Coit Tower Tours and Tickets

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Coit Tower welcomes visitors to explore the ground floor and murals for free, though taking the elevator to the 360-degree viewing platform starts from US$11 for adults who don’t live in San Francisco. Guided tours that include a stop at the attraction start at US$56.10 for adults and US$47.60 for children ages 3-12, and also cover other city highlights. Private city tours start at US$305 per group, excluding the elevator ticket.

Yes, Coit Tower is worth visiting as it's one of San Francisco's most recognizable landmarks, offering panoramic views of the city, the bay, and the surrounding neighborhoods from the top of Telegraph Hill. The tower's interior also features a series of Depression-era murals painted by 25 artists, and is worth a look before you head up to the observation deck. Booking a hop-on hop-off bus tour is a convenient way to visit, since you can stop at Coit Tower while checking out top San Francisco sights at your own pace.

Per one customer who booked the Big Bus SF: Hop-on Hop-off Tour with 17 Stops and Sunset Option, "Absolutely the best big bus experience we've had, and we've traveled all over the world. The views in San Francisco and the calmness of the driver were absolutely excellent. I recommend this tour to anyone."

Yes. An observation deck at the top of Coit Tower offers 360-degree views over San Francisco and the bay. A ticket is required to access via an elevator. However, when the 90-year-old elevator isn’t running, you must climb 13 flights of stairs (250 steps) to the top.

To reach the viewing observation deck at Coit Tower (without taking the elevator), visitors must walk up 13 flights of steps (250 steps). Visitors who plan to walk to Coit Tower will need to climb around 400 steps to reach Telegraph Hill Boulevard, and an additional 100 steps to reach Coit Tower.

Yes, you can park at Coit Tower during the week. However, parking spots at the lot on top are limited, and there may be a long line of cars during peak times. Visitors can take the Muni #39 bus or walk either via the Filbert Street stairs or the Greenwich Street stairs.

The first floor of Coit Tower is accessible to wheelchairs and offers a wheelchair ramp at the entrance. Although there is an elevator to the observation deck, it is not accessible as there are steps at the base and a short staircase between the elevator landing at the top and the observation deck.

The best time of day to visit Coit Tower to avoid the crowds is when it first opens, at 10am. Coit Tower is open from 10am to 6pm from April to October and 10am to 5pm from November to March. It’s closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

Inside Coit Tower is a collection of fresco murals painted by around 25 artists depicting life in the 1930s. The observation deck offers sweeping 360-degree views of San Francisco, including the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge. There are also several vista points near the base of the tower.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Coit Tower. 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

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in San Francisco.