23 activities in San Francisco, United States Of America

Famous for scenic beauty, cultural attractions, diverse communities and world-class cuisine, San Francisco’s landmarks include the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Fisherman’s Wharf, Alcatraz, Chinatown, Union Square, North Beach, the Castro district and Mission Dolores. Measuring 49 square miles, San Francisco is famous for its scenic beauty, cultural attractions, diverse communities and world-class cuisine. Dotted with landmarks and intriguing neighborhoods to explore at every turn. Views of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay are often laced with fog, creating a romantic mood in this most European of American cities.

Choose from a regular Cannondale bike or a brand new lightweight Cannondale Quick NEO e-bike. With an efficient aluminum step-through frame and ergonomic touch points including handlebar, grips, and saddle, this e-bike offers a comfortable ride, and a fun and easy way to explore one of the world’s most famous cities.

You could spend days wandering the lantern-covered streets of Chinatown, but we’ve designed this 1 hour 30 minutes long introduction to immerse you in its unique history and culture and give you a few reasons to come back again later. We start near the Dragon’s Gate, to discuss the history of this once-rough area, and address the mystery of SF’s moving waterline.

Stopping at historical points of interest, we’ll introduce you to the often-overlooked history of Asian immigration to the US - it goes back much farther than you may think - and explain the ways that Chinatown has been integral to the growth of San Francisco as a whole. But this tour is only partially about history; we also want to immerse you in the modern life of the neighborhood that is a fascinating mix of East and West. We’ll stop off at landmarks like Waverly Place, Portsmouth Square, and St. Mary’s Cathedral.

We’ll discuss Chinese medicine at a traditional apothecary, tempt your tastebuds at some of the city’s best bakeries, and even taste some fresh fortune cookies (a SF invention) at the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory.

Not only will you discover a thing or two about the iconic after-dinner treat, you’ll also receive a special custom-made cookie as a little gift from us!

Filled with hundreds of exhibits and thousands of animals, the California Academy of Sciences has something for everyone to enjoy. Ideal for a family day out, prepare to be amazed as you learn all about the planet's diversity and biology. Explore earth, ocean and space, all in one place.

The California Academy of Sciences is the only place in the world to combine a natural history museum, aquarium, planetarium and world-class research and education facility under one roof. All housed in the world's largest public green building designed by award winning architect Renzo Piano.

Topped with a living roof, a 2.5 acre expanse of native California plants, providing a habitat for birds, butterflies and insects, it blends seamlessly into the beautiful landscape of San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Park. Daily interactions with animals, educators, and biologists within immersive, hands-on exhibits offer discovery and wonder for guests of all ages. The Academy will inspire lifelong curiosity and appreciation for the natural world as you experience the depths of a Philippine coral reef, climb into the canopy of a Costa Rican rainforest and fly to the outer reaches of the Universe.

This general admission ticket includes all shows and exhibits.

Enjoy the freedom of going wherever the road may lead you on this great value guided cycling tour. Starting from a Fisherman's Wharf Location, you will be fitted with a current year model bike, helmet, front handlebar bag, rear gear rack, map and route instructions, and given the option to include a return ferry ticket.

Just say how many miles you feel like riding and we'll show you a great route that includes all the best stops the Bay Area has to offer. We can also make suggestions for some of our favourite local rides.

Bike the Golden Gate Bridge on a wide bike path with awesome views! Coast two miles downhill into sunny Sausalito, and then return by ferry! Check out breath-taking coastal views on the City Coast and Park Ride and visit the Palace of Fine Arts, the Legion of Honor Fine Arts Museum, and Ocean Beach on the way. Cycle through Fisherman's Wharf, Fort Mason, Crissy Field, the Presidio, and Fort Point. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and then head out to Tiburon! Or why not try some off-road riding around the Marin Headlands? You will remember this experience for years to come.

The Guided Tour Package includes a professionally guided tour (up to 3 hours) and 24-hour electric bike rental.

Experience the beauty of San Francisco at sunset as you cycle through the city, bathed in a golden glow and long shadows. Make your way leisurely along the Pacific coast, crossing the famous piers to the breathtaking Golden Gate Bridge. Take advantage of the light to capture the perfect picture before heading back into the city to take in some of San Francisco’s most famous landmarks from Fisherman’s Wharf to Lombard Gates and Presidio Park.

There is no better way to see San Francisco than on two wheels. Glide along its cosmopolitan streets and take in beautiful monuments, famous landmarks and stunning ocean views. Your group’s guide will lead you on a relaxed but comprehensive tour and you will even have the opportunity to cycle over the Golden Gate Bridge itself. At 3pm each day the Ocean side of the bridge opens exclusively for cyclists and you will ride across one of the greatest architectural structures in America.

Then head past the waterfront district, taking in the Aquatic Park complex, the historic Fisherman’s Wharf, the lively and dynamic Crissy Field area and much more. Admire the picturesque winding street at Lombard Gate and learn about this part of the city’s military past at Fort Mason.

The tour will make plenty of stops at the very best photo points so be sure to pack your camera to capture the unforgettable sights of San Francisco at sundown!

Languages
English.

Pick your favorite attractions and activities from a list of over 25, and enjoy the freedom that the San Francisco Explorer Pass gives, with a validity of 60 days from first use. Feed your mind at the California Academy of Sciences, discover the secrets of the infamous “Rock” with a fun cruise around Alcatraz, indulge in a bit of culture at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMoMA) or even discover the deep blue wonders at the Aquarium of the Bay. Explore the unknown at the Exploratorium, see the city in record time aboard a Hop On-Hop Off Big Bus San Francisco and much more! With so much to see and do, your stay in San Francisco is going to be an unforgettable one!

Attraction List
Tours & Boat Trips
• Hop On Hop Off Big Bus Classic Tour: 1 Day Ticket
• Escape from the Rock – Cruise around Alcatraz
• GoCar San Francisco 1 Hour Tour
• Oracle Park Tour
• Angel Island with Roundtrip Ferry
• Fisherman's Wharf Walking Tour
• Urban Hike Tour
• Golden Gate Bridge Bike Tour (ends in Sausalito)

Attractions & Experiences
• Madame Tussauds
• Aquarium of the Bay
• Subpar Miniature Golf
• The Flyer SF & 7D Experience
• Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
• K1 Speed Indoor Karting
• San Francisco Zoo & Gardens
• USS Pampanito
• The Escape Game San Francisco
• LEGOLAND Discovery Center

Museums
• California Academy of Sciences
• Exploratorium
• The Walt Disney Family Museum
• San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
• de Young Museum and Legion of Honor
• Asian Art Museum
• USS Hornet Museum

Bike Rental
• All-Day Comfort Bike Rental by Blazing Saddles

Important information - There may be restrictions
Please note: Most of the attractions listed don’t require any pre-booking, you can simply turn up, scan your pass and head straight inside. However, some of the timed tours do require pre-booking and all information can be found in the digital guidebook.
To download your guidebook please download click here.

Explore San Francisco - the City by the Bay with its rolling hills and never ending water views on a beautiful bike ride along the city’s stunning waterfront, across the Golden Gate Bridge, towards the quaint coastal community of Sausalito.

After departing from Ghirardelli Square at the western end of Fisherman’s Wharf, guests will bike through the green hillside of Fort Mason, the Marina District, through Crissy Fields, up to and across the Golden Gate Bridge, and then down the Marin Headlands into Sausalito.

There, guests can either stay to explore Sausalito on their own, or take the ferry back to San Francisco.

Languages
English

Others
Guests on this small-group bike tour (no more than 20 guests) will be fitted with state-of-the-art Cannondale bikes.

The hottest event on the social calendar - come and find out what everyone's talking about! A visit to the Californian Academy of Sciences does not have to end just because the sun goes down. It is when the real fun begins!

Here is your opportunity to experience a whole new side of the Academy at ''Nightlife'', every Thursday night. Watch it transform into a lively venue filled with music and mingling, provocative science, special activities and cocktails forvisitors aged 21 and over. It is a uniquely sophisticated where you will groove to San Francisco's hippest DJ's and performers, explore all of the Academy's exhibits and shows, and meet locals and visitors from around the world.

The ''skip the line nightlife tour'' includes entrance into the California Academy of Sciences, all exhibits and the DJ Music performance. The VIP Tour includes access to the four story “Rainforests of the World” exhibit, a reserved pass for the 8:30pm Planetarium show and express entry into the building. Also included is access to an open bar in a reserved cocktail area prior to the tour, a one-hour behind-the-scenes tour with a private viewing of some of the Academy's renowned gem and mineral collection and interaction with Academy researchers.

This is science made sexy and stylish. For a truly unique experience of the Californian Academy of Sciences, book your “Nightlife” tour now.

VIP tickets: Enter through the “Membership” entrance.
Meet at VIP CHECK-IN inside the Main Lobby to receive your all-access badge and further instructions.

California Academy of Sciences -Climb into the canopy of a butterfly-filled four-story rainforest. Come face-to-face with a colony of penguins. Explore the outer limits of the universe in a 75-foot planetarium. Decompress in front of the deepest indoor coral reef on Earth. At the Academy, you’ll get to experience nearly 40,000 of the world’s most beautiful, unusual creatures—from the heart of Golden Gate Park.

Blue & Gold Fleet San Francisco Bay Cruise - This fully narrated, one-hour tour sails past Pier 39’s resident sea lions, under the Golden Gate Bridge, and around Alcatraz Island, site of an infamous prison.

Aquarium of the Bay - Meet local inhabitants of the San Francisco Bay and surrounding watersheds at Aquarium of the Bay, located at PIER 39 next to Fisherman’s Wharf. Experience the closest thing to being underwater when you walk through glass tunnels, with close-up views of local sharks, bat rays, Spiny Lumpsuckers and Garibaldis. Don’t know what some of those are? Go find out! Touch sea stars, anemones, and bat rays, and watch the river otters play in their watershed habitat. Leave with a smile!

San Francisco Zoo & Gardens – Open 365 days a year, San Francisco Zoo & Gardens is home to more than 2,000 exotic, endangered and rescued animals in 100 acres of majestic and peaceful gardens nestled against the Pacific Ocean. In addition to animals, there is entertainment for the whole family to enjoy, including a historic steam train, a carousel, and a uniquely themed play zone area that will ignite the imagination of children of all ages.

The Walt Disney Family Museum - Find animation, innovation and inspiration through interactive galleries featuring films, music, artifacts, and a spectacular model of Disneyland. Explore Walt’s remarkable life story told through his own voice, family photographs and personal collections. Come experience the life story of the man behind the magic!

How does it work?
- Present your tickets on a mobile device (or print them) for entry to the included attractions: California Academy of Sciences, Blue & Gold Fleet San Francisco Bay Cruise, Choice Ticket: Aquarium of the Bay OR The Walt Disney Family Museum, Choice Ticket: Exploratorium OR San Francisco Zoo & Gardens. CityPASS® mobile tickets are valid for nine days, beginning with the first day of use and expire within one year of purchase.

Important Information - There may be restrictions
Some attractions may require advance reservations. Check the CityPASS Travel Guide link in your voucher for up-to-date attraction information including reservations, entry instructions, hours of operation and helpful tips to plan your visit.

Play a city game and embark on an exciting walking tour where you will follow clues to discover amazing places and local stories in San Francisco.

On this San Francisco tour, you will learn about the social and economic development of the city and you will see key places that have shaped its face, plus many more iconic landmarks.

Are you up for an adventure in San Francisco?

Highlights
Explore the Union Square, the French Quartier and the Embarcadero

Storyline

You are a European immigrant who has just arrived in San Francisco in the early 1900s seeking their fortune like many others have done. It’s not long after the gold rush boom and there is plenty of money to be had... You want to start a new life and aim to strike it rich no matter what. For this ambitious personal mission, you start taking the city on foot.

Languages
Audioguide available in English.

How does it work?
This quest has 10 challenges. After booking, follow the instructions you receive by e-mail for playing this city game and walking tour. Make sure you download the Questo mobile app from GooglePlay or the Apple App Store. Create a new account inside the Questo app with your email address to begin the game. Please note, in order to play the game, you will need an internet connection. This is a self-guided game type tour. You must be at the starting point (that you'll see in the app) in order to begin, or else the game won’t start.

Measuring 48 square miles, San Francisco is famous for its scenic beauty, cultural attractions, diverse communities, and world-class cuisine. Dotted with landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Fisherman’s Wharf, Alcatraz, Chinatown, Union Square, North Beach, the Castro District and Mission Dolores, the City’s streets have intriguing neighborhoods to explore at every turn. Views of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay are often laced with fog, creating a romantic mood in the most European of American cities. If you decide to explore San Francisco on your own by bike, Unlimited Biking will arm you with everything you need for your adventure. Everything is provided including a helmet, full-color coded map with key attractions, baskets/bike bags, and bike locks. Our staff will also be happy to suggest an interesting and memorable route around the city’s many trendy and historic neighborhoods.

What you’ll see:

● Start your ride from our Ghirardelli Square location and ride to the Palace of Fine Arts, around Fisherman’s Wharf, through the Mission Distrct and more

● Ride across the Golden Gate Bridge into Sausalito for one of the most scenic views in San Francisco.

● Ride to the Golden Gate Park and explore the Japanese Tea Gardens and the Academy of Science

● Enjoy a rest at Crissy Fields, with stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge

Inclusions:

● Cannondale bike rental (eBike Upgrades available)

● Helmet, basket/bike bag, lock and map of the area

Guest Requirements:

● All guests must be able to ride a bicycle on their own (unless on attachments)

● Double trailers for toddlers or tag-a-long attachments for young children available at the children’s rate

● No guest under the age of 18 will be given a bike without an adult over the age of 18 present.

● Please bring one government-issued photo ID to be retained as a deposit for all rentals and a credit card to be kept on file for the security of the bikes.

Walk along the world-famous Fisherman's Wharf as your local ExperienceFirst tour guide shares some of the fascinating history about the area and how San Francisco became the global destination it is today. This popular walking tour offers plenty of opportunities to fill your camera roll and make memories.

We start at Aquatic Park, where you'll see stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. From here, head to Ghirardelli Square where your tour guide will share the origin story of the famous Italian chocolatier. Craving something sweet? Buy some of those delicious chocolate squares to snack on as you stroll the waterfront and part of the historic Barbary Coast Trail.

Keep snapping pictures at the Wharf's most picturesque piers like Pier 39 that's overrun with adorable sea lions and the Embarcadero Promenade that's known for its art deco streetcars. But arguably the best picture you'll get is from 150 feet above the city with your included ticket to the SkyStar observation wheel.

Our Bay Tour is the perfect way to experience San Francisco from a whole new perspective – from the water of course! You’ll experience unobstructed views of sensational skylines in every direction.

It’s a great vantage point for snapping pictures or simply reflecting on the vast beauty of San Francisco Bay. Onboard narration describes the City’s landmarks as you cruise by them in your front-row seat. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available.

The Bay Cruise offers free boarding without reserved time. Cruises typically depart every 30 minutes to 1 hour; however, the Bay Cruise tour is offered at different times depending on the season. For the latest schedule, please check the web indicated in your voucher.

Languages
English

Starting from a Fisherman's Wharf Locations you will be fitted with a current year model bike, helmet, front handlebar bag, rear gear rack, map and route instructions, and given the option to include a return ferry ticket.

Just say how many miles you feel like riding and we'll show you a great route that includes all the best stops the Bay Area has to offer. We can also make suggestions for some of our favourite local rides.

Bike the Golden Gate Bridge on a wide bike path with awesome views! Coast two miles downhill into sunny Sausalito, and then return by ferry! Check out breath-taking coastal views on the City Coast and Park Ride and visit the Palace of Fine Arts, the Legion of Honor Fine Arts Museum, and Ocean Beach on the way. Cycle through Fisherman's Wharf, Fort Mason, Crissy Field, the Presidio, and Fort Point. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and then head out to Tiburon! Or why not try some off-road riding around the Marin Headlands? You will treasure your Bike the Bay adventure for years to come.

The Self-Guided Tour Package includes a professionally guided tour (up to 3 hours), 24-hour bike rental, helmet, front handlebar bag, bell, Kryptonite lock, rear rack and bungee, map & map holder. Valid photo identification and credit card required for security deposit.

Start/opening time: Store hours: 8am.
End/closing time: 8pm (Summer) and 6pm (Winter).
Languages: English.

The Hard Rock Café started as a craving for some good American grub and a passion for rock'n'roll, and it has grown to be a destination for millions of people around the world, whether they are on vacation or just out for dinner with the family. With a total of 138 cafes around the world, Hard Rock is a haven for fans of music, food, and great times.

Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Rock Walls, Surface tops and Booth Interactive, touchscreen technology allows guests to check out the best pieces of the memorabilia collection, even if it's currently on a wall in another country.

Hard Rock Café serves fresh, handmade, classic American cooking with a Southern flair. Choose from the following menus (combo packages also available - choose from the meals below and also get a Hard Rock Cafe T-Shirt!):

• Acoustic Rock Menu
Entrée
Choose one entrée from any of the following…
Legendary Steak Burgers*
Sandwiches
Salads
*24-Karat Gold Leaf Steak Burger and Double Decker Cheeseburger are not available with the Acoustic Rock package

Dessert
Chef’s Choice.

Beverage
Unlimited coffee, tea or soft drinks.

• Electric Rock Menu
Starter
Choose between a side house salad or Caesar salad.

Entrée
Choose one entrée from any of the following…
Legendary Steak Burgers
Sandwiches
Salads
Specialty Entrees**
**Cowboy Ribeye and Filet are not available with the Electric Rock package

Dessert
Choose from brownie or cheesecake

Beverage
Unlimited soft drinks, coffee or tea.


Others
Valid for walk-in only. No reservations. Includes tax, gratuity and menu items specified within menu purchased. Menu items cannot be substituted and are subject to change.

Sail past the iconic San Francisco skyline and admire impressive views over the lively neighbourhood of North Beach and San Francisco Maritime National Park before heading west toward the Golden Gate Bridge. Cruise past Fort Mason and the Marina District which was devastated in the 1989 earthquake.

Don't miss out on incredible photo opportunities as we sail directly beneath the massive 1,260m span of the Golden Gate Bridge. Then as we steam back into the bay, travel past the Nature Reserves of the Marin Headlands and the legendary town of Sausalito, with its offbeat vibe. Then with Angel Island State Park to our left, we'll slowly cruise around the island of Alcatraz.

On your way back to Fisherman's Wharf, look out for the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and Coit Tower. After a full hour of exciting sights, the barking sea lions at Pier 39 will welcome you back to Pier 43.

All cruise vessels operate on biodiesel - a renewable enery source and offer indoor and outdoor seating, restrooms, an award-winning narration and a seasonal snack bar service.

Languages
Audio guide available in English, Spanish, Korean, Mandarin, Japanese, Dutch, Russian, Thai, Hindi, Portuguese, French and Hindi.

Start/opening time
Boats depart every 30-45 minutes starting at 10am. There are approximately 12 departures daily.