jaunt across the Golden Gate Bridge to the quaint community of Sausalito and the redwoods of Muir Woods National Monument.
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    Fire Engine Tour over Golden Gate Bridge
    Fire Engine Tour over Golden Gate Bridge From $56.25 per Adult
    Zip up your firefighter jacket and get ready for a ride through San Francisco like no other! This popular, open-air tour takes you up to the Presidio, over San Francisco's world-famous bridge, and through Sausalito.
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    Open Top Sightseeing - Night Tour
    Open Top Sightseeing - Night Tour From $20.00 per Adult
    Experience San Francisco when the sun goes down and the lights shine bright on the open top panoramic Night Tour.
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    Sausalito and Muir Woods Excursion
    Sausalito and Muir Woods Excursion From $50.00 per Adult
    A perfect excursion for art and nature lovers, this jaunt across the Golden Gate Bridge takes you to the quaint, artsy community of Sausalito and the virgin redwoods of the Muir Woods National Monument.
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    Historical Castro Walking Tour
    Historical Castro Walking Tour From $30.00 per Adult
    Explore the historical, diverse, and colorful sites of the Castro neighborhood on a unique and easy 2-hour walking tour (no hills involved).
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    Golden Gate Park and California Academy of Sciences Combo
    Golden Gate Park and California Academy of Sciences Combo From $49.99 per Adult
    Ready for indoor and outdoor highlights in San Francisco? This two-in-one tour combines a visit to Golden Gate Park and the California Academy of Sciences.
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    Napa and Sonoma Eco Wine Tour (Includes Winery Tram Tour; Petroleum Free)
    Napa and Sonoma Eco Wine Tour (Includes Winery Tram Tour; Petroleum Free) From $109.00 per Adult
    Spend a relaxing day in the rolling hills and scenic valleys of California wine country. See the wine-making process up close and taste the fruits of the surrounding vineyards' labors.
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    San Francisco Trolley Tour
    San Francisco Trolley Tour From $20.00 per Adult
    Travel back in time for a classic one-hour narrated hop-on hop-off loop tour aboard an authentic San Francisco motorized cable car and explore each diverse neighborhood at your leisure.
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    Double-Decker Sky View Tour
    Double-Decker Sky View Tour From $25.00 per Adult
    Get to know San Francisco aboard its only open-top, double-decker cable car. Fantastic views and the city’s most popular sights await you on this 2-hour journey around the City by the Bay.
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    City Running Tours: Guided Running Tour - San Francisco
    City Running Tours: Guided Running Tour - San Francisco From $70.00 per Traveler
    Sprint past San Francisco hot spots on a 6-mile race along the bay waterfront. View iconic attractions including the fishing fleet at Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz, and the Golden Gate Bridge.
    Book now and receive a complimentary photo and souvenir bag with a City Running Tours T-shirt
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    Private Half-Day Photography Tour in San Francisco
    Private Half-Day Photography Tour in San Francisco From $399.99 per Group
    Take a photographic journey through San Francisco with a professional photographer. See the city from a brand new perspective, and take eye-catching pictures and memorable images.
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    Air and Land Adventures
    Segway Waterfront Tour
    Segway Waterfront Tour From $70.00 per Adult
    Glide along San Francisco on a new fleet of Segway i2's with Lean Steer. Choose 1 of 2 tour routes. Enjoy bay vistas of the Wharf and waterfront or experience the splendor of Golden Gate Park.
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    25-Minute Golden Gate Seaplane Tour
    25-Minute Golden Gate Seaplane Tour From $179.01 per Adult
    Sit back and enjoy a bird's-eye view of San Francisco! All seats on the seaplane are window seats, so everyone is guaranteed unobstructed views of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, Muir Woods, and the stunning Northern California coastline.
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    Helicopter Ride and Sausalito Day Trip
    Helicopter Ride and Sausalito Day Trip From $345.00 per Traveler
    Experience a day of play by air, land, and sea. Get a bird's eye view of the San Francisco Bay Area while soaring past the Golden Gate Bridge via helicopter. Savor a delectable lunch in Sausalito, shop its boutiques and art galleries, then take a ferry back to San Francisco at your leisure.
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    35-Minute Champagne Seaplane Flight
    35-Minute Champagne Seaplane Flight From $239.00 per Adult
    Sip a glass of champagne as the northern California coast flies by beneath you. The windows of the seaplane offer unobstructed views of the stunning views.
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    Vista Helicopter Tour
    Vista Helicopter Tour From $175.00 per Adult
    Take in the major highlights of San Francisco, including Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Bay Bridge while onboard a Bell Jet helicopter.
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    Electric Bike Ride over the Golden Gate Bridge
    Electric Bike Ride over the Golden Gate Bridge From $49.00 per Adult
    Effortlessly zip across one of the longest suspension bridges in the world. Mount an electric bike and power around the city of San Francisco, traversing the rolling hills and exploring the city without breaking a sweat.
    Book now and save US$ 20
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    Bike Rental & Ride: Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito/Tiburon
    Bike Rental & Ride: Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito/Tiburon From $30.00 per Adult
    Take a self-guided or guided bike tour through San Francisco and its scenic environs, riding along the car-free National Park bike path through the Aquatic Park, Marina Green, and Presidio National Park. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge, then cruise downhill along the coastline into Sausalito. Shop, sightsee, or dine before hopping a ferry back across San Francisco Bay.
    Book now and save $6 off the guided or self-guided tour
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    Harley-Davidson® Motorcycle Rental
    Harley-Davidson® Motorcycle Rental From $161.89 per Vehicle
    Cruise by the famous sights of the City by the Bay on a late-model Harley-Davidson®—perfectly equipped for touring. A self-guided map and unlimited mileage are included for exploring the scenic backroads.
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    Guided Bicycle Tours and Full-Day Rentals
    Guided Bicycle Tours and Full-Day Rentals From $32.00 per Adult
    Pedal to some of San Francisco’s most iconic sights on a guided tour or one of three self-guided city tours, and enjoy all-day access to a comfort bike and the City by the Bay.
    Book now and receive a complimentary Appetizer at the Hard Rock Café or Sausalito Seahorse with the purchase of any 2 full-priced adult entrees.
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    Water Activities and Cruises
    Bay Bridge Tour
    Bay Bridge Tour From $69.86 per Adult
    Explore the path less traveled! Visit some of the best vantage points for viewing San Francisco's most famous sights, including: the Bay Bridge, Ferry Building, Transamerica Pyramid, Coit Tower, and SBC Ball Park.
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    American River Rafting with Wine Tasting (Petroleum-Free Tour)
    American River Rafting with Wine Tasting (Petroleum-Free Tour) From $228.99 per Adult
    Ready for a wild challenge? Try riding the scenic American River Class III rapids, including Meatgrinder, Rock Garden, and Triple Threat. Once though these, be treated to a tasty barbecue lunch!
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    City Kayak: Family Kayaking Trip in San Francisco
    City Kayak: Family Kayaking Trip in San Francisco From $49.84 per Adult
    Paddle the gentle waters of San Francisco on a beginner-friendly kayaking tour of the city.
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    Attractions
    PIER 39 Attraction Pass
    PIER 39 Attraction Pass From $52.95 per Adult
    Enjoy admission to the top attractions of PIER 39: the Aquarium of the Bay, the Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise Adventure, and the San Francisco Sightseeing Trolley Hop. Receive a Fun Pack as well, with discounts to various shops, restaurants, and attractions.
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    San Francisco CityPASS: Unlimited Muni and Cable Car Rides.
    San Francisco CityPASS: Unlimited Muni and Cable Car Rides. From $84.00 per Adult
    San Francisco CityPASS packs 5 of San Francisco must-see attractions into a prepaid ticket booklet that easily fits in your pocket. Save off combined regular admissions and skip most main-entrance ticket lines
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    California Academy of Sciences General Admission
    California Academy of Sciences General Admission From $29.95 per Adult
    Journey around the Earth, under the Ocean, and into Space. Explore an aquarium, a four-story rainforest, a natural history museum, and the world's largest all-digital planetarium—all in one place.
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    California Academy of Sciences Behind the Scenes Tour
    California Academy of Sciences Behind the Scenes Tour From $89.00 per Traveler
    Book the ultimate all-access experience at the California Academy of Sciences with a Behind-the-Scenes Tour! Get an exclusive, up-close and personal look at the Greenest Museum on Earth.
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    Wax Museum Admission
    Wax Museum Admission From $14.00 per Adult
    More than 2,000 years of history, mystery, and movies come to life-like form at the world-renowned wax museum. The 300 sculptures depict the ancient art of wax sculpture with startling realism.
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    San Francisco's Aquarium of the Bay
    San Francisco's Aquarium of the Bay From $18.00 per Adult
    Discover what is in the bay without ever setting toe to water. Come face-to-face with San Francisco's sharks, eels, and octopuses as you walk through 300 feet of clear tunnels.
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    San Francisco Fisherman's One-Day WharfPass
    San Francisco Fisherman's One-Day WharfPass From $69.00 per Adult
    With the convenient One-Day WharfPass, enjoy admission to 5 popular San Francisco tours and attractions, including a cable car ride, city tour, bay cruise, and the aquarium, plus a visit to Ripley's Believe It or Not or The Wax Museum—all for 1 price.