Oracle Park Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Oracle Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Behind-the-Scenes Ballpark Tour of Oracle Park

• San Francisco E-Bike Tour: City Highlights

• Greater Bay Area Seaplane Tour

• San Francisco RocketBoat High-Speed Bay Adventure

• San Francisco City Sights Seaplane Tour

Behind-the-scenes tours at Oracle Park start at US$46 for adults, US$40 for seniors, US$35 for kids 3–12 years old, and US$40 for active US military; there’s no cost to bring kids 2 and under. Tour take you to the field, dugout, batting cage, and press box. Many San Francisco city tours include a glimpse of the park from the outside; boat tours start at US$36 while e-bike tours start at US$115.

Yes, Oracle Park is a major MLB stadium with one of the most spectacular locations in the US along the San Francisco Bay. Seats offer views of the water, Golden Gate Bridge, and city skyline, and there are a number of additional attractions—including an 80-foot (24-meter) slide and a scenic waterfront promenade. Giants games sell out, so buy a ticket in advance, or see the stadium on a tour.

Per one customer who booked the Behind-the-Scenes Ballpark Tour of Oracle Park: "Great behind the scenes tour. You get to see the dugout, press box, guest locker room, suites. It was terrific. Mark led our group and he was great. He answered all questions and had tons of interesting information to share."

Yes, there are many tours of Oracle Park, from the daily public tours (aka the “behind-the-scenes ballpark tour”) to pregame tours to private tours for groups of almost any size. Most visitors opt for the daily public tours, which must be booked in advance as they often sell out.

Alcoholic drinks and backpacks are prohibited inside Oracle Park, with limited exceptions like diaper bags and select medical bags. For more information on the sizes and dimensions of smaller bags, check directly with the stadium before you go. Drinks or food in unsealed containers may be confiscated.

For the best views of home runs, consider the bleacher sections, although the rows are a little uncomfortable with backless seats. If you can fork out more, the seats at Club Level, from around 200 to 225, are said to be great rows, offering clear views of both the field and bay.

The free viewing area is near McCovey Cove. You’ll know exactly where because there are always people waiting in line before a game. It’s standing-room only, but it’s a fun atmosphere with a surprisingly good view. The San Francisco Giants staff monitor the area and change the visitors every three innings.

Tickets for Oracle Park can be bought from the San Francisco Giants official website, the Major Baseball League (MBL) app, or rusted third-party vendors. Prefer buying tickets in person? Head to the box office at the stadium on game days, when it’s open up to three hours before games start.

It’s best to reach Oracle Park early before a game to orient yourself, use restrooms, and check out food options. At Third and Kings Streets, the Willie Mays Gate (for club-level ticket holders) opens two hours before a game, whereas all other gates open 90 minutes in advance.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Oracle Park. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in San Francisco:

• Alcatraz

• Golden Gate Bridge

• San Francisco Bay

• Golden Gate Park

• Bay Bridge

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