San Francisco, United States

San Francisco for first-timers

Welcome to San Francisco! Dive into the city's vibrant culture and explore must-see attractions. Our expertly curated tours will ensure you make the most of your inaugural visit.

Couple examining a map in a city setting, ideal for first-time visitors.

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Alcatraz Island with historic prison buildings in San Francisco Bay, California, United States.

Alcatraz Toursfrom $47.95

Visitors engaging with interactive exhibit at San Francisco Exploratorium.

Exploratoriumfrom $39.96

Open-top Big Bus tour passing San Francisco Ferry Building at sunset.

Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Toursfrom $45.05

Aquarium of the Bay entrance with shark mural and American flag.

Aquarium of the Bayfrom $31.75

Yosemite Valley view with El Capitan and Half Dome in the background.

Yosemite Valley Tours From San Franciscofrom $164

Golden Gate Bay cruise ship with passengers on San Francisco waters, USA.

Red and White Cruisesfrom $48

Blue and Gold Fleet ferry cruising in San Francisco Bay with city skyline in the background.

Blue and Gold Cruisesfrom $39

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What our guests say

Rachel B

United Kingdom

Couple

3 weeks ago

+3 more

A fabulous, well organised trip. Easy to find, instructions clear and would highly recommend. Just a tip, make sure you plan time to eat in between both trips if you are doing them in the same day.

Combo: Alcatraz Tickets with Ferry Ride + Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Andrea D

United States

Couple

Aug 2026

+1 more

It was an incredible visit—we got to see the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Prison up close. It was an unforgettable experience that we'll always remember.

San Francisco Bay Cruise

Piyush S

India

Solo

Aug 2026

+4 more

Did this with friends and it ended up being the best evening of our trip. The boat wasn’t crowded at all, so we had the rail to ourselves the whole time. Watching the skyline turn orange while going right under the Golden Gate was unreal, and Alcatraz was much closer than I expected. Bring a jacket, it gets cold fast once the sun drops.

San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise

Matt H

United States

Couple

Jun 2026

+6 more

First time visiting San Franscio and Alcatraz. The tour was incredible and I would love to come back and do the night one some time in the future

Alcatraz Island Tickets with Ferry Ride and Self-Guided Tour App

Yuri H

Family

4 days ago

It was honestly so breathtaking and therapeutic. I enjoyed every minute of it. We got lucky we went on a beautiful day. The weather was perfect. So many people rushed to be at the top like I did but I ended up going to the middle side of the boat and enjoyed the view from there after passing the bridge and looking out on to the other sights. The bartender on board made a really delicious drink. I had a great time. I honestly feel like the price was great for the hour and a half ❤️ I would definitely recommend and go back there again 😊

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise