San Francisco · SKIP THE LINE
The 4 best skip-the-line tickets you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Board at Pier 39 for a one-hour Blue and Gold Fleet cruise past the sea lions, Alcatraz, Angel Island, and San Francisco’s skyline. You’ll pass beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, hear narration in eight languages, and choose between indoor and outdoor seats. Bring a warm jacket.
“Improvement talk more about what we are seeing and more sound”
You’ll cruise from Pier 39 around Alcatraz Island and beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, with recorded commentary in eight languages. The boat returns to Blue and Gold Fleet after 90 minutes. This is a water-level look at the prison, not an island visit, with food and drinks available onboard.
“Very informative, great staff. A great choice for someone with a very narrow window of touristy time. Thank you!”
Use a mobile ticket to enter the Exploratorium at Pier 15 without stopping at the ticket counter. Explore six galleries, the Tinkering Studio, outdoor exhibits, hands-on science displays, and the Bay Observatory at your own pace. Plan three to five hours, or longer with curious children.
“Easy relaxed fun time for kids and adults. Lots of interactive activities and large space for exploring”
Visit the Exploratorium from 6 to 10pm on Thursday for an adults-only evening of hands-on science, art, light, mirrors, bubbles, wind, tides, music, drinks, and San Francisco Bay views. Admission is for ages 18 and older; alcohol is available only to those 21 and up with valid ID.
“So fun! Lots to see and do. Best part....no kids!! It wasn’t overly crowded, we were able to experience everything in the building (and outside as well!)”
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