The 15 Best Tickets & Passes in San Francisco

1.Alcatraz Ticket, Ferry, & Self-Guided App

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,460 reviews · 3 hours · from $79Our pick

Meet at Pier 33 for a ferry ride to Alcatraz Island, then explore the cellhouse, former cells, island grounds, and San Francisco views at your own pace. Your $79 ticket includes the official ferry, island admission, and a self-guided app tour. A National Park Service cellhouse audio tour may also be available on site.

“was really informative loved the self guide tour could take your time and absorb the info”

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2.California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 586 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $49

Use your mobile ticket for direct entry to the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park. Plan three to five hours for the aquarium, rainforest, planetarium, natural history exhibits, penguins, daily programs, and newer spaces such as Wander Woods and Hidden Wonders.

“Beautiful exhibits, some were interactive giving that experience to those who want it; the staff was very helpful, especially the gentleman who explained the dinosaur 3D puzzle as we tried to put it together!”

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3.Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 299 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $28

Explore Aquarium of the Bay at Pier 39 with a flexible general admission ticket. Walk through 300 feet of glass tunnels, see jellyfish, octopuses, rays, sharks, and orange garibaldi, then learn how San Francisco Bay supports its marine life.

“The day I was there was terrible the elevator didn’t work I have stroller asking people to help me at the scalator I t was terrible”

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4.Best Alcatraz Prison Tickets & San Francisco Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 234 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $521Top rated

See San Francisco by private SUV or minivan, with hotel pickup, a guide-led tour of major sights, and ferry tickets for Alcatraz. Guides such as John and Adam have led past departures. You finish at Pier 33 after the self-guided prison tour, not back at your hotel.

“Adam was a fantastic guide. He took us so many places we would have never seen on our own! He was super accommodating and entertaining. We were a group of 8 and he made it special for each one of us!”

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5.City Tour and Alcatraz Entrance Ticket Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 207 reviews · 6h 30m · from $160

Spend about 6.5 hours seeing San Francisco by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide, stopping at the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Lands End, and Twin Peaks. Finish at Pier 33 for the Alcatraz ferry and cellhouse audio tour in your choice of 11 languages.

“Great tour of Alcatraz - very interesting and a must see if you visit San Francisco! The city tour was wonderful - got to see areas that I would’ve never been able to see on my own since my stay was only for 3 days. The city tour guide was really informative & funny!”

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6.San Francisco Giants Baseball Game Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 204 reviews · from $24

You get a mobile ticket and assigned seat for a roughly three-hour San Francisco Giants home game at Oracle Park. Expect lively crowds, Bay Area views, McCovey Cove, stadium food, and Major League Baseball action. Seat location varies by category and availability.

“Great fun at the game, didn’t completely understand the rules as we are not natives! Disappointed Giants didn’t win but it was close. Definitely have food and drinks before going as can be bit pricy in ground for the same but it’s all part of experience. It’s enjoyable event”

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7.The Walt Disney Family Museum Admission Ticket in San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 203 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $25

Visit The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco’s Presidio at your own pace. Your mobile ticket gets you direct entry to galleries filled with original drawings, films, family photos, awards, and a model of Disneyland. Allow two to three hours, then enjoy Golden Gate Bridge and bay views.

“The entire exhibit was amazing and the staff were very friendly and welcoming! I love the personal photos and videos of Walt and the family.”

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8.San Francisco Museum of Modern Art General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 143 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $15Best value

Visit SFMOMA independently with general admission for its modern and contemporary art, six city-view terraces, outdoor gardens, sculptural staircase, and dining options. Plan on one to three hours, book ahead, and remember that special exhibitions cost extra.

“Truly one of my favorite contemporary Art Museums in the world. We were lucky to be there and have them opened for visitors. All well orchestrated and the works were beautiful and the weather was spectacular”

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9.San Francisco Morning City Tour & Afternoon Alcatraz Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 127 reviews · 8 hours · from $139

Spend eight hours covering San Francisco’s key neighborhoods and viewpoints by guided minibus, with photo stops at the Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts, Lands End, and Twin Peaks. After lunch, walk to Pier 33 for the official Alcatraz ferry and cellhouse audio tour. Pickup is in Union Square or Fisherman’s Wharf.

“Did a big bus tour day was disappointed with it, then went to Alcatraz which was very interesting and then city tour with victor who knew his shit and had a ball.”

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10.San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 124 reviews · 1 day · from $15

Use your one-day SFMOMA ticket to explore seven floors of modern and contemporary art, including Warhol lithographs, Pollock paintings, photography, sculpture, neon, film, and interactive displays. Add special exhibits at the ticket desk, then pause at a cafe, terrace, or the Museum Store.

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11.de Young Museum General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 97 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $20

Visit San Francisco’s de Young Museum at your own pace with general admission, American art, global decorative objects, photography, textiles, and access to the 144-foot Hamon Observation Tower. Your ticket also includes same-day general admission to the Legion of Honor. Special exhibits and audio tours cost extra.

“Observation tower! Absolutely beautiful view of Golden Gate Park and the rest of SF. The art is wonderful but most of the descriptions seem to find something wrong with America on which to focus… like not just the rooms focused on racial issues or on immigration but nearly every piece in the museum.”

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12.Legion of Honor Museum General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $20

Visit San Francisco’s Legion of Honor at your own pace with a mobile admission ticket. See Rodin’s The Thinker, European paintings, ancient Mediterranean art, and the Salon Doré, then use the same-day ticket at the de Young Museum. Plan on two to four hours.

“Last Days of Pompei was excellent. The displays were informative and entertaining. I would recommend to anyone.”

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13.Half-Day Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour with Entry Ticket Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 81 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Union Square or Fisherman’s Wharf to Muir Woods and Sausalito. You get 90 minutes among coastal redwoods, a Golden Gate photo stop, and an hour by the waterfront. Guides such as Sharon, Joe, and Alberto add local stories, while a ferry return is available.

“The only downside to this trip is the brief time you have in Muir Woods - it's 90 minutes in total. We did the more ambitious hike to the 4th bridge up the hill ridge trail, and to really experience the woods it is best to be able to stand/sit in the groves, and enjoy the silence. We had to really turn up the speed on the hike back to make it back to our transportation on time. The woods itself is breathtaking - a special place worth remembering, and the smell in the air is so fresh. One other small detail - our entrance to the National Monument of…”

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14.California Academy of Sciences NightLife Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $25

Spend Thursday evening at the California Academy of Sciences from 6 to 10 pm, with after-hours access to the aquarium, African Hall, penguins, rainforest dome, exhibits, music, and cash bars. You must be 21 or older and carry a physical photo ID. Planetarium passes cost an extra $5.

“I love Nightlife at the Academy of Sciences! The nighttime experience is great fun since there are djs, food and drinks, and no children. The night I went, they were hosting a Christmas themed event, so I got to make reindeer antlers, take photos in a photo booth and even meet some real reindeer! The aquarium part is also really fun because there are a lot of really cool creatures to see. And up on the living roof, they had a telescope set up to see Jupiter!”

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15.PIER 39 Flyer, 7D Ride, & Laser Maze Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 24 reviews · from $28

At San Francisco’s PIER 39, you’ll ride The Flyer over famous sights, choose a 7D shooting adventure, and tackle a laser obstacle course. The English-speaking host checks you in at the Flyer Thrill Zone, and the three-attraction ticket is valid for one day.

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