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San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States
Where San Francisco sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 8
- Bookable experiences
- 992
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
San Francisco sits in California, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 992 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
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What to see in San Francisco
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Near San Francisco
Other destinations we publish within a few hours of here, closest first.
What travellers book in San Francisco
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
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Alcatraz Inside Access Ferry and Audio Tour with Night Option
3.9 (345)3h
Explore Alcatraz Island like never before with this exclusive package that includes official admission and round-trip ferry tickets. Accompanied by a unique companion audio guide, your journey unfolds with captivating…
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San Francisco Bay Sunset & City Lights Cruise
4.5 (2,119)2h
Experience the magic of San Francisco after dark with our California Sunset Cruise, a perfect evening escape. As the sun sets, the city comes to life, and this 2-hour cruise offers a front-row seat to the iconic…
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Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco
4.3 (4,598)8h 30m
Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and explore California’s top wineries on a luxurious full-day tour. Visit famous wineries in Napa & Sonoma, enjoy tastings, a delicious lunch, and free time in Sonoma Square Plaza (if you…
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Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco
4.9 (4,123)14h
Take a day trip from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park, described as the crown jewel of the country's many splendid national parks. You will be guided on a coach tour to highlights such as Bridalveil Falls, Tunnel…
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San Francisco Alcatraz App Guided Tour with Cruise and Jail House
3.7 (147)1h 30m
Embark on an exhilarating journey through history with our Alcatraz Highlights Tour! Step foot on the infamous island that once contained America's most notorious criminals and immerse yourself in the captivating tales…
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San Francisco Bay Cruise
4.4 (407)1h
You haven’t fully experienced San Francisco until you’ve taken a Bay Cruise. This popular 1-hour excursion heads underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcatraz Island, past Angel Island State Park, and alongside the…
from $39 / personView details
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Sights, areas and experiences here were last checked 2026-09-13.
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