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Explore Marine Life at Aquarium of the Bay

Embark on an unforgettable underwater adventure at Aquarium of the Bay, a premier marine attraction perfect for families and nature lovers alike. Discover the breathtaking beauty of aquatic life through immersive museum tours, guided sightseeing, and educational experiences that bring the ocean to life. Located near iconic landmarks like Pier 39 and the Golden Gate Bridge, our aquarium offers a peaceful escape into the wonders of marine biology. Whether you are looking for a fun family outing or a deep dive into local ecosystems, our top-rated tours provide incredible value and memories that last a lifetime. Book your aquatic journey today!

4.75/5 visitor ratingFrom $29.20 per person24 unique experiences50% family-friendly tours

At a glance

Tour Price

Tour Price

$63–$176 typical

Median price is $87, with options as low as $29

Rating

Rating

4.75★ average

Based on 2,585 pooled reviews

Tour Length

Tour Length

5.8 hours median

Typical duration ranges from 1.4 hours to 1.3 days

Best Value

Best Value

Museum Tours

Averages 4.82★ at $46 per person

Languages

Languages

8 languages offered

Includes English, French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, German, and Zh-Cn

Key Features

Key Features

Sightseeing & Culture

50% are sightseeing tours and 54% focus on cultural themes

24 Products

San Franciso Explorer Pass By Go City

San Franciso Explorer Pass By Go City

Skip the line
4.5 (1,702 reviews)
Headout
$89
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San Franciso Explorer Pass By Go City
Summary

This multi-attraction pass gives you express access to several attractions in San Francisco with just your mobile vouchers. After you redeem your voucher at the first attraction, your pass will be valid for the next 30 days, and you can visit 2, 3, 4, or 5 stunning attractions (based on selection) w...

Inclusions
  • - San Francisco Explorer Pass: 2/3/4/5 Attraction Pass
  • - Valid for 30 days from the first use
  • - Skip-the-line into San Francisco Zoo & Gardens, Walt Disney Museum, and the Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
  • - Additional discounts & offers
  • - Digital guidebook
Exclusions
  • - Transport
  • - Hotel transfers
  • - Food and drinks
Aquarium of the Bay + Cruise on San Francisco Bay

Aquarium of the Bay + Cruise on San Francisco Bay

Family friendly
4.9 (11 reviews)
Tiqets
$59$68
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Aquarium of the Bay + Cruise on San Francisco Bay
Summary

Explore San Francisco Bay's marine life at the Aquarium of the Bay, featuring a 300-foot tunnel with 20,000 marine creatures and interactive experiences for all ages. Next, take a 60-minute San Francisco Bay Cruise, sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge, past PIER 39 sea lions, and around Alcatra...

Go City San Francisco: Explorer Pass with 2 to 5 Attractions

Go City San Francisco: Explorer Pass with 2 to 5 Attractions

4.8 (11 reviews)
Tiqets
$89
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Go City San Francisco: Explorer Pass with 2 to 5 Attractions
Summary

If you're spending any time in San Francisco, you're going to want to make the most of the incredible attractions the city has on offer. Choose from amazing attractions and things to do in San Francisco, like the Aquarium of the Bay and the California Academy of Sciences, ride the San Francisco ...

Inclusions
  • Access to 2, 3, 4, or 5 attractions (depending on selection)
  • Free Go City app for iOS or Android
San Francisco CityPASS®

San Francisco CityPASS®

9 days
4.52 (365 reviews)
78.31%
21.69%
Well worth the moneygreat valuesaved me a bundle
Viator
$90
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San Francisco CityPASS®
Summary

Experience 4 top attractions and save up to 45% with San Francisco CityPASS® tickets. One simple purchase removes the stress of planning, so you can relax and enjoy your memories in the making. With 9 days to use your tickets, you’ll have plenty of time to explore the best sights. San Francisco Cit...

Inclusions
  • San Francisco Zoo & Gardens
  • Exploratorium
  • San Francisco CityPASS® tickets include one-time admission to your choice of 4 attractions.
  • California Academy of Sciences
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
  • de Young Museum + Legion of Honor
  • Aquarium of the Bay
  • The Walt Disney Family Museum
  • Blue & Gold Fleet’s San Francisco Bay Cruise
Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
Itinerary
  • California Academy of Sciences
  • Exploratorium
  • Aquarium of the Bay
  • San Francisco Zoo
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
  • Walt Disney Family Museum
  • de Young Museum
  • Legion of Honor
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Mobile Tickets: Present your tickets on a mobile device (or print them) for entry to the included attractions., Valid 9 consecutive days including the first day of use; nonactivated tickets expire one year from the purchase date.
Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

San Francisco: Go City Explorer Pass with 2-5 Attractions

San Francisco: Go City Explorer Pass with 2-5 Attractions

4.54 (270 reviews)
GetYourGuide
$89
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San Francisco: Go City Explorer Pass with 2-5 Attractions
Summary

Choose 2, 3, 4, or 5 attractions in San Francisco and visit them at your own pace with the Go City Explorer Pass. Visit Aquarium of the Bay, go on a Big Bus Tour or a bay cruise, the choice is yours.

Aquarium of the Bay: Entry Ticket

Aquarium of the Bay: Entry Ticket

Family friendly
4.4 (192 reviews)
Tiqets
$29
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Aquarium of the Bay: Entry Ticket
Summary

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...

Inclusions
  • Access to the Aquarium of the Bay
  • Access to the Sea Lion Center
  • Access to the Bay Area Model located in Sausalito
  • Access to the Eco Center at Heron's Head
  • Digital photos of your group
Good to know
  • wheelchair accessible
Alcatraz Island and San Francisco City Bus Tour

Alcatraz Island and San Francisco City Bus Tour

6.5 hrs
4.3 (13 reviews)
Tiqets
$160
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Alcatraz Island and San Francisco City Bus Tour
Summary

Discover San Francisco from the Bay to the Ocean, with photo opportunities at the Golden Gate Bridge, Land's End, and the Palace of Fine Arts. This engaging tour lets you get off the bus to see famous sites at each stop. A key stop is Twin Peaks, which offers a 360º view of the city from 1,000 f...

Inclusions
  • Guided bus tour of San Francisco
  • Narration by a local expert / professional guide
  • Photo stops at iconic San Francisco landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts, Twin Peaks, and Land's End Ocean Beach (Sutro Baths)
  • Transportation via air-conditioned coach
  • Alcatraz admission ticket, including ferry ride and cellhouse audio tour
Exclusions
  • Hotel pickup or drop-off
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Food and beverages
Aquarium of the Bay VIP Experience

Aquarium of the Bay VIP Experience

1.5 hrsSkip the lineFree cancellationFamily friendly
4.78 (9 reviews)
89.09%
10.91%
very educatedso much funGood
Viator
$62
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Aquarium of the Bay VIP Experience
Summary

Visit Aquarium of the Bay for an interactive introduction to the fish and other marine life that live in San Francisco Bay and its surrounding Pacific waters. This VIP ticket includes a guided tour by one of our amazing educators, which features more than 20,000 animals BEFORE the aquarium is open. ...

Inclusions
  • Admission to the Aquarium of the Bay
  • Watch biologists prepare animal habitats
Exclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Itinerary
  • Aquarium of the Bay
Good to know
  • Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Wheelchair accessible, The aquarium is open every day except Christmas Day, Free admission for children ages 3 and under, Wheelchair and stroller accessible
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

San Francisco: City Tour by Bus + Bay Cruise

San Francisco: City Tour by Bus + Bay Cruise

5 hrsFree cancellation
4.5 (4 reviews)
Tiqets
$105
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San Francisco: City Tour by Bus + Bay Cruise
Summary

Join a four-hour guided tour of San Francisco. You can get off the bus to see landmarks and enjoy audio narration. The tour takes you from the Bay to the Ocean, with photo stops at places like the Golden Gate Bridge, Land's End, and the Palace of Fine Arts. A highlight is Twin Peaks, offering a ...

Inclusions
  • Guided bus tour of San Francisco, narrated by a local expert and professional guide
  • Photo stops at iconic San Francisco landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts, Twin Peaks, and Land's End Ocean Beach (Sutro Baths)
  • Transportation via air-conditioned coach
  • Blue & Gold Fleet San Francisco Bay Cruise ticket ($35 value), includes a 1-hour tour around the Bay
Exclusions
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Food and drinks
  • Admission to attractions and monuments along the tour route
Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.”

San Francisco Instagram Walking Private Tour: Most Iconic Spots

San Francisco Instagram Walking Private Tour: Most Iconic Spots

4 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellationLikely to sell out
5 (5 reviews)
100%
0%
peacefulthoroughly enjoyablerecommend it to everybody
Viator
$223
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San Francisco Instagram Walking Private Tour: Most Iconic Spots
Summary

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 Embarcad...

Inclusions
  • An Uber ride
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • English Speaking Tour Guide
Itinerary
  • Painted Ladies
  • Union Square
  • Pier 39
  • Fisherman's Wharf
  • Boudin at the Wharf
  • Aquarium of the Bay
  • Ghirardelli Square
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • Golden Gate Park
  • San Francisco Bay
  • Twin Peaks
  • Ferry Building Marketplace
  • Financial District
  • Chinatown
  • Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
  • Public House & Mijita at AT&T Park
  • Napa Valley
  • Angel Island State Park
  • Mission District
  • Clarion Alley Murals
  • Balmy Alley Murals
  • Mission Dolores Park
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Pairs well with

Landmarks travelers visit on the same route as Aquarium of the Bay.

Pier 39
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Pier 39

100 m away • from $4.59

SS Jeremiah O'Brien
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SS Jeremiah O'Brien

300 m away • from $16

Fisherman's Wharf
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Fisherman's Wharf

550 m away • from $4.59

USS Pampanito
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USS Pampanito

650 m away • from $89

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions travelers ask before visiting.

Among the 28 options we compare across booking platforms, prices vary significantly. Most options fall within the $64–$176 range, though the full spread can go from about $28 to $542 depending on the specific experience or package selected.

The aquarium is highly rated, with an average of 4.57★ based on 3,031 pooled reviews across booking platforms. Reviewers frequently describe the experience as perfect, peaceful, and great value, with many noting it is well worth the money.

Yes, there are several ways to tailor your visit. Half of the options we compare (14 listings) are tagged as family-friendly, and roughly one-fifth (5 listings) are tagged as eco-friendly.

You can find experiences offered in 8 different languages, including English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, and Portuguese.

While many options offer instant confirmation, it is wise to plan ahead. About 11% of the listings are flagged as likely to sell out, so booking early can help ensure your preferred time slot.

There is a variety of tour formats available. A small number of options (2 listings) include skip-the-line access, while 4 listings offer private tours for a more exclusive experience.

The duration depends entirely on the type of booking you choose. Experiences can range from about 1.5 hours to over 7 days, with a median duration of approximately 7 hours.

There are no age restrictions. Strollers are welcome, but please use compact models to ensure easy movement through the narrow tunnels.

The aquarium does not have a full restaurant. You can find snacks nearby at Pier 39 or bring small snacks to eat outside.

Plan for about 60 to 90 minutes. This allows enough time to walk through the shark tunnels and interact with the touch tanks.

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