Outdoor Activities in San Francisco

Alcatraz Night Tour with Muir Woods and Sausalito (opens in a new tab)

18 7 h

Join a boutique, small-group tour led by an experienced San Francisco local to explore top highlights around the city. Enjoy luxury transportation in a black Mercedes Sprinter van. You'll cross the iconic Golden Gate Bride and stop for a photo. Next, wander among ancient Redwood trees in Muir Woods for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Then, visit the charming town of Sausalito, with 1 hour to explore its shops, cafes, and galleries. Next, join an exclusive nighttime tour of Alcatraz, starting with a narrated ferry ride on a unique "around the island" route. Experience Alcatraz's evening ambiance, admire the Golden Gate Bridge at sunset, see cell door demonstrations, and hear captivating inmate stories. Use the multilingual audio guide to explore Alcatraz's history and escape attempts. Participate in activities led by expert historians, featuring unique exhibits. This tour offers a distinctive experience for a limited number of visitors each evening. Not available Sundays and Mondays.

Napa and Sonoma Valley Wine 6 hour Tour from San Francisco (opens in a new tab)

15 6 h

Be whisked away by private vehicle to the Napa and Sonoma valleys on a personalized, 6-hour wine tour. You'll benefit from a customizable itinerary, which makes for an unforgettable excursion in this premier wine region of Northern California, located just 45 miles north of San Francisco. Pricing is per group, based on a maximum of six people; wine tasting fees not included.

Free cancellation

Napa and Sonoma-8-hr Private-Wine Tour from San Francisco XL SUV (opens in a new tab)

19 8 h

This wine tour will take you to the best wineries in Sonoma and Napa County. Our years of experience in quality wine touring has allowed us to share the best kept secrets in value for those visiting the wine capital of California. Rest assured that you will experience a premium 8 hour wine tour experience at an incredible value and service for your group. Guests have the option of adding and customizing the list of wineries to visit as well. - Enjoy the scenery at some of the top destinations in Wine Country with great wine : Castello DiAmoroso, Sterling, Domaine Carneros, Domaine Chandon, Caymus, Mumm Napa, Opus One, Cakebread , Frog's Leap and many others. - On this wine tour, you can expect: • Exceptional service from our chauffeurs • Luxury SUV transport • Inexpensive wine tasting(s) options available. • ALL TRAVEL AGENTS MUST DISCLOSE OUR TERMS & CONDITIONS TO THE CLIENTS. TRAVEL AGENT MUST PROVIDE CLIENT'S DIRECT PHONE NUMBER .

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Full-Day Guided Tour of San Francisco with Alcatraz (opens in a new tab)

80 7 h – 8 h

Experience this unforgettable, fully guided combo tour of San Francisco and Alcatraz. Our 4-hour morning city tour offers a fully narrated sightseeing adventure through iconic neighborhoods like Haight-Ashbury, Chinatown and North Beach, with stops at the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Land’s End, and Twin Peaks. In the afternoon, enjoy an official tour of the infamous Alcatraz Island prison. Alcatraz tickets are 100% refundable with at least 48 hours’ notice prior to departure. The Extranomical-run portion of any Alcatraz package may be rescheduled (subject to availability) or refunded up to 24 hours before the tour date.

San Francisco Pass: Save up to 50% - Includes Big Bus Tours (opens in a new tab)

77 1 day – 5 days

See San Francisco your own way with Go City's San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass. Do as much or as little sightseeing as you like over the course of 1, 2, 3 or 5 consecutive days, while saving precious vacation dollars. With Go City you'll save far more compared to buying individual attraction tickets. Enjoy admission to as many as 25+ attractions and tours, including Madame Tussuads, California Academy of Sciences, SFMoMA, and more - all one easy-to-use one digital pass. Simply save your pass (available as your 'ticket' after purchase) on your mobile device and show it at the gate or ticket office for admission.

Alcatraz Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental (opens in a new tab)

9 5 h

This Alcatraz cruise ticket includes the ferry to the Alcatraz Island, the 45-minutes audio tour, and the entrance to the Alcatraz Island cell blocks. It also includes a one day bike rental to the famous Golden Gate Bridge. The Alcatraz tour ticket is very popular and it is recommended that you book in advance online to secure your Alcatraz tour spot. You can stay on Alcatraz Island as long as you like, but allow at least 3 hours for cruising to the Island, taking the Cellhouse audio tour, exploring the rest of the Island and its historic exhibits and returning via ferry to Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing. The Alcatraz tour ticket package contains tour activities that are operated by different tour agencies. You will receive ticketing instruction by email once your booking is confirmed. The Alcatraz tour departure time will be assigned to you after booking. A 3-hour bike rental voucher is included with helmet and lock.

Early Bird San Francisco GoCar Tour (opens in a new tab)

62 2 h – 3 h

Get 3 Hours for the Price of 2 with GoCar San Francisco! Start your tour in the first hour we're open and enjoy an extra hour FREE—that’s 3 hours of GPS-guided sightseeing for the price of 2! Explore San Francisco’s top attractions like the Presidio, Crissy Field, and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Stop for epic photos, walk the bridge, or take in stunning ocean views. On your way back, enjoy boutique shopping and dining on Chestnut and Union Streets, then finish with an exciting drive down the world-famous Lombard Street. GoCar is the most fun and unique way to tour San Francisco!

Free cancellation

Alcatraz Island & Ferry plus Muir Woods Tour from San Francisco (opens in a new tab)

31 2 days

Alcatraz Island with Ferry Board a 30-minute ferry ride across San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz Island. Known to the world as “The Rock,” the prison was famous for housing inmates like Al “Scarface” Capone and the “Birdman” Robert Stroud. Listen to a 45-minute audio tour and hear stories from inmates themselves and step inside a prison cell to see what life was like during that infamous era. Return to San Francisco at your own pace; ferry boats return every 30-40 minutes. Guided Muir Woods Tour Cross the Golden Gate Bridge to a canyon filled with coastal redwood trees, also known as Muir Woods National Monument. Experience awe and wonder as you stroll through redwood alleys with 1,000-year-old trees towering 260 feet. Enjoy the cool, moist air of California's signature fog and absorb the crisp, redwood fragrance that surrounds you. Take a scenic drive through the seaside town of Sausalito, famous for its views, local boutiques, and cafes.

City Cruises San Francisco: Signature Lunch Cruise (opens in a new tab)

14 2 h

Come aboard and indulge in a 2-hour buffet lunch cruise around the San Francisco Bay. Pass by the iconic sites like Alcatraz Island and the city skyline, and then cruise under the Golden Gate and Bay Bridge. This lunch cruise is a perfect option for touring the bay with friends, family and co-workers.

Free cancellation

Airplane San Francisco Sunset Flight Tour (opens in a new tab)

9 30 min – 40 min

Enjoy what it's like to fly over the San Francisco Bay during sunset. Witness the beautiful and spectacular scenery of the sun's red and orange hues highlighting skyscrapers, and giving the Bay a completely different tone and watch how nightlife begins by seeing how the city and nearby town lights light up from underneath. Your flight takes place in a Cessna 172 Skyhawk

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Muir Woods, Sausalito and Tiburon Day Trip from San Francisco (opens in a new tab)

16 4 h

Cross the Golden Gate to Muir Woods, Sausalito, and Tiburon on this 4-hour customizable tour with your own private guide. See why visitors from around the globe come to pay homage in this redwood cathedral, where some trees reach up to 250 feet (76 meters). Then choose how much time you'd like to spend in each waterfront town with their abundance of boutiques, cafes, restaurants. Pricing is per group, based on a maximum of six people.

Free cancellation

San Francisco: Yosemite, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, 6-Day Tour (opens in a new tab)

7 6 days

Experience the U.S West Coast's most well known sites on this 6 day tour from San Francisco. Visit Santa Barbara, Cruise San Francisco's bay, Yosemite National Park, tour the Grand Canyon and more! Round-trip transportation, continental breakfast and 5-nights accommodations are included. Help create a better planet for everyone to travel and explore. We have partnered with One Tree Planted to plant one tree for every passenger that travels with us along with an extra tree for anyone that books multiple trips.

4-Day Tour in Zion, Bryce & Antelope Canyon, Las Vegas (opens in a new tab)

4 4 days

Embark on an unforgettable four-day adventure starting from San Francisco, with a scenic drive to Las Vegas on the first day. Explore the stunning landscapes of Bryce Canyon National Park and Zion National Park in Utah on the second day. Day three brings the breathtaking wonders of Antelope Canyon's sandstone formations and Horseshoe Bend, renowned as one of the world's top ten photographic sites. These iconic destinations are must-see attractions that promise an extraordinary experience. Room and Booking Information: Hotel accommodations feature either two Full/Double beds or one King/Queen bed, based on availability. Each room can host up to four travelers. For groups larger than four or those requiring separate rooms, please create individual bookings. Group Travel Coordination: To ensure your group stays together on the same bus, please share all confirmation numbers after completing multiple bookings.

San Francisco: Yosemite and Kings Canyon 2-Day Tour with Hotel (opens in a new tab)

8 2 days

Leave the fog and the cable cars behind for two days in the high country, where San Francisco gives way to some of California’s most legendary scenery. You head east into Yosemite National Park for an afternoon among sheer granite walls, thundering waterfalls, and quiet meadows, with classic sights like El Capitan and Half Dome rising overhead. After a comfortable overnight stay, day two carries you south to Kings Canyon National Park, where giant sequoias tower over deep, glacier-cut canyons in the southern Sierra Nevada. It is a refreshing reset of fresh mountain air, big trees, and bigger views before the easy drive back to the Bay.

Go City: San Francisco Explorer Pass: Choose 2 to 5 Things To Do (opens in a new tab)

58 1 day – 30 days

Enjoy great savings on some of San Francisco's best-known attractions with Go City. The San Francisco Explorer Pass let's you select 2, 3, 4 or 5 things to do in San Francisco from a list of over 25 museums, cruises and other activities, and enjoy them within a 30-day period from first use. With Go City you'll experience the Bay area in your own terms. Simply save your pass on your mobile device (available as your 'ticket' after purchase), and go – no voucher redemption required! Hop on a Big Bus tour of the city, take a cruise around Alcatraz, visit the California Academy of Sciences, and much more - the choice is yours!

San Francisco Private Golden Gate To Sausalito Bike Tour (opens in a new tab)

39 2 h – 3 h

Experience one of San Francisco’s most iconic bike rides on a private guided tour across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito. This tour follows a fixed scenic route the same as our public tour but with the comfort and attention of a private guide. Start your ride at a time that works best for you. Begin at Fisherman’s Wharf and ride along the waterfront before reaching the Golden Gate Bridge. Cross this world-famous landmark with stunning bay views as your guide shares stories and historical insights. Enjoy a relaxed pace, personalized commentary, and plenty of time for photos. After the bridge, arrive in Sausalito, a charming waterfront town with shops, restaurants, and coastal views, and explore at your leisure. The tour ends in Sausalito, where you can ride back to San Francisco or return by ferry (ticket not included). A Sausalito bike drop option is available during high season.

Free cancellation

Muir Woods Express with Golden Gate Bridge Visit (opens in a new tab)

35 4 h – 5 h

This one day excursion gets you two iconic attractions combining Muir Woods visit visit to Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoy a hybrid of light driver narration and informative fort history! Relax with TV narration about Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Escapes! Muir Woods is a 70+ minute assigned time. After we will experience the Golden Gate Bridge with ample time to see the bridge. This excursion will end at start point. Some days events may have an assigned morning departure as early as 7:00am or late as 5pm. We reserve the right to choose vehicles for the day. We assign your time of departure! NOTE: On select dates: Guests will be returned by Sausalito Ferry to Pier 41 Fisherman's Wharf to end this event. We will notify guests and include tickets for this return. On some dates we may have guests take included ferry to start their adventure in Sausalito. Options for guests to upgrade to our Road Trip Experience with Driver James. This includes Sausalito time and brunch credit.

Beginner Surfing in San Francisco at Pacifica Beach (opens in a new tab)

54 2 h 30 min

Learn to Surf! All rental equipment is included free-of-charge. This clinic was designed with the beginner in mind – we welcome complete newbies as well as people who have tried surfing on there own for a while and still need help. We will walk you through all the basics to get you started and catching waves! Participants will learn about ocean awareness, wave breaks, ocean conditions, safety in and out of the water, wave etiquette, paddling, push up and pop up techniques, as well as riding waves and balancing. All students will start out in shallow areas riding the whitewater until they are comfortable with venturing further out.

Free cancellation

Greater Bay Area Seaplane Tour (opens in a new tab)

43 45 min

Our 45 minute flight includes all the sights described in the Golden Gate Tour flight, but brings you the additional delights of the Bay Area’s dramatic coastline. Every seat booked is guaranteed a window seat!

30-40 Minute Airplane San Francisco Bay Flight Tour (opens in a new tab)

19 30 min – 40 min

You haven't Discovered San Francisco until you've seen it from the air. On this scenic, 45-minute flight, appreciate the views from a truly unique perspective. Look down upon Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the city skyline. This aviation service is located at the Hayward airport in the San Francisco Bay Area. Your flight takes place in a Cessna 172 Skyhawk