

California Academy of Sciences Tours and Tickets
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One of the United States' premier science and natural history museums, the California Academy of Sciences holds a fascinating collection of 38,000 natural wonders. With its Morrison Planetarium, Steinhart Aquarium, four-story rain forest dome, and open-air, green "living roof," the academy is a highlight for many visitors to San Francisco.
Daily 9:30am–5pm (Sunday from 11am)
55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California, 94118
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California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket
Enjoy easy access to the California Academy of Sciences with this pre-paid skip-the-line ticket. Walk right in to enjoy the museum's 4-story rain forest, planetarium, and aquarium. Avoid wasting your precious vacation waiting in the long lines to purchase tickets for this exhibit-packed museum. Your admission includes all shows and exhibits, and is a perfect activity for families.
IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE:
All guests ages 12+ must provide proof of full vaccination or a negative test taken within 48 hours of a visit in order to enter the Academy, and photo ID is required for all guests ages 18+. While masks are longer required indoors, we strongly encourage all guests to keep masking up.
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$38.75
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$38.75

Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour
Ride a double-decker sightseeing bus to San Francisco's most famous landmarks with a choice of 2 different passes. Explore the city's 49 square miles, including stops at big-name attractions like Pier 39, the Palace of Fine Arts and Union Square. Go at your own pace, hopping off at any of 16 stops, exploring at your leisure, and then hopping back on when you're done. Choose the Premium pass to include a night tour or a Deluxe pass for an additional 24 hours of hop-on-hop-off and a night tour.
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$53.10
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San Francisco CityPASS
Save time and money with the San Francisco CityPASS, which gives you admission to top area attractions, a cruise on San Francisco Bay, and discounts for shopping and activities. You can choose to visit science and art museums like the Exploratorium or the Walt Disney Family Museum. You’ll have important details like hours of operation right in your pocket with the provided mobile ticket.
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$76.00
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$76.00

Golden Gate Park Segway Tour - Easy to learn then 2.5 hours of gliding fun
Explore San Francisco’s beautiful Golden Gate Park on this 2.5-hour Segway tour. Led by a local guide, you’ll pass top attractions like the Japanese Tea Gardens, the de Young Museum and the California Academy of Sciences. All equipment is included, as well as a safety training. Cover even more ground on a Segway as you soak up Golden Gate Park's rich history and hidden gems from your guide.
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$79.00
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$79.00

Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions
Tour San Francisco with Go City and enjoy admission at more than 25 popular San Francisco attractions and activities - all on one digital pass. Choose an All-Inclusive Pass valid for 1-,2-, 3- or 5-days and visit as many attractions as you like, all while saving as much money as possible on your vacation.
Please note: Enjoy the extra flexibility in case your travel plans need to change: All passes are valid for two years from purchase date and only become activated with your first attraction visit. After activation your pass will be valid for the remaining number of days purchased.
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$67.00
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$67.00

Go City: San Francisco Explorer Pass - Choose 2, 3, 4 or 5 Attractions
With Go City's San Francisco Explorer Pass you’ll save money on two, three, four or five San Francisco attractions, compared to buying individual attraction tickets. Select your favorite activities among a list of over 25 including sightseeing cruises, tours, museum admissions, and visit them over a 60-day period. Use the included digital guide to help you independently explore the Bay Area at your own pace. No voucher redemption is required; simply save on your mobile phone and enjoy direct entry to attractions.
Please note: Enjoy the extra flexibility in case your travel plans need to change: All passes are valid for two years from purchase date and only become activated with your first attraction visit. After activation your pass will be valid for 60 days and/or the remaining number of attraction choices purchased.
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$58.00
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1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Make your own travel itinerary for the day while in San Francisco with this full-day hop-on hop-off bus pass. Ride a double-decker bus throughout the city, and hop off and back on at any of the stops along the route. Make stops at Fisherman’s Wharf, Golden Gate Park, Union Square, Chinatown, and more.
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$60.99
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$60.99

Private Segway Tour through Golden Gate Park - 3 hours with your own guide
See beautiful San Francisco by Segway on this 3-hour private tour. Enjoy routes that travel through Golden Gate Park and more. A local guide will lead the way, providing fun and insightful commentary as you discover San Francisco on two wheels.
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$159.00
Price varies by group size
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$159.00
Price varies by group size

Haight-Ashbury and SF Park Scavenger Hunt in San Francisco
Book this scavenger hunt in San Francisco if you want to combine adventure, history, and sightseeing in one tour. You and a small group will solve riddles and do challenges to get you around the Haight-Ashbury district. Have a competition with the other members of your group while you follow the clues on this app-led adventure.
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$12.31
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$12.31

Golden Gate Park Bike Tour
Golden Gate Park is hands-down one of the best places to ride in San Francisco with so many places to see, from museums and to gardens to a herd of lazy buffalo.
This guided tour takes about 2 hours, including various stops near essential attractions while our guides provide in-depth narration of the park and stop for photo opportunities at famous sights and hidden gems throughout the tour.
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$48.82
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$48.82

The Nearly-Private San Francisco Highlights Tour + Sausalito
How do you get to really know a city? Have an SF native, show you the way in this nearly-private tour!
This well-crafted, intimate, & flexible, tour is designed to provide the you with the greatest exposure to SF's culture, history, and recommended spots in the least amount of time.
After nearly a decade of giving other people's tours, Paul, the owner/ guide, started SF Expeditions in order to give *his* tours of the City he grew up in.
We know that there's more to a good tour than relaying dates and facts. A good tour allows us the chance to really connect with the flavor of the city and to explore opportunities as they arise.
We're also happy to customize the route to suit requests, whenever possible ("Full House" location, anyone?).
Some hotel pick-up/drop-offs can be pre-arranged.
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$84.99
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$84.99

California Academy of Sciences NightLife Admission Ticket
Pair science with San Francisco nightlife and you have NightLife at the California Academy of Sciences. This is the perfect, child-free way to explore the museum after hours. Make your way inside and enjoy a lively venue of music, provocative science, and exhibits.
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$23.00
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$23.00

Your Personal (Private) Tour of San Francisco
Your Personal Tour of San Francisco is the way to really see our City from the inside.
This private minivan tour takes you & up to 5 other guests, in a roundtrip look at SF Highlights, but with the added flexibility that allows it to be tailored directly for your tastes:
Want to go by the ballpark?
We can do that!
Visit the house used for "Full House"?
Sure thing!
Pizza in North Beach or Dim Sum in Chinatown? Let's go!
Are you a foodie? This tour also includes a little time for a short meal break - Seafood in Sausalito or some quick bites in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood are only two more of the possibilities (meals not included).
As you travel the City with Paul, the owner of SF Expeditions. You'll be introduced to the History & Current events of San Francisco in the form of an unscripted narration/conversation that is guaranteed to engage and amuse.
Please note: the stops listed are for a "typical" tour - your experience may vary according to your preferences.
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$340.00
per group
$60.00 savings
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$340.00
per group
$60.00 savings
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