1.Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Wharf & Optional Extras

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 663 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $99Our pick

A guided San Francisco waterfront walk plus Alcatraz Island with audio, plus optional Golden Gate bay cruise or SkyStar Wheel views.

“I loved the tour guide, she had as great local depth of knowledge, told very interesting stories about local landmarks. I would like to see the tour directions clarified on the ticket information: say directly “ you will meet your tour guide and group on corner of X Street and Y Avenue” because that information was not clear to anyone in my group.”

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2.Inside Alcatraz Tour Including Fisherman’s Wharf Lunch Credit

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 505 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $89

Alcatraz at your own pace with a phone audio guide, round-trip ferry from Pier 33, and a Fisherman’s Wharf lunch credit.

“Be On Time..!! Be prepared to walk Alot. The views were spectacular. The staff were very friendly and professionally helpful. Highly recommend this to everyone.”

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3.Alcatraz & Fisherman’s Wharf Tour + Cruise & Skystar Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 209 reviews · 1 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $99

SF waterfront walk plus Alcatraz cruise with audio tour. Optional SkyStar wheel and Bay cruise add skyline views for $99.

“Loved the tour!! Great sites and information!! Tour guide very pleasant and fun. Would definitely take this tour again 🥰”

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4.San Francisco Combo: Ferry Building Food Tour and Alcatraz

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 152 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $181

Taste San Francisco at the Ferry Building, then ride round-trip to Alcatraz for a self-guided prison audio tour.

“Our host was very knowledgeable, the food was great and we had a very enjoyable time! We got to learn lots of history of the Ferry Building and learned a lot about the vendors and the local sourcing there.”

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5.The Escape Game San Francisco in Fisherman’s Wharf

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $45Top rated

Solve puzzles in a 60-minute mission at The Escape Game San Francisco in Fisherman’s Wharf, with guided help and themed rooms.

“That was amazing, I will do this again, I absolutely enjoyed it. It was my very first escape room and I’m happy the first experience was here. Workers were all super friendly”

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6.Prison Break Alcatraz Escape Room in Fisherman’s Wharf

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Solve a 1962 Alcatraz escape room mission at Fisherman’s Wharf. 60 minutes of puzzles, teamwork, and a tense Warden return—$45.99.

“Me and my husband went as part of trip to San Francisco and it was a really great really fun room, really challenging and we managed to escape right up to the wire!!! Had an amazing time and the staff were all great and friendly!!”

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7.Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $39

A 90-minute guided walk through Fisherman’s Wharf with Bay views, cable cars, WWII ships, and classic arcades for $39.

“Seth was an amazing tour guide, very knowledgeable of the history of the area! Would recommend to anyone visiting San Francisco.”

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8.San Francisco Food Tour: Ferry Building and Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 92 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Small-group Ferry Building food tour with market tastings, chocolate, cheese, bread, and local history. Starts at 10am, $95.

“Great tour! Excellent, knowledgeable guide. My only complaint is that there was so much food. Lots of samples, too large. Guide was very accommodating about me being vegetarian.”

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9.City Tour with Food Stop at Ferry Building + Optional Alcatraz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $119

4-hour San Francisco city tour with Ferry Building food stop and optional Alcatraz, guided neighborhoods, Golden Gate views.

“Amazing! Aaron was very knowledgeable of the city! He was even able to customize the tour to let us see another view of the Golden Gate Bridge because we were running a little ahead of schedule.”

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10.Sausalito Ferry from Pier 41, San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 74 reviews · from $14

Ferry from Pier 41 to Sausalito with Blue and Gold Fleet. Skip to the gate, ride about 30 minutes, and score iconic Bay Bridge views.

“Online ordering is simple to use. Just print your ticket or even easier, pull the ticket up on your phone.”

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11.Sky Star Wheel – Fisherman’s Wharf

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 62 reviews · from $19

Ride the 150-foot SkyStar Wheel at Fisherman’s Wharf for 9–12 minute Bay and city views in a gondola for up to 6.

“Great experience. .do the later time if able as the skyline at night is beautiful x”

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12.7D Interactive Thrill Ride at PIER 39

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 35 reviews · 15 min · from $13Best value

A 15-minute 7D interactive dark ride at Pier 39 with motion seats, wind, 3D visuals, and five adventure themes—scored in real time.

“Les enfants ont fortement apprécié.,.excellent ....mais trop court quand même ....une formule pour une personne qui prendrait 2 choix déjà pour ressortir encore plus satisfaite par le temps dedans devrait au cas bénéficier si 3 choix payé une simple réduction de 50 % par exemple . .cela nous aurait encore intéressé de laisser les enfants 3 fois le même jour”

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13.PIER 39 Flying Theater Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 34 reviews · 20 min · from $14

Ride The Flyer at PIER 39 for 20 minutes of flying-theater thrills over Golden Gate, Alcatraz, Chinatown, Muir Woods, and Coit Tower.

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 24 reviews · from $28

Get 3 Pier 39 thrills in one ticket: The Flyer flying theater, the interactive 7D Ride, and a Laser Maze challenge with scoring fun.

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15.SkyStar Wheel Ticket in San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $19

Prebook SkyStar Wheel tickets in Fisherman’s Wharf for a private 30-minute ride with Bay, bridge, and Alcatraz views, day or night.

“Pretty neat ride. I would suggest going at night. More city lights to see. And it was a little warm in the gondola”

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