SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco’s best days out.
The 15 most popular evening experiences in San Francisco. What each one costs, how long it runs, and who you book it through.
Ride Big Bus SF’s Red Route for 17 stops across the city, with open-deck views, earbuds commentary, and optional sunset add-ons.
Most Popular“Simple process, easy to contact. Never had a problem with them here or in New York my go to trip provider”
Cruise San Francisco Bay at sunset past Alcatraz, Angel Island, Sausalito, and the Golden Gate, then watch skyline lights come on.
“Excellent service and staff friendly. Really enjoyed the cruise - got some lovely photos. Perfect evening for the cruise. Little stop offs with information provided about the area. Thoroughly enjoyed.”
Sunset on a San Francisco Bay catamaran with Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge views, plus 1 free drink. Windy? Bring layers.
“Must do while visit San Francisco. 5:30 pm perfect time for departure. Crew was amazing. Jackets and drink great touch.”
90-minute luxury catamaran sunset cruise from Pier 39: Golden Gate, Alcatraz, Sausalito, sea lions, 360 views, and a drink.
“Super friendly guides, the weather was perfect. An experience I recommended for everyone who is on vacation in San Francisco. 5 Stars absolutely deserved”
Alcatraz Island with a 45-minute audio tour plus a flexible SF Bay cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge, day or night.
“We had a great time at the night tour! I broke my leg the month before and I was able to take the trany up to Alcatraz and was also taken back down!!”
Official Alcatraz admission plus round-trip ferry and a guided-by-audio companion track, with an optional night program and ranger intros.
“The audio station would be better placed at the bottom of the island, nearer to where the ferry lands as we went a different way around the prison at the beginning and missed getting our audio pieces.”
A 2-hour sunset sail from Pier 39 with small-boat views of Alcatraz, Sausalito, and the Golden Gate, plus two included drinks.
“Even though it was cold, it was beautiful and clear out Capt. gave us a fabulous sail past Alcatraz and out to the Golden Gate. I live here and never tire of the beauty of the bay. This small ship with 12 passengers was an excellent way to travel.”
See Jay Alexander’s mind-reading show in an intimate Marrakech-style theater, with skip-the-line entry and a pre-show lounge experience.
“Jay was absolutely amazing from the time you are greeted in the lounge until you say goodbye. I've seen a fair number of illusionists, psychology experts, etc., and his performance is at the top. I can't recommend more strongly!”
Big Bus San Francisco sunset tour by open-top double-decker. See Wharf lights, Bay Bridge views, Treasure Island, and more in 90 minutes.
“Lovely experience, a bit chilly on top, but all good fun, a little pricey but it’s worth it for the experience”
Alcatraz ferry with admission and official Cellhouse audio, plus a night option. Plan for hills, cold air, and strict timing.
“3 days after booking experience and after landing in SFO, I get a text that they had oversold the night experience and could not accommodate us but was able to get us on a day tour the next day. We already have our 4 days planned pretty tightly. The company did get us in a…”
Alcatraz at night with an official ticket, ferry ride from Pier 33, and app-guided secret audio as you see the cells and learn why escape failed.
“would be good to have a coffee shop on the Island”
Official Alcatraz inside-prison cruise from Pier 33 with ferry views and award-winning audio tour; includes a snack option in North Beach.
“Seamless. Excellent Communication. Thanks for Complimentary appetizer, but it needs to be of the customer's choice. Appetizer was ordinary.”
90-minute Pier 39 sunset cruise past sea lions, Golden Gate, Alcatraz, Angel Island, Sausalito, and Tiburon. Warm layers help.
“Tour around Bay, seeing Alcatraz, Golden Gate Bridge and Treasure Island. Seals were laying out around dock. Check off my bucket list! Our boat had good 80s 90s music. Recommend to all. Little chilly after sun sets.”
See Alcatraz by night on a self-guided audio tour with live ferry narration, then add a 1-hour narrated Bay cruise from Pier 39.
“activité superbe et très intéressante....à faire absolument !!!!”
Open-top SF night bus with skyline views, Bay Bridge light show, Treasure Island photos, Nob Hill and Chinatown narration in multiple languages.
“I loved the tour. A great summary for a great city. Even though a two-hour tour is not enough to discover San Francisco, this tour helps you understand and uncover the the secrets, details and corners of the city. I recommend it very much!”
The city, the bay, and the day trips beyond it. Every way to see them.
