- €97Median price
- 999Bookable tours
- 4.56Rating
- 59,572traveller reviews
Top experiences in San Francisco
Ranked the way travellers actually book them. Prices are the lowest available per person and update with the catalogue.
San Francisco Alcatraz App Guided Tour with Cruise and Jail House
Free cancellation
From€67
View detailsSmall Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco
Free cancellation
From€210
View detailsNapa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco
Free cancellation
From€138
View details€145
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What things cost in San Francisco
Prices in San Francisco spread far wider than any single "from" figure suggests, and 84% of the catalogue can be cancelled free of charge. So the useful question is not what the cheapest ticket costs, but which band buys which kind of day.
That median sits 23% above USA's. Small towns with one famous sight usually price higher: fewer operators, less competition.
- €34Cheapest reviewed option
- €72A quarter cost under · Entry tickets and self-guided walks
- €97Half cost under · Guided group tours
- €122Three quarters cost under · Small-group, private and day trips
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Where to base yourself in San Francisco
San Francisco is usually described in these districts: Golden Gate, Fisherman's Wharf, Nob Hill-Russian Hill, Chinatown-North Beach, Union Square-Financial District, Civic Center-Tenderloin, SoMa, Western Addition. Staying central shortens the walk to the sights that need a timed slot, and that matters more than it sounds when your entry is at 09:00.
Understand San Francisco
San Francisco has 873,965 residents across 600 km². Below, the districts travellers actually use to orient themselves, and what each part of the city is known for.
| Population | 873,965 |
|---|---|
| Area | 600 km² |
| Main districts | Golden Gate, Fisherman's Wharf, Nob Hill-Russian Hill, Chinatown-North Beach, Union Square-Financial District, Civic Center-Tenderloin, SoMa, Western Addition |
| Official tourism board | www.visitcwc.com |
Other destinations in the USA
Compare San Francisco with the rest of the country before locking your route — the catalogue size and price gap between neighbouring cities is often larger than travellers expect.
| Destination | Bookable tours | Median price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City | 2,628 | €53 | 4.61 |
| Las Vegas | 1,314 | €90 | 4.76 |
| Oahu | 1,307 | €92 | 4.78 |
| Los Angeles | 1,155 | €56 | 4.65 |
| Miami | 1,125 | €82 | 4.58 |
| Orlando | 842 | €69 | 4.59 |
| Washington DC | 755 | €53 | 4.55 |
| New Orleans | 674 | €48 | 4.63 |
| Maui | 653 | €157 | 4.72 |
| Big Island of Hawaii | 549 | €164 | 4.79 |
| Seattle | 548 | €90 | 4.76 |
| Chicago | 538 | €43 | 4.68 |
Frequently asked questions
Which attraction in San Francisco should be booked first?
Book first whatever has timed entry or a daily visitor cap — those sell out and leave only the expensive options. Open-air sights rarely need advance booking.
How many attractions in San Francisco are worth a dedicated visit?
We list the ones with enough traveller reviews to compare honestly. Anything below that threshold usually means too little data to say whether an option is good or simply new.
Is San Francisco expensive compared with the rest of the USA?
The median experience in San Francisco is €97, against €79 across USA. The cheapest paid option we track in San Francisco is €34.
How far ahead should I book in San Francisco?
For the highest-review sights, book before you travel: they run on timed entry and the good slots go first. For everything else, 84% of the catalogue allows free cancellation, so booking early carries no real penalty.
How many things are there to do in San Francisco?
999 bookable experiences in San Francisco, carrying 59,572 traveller reviews between them, with an average rating of 4.56.