Free Things To Do In San Francisco

San Francisco is one of the most beautiful, historic and vibrant cities in the United States and it’s not hard to see why millions of people flock to the Californian city every year.

With top things to see and do in the city such as the Golden Gate Bridge and the Painted Ladies, San Fran is a city that’s absolutely teeming with fun attractions and activities.

We’ve put together a list of the 10 best free attractions in San Francisco and the top paid attractions in San Francisco to give you plenty of inspiration when planning your trip there!

Free Attractions in San Francisco

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Painted Ladies

What you need to know:

The Painted Ladies in San Francisco are a top historic landmark within the city renowned for their incredibly beautiful architecture.

The Victorian and Edwardian-style houses have been repainted since the 1960s in three or more vibrant colours that embellish their intrinsic details.

While you can’t actually go inside the houses as they’re peoples’ homes, you can...

Exploratorium General Admission Ticket

clock Duration: 3 to 5 hou
  • Travel a day in San Fransisco and witness the beautiful artefacts in the best museum of the region.
  • Join us on this trip which gives the travellers a lifetime experience.
  • Gather a fascinating view of the various exhibits that are present in the Exploratorium and also get to witness the city locations while you are going to
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Golden Gate Bridge

What you need to know:

The Golden Gate Bridge is probably the most famous attraction in San Francisco and is definitely something you’ll want to see while you’re in the city.

There are numerous ways to venture across the Golden Gate Bridge; you can cycle on a guided bike tour, take a boat tour underneath the bridge or even a bus tour.

However, arguably the best way to see and experience the...

Madame Tussauds General Admission

clock Duration: 45 to 60 m
  • Get an opportunity of seeing famous personalities from San Francisco as well as from the other parts from the world.
  • Get the amazing chance of seeing wax idols of famous public figures such as Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, and George Clooney.
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Lombard Street

What you need to know:

Lombard Street is the most famous street in San Francisco and it’s also one of the most famous roads in the whole of the U.S.!

The street is full of winding twists and turns and it’s almost like a helter-skelter rollercoaster, the way it twists and bends around!

You can drive down Lombard Street and experience for yourself just how winding it is, or if you don’t...

Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket

clock Duration: 2 hours
  • Do you love to see various sea animals and plants? If you are interested then hop on this trip that gives you the opportunity to make a visit to the Aquarium of the Bay
  • The aquarium gives access to see more than 20000 animals.
  • This is an excellent opportunity to roam around one of the best aquarium centres in the city.
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Giants AT&T Park from the promenade

What you need to know:

The Giants AT&T Park is known for being a baseball stadium that offers lovely views of the bayfront during the baseball season.

However, not only is it notoriously hard to get tickets to a baseball game here, it can also be pretty expensive.

You don’t have to miss out on all the fun however, as you can still see some baseball highlights from the archway along the...

Alcatraz and Walking Craft Beer Combo Tour

clock Duration: 9 hours
  • Rated the #2 Beer Tour in the USA by TripAdvisor! Combine an independent visit to San Francisco's popular Alcatraz Island on Day 1, with a craft beer walking tour on day 2! Ride a round-trip ferry across San Francisco Bay and explore the infamous prison by award-winning self-guided audio tour. The following day, meet your beer tour guide and new...read more
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Pier 39

What you need to know:

If you’re visiting San Francisco with the whole family, then a visit to Pier 39 is an absolute must-do free attraction.

Located at Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39 is home to plenty of fun-filled, family-friendly activities.

One of the very best free things to see and do at Pier 39 is to watch the sealions that frequent the pier.

This is such a cool way to see and...

San Francisco Excursion: Alcatraz Island & San Francisco Grand City Tour

clock Duration: 6 hours
  • When your cruise ship docks in San Francisco, combine a guided visit to Alcatraz and a city tour for the ultimate San Francisco experience. Take a scenic ferry ride to Alcatraz Island for an intriguing walking tour with audio commentary, and enjoy the picturesque beauty and iconic attractions of the world-famous city by the...read more
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Golden Gate Park

What you need to know:

For another great family-friendly free attraction in San Francisco, make sure you carve out some time in your travel itinerary to pay a visit to the Golden Gate Park.

Golden Gate Park is located just a couple of blocks south of the Bridge and it’s a place in the city where you could easily spend a few hours enjoying everything it has to offer.

There’s the San Francisco...

Skip-the-Line Ticket to the Musiquarium The Selfie Market

clock Duration: 1 hour
  • Our ticket includes entry to our 6,000 sqft content playground. Explore our art galley, then take a journey from disco to hip hop. Our experience staff can assist in taking photos with your camera or cell phone. Limited number of groups per a session. This is not a private...read more

Skip-the-Line Ticket to the Musiquarium The Selfie Market

clock Duration: 1 hour
  • Our ticket includes entry to our 6,000 sqft content playground. Explore our art galley, then take a journey from disco to hip hop. Our experience staff can assist in taking photos with your camera or cell phone. Limited number of groups per a session. This is not a private...read more

7D DarkRide Admission at Pier 39

clock Duration: 10 to 15 m
  • The 7D DarkRide Experience at Pier 39 is an interactive motion theater and video game combo that immerses the rider in an action-packed environment. With selections that include 'Zombies,' 'Road Fighters,' 'Gigamon,' and 'Los Banditos,' there is a 10-minute option for every member of the family. Choose your own adventure, then buckle up and...read more

The Flyer San Francisco Admission Ticket

clock Duration: 15 minutes
  • The Flyer - San Francisco gives visitors the unique opportunity to fly above San Francisco with out ever leaving the ground. The immersive technology and multi level "flight decks" guests are raised up and enveloped by the massive screen and wrapped in the sights and sounds of the city. With 2 "flights" to choose from, guest can either soar above...read more

Golden Gate Bridge Sailing Tour

clock Duration: 2 hours
  • This is a magical sail boat tour that will take you to witness Marin Headlands, Sausalito and Alcatraz Island
  • Have the complimentary drinks during your amazing ride
  • Get a glimpse of the varied ocean wildlife in the waters and the historic ships
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San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise

clock Duration: 1 hour 30
  • Hop on to a catamaran and see most of the iconic sites of San Francisco
  • This cruise takes you away from the city to give you a good look at it from a different angle
  • A flexible tour that allows you to choose among the various departure times available
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San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise

clock Duration: 1 hour 35
  • Imbibe the beautiful sunset views with this San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise
  • Sip on your drinks on this relaxing journey
  • Get some amazing views of the iconic sites of San Francisco from the cruise
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San Francisco Premier Brunch Cruise

clock Duration: 2 hours
  • Be amazed by the beauty and luxury San Francisco has to offer by booking this trip
  • Take a delightful Brunch cruise along the beautiful waters of San Francisco Bay
  • If you are a photo addict and enjoy taking amazing pictures then this trip is waiting just for you
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