Top San Francisco Monuments and Memorials

See San Francisco’s most famous waterfront landmarks from the water on a bay cruise that combines iconic views with onboard flexibility. Sail beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, pass Alcatraz Island, and take in panoramic views of the city skyline while listening to stories and insights through an app-based audio guide. With skip-the-line boarding and indoor and outdoor viewing areas, it’s an easy way to experience the bay from a different perspective.

See a side of San Francisco that many visitors overlook—and soak up the city’s local feel—on this small-group walking tour. Pick between morning and afternoon start times, and meet your guide in the Inner Sunset neighborhood. Over the course of 2 miles (3 kilometers), you’ll enjoy a leisurely stroll as you ascend hidden staircases, explore secret gardens, and soak up the city’s picturesque views well off the tourist track.

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.

Experience Muir Woods National Monument and the quaint waterfront town of Sausalito on a half-day tour. Travel across the Golden Gate Bridge on a guided day trip that includes pickup in a convenient location in downtown San Francisco, transportation, and National Park entrance fees. Enjoy free time among the ancient redwoods, then explore Sausalito at your own pace before returning to San Francisco by vehicle or by ferry (separate expense).

Experience Alcatraz from the water while uncovering the stories that made “The Rock” one of America’s most infamous prisons. Rather than simply viewing the island from afar, hear firsthand accounts from former guards and inmates through a smartphone audio guide as you cruise around Alcatraz. Along the way, enjoy views of San Francisco Bay landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, with skip-the-line boarding for a seamless experience.

Enjoy magical Muir Woods, then go beyond. Coastal California awaits! Visit the village of Point Reyes Station. Walk through Point Reyes National Seashore. Escape Bay Area crowds and fill your camera with beauty. Finish your day with a mead tasting at Heidrun Meadery.

Enjoy easy skip-the-line access to the California Academy of Sciences with this pre-paid ticket. Walk right in to explore the museum's 4-story rainforest, planetarium, and aquarium, plus the new Tiny Chef, Big Impact exhibit celebrating small actions for the planet.

Experience San Francisco Bay’s stunning waterfront as you pedal across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco to Sausalito. Join our fun and knowledgeable local guides as they lead you on a memorable journey through some of the Bay Area’s most picturesque landscapes. Crossing the bridge on the bike path, you’ll then enjoy a thrilling 10-minute downhill ride, leading you into the charming town of Sausalito. Bask in the famously wonderful weather of Sausalito as you explore its Mediterranean-style streets and scenic waterfront. You'll continue your adventure to Muir Woods National Monument on our comfortable minicoach. You’ll wander through ancient groves of coastal redwoods, experiencing a full sensory immersion in this ‘living museum’ of towering trees that once dominated the West Coast. Spend an hour and a half exploring the serene beauty of Muir Woods before heading back to Sausalito for a quick stop and then back to San Francisco.

The Alcatraz Island Tour offers a unique glimpse into the historic former prison, accessible via a scenic ferry ride from Pier 33 in San Francisco. This package includes admission to Alcatraz Island and an award-winning 45-minute audio tour of the prison, providing insights into the lives of infamous inmates and the prison's storied past. Visitors can explore the island at their own pace, allowing ample time to absorb the rich history and stunning views of the San Francisco skyline. This tour is a must for history buffs and those seeking a deeper understanding of one of America’s most notorious landmarks.

This is the official Alcatraz prison tour that gives you access ON the island and INSIDE the building cellblocks with the award-winning audio tour in multiple languages. You will get to experience all of the interesting parts of the Alcatraz Island and the stories behind. A 15 minutes ferry ride will take you from Pier 33 to the island in the middle of the San Francisco Bay, and when you are done with the Alcatraz tour, you can take any ferry back to the pier. It's definitely the one tour you don't want to miss when visiting San Francisco! What's better? This tour includes a bonus San Francisco Bay Tour - a cruise tour that takes you around the Alcatraz Island and under the famous Golden Gate Bridge in just 60 minutes! Tour starts near Pier 39 which is within walking distance from the Alcatraz Pier at Pier 33, and there are multiple departures daily so you could use it basically on any day, at any departure time! Don't miss your chance to experience the best San Francisco Bay tours!

Make the most of your limited time in San Francisco, and combine a guided morning bus tour with a visit to Alcatraz. Enjoy a fully narrated sightseeing adventure through iconic neighborhoods such as Haight-Ashbury, Chinatown, and North Beach, with stops at the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Land’s End, and Twin Peaks. Then, skip the ticket line for your official Alcatraz Island ferry and tour, including a self-guided audio experience.

Discover the majestic Muir Woods National Monument and experience the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in one unforgettable day. Begin your adventure at 2805 Leavenworth St, where you’ll board a shuttle from Fisherman’s Wharf and cross the Golden Gate Bridge en route to the peaceful redwood forest. Spend 90 minutes walking among the towering coastal redwoods before heading to Sausalito. Enjoy free time in this charming waterfront town to dine, shop, or relax. Then, return to San Francisco and pick up your included bike at 501 Bay St for a self-guided ride along the scenic Bay Trail, with the option to bike back across the Golden Gate Bridge. This experience offers the perfect mix of natural beauty and city exploration, ideal for families, couples, and outdoor enthusiasts. -Shuttle over the Golden Gate Bridge -Walk through Muir Woods ancient redwoods -Free time in Sausalito -Bike pickup at 501 Bay St in the afternoon or the next day -Ride at your own pace across the Bay Trail and bridge

Combine a walking tour of San Francisco's historic waterfront with the top tastes of the city on this private adventure. In just a few hours, learn about the area's maritime past, spot sea lions bathing in their natural habitat, visit a hidden fisherman's chapel, and much more. As you explore with your guide, sample San Francisco's culinary gems, from the fresh flavors of Fisherman’s Wharf to the sweet delights of Ghirardelli Square. Leave with your appetite thoroughly satisfied and plenty of local recommendations.

Explore one of San Francisco’s most prominent art collections when you prebook admission tickets to the Legion of Honor Museum. Inside, discover an impressive collection of ancient Mediterranean art, European paintings and sculptures, works on paper, and more. As an added bonus, your ticket also includes same-day admission to the de Young Museum at no extra cost.