SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco’s best days out.
The 15 most popular self-guided tours in San Francisco. What each one costs, how long it runs, and who you book it through.
Ferry to Alcatraz from Pier 33 with an official ticket and self-guided app tour. Skip lines and explore Al Capone’s cells.
Most Popular“the audio tour was brilliantly put together, created a great feeling and sense of timeline from being incarcerated to the Rock closing in 1963 highly recommend the trip”
Official Alcatraz admission plus round-trip ferry and a guided-by-audio companion track, with an optional night program and ranger intros.
“The whole experience was amazing. Would 100% recommend”
Prebooked ferry to Alcatraz with headset audio, plus optional bike, bus, or Bay cruise add-ons for a smooth, flexible San Francisco day.
“This was a great experience. We had no issues using the vouchers and truly enjoyed both activities. It was a great deal.”
Ride San Francisco’s cable cars at your pace, hopping from Powell to Chinatown, North Beach, and the Wharf with the Pintours app for flexible sightseeing.
“Enjoyed this experience, really fun and you get to do some sightseeing along the way. I like that you can get off and on at any stop”
Alcatraz ferry with admission and official Cellhouse audio, plus a night option. Plan for hills, cold air, and strict timing.
“Very friendly crew, clean boat, overall a great experience. Timely departure, great weather, excellent views”
Rent a bike in San Francisco and pedal the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito and Tiburon, then return by ferry if you want.
Self-guided e-bike ride from Fisherman’s Wharf to Sausalito, crossing the Golden Gate Bridge with included helmet, lock, map, and support.
“Great day in San Francisco! Our ride over the Golden Gate Bridge was amazing! The bikes were excellent!”
Private 2-hour Alcatraz app guided tour from Pier 33 with ferry time and island admission, plus bay views and story stops.
“Under no circumstances should you order tickets on this site, because they do not refund money if you do not receive a QR code without which you will not receive the tickets.”
Rent a custom-fit bike for a full day in San Francisco. Ride the Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito, neighborhoods, plus optional ferry.
“Really good! The owner was really nice and helpful! I was the only one to book a ride that day and he kept the store open just for me! The bike was incredible as well! Thank you!”
Audio-guided cable car ride with quick stops in Union Square, Chinatown, Nob Hill, North Beach, and Fisherman’s Wharf for about $23.
“I made the mistake of not bringing headphones so it was hard to listed to the tour on my phone, but my kids and family liked it.”
Self-guided Pacific Coast Highway audio from San Francisco to Santa Monica with offline GPS and hands-free stories for up to four.
“Every time I attempted to load the guided tour within google maps it took me to a housing community and then wouldn’t start the tour. The tour never ran. We ended up just finding our own way the old school way following signage.”
A guided Alcatraz cruise from Pier 33 to the island prison, with entry included and audio-style storytelling in a private-group format.
“All very punctual, easy to find, friendly staff.. easy to get around, signposted clearly and the audio listening was very interesting.”
Walk Haight-Ashbury with an offline puzzle game. Self-paced clue stops teach history and culture in about 1–2 hours for $7.20.
“So fun and informative! Liked how it was self-paced, could start and stop as we wished, and the history was woven in well to the puzzle/story. Loved it!”
Stroll the San Francisco Embarcadero with an offline audio tour on sea level rise and storm surges, plus waterfront history and piers.
“This tour is horrible!!! Do not waste your time with it. There was little to no history or interesting information in the tour and SF has a wealth of history and fun facts. The talk focused on global warming and ocean rising in coming decades. The individual who spoke from his kayak was of no…”
A 2-hour private app tour of downtown San Francisco from Ferry Plaza to Wells Fargo, with free navigation and flexible pacing.
“Great tour, but beware it can take upto 2 hours to walk the whole thing! Still a wonderful experience”
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