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Make the most of your first-time visit to San Francisco with our San Francisco for beginners hand-picked recommendations below. These San Francisco must-see tours and passes will get you into all the right places, without breaking the bank!

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Alcatraz and San Francisco City Tour

Definitely worth doing based on 215 traveler reviews

Duration: 6 hours (approx.)

Location: San Francisco

Combine a San Francisco City Tour and guided visit to Alcatraz for the ultimate introduction to San Francisco! You'll enjoy the beauty and attractions of everyone's ... More info »

From USD $59.99 $69.99 Save: $10.00

Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Small Group Trip

Definitely worth doing based on 79 traveler reviews

Duration: 14 hours (approx.)

Location: San Francisco, California

Take time out for a day trip into the wild beauty of Yosemite National Park from San Francisco. Traveling by 15 seat passenger van or Minibus, you'll enjoy the ... More info »

From USD $138.99 $148.99 Save: $10.00

Muir Woods, Giant Redwoods and Sausalito Half-Day Trip

Definitely worth doing based on 52 traveler reviews

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

Location: San Francisco, California

Take time out from San Francisco on a half-day trip to Muir Woods and Sausalito. This enthralling half-day trip takes you across the Golden Gate Bridge to the ... More info »

From USD $37.99 $47.99 Save: $10.00

Monterey, Carmel and The 17-Mile Drive Day Trip

Definitely worth doing based on 61 traveler reviews

Duration: 11 hours (approx.)

Location: San Francisco, California

Cruise along California's spectacular coastline on a relaxing day trip from San Francisco. You'll follow Highway 1 to the beautiful Monterey Peninsula and visit ... More info »

From USD $57.99 $67.99 Save: $10.00

San Francisco CityPass

Definitely worth doing based on 35 traveler reviews

Duration: Flexible

Location: San Francisco, California

For the best deal in San Francisco, go for the CityPass! Your pass to the City by the Bay includes tickets to world-renowned attractions, discounts and seven days' ... More info »

From USD $58.99 $115.40 Save: $56.41

San Francisco Waterfront Segway Tour

Absolutely loved it based on 25 traveler reviews

Duration: 2.5 - 3 hrs (approx.)

Location: San Francisco, California

Enjoy spectacular views of San Francisco Bay while you glide from site to site on an eco-friendly Segway - it's the coolest ride of the 21st-century! Far easier ... More info »

From USD $69.99 $90.00 Save: $20.01

San Francisco Dinner Dance Cruise

Definitely worth doing based on 19 traveler reviews

Duration: 2.5 - 3 hours (approx.)

Location: San Francisco, California

Watch the sun set over San Francisco while cruising San Francisco Bay. You'll enjoy a romantic four-course dinner freshly prepared onboard by an expert team of ... More info »

From USD $111.99 $132.50 Save: $20.51

Muir Woods and Wine Country Small Group Tour

Definitely worth doing based on 45 traveler reviews

Duration: 9 hours (approx.)

Location: San Francisco, California

Discover why the Californian wine country is one of San Francisco's most popular day-trip destinations on this intimate excursion by minivan. This great tour combo ... More info »

From USD $84.99

Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Definitely worth doing based on 34 traveler reviews

Duration: 60 minutes (approx.)

Location: San Francisco

Want to experience San Francisco's must-do attraction? Take the 60-minute Golden Gate Bay Cruise and you'll see why it's the perfect introduction to San Francisco. ... More info »

From USD $21.99

Skip the Line: California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket

Definitely worth doing based on 23 traveler reviews

Duration: Flexible

Location: San Francisco, California

Skip the line as you visit the California Academy of Sciences - the only place on the planet with an aquarium, a planetarium, a natural history museum and a four-story ... More info »

From USD $24.49

San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Definitely worth doing based on 26 traveler reviews

Duration: 2 days (approx.)

Location: San Francisco, California

Everything you'll need to see in San Francisco and at your own pace! From historical sites to modern San Francisco architecture, this tour covers the beauty and ... More info »

From USD $22.99 $32.99 Save: $10.00

Winchester Mystery House Tour

Definitely worth doing based on 14 traveler reviews

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

Location: San Francisco, California

Visit spooky Winchester House, home of the rifle heiress Sarah Winchester. So many unexplained oddities have come to pass here that it has become known as the ... More info »

From USD $47.99 $57.99 Save: $10.00

San Francisco Explorer Cruise

Duration: 90 minutes (approx.)

Location: San Francisco

This is the ultimate Only-in-San-Francisco experience! Explore San Francisco’s unique Architecture, Natural History, and Native American Culture on this one-of-a-kind ... More info »

From USD $33.99
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San Francisco City Shuttle Tour
San Francisco City Shuttle Tour

Take a comprehensive shuttle tour of San Francisco, including all of SF's main attractions plus a ferry trip to Sausalito. The five-hour itinerary allows for maximum tour stops, with time to leave the shuttle at all nine stops to explore and take photos.

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