If you are looking for a more personal atmosphere with a small private group and you enjoy adventure, then we are the experience you are looking for! Departing from world famous Pier 39, you'll be outfitted with foul weather gear to keep you warm and dry from the occasional splash. You'll board our 12-passenger Rigid Inflatable Boat "Bay Voyager" and rest comfortable and warm while making the best memories of your vacation. Narrated by your captain, you will see and hear about the history of San Francisco Bay and what makes this bay so vital to life in San Francisco. This small-group tour is limited to 12 people, ensuring a more personalized adventure and sell out during the summer months.

For a relaxing afternoon on the water, hop aboard the Privateer, a truly traditional sailboat, for a semi-private 90-minute cruise of the bay, complete with beer and wine. This double-masted, teak-decked, bronze-fitted beauty holds more than 28 passengers but is limited to just 16 during the pandemic so you'll get plenty of personal attention from the skilled and friendly crew as the Privateer glides over to Alcatraz and Angel Island, passes by charming and picturesque Sausalito, parallels the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge and sails past the famous San Francisco skyline on its way back to Pier 39.

Welcome aboard for a thrilling 2.5 hour sailing adventure aboard USA 76, an International America’s Cup Class racing yacht that challenged in 2003 for sporting’s oldest active trophy, the America’s Cup. Feel the adrenaline as the yacht powers up and we sail towards the Golden Gate Bridge. Public trips are conducted multiple days a week, year round, departing from PIER 39 in San Francisco.

Join us for the best views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay aboard the classic yacht, Wine Therapy! The tour begins at PIER 39 and takes us towards the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, San Francisco city front, and past many other famous landmarks and attractions. You’ll experience San Francisco from unique vantage points, while having the opportunity to take iconic photos of the world-famous skyline and wildlife along the route. Enjoy personalized treatment interacting with the Captain and Crew. We have an indoor heated cabin with large windows for amazing views. A 360 degree walkway around the boat is perfect for taking photos. Beverages are available for purchase during your tour. We have the largest local wine selection of any boat on the bay!

Enjoy the best sunset on the San Francisco Bay aboard the classic yacht, Wine Therapy! The tour begins at PIER 39 and takes us towards the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, down the San Francisco city front, and past many other famous landmarks and attractions. You’ll experience a sunset from unique vantage points, while having the opportunity to take iconic photos of the world-famous skyline. Enjoy personalized treatment interacting with the Captain and Crew. We have an indoor heated cabin with large windows for amazing views. A 360 degree walkway around the boat is perfect for taking photos. We have the largest local wine selection of any boat on the bay!

Start your tour on the north end of Fisherman's Wharf and take in bayside views of two of San Francisco's most iconic landmarks – the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. Your guide will fill you in on the city's history, going from Gold Rush boom and earth-shattering earthquakes, through to the global metropolis it is today. Make your way along the wharf and take in the smells and sounds of food stalls selling regional specialties like crab and clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls. You'll also walk a section of the Barbary Coast trail and learn about its past. At Pier 39, see sea lions, admire historic ships, and enjoy the buzz of the entertainment district. After that, it's time for Alcatraz. Say goodbye to your guide after they've taken you to the ferry, and explore Alcatraz Island and the famous prison during an audio guided tour. Make sure you bring your camera!

Experience the Exploratorium, the award-winning museum of science, art, and human perception that's dedicated to the excitement of experimentation, the pleasure of discovery, and the power of play. Indulge your curiosity in more than 650 interactive exhibits—indoors and out—and explore eye-opening ways to understand the world around you. Journey through total darkness in our twisting, turning, world-famous Tactile Dome. There's also a unique museum store plus two delicious places to eat: the Seaglass restaurant, which has a stunning Bay view, and the Seismic Joint Cafe (hours vary).  Located at Pier 15 along San Francisco's Embarcadero between Pier 39 and the Ferry Building, the Exploratorium is easy to get to by public transportation plus there's parking nearby.

Explore the best of San Francisco on board a Big Bus Tour. We offer the most comprehensive tour with over 16 hop-on hop-off locations spanning from Fisherman’s Wharf to the Golden Gate Bridge. No need to switch buses – our one full city loop will take you to famous neighborhoods and attractions including Pier 39, Chinatown, Little Italy, Painted Ladies Victorian Homes, Haight-Ashbury Neighborhood, Golden Gate Park, Lombard Crooked Street, Union Square Shopping District and an unforgettable journey across the Golden Gate Bridge. With 16 stops, hop-on and hop-off at your leisure and experience San Francisco’s diverse culture, eclectic food, beautiful parks, stunning architecture, world-class shopping and picturesque views.

Enjoy a glimpse into the culture and diversity of San Francisco's many districts with a comprehensive panoramic tour of the city. See the contrast between towering buildings and wild nature in the city that houses people from fishermen and winemakers to software engineers and financiers. Get picked up from your hotel and start your journey in the central square of the city, Union Square. Take in the elegant City Hall building and the impressive Public Library. Drive past the headquarters of the legendary Levi Strauss Company and hear how the Gold Rush is associated with jeans. Ride through diverse neighborhoods, including Haight-Ashbury, the Castro, and the Sea Cliff. Explore the world’s largest Chinatown and the Italian Quarter Come across sea lions at Pier 39, take a walk along the chic promenade of the Marina area, reach Park Presidio, and take a photo overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. During your trip, you will also pass by Coit Tower, Lombard Street, and Alamo Square.

Visit some of the top attractions along San Francisco's famous waterfront: Ghirardelli Square, Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39 with this special tour plus Alcatraz ticket. Save time and see more. During this 75 minute walking tour you'll learn about the rich history of the area with one of our highly rated guides, all while taking in amazing views. You'll visit iconic landmarks and hear incredible stories about the gold rush, the cable car system, earthquakes and much more.

Visit some of the top attractions along San Francisco's famous waterfront: Ghirardelli Square, Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39 with this special tour and Alcatraz ticket upgrade option. Save time and see more. During this 75 minute walking tour you'll learn about the rich history of the area with one of our highly rated guides, all while taking in amazing views. You'll visit iconic landmarks and hear incredible stories about the gold rush, the cable car system, earthquakes and much more.

Things Look Different After Dark. See for Yourself. 6-10pm every Thursday night at the Exploratorium. Adults-only (18+). Lose yourself in more than 650 interactive exhibits exploring perception, art and science. Grab your friends and a drink and get immersed in everything from a fog bridge, to a large-scale kaleidoscope, dazzling light displays, mind-bending mirrors and more. Journey through total darkness in our twisting, turning, world-famous Tactile Dome. Or savor adults-only programming: featuring unique guest speakers, great music, cutting-edge films and one-of-a-kind activities. It'll change how you think about the world around you. But don't take our word for it—see for yourself. The Exploratorium is located at Pier 15 on San Francisco's Embarcadero – just minutes away from the Embarcadero BART Station, Pier 39 and the Ferry Building.

Work your best side and get all the selfies you like with unobstructed views in every direction aboard Blue & Gold Fleet’s 60-minute San Francisco Bay Cruise! Sail underneath the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, past the famous PIER 39 sea lions, around mysterious Alcatraz Island and along San Francisco’s historic waterfront. This is the best way to see the city’s breathtaking skyline, and plan what you're going to do in San Fran next. With both indoor and outdoor seating, you're safe in all weather conditions, and there's full narration describing major landmarks as you sail past them. You haven’t experienced San Francisco until you’ve taken a Bay Cruise.

If you're going to San Francisco, be sure to visit the Aquarium of the Bay. Located at Pier 39, this aquarium has 20,000 local sea creatures ready for seeing and even touching. With a 300-foot underwater tunnel, nature talks, and thousands of sea creatures, this is an amazing - and interactive - way to get to know the waters that surround this city.

This is a unique tour package to visit both the Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge! For the Alcatraz tour, you will first take a short ferry ride from Pier 33 to the Alcatraz Island, where you can walk around the Island freely at your own pace and follow a 45-minutes award-winning audio tour in multiple languages of the Alcatraz Prison Cellhouse. You can hop on to any returning ferry when you are finish touring the Alcatraz Island. For the San Francisco Bay Cruise Tour, it will start near Pier 39 where just a short walk from Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing. During this 60-minute Bay Cruise Tour, you will tour around the Alcatraz Island and under the famous Golden Gate Bridge, where you will enjoy breathtaking views of San Francisco and its bay! Tips: You can do the Bay Cruise Tour before the Alcatraz Tour, or on a different date! There are multiple departures daily and your Bay Cruise voucher is valid for any date, any departure time

The 7D DarkRide Experience at Pier 39 is an interactive motion theater and video game combo that immerses the rider in an action-packed environment. With selections that include 'Zombies,' 'Road Fighters,' 'Gigamon,' and 'Los Banditos,' there is a 10-minute option for every member of the family. Choose your own adventure, then buckle up and grab a laser blaster for for a virtual reality quest to take down your opponents.

This is a unique tour package to visit both the Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge! For the Alcatraz tour, you will first take a short ferry ride from Pier 33 to the Alcatraz Island, where you can walk around the Island freely at your own pace and follow a 45-minutes award-winning audio tour in multiple languages of the Alcatraz Prison Cellhouse. You can hop on to any returning ferry when you are finish touring the Alcatraz Island. For the San Francisco Bay Cruise Tour, it will start near Pier 39 where just a short walk from Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing. During this 60-minute Bay Cruise Tour, you will tour around the Alcatraz Island and under the famous Golden Gate Bridge, where you will enjoy breathtaking views of San Francisco and its bay! Tips: You can do the Bay Cruise Tour before the Alcatraz Tour, or on a different date! There are multiple departures daily and your Bay Cruise voucher is valid for any date, any departure time.

Welcome aboard for a family friendly 1 hour 45 minute San Francisco Bay sailing tour aboard USA 76, an International America’s Cup Class racing yacht that challenged in 2003 for sporting’s oldest active trophy, the America’s Cup. Our Golden Gate Sail operates with reduced sail area which means we will sail with just the jib sail (forward sail) and will not be using the main sail on this trip. (jib only). Departing from PIER 39 in San Francisco on select summer afternoons.

Soak up the sunny sights of San Francisco's epic scenery, with a catamaran day cruise around the Bay. See the instantly recognizable landmarks and a rainbow of local marine wildlife first-hand, as you sail out from Pier 39. Ahhh, memories in the making!

You’ll join our local San Francisco host for an authentic experience of their home-city. Picture a sunset overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, eating your way around Chinatown or a casual walk on Fisherman’s Wharf with a fresh snack from a food truck in hand. From Pier 39 to the secret side streets known only by locals - the day is yours to make! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

What’s prettier than San Francisco by night? San Francisco during the holidays! Jump in a Tuk Tuk, enjoy some holiday cheer, don a fuzzy santa hat, and sing some holiday tunes, as you take in the incredible sights. The Tuk Tuk provides an up-close and personal vantage point you’ll never get from a tour bus. Enjoy our entertaining tour guides while this modern-day rickshaw takes you to festive scenes and towering holiday trees at Union Square & PIER 39. Only in December, see San Francisco at its seasonal best! Feast your eyes on the festive lights and drink in some holiday cheer on board our delightful electric vehicles! Includes one quick stop at The Fairmont Hotel on Nob Hill to check out their amazing 2-Story Gingerbread House. Your tour starts at Umbrella Alley in Fisherman’s Wharf. Holiday Tours are limited to five riders per Tuk Tuk (6 guests ok with a group that includes children and adults) No children in laps. Larger groups can reserve multiple Tuk Tuks.

If you are looking for some culture, delicious food and a ton of great photos, then this is the tour for you! The morning will start with a private pickup from your hotel by one of our friendly, local guides. From there your tour will begin as you start your drive in one of our comfortable and spacious vehicles. This full-day tour will be fully packed with famous landmarks, vintage architecture, secretly located spots and much much more! ==== Full schedule 10:00 AM – Pick up from Hotel 10:30 AM – Check out the legendary Painted Ladies 11:00 AM – Explore Union Square 11:45 AM – Catch of view of Alcatraz from Pier 39 12:00 PM – Walk around Fisherman’s Wharf 12:30 PM – Lunch time 1:00 PM – Explore Ghirardelli Square 2:00 PM – Awe at the view from the Golden Gate Bridge 2:40 PM – Stop by Golden Gate Park 3:10 PM – Get a picture at one of SF’s Hidden Gems (16th Avenue Tiled Steps) 3:30 PM – Overlook the whole city at Twin Peaks Viewpoint 3:45 PM – Return to hotel 4:00 PM – Arrive at hotel

Our San Francisco Walking Instagram Tour will take you to some of the most famous spots in San Francisco in one day by foot! If you are looking for some culture, delicious food and a ton of photos, then this is the tour for you! The morning will start with meeting your friendly guide at the Embarcadero BART Station. From there your tour will begin as you start your walk through San Francisco’s beautiful streets. This half-day tour will be packed with famous landmarks, architecture, secretly located spots and much more! ==== Full schedule 10:00 AM - Meet your guide at the Embarcadaro BART Station 10:20 AM - Get a view of Alcatraz Island from Pier 39 10:50 AM - Explore Fishermans Wharf 11:35 AM - Catch a view of the Golden Gate Bridge 12:20 PM - Explore a secret street in Mission District (Balmy Alley and Clarion Alley) 1:20 PM - Walk around Dolores Park 2:00 PM - Say bye to your guide & get dropped off at the 16th St Mission BART Station

2 or 3 hour PRIVATE Charter aboard Carmelita, our beautiful and spacious Catalina 42 sailboat, offering comfort while touring San Francisco Bay. Captain Christian enjoys sharing his experiences of SF Bay and Sailing with his guests. Optional for a 2 or 3 hour Charter. The 2 hour charter typically covers from pier 39 to the Golden gate Bridge. The 3 hour charter allows for travel to Sausalito, Angel Island or down past the Giants Ball park. Book two - 2 hour tours back to back for the full SF Bay experience, A stop to picnic at Angel Island or take your group for lunch at Sam's. We can customize and create the on the water experience that is a perfect fit for your group of 6 or less.

Book a self-guided walking tour of Fisherman's Wharf with route and audio instructions on your smartphone via an app. Discover iconic locations from Fishermans Warf and Pier 39 to the Chocolate Factory.

Experience four thrilling attractions with a combo ticket for The Flyer Thrill Zone on iconic Pier 39.

Located on Pier 39, Hard Rock Cafe San Francisco is the perfect place for you to get a taste of classic American cuisine with a waterfront view. Bite into a legendary Hard Rock steak burger that is bound to strum the strings of your appetite and enjoy a refreshing soft drink on the house. Admire the signature items from world-famous rock stars displayed on the walls of the restaurant and visit the Rock Shop to get some authentic Hard Rock merchandise.

Walk through some of San Francisco's highlights on this 60-minute guided walking tour filled with plenty of facts. This walk by the ocean with a small group of other explorers will take you along Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, and parts of the Embarcadero. If you want to try some coastal cuisine along the way, you'll pass by plenty of regional treats, including the former Ghirardelli chocolate factory, crab vendors, and steaming bowls of clam chowder served with sourdough bread!

Admire the PIER 39 sea lions, take some photos of the Alcatraz Island and enjoy the view of San Francisco's skyline.

Join a live narrated 60-90 minute bus tour to admire the most vibrant neighborhoods of San Francisco in the evening! Highlights include Pier 39, Nob Hill, Chinatown and the Bay Bridge!

If you're going to San Francisco, you just can't miss the Aquarium of the Bay. Located at Pier 39, this amazing aquarium is home to 20,000 local sea creatures ready for seeing and even touching. With a 300-foot underwater tunnel, nature talks, and thousands of sea creatures, this is an amazing - and interactive - way to get to know the waters that surround this city. Step into the underwater world of San Francisco Bay. The actual water of the bay is renowned for being freezing cold and having treacherous currents (part of what made Alcatraz such a formidable prison). But thankfully, the Aquarium of the Bay lets you see thousands of fish, sharks, mammals and more, without needing to get wet. With naturalist talks and feedings, hands-on experiments and more, a visit under the sea at the Aquarium of the Bay is a great activity for curious minds (and anyone who wants to brag about having touched a live shark!).

The early bird catches the best photos of San Francisco! Join this four-hour morning tour and discover the city with an expert driver guide, before the daytime traffic gets into full swing! You will be able to take the most exciting pictures at the edge of the world, where daylight leaves the American continent, and also take an essential picture with a Golden Gate Bridge as your background. Have you ever seen sea lions? If not, then during this tour you'll have an opportunity to meet them along Pier 39. And what about feasting your eyes on the native flora and fauna of San Francisco Bay? That is also included in the program. Book your tour and discover San Francisco's secrets!

Book a self-guided driving tour of San Francisco with route and audio instructions on your smartphone via an app. Discover the iconic locations from Lombard Street and the Golden Gate Bridge to Pier 39.

Welcome to The City by the Bay! Explore the city at your own pace with The San Francisco Sightseeing Day Pass. Take advantage of access to major sights and family activities such as a full day bike rental to explore the city, entrance to the 7D and The Flyer virtual reality attraction on Pier 39. Commune with sharks and sea creatures at the Aquarium of the Bay or brush elbows with celebrities at Madame Tussauds. Ride the Hop-On Hop-off Bus between attractions and you'll save money on transport too!

Begin your adventure at any of the 16 hop-on hop-off bus stops and enjoy the freedom to plan your own itinerary. With your ticket, you can hop on and off the bus as many times as you like during its validity, exploring the sights that catch your eye. The tour covers all the must-see attractions of San Francisco, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square, Haight-Ashbury, Lombard Street, and more. You'll even catch a glimpse of the infamous Alcatraz Island, where some of history's most notorious criminals were held. To increase your experience, hop off at Pier 39 and board a bay cruise for a scenic voyage along the waterfront. Admire scenic views of the city skyline, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Bay Bridge from a new perspective, while learning about the bay's history and ecology through this audio tour.