25+ San Francisco Attractions on the Explorer Pass

This sightseeing San Francisco bus tour allows you to hop on and off over 15 stops around the city.

Take the Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus 1-Day Classic Tour with your Go San Francisco pass

• Pay nothing at the gate – simply scan your digital pass
• Includes a 1-Day San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off bus ticket
• Access a free Big Bus map to plan your route
• Enjoy a walking tour of Chinatown
• Your pass gives you access to many more attractions in San Francisco, so don't forget to check them out

A guide on board will tell you more about the history of the city, as well as give you interesting tidbits about the buildings that you’ll pass, so you'll learn a lot along the way.

When you're looking for things to do in San Francisco this weekend, get up close to sea anemones and seven-gill sharks at the popular Aquarium of the Bay.

Visit Aquarium of the Bay with your Go San Francisco pass

• Pay nothing at the gate – simply scan your digital pass
• Access to over 20,000 marine animals
• Experience hands-on exhibits and displays
• Your pass gives you access to many more attractions in San Francisco, so don't forget to check them out! 

Get up close to more than 20,000 marine animals and learn all about the conservation of San Francisco Bay and its watershed.

There's so much to explore at with a California Academy of Sciences admission ticket including the Steinhart Aquarium, Morrison Planetarium, Kimball Natural History Museum and Rainforests of the World.

Visit the California Academy of Sciences with a Go San Francisco pass

• Pay nothing at the gate – simply scan your digital pass
• Includes admission to a planetarium, natural history museum, rain forest, and aquarium 
• Learn more about the planet and ocean
• Show your pass at the Academy Store and save 15% off your purchase
• Visit plenty of other attractions with the Go San Francisco pass 

The California Academy of Sciences has it all – an entire universe under a 2.5 acre living roof. See the all-digital planetarium, a natural history museum, an aquarium and a four-story rainforest all in one place. This comprehensive science complex is entertaining and educational in equal measure while promoting sustainability and teaching on all matters environmental. If you're looking for kid-friendly things to do in San Francisco, this is a place that will appeal to all the family.

Working through the top 10 things to do in San Francisco? Do not miss Escape from the Rock, a cruise around Alcatraz Island.

Visit Alcatraz with a Go San Francisco pass

• Pay nothing at the gate – simply scan your digital pass
• Return cruise around Alcatraz Island included
• Fully-narrated tour to learn all about the island and its former prisoners
• Your pass gives you access to many more attractions in San Francisco, so don't forget to check them out

Alcatraz Island is located 1.5 miles off the coast of California, and the prison was in use until 1963. Sail around this infamous prison and get immersed in a history of crime and punishment as you learn about the grisly characters, the failed escapes, and the brutality of life on the Rock.

See an internationally renowned landmark and the icon of San Francisco up close on this amazing boat trip

Take the Golden Gate Bay Cruise with your Go San Francisco pass

• Tickets are available for weekdays only 
• Pay nothing at the gate – simply scan your digital pass
• Includes a 60-minute cruise around the bay 
• Listen to the audio headphone tour (available in 16 languages)
• Your pass gives you access to many more attractions in San Francisco, so don't forget to check them out

You'll sail directly under the Golden Gate Bridge for illuminating views of its massive span and unusual rust coloring. You’ll also learn all about the famous former prison of Alcatraz through a multilingual audio tour as you slowly cruise around the island.

View departure schedule here.

Explore the bike-friendly streets and waterfront paths of San Francisco with an all-day bike rental from Blazing Saddles, one of the best San Francisco bike rental companies.

Experience All-Day Comfort Bike Rental with your Go San Francisco pass

• Pay nothing at the gate – simply scan your digital pass
• Includes a full day of bike hire to explore the city
• A helmet, bike lock, and a custom map with route recommendations are supplied
• Your pass gives you access to many more attractions in San Francisco, so don't forget to check them out 

Their easy-to-ride bikes, combined with their new, free mobile app full of helpful tips and sightseeing suggestions, make the self-guided tours easy and fun for everyone.

Connect with wildlife and get inspired by nature at the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens - topping the list of best things to do in San Francisco with kids.

Visit San Francisco Zoo & Gardens with your Go San Francisco pass

• Pay nothing at the gate – simply scan your digital pass
• General admission to the zoo and gardens
• Over 2,000 exotic creatures from around the world
• Your pass gives you access to many more attractions in San Francisco, so don't forget to check them out

Home to more than 2,000 exotic, endangered, and rescued animals from all over the world, you’ll see amphibians, birds, invertebrates, mammals, reptiles, and more. In addition to its animal inhabitants, the zoo features 100 acres of tranquil gardens, with a variety of plants that are native to California and beyond.

San Francisco's public transit system, MUNI, is the perfect way to get around, and you'll enjoy a full day's unlimited access with your Go San Francisco pass.

Enjoy a 1-Day MUNI Pass with a Go San Francisco pass

• Pay nothing at the gate – simply scan your digital pass
• One full day of unlimited rides with MUNI included
• Includes access to historic streetcars, underground trains, buses, and cable cars 
• Visit plenty more attractions with your pass

Get from one San Francisco hotspot to the next with ease and see all the city's top attractions. You can also make the most of your MUNI day pass by using a variety of transport options. Enjoy a ride on a historic streetcar or hop on a cable car for a ride up one of the hilly streets to admire the views across the city.

See all the city’s top landmarks and sights lit up on a two-hour panoramic tour, the Big Bus San Francisco Night Tour.

Take the Big Bus San Francisco Panoramic Night Tour with a Go San Francisco pass

• Pay nothing upon arrival – simply scan your digital pass
• Enjoy a two-hour tour of the San Francisco sights
• English-speaking onboard guide included
• Free shuttle to Union Square after the tour included
• Visit plenty of attractions with the Go San Francisco pass

Live English-speaking hosts will be on hand to point out all the main sights as you pass them so you won’t miss a thing.

A must-see museum in San Francisco, the de Young Museum has been an integral part of the cultural fabric of San Francisco for over a century.

* de Young Museum is currently open. Legion of Honor will open on the 30th of October. 

Visit the de Young Museum and Legion of Honor with your Go San Francisco pass

• Pay nothing at the gate – simply scan your digital pass
• Includes admission to the de Young Museum to explore American painting, sculpture, and more
• Enjoy same-day general admission to the Legion of Honor in Lincoln Park
• Your pass gives you access to many more attractions in San Francisco, so don't forget to check them out

The museum's collections include American painting, sculpture, and decorative arts from the 17th to the 21st centuries, as well as art from Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, costume, and textile arts, and international modern and contemporary art.

Get behind the wheel and zip around the race tracks at K1 Speed Indoor Karting in San Francisco.

Experience K1 Speed Indoor Karting with a Go San Francisco pass 

• Pay nothing at the gate – simply scan your digital pass
• 14 laps on the racetrack to enjoy
• Kart hire for the duration of the race, plus helmet and headsock
• Includes annual membership with extra perks and benefits
• Access the PitStop cafe
• Your pass gives you access to many more attractions in San Francisco, so don't forget to check them out

Each vehicle features a high-speed, high-performance, zero-emissions technology with the capability of reaching up to 45-miles per hour for an authentic, racecar-like experience

Cycle your way around the City by the Bay and across the Golden Gate Bridge.

Take the Golden Gate Bridge Bike Tour by Unlimited Biking with your Go San Francisco pass

• Enjoy a three-hour guided tour
• Explore Fort Mason, Crissy Fields, the Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito, and more
• Bikes, helmets, and bike bags are included
• Your pass gives you access to many more attractions in San Francisco, so don't forget to check them out. 

Explore San Francisco on two wheels and feel the wind in your hair as you navigate rolling hills and stunning waterfronts. You'll be taken on a tour through the city with a dedicated guide, in a group of no more than 15 guests, giving you a personalized experience.

If you're looking to places to go in California, Angel Island is the where you can discover the history of San Francisco.

Visit Angel Island with Roundtrip Ferry with a Go San Francisco pass

• Pay nothing at the gate – simply scan your digital pass
• Includes return trip to Angel Island
• Explore the Ellis Island of The West
• State park fees included
• Your pass gives you access to many more attractions in San Francisco, so don't forget to check them out

Hop on a ferry at Pier 41 and ride to Angel Island, one of the finest historic sites in the San Francisco Bay Area. This island is known as the Ellis Island of the West as it was the first stop for millions of immigrants entering the United States via the Pacific.

Take this GoCar San Francisco tour and sightsee the city.

Enjoy a GoCar 1-Hour Tour with a Go San Francisco pass

• Pay nothing upon arrival – simply scan your digital pass
• One-hour GoCar rental and helmet included
• On board GPS guide to show you the sights included
• Visit plenty of attractions with the Go San Francisco pass

GoCar is a one-of-a-kind way to see the city. You and a friend will be able to take a GoCar for a one-hour spin, using the inbuilt GPS to tell you all about the sights and sounds as you pass them. You can take this personalised tour guide anywhere around the city, whether you want to see the Golden Gate Bridge, spot Alcatraz, or tackle the scenic 49-mile drive.

Looking for the best museums in San Francisco? Add the Asian Art Museum to your itinerary list. 

Visit the Asian Art Museum with a Go San Francisco pass

• Pay nothing at the gate – simply scan your digital pass
• Get general admission to the museum and permanent exhibitions 
• Access over 17,000 Asian artworks
• Refuel with noodle dishes, tasty curries and kid-friendly rice bowls at the in-house café, 'Sunday at the Museum'.
• Your pass also gives you access to many more attractions in San Francisco, so don't forget to check them out.

Chinese Jades from the Neolithic period, rare Japanese Buddhas, bronze from the ancient site of Angkor Wat... these are just a few examples of the impressive collection at the Asian Art Museum. You will be transported across seven regions, dating back 6,000 years.

Enjoy a 60-minute walking tour around the sights of San Francisco Bay, ticking off Ghirardelli Square, Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, and much more.

Take the Fisherman's Wharf Walking Tour with a Go San Francisco pass

• Pay nothing upon arrival – simply scan your digital pass
• 60-minute walking tour included
• Knowledgeable local guide included
• Visit plenty more San Francisco attractions with your pass 

You’ll learn all about the rich history of the area from your knowledgeable guide and hear plenty of stories about unique periods in San Fran’s history – the gold rush, the earthquakes, and more. Take along your camera for plenty of snaps of this picturesque area, the San Francisco Bay and the famous seals on Pier 39. 

This attraction is temporarily closed.

If you’re looking to engage little or big minds, the Exploratorium should be top of your things to do in San Francisco with kids.

Visit the Exploratorium with your Go San Francisco pass

• Pay nothing at the gate – simply scan your digital pass
• Includes access to the Exploratorium exhibits
• Over 650 displays to explore
• Visit plenty more attractions with your pass

It’s the only place in San Francisco to touch, tinker, and play with more than 650 interactive exhibits.

Get a combo ticket to both Madame Tussauds and San Francisco Dungeon.

Visit Madame Tussauds & San Francisco Dungeon with Go San Francisco pass

• Pay nothing at the gate – simply scan your digital pass
• Entry to Madame Tussauds San Francisco included
• Entry to the San Francisco Dungeon included
• Visit plenty of other attractions with the Go San Francisco pass 

Now you can enjoy a visit to each of these fabulous attractions with one scan of your Go San Francisco pass. Meet your favorite celebrities at Madame Tussauds world of wax figure wonders. Then head over to the San Francisco Dungeon next door and dive head-first into the Bay area’s darkest times.

Explore the history and scenery that lies between the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge on a San Francisco boat tour.

Take the Bridge 2 Bridge Cruise with your Go San Francisco pass

• Pay nothing at the gate – simply scan your digital pass
• Includes a 90-minute tour of San Francisco Bay
• Complimentary audio tour available in 16 languages
• See Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Treasure Island
• No reservations required. Please show up 20 minutes early to reserve your space
• Your pass gives you access to many more attractions in San Francisco, so don't forget to check them out

This 90-minute cruise gives you commanding views of the San Francisco skyline, the Golden Gate Bridge, the sea lions of Pier 39, and the famous Alcatraz prison.

View departure schedule here.

This attraction is temporarily closed.

If you're looking for things to do in San Francisco, head to The Walt Disney Family Museum.

Visit The Walt Disney Family Museum with a Go San Francisco pass

• Pay nothing at the gate – simply scan your digital pass
• General admission to The Walt Disney Family Museum included
• Access all the permanent galleries
• Your pass gives you access to many more attractions in San Francisco, so don't forget to check them out

This is one museum with family at its heart. Visit one of the most inspiring museums in San Francisco, The Walt Disney Family Museum, and learn all about how one man’s tireless pursuit transformed the world of animation and entertainment and created an American legacy.

If you're looking for the best San Francisco art museum then SFMOMA, brimming with iconic and inspiring works of art from Paul Klee to Alexander Calder and Andy Warhol, is the one for you.

Visit San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) with a Go San Francisco pass

• Pay nothing at the gate – simply scan your digital pass
• Includes general admission to the museum
• View works from Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and Donald Judd
• Your pass gives you access to many more attractions in San Francisco, so don't forget to check them out

SFMOMA was originally constructed as the first West Coast museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art. A recent three-year-long expansion project has turned this already must-see art destination into the largest museum of its kind in the entire country.

Double up on your San Francisco fun with entrance to The Flyer San Francisco and 7D Experience

Take the Flyer SF & 7D Experience with a Go San Francisco pass

• Pay nothing at the gate – simply scan your digital pass
• Admission to both The Flyer SF and the 7D Experience
• Visit plenty of other attractions with the Go San Francisco pass

These two San Francisco attractions will see you soar over the bay and test your coordination against the clock.

If San Francisco tours are your thing, visit the stadium of the mighty San Francisco Giants and see where the three-time World Series champions hit their home runs.

Take the Oracle Park Tour with your Go San Francisco pass

• Pay nothing at the gate – simply scan your digital pass
• Includes a behind-the-scenes look at the stadium including the dugout and field
• Receive admission to The Giant Vault rotating exhibition space
• Accompanied by a knowledgeable tour guide
• Your pass gives you access to many more attractions in San Francisco, so don't forget to check them out

You’ll get a sneak peek everything from the dugout to the press box and much more. Baseball fans won’t want to miss this.

Enjoy this San Francisco mini golf experience with a Subpar Miniature Golf game, food and drink, and arcade fun. 

Play Subpar Miniature Golf with a Go San Francisco pass

• Pay nothing at the gate – simply scan your digital pass
• Play an 18-hole game of mini golf
• $10 food and beverage credit included
• $3 tokens to the arcade included
• And visit plenty of other San Francisco attractions with your pass

Take a tour of all of San Francisco’s most famous landmarks as you putt through 18 holes of indoor mini golf at Subpar Miniature Golf in San Francisco.

If you're looking for fun things to do in San Francisco, this combo deal of Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum, Mirror Maze & Laser Race is not to be missed.

Visit Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum, Mirror Maze & Laser Race with a Go San Francisco pass

• Pay nothing at the gate – simply scan your digital pass
• Access to the Odditorium to explore the wacky and weird exhibits included
• A ticket to the mirror maze included
• Go up against your friends in the laser race
• Visit other San Francisco attractions with your pass 

If you're searching for an out-of-this-world experience in the heart of San Francisco, Ripley's Believe it or Not! will tick all the boxes. A trio of unusual adventures awaits as you explore the odditorium, take a wrong turn in the mirror maze, then use all your coordination to get through the laser race.

No need to travel out to Napa Valley, Wattle Creek Winery brings the elegance and delectable tastes of wine country right to Ghiradelli Square.

Enjoy Wattle Creek Winery Reserve Tasting with a Go San Francisco pass

• Pay nothing upon arrival – simply scan your digital pass
• Entrance to the Wattle Creek Winery grounds included
• A full tasting of the winery’s reserve blends included
• Visit plenty more San Francisco attractions with your pass 

At Wattle Creek Winery, you’ll be able to kick back and relax to the fullest. Sip on expertly-crafted Sonoma wines in this gorgeous tasting room just blocks from the bay. Your wine tasting will include five different house wines sourced from local valleys like Napa and Alexander. Try reds, whites, and everything in between, all brought to you by their top-rated sommeliers. Each wine is made with love by in-house winemaker, Katie Carter, and her team.

Work as a team, find clues – and most importantly – escape with the Escape Game San Francisco.

Experience the Escape Game San Francisco with a Go San Francisco pass

• Pay nothing upon arrival – simply scan your digital pass
• Admission to one an Escape Game San Francisco included
• Visit plenty more San Francisco attractions with your pass 

This fun SF attraction puts your skills to the test as you work together and try to escape the room. 

Explore the Golden City’s most exciting park on two wheels with this superb guided tour

Enjoy a San Francisco Golden Gate Park & Beach Bike Tour with a Go San Francisco pass

• Pay nothing upon entry, simply show your digital pass
• Take a leisurely cycle through this stunning park for 2.5-hours.
• Your guide will show you all the spots
• Your Go San Francisco pass gives you access to dozens more of the city's top attractions, so make sure to check them out!

San Francisco’s magnificent Golden Gate Park comprises over 1000 acres of lush greenery, landscaped gardens, lakes, hills, and even a Japanese Tea Garden! Setting off from Bay City Bike’s Shrader Street store, your guide will lead you on a leisurely 2.5-hour cycle around the city’s great green lung where you can take in the sights and fresh air!

Experience a gravity defying flight at iFLY San Francisco Bay.

Visit iFLY San Francisco Bay with a Go San Francisco pass

• Pay nothing at the gate, simply scan your digital pass
• One indoor skydiving flight with a bodyflying instructor
• Flight suit and gear included
• A personalized flight certificate
• Visit plenty of other San Francisco attractions with the Go San Francisco pass

Experience the thrill of indoor skydiving at iFLY San Francisco Bay. This adrenaline packed activity takes place in a vertical wind chamber and is fun for all the family.

California's Great America should be top of your list of top things to do in San Francisco. It offers entertainment for all the family.

Visit California's Great America with your Go San Francisco pass

• Pay nothing at the gate – simply scan your digital pass
• Includes access to high-energy thrill rides
• Get South Bay Shores Waterpark admission
• Your pass gives you access to many more attractions in San Francisco, so don't forget to check them out

Please note: this attraction is closed until end of February 2020

Located in Santa Clara, this theme park is bursting will roller coasters, water slides, and kid-friendly attractions. You’ll get a rush of adrenaline on the dozens of thrill rides, splash about and ride the waves at the Boomerang Bay water park, make a stop at Planet Snoopy, and experience the rush of RailBlazer, a first of its kind single-rail rollercoaster.

The theme park also offers ongoing and changing live stage productions, as well as special events. When you’ve had your fill of fun, check out the dining options, from traditional amusement park fare, sports bars, cafes, and healthy options, there’s something for everyone.