San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Tours & Attractions

One hour scenic voyage - Ferry between Pier 43.5 and Fisherman’s Wharf while transiting along San Francisco’s breathtaking waterfront, passing under the Golden Gate and around Alcatraz! Learn the history of San Francisco Bay in an open-air museum setting and observe local marine life such as sea lions, pelicans, whales and more.

Don't worry about the unpredictable San Francisco weather! This is an open ticket which is valid for use on any day up until the end of the year.

Our 5:30 departure is the "Happiest Hour On The Bay" enjoy discounted pricing on cocktails, beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks. Finish your day or start your evening with Red and White for the best views on board a piece of San Francisco history.
Duration: 1 hour.

See the San Francisco sights you want to see and see them at a pace that suits your group. Your friends and family can cover more ground in an eco-friendly Tuk Tuk than they ever could on foot. Climb San Francisco’s tallest hills in this small but mighty vehicle! Marvel at the sparkling San Francisco Bay and city skyline, and enjoy the sights and smells of Fisherman’s Wharf. Your experienced, entertaining tour guide narrates your 2, 2.5 or 3 hour excursion, stopping often for Instagram-worthy photos!

Your personal tour guide meets you at the starting location at Umbrella Allley in Fisherman's Wharf.

Private tours are perfect for five riders per Tuk Tuk (6 guests are ok with a group that includes children and adults).

Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led adventure hunt company. Discover the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and tackling thrilling challenges. Team up with friends or compete against them as you uncover new facts and create unforgettable memories.

Let’s Roam Adventure Hunts are perfect for any occasion—whether it's a casual day out, a bachelorette party, a birthday celebration, or a corporate team-building event!

Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges customized just for them.
Duration: 2 hours.

We focus on the historical portion of the piers and wharf. Taking a route through North Beach we see sights that often get missed when taking non private tours throughout San Francisco. See the neighborhood of Joe DiMaggio and Francis Ford Coppola's restaurant/bar.
Duration: 3 hours.

San Francisco is famous for its scenic beauty and cultural attractions, with iconic landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge. A “must-do” while visiting the foggy city is biking the bridge into sunny Sausalito and taking the ferry back to Fisherman’s Wharf.

This guided tour takes about 3 hours, including various stops near essential attractions while our guides provide in-depth narration and stop for photo opportunities at famous sights and hidden gems throughout the tour. The tour begins at our Ghirardelli Square location right at Fisherman’s Wharf and takes you all along Fort Mason, Crissy Field, the Presidio, through the Golden Gate Bridge, and into Sausalito. This beautiful ride gives you stunning views of the bridge – and gives you an unique perspective riding through the Golden City.
Duration: 3 hours.

Take in the Financial District at your own pace with this affordable walking tour created by the San Francisco Chronicle.

• See the neighborhood's often overlooked sites including an ornate office building that's only 20 feet wide, and hidden gargoyles and walruses
• Hear from John King, the San Francisco Chronicle's urban design critic, as he guides you around the Financial District
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Duration: 60 to 75 minutes.

Come visit some of SF's top attractions with a local while discovering the hidden gems along the waterfront. We'll visit iconic landmarks and hear incredible stories about the origins of this boom-and-bust city. Learn about our famous fog and the gold rush. Or how we invented the cable car and survived multiple earthquakes! There's so much history here. You'll get to visit places, and taste samples, from our famous food scene such as Ghirardelli Chocolate and Boudin's Sourdough. We'll walk a portion of the historic Barbary Coast trail while I tell you about its colorful past on the way to check out the colony of sea lions that reign over Pier 39. We will also visit 3 museums during this tour. The Maritime Museum and Musee de Mecanique will be guided and we will conclude the tour with a ride on the historic streetcar to our final destination, The Exploratorium. I'll give you an intro of the highlights to help optimize your time there and explore the 600+ interactive exhibits!
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.