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California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket

Embark on a science adventure when you visit the world's only aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum - all under one living roof! And …More

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California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket

Embark on a science adventure when you visit the world's only aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum - all under one living roof! And...

3 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (550)
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$49
Alcatraz Inside Tour With Ferry, Free Audio and Night Option

Experience visiting an unforgettable experience that combines history, mystery and incredible views. It is a bucket list San Francisco experience.This tour guarantees admission to Alcatraz …More

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Alcatraz Inside Tour With Ferry, Free Audio and Night Option

Experience visiting an unforgettable experience that combines history, mystery and incredible views. It is a bucket list San Francisco experience.This tour guarantees admission to Alcatraz...

2 to 4 hours
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$76
SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium After Dark Thursdays (18+) Admission

Escape to reality on Thursday nights at the Exploratorium After Dark. Get a little weird at Pier 15 for evenings worth talking about: explore science, …More

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SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium After Dark Thursdays (18+) Admission

Escape to reality on Thursday nights at the Exploratorium After Dark. Get a little weird at Pier 15 for evenings worth talking about: explore science,...

2 to 4 hours • Free Cancellation
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SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission

Step into the Exploratorium, the award-winning museum of science, art, and human perception. With more than 650 hands-on exhibits across six indoor and outdoor galleries, …More

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SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission

Step into the Exploratorium, the award-winning museum of science, art, and human perception. With more than 650 hands-on exhibits across six indoor and outdoor galleries,...

3 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$40
Alcatraz Inside Access Ferry and Audio Tour with Night Option

Explore Alcatraz Island like never before with this exclusive package that includes official admission and round-trip ferry tickets. Accompanied by a unique companion audio guide, …More

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Alcatraz Inside Access Ferry and Audio Tour with Night Option

Explore Alcatraz Island like never before with this exclusive package that includes official admission and round-trip ferry tickets. Accompanied by a unique companion audio guide,...

2 to 4 hours
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$76
San Francisco Pub Crawl & Clubbing Experience

San Francisco’s nightlife can be daunting and unpredictable. Skip the guesswork and join a high-energy pub crawl that guarantees great music, great crowds, and great …More

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San Francisco Pub Crawl & Clubbing Experience

San Francisco’s nightlife can be daunting and unpredictable. Skip the guesswork and join a high-energy pub crawl that guarantees great music, great crowds, and great...

3 to 4 hours • Free Cancellation
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California Academy of Sciences NightLife Admission Ticket

Calling all creatures of the night: explore the nocturnal side of the Academy at NightLife and see what's revealed. Featuring a new theme each week …More

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California Academy of Sciences NightLife Admission Ticket

Calling all creatures of the night: explore the nocturnal side of the Academy at NightLife and see what's revealed. Featuring a new theme each week...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay VIP Experience

Visit Aquarium of the Bay for an interactive introduction to the fish and other marine life that live in San Francisco Bay and its surrounding …More

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San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay VIP Experience

Visit Aquarium of the Bay for an interactive introduction to the fish and other marine life that live in San Francisco Bay and its surrounding...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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Alcatraz Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise

This is a unique tour package to visit both the Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge! For the Alcatraz tour, you will first take …More

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Alcatraz Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise

This is a unique tour package to visit both the Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge! For the Alcatraz tour, you will first take...

4 to 5 hours
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$148
Alcatraz Night Tour with SF Bay Cruise

Experience the eerie ambiance of Alcatraz Island at night with an audio-guided tour, including a San Francisco Bay sightseeing cruise at your convenience. Board the …More

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Alcatraz Night Tour with SF Bay Cruise

Experience the eerie ambiance of Alcatraz Island at night with an audio-guided tour, including a San Francisco Bay sightseeing cruise at your convenience. Board the...

4 to 5 hours
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$159
Alcatraz Prison Tour with Self-Guided Audio Tour and Ferry Rides

The Alcatraz Island Tour offers a unique glimpse into the historic former prison, accessible via a scenic ferry ride from Pier 33 in San Francisco. …More

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Alcatraz Prison Tour with Self-Guided Audio Tour and Ferry Rides

The Alcatraz Island Tour offers a unique glimpse into the historic former prison, accessible via a scenic ferry ride from Pier 33 in San Francisco....

2 to 3 hours
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$89
Official Alcatraz Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bike Ride

Two popular San Francisco activities in one! The first tour includes the world famous Alcatraz Island Prison Tour. The tour also includes a 45-minutes audio …More

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Official Alcatraz Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bike Ride

Two popular San Francisco activities in one! The first tour includes the world famous Alcatraz Island Prison Tour. The tour also includes a 45-minutes audio...

5 to 9 hours
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$128
Alcatraz Island Tour with San Francisco Bay Tour

This is the official Alcatraz prison tour that gives you access ON the island and INSIDE the building cellblocks with the award-winning audio tour in …More

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Alcatraz Island Tour with San Francisco Bay Tour

This is the official Alcatraz prison tour that gives you access ON the island and INSIDE the building cellblocks with the award-winning audio tour in...

3 to 5 hours
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$148

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I booked at the 11th...
New York City
Alcatraz Inside Tour With Ferry, Free Audio and Night Option
Indranil_S, Sep 2026
I booked at the 11th...
I booked at the 11th hour. The booking team was extremely helpful- they texted theQR code so I didn’t need to go collect the pass. We had a great trip - just the right weather for a short cruise and in good comfort. The free snacks were an added bonus.
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Definitely worth a visit!
New York City
Alcatraz Inside Access Ferry and Audio Tour with Night Option
Discover59839835354, Sep 2026
Definitely worth a visit!
Definitely worth doing, audio is good, need to be aware it’s all uphill although there is limited shuttle to the top. Views of the bay are breathtaking and boat trip was quick and smooth!
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We loved this tour!
New York City
Alcatraz Inside Access Ferry and Audio Tour with Night Option
kerrymU6804CS, Sep 2026
We loved this tour!
We really enjoyed the experience. We went at night & did the audio tour. It was very informative & interesting. The guy telling the story in the library was very knowledgeable & interesting. There was also a guy sharing stories about every day life & it was also very interesting. I would very much suggest doing this tour!! My husband & I both really liked it! It is very cold on the island so definitely dress in layers & a jacket.
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Night tour
New York City
Alcatraz Inside Tour With Ferry, Free Audio and Night Option
Tom_Q, Sep 2026
Night tour
Excellent tour. We were allowed on an earlier departure and the ferry over was quick with views over the city. Highlight was the audio commentary at Alcatraz cells. Worth noting the return boat times on arrival at Alcatraz.
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I have long been...
New York City
Alcatraz Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise
Maryanne_F, Sep 2026
I have long been...
I have long been fascinated by Alcatraz and the self guided tour was everything I could have wanted. The park rangers, staff and book store staff were terrific. Thank you, Maryanne
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Worth it
New York City
SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission
kathleenhQ1161JG, Sep 2026
Worth it
This was a pretty interesting experience, even though my son is almost 14 he very much enjoyed going through and trying all of the exhibits. It’s definitely worth it to skip the line and purchase ahead of time.
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Great way to see lots of exhibits and check out the roof!
New York City
California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket
369lindsayp, Aug 2026
Great way to see lots of exhibits and check out the roof!
Visited with my family because we wanted to get out of the rain. Compared to the museums I have been to, it was reasonably priced (we are out of Boston). We loved the walk up to see the various levels of the rainforest and the butterflies at the top! We also loved seeing all of the aquarium exhibits- much more than what I read in the description.
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Must see
New York City
Alcatraz Prison Tour with Self-Guided Audio Tour and Ferry Rides
550russellv, Aug 2026
Must see
It was a good site to visit. Didn’t feel rushed nor harassed by anything extra.
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This was even better than...
New York City
San Francisco Pub Crawl & Clubbing Experience
Dan_K, Aug 2026
This was even better than...
This was even better than I expected. Made new friends and had so much fun tonight. I would absolutely do this again and encourage anyone to try it
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Great trip and tour. Bundle up for the wind.
New York City
Alcatraz Prison Tour with Self-Guided Audio Tour and Ferry Rides
HelenS180, Aug 2026
Great trip and tour. Bundle up for the wind.
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Alcatraz. The audio tour was great. All of the employees were friendly. I can't wait to see more improvements on the island. I do think it was excessive to have to show our tickets three times before boarding.
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A “Must See” for all History Buffs!!
New York City
Alcatraz Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise
tom_o, Aug 2026
A “Must See” for all History Buffs!!
Alcatraz Prison is a world wide success in capturing the attention of the public. Trips are sold out year long to get a glimpse of a prison closed in the early 60’s. This glimpse of American history is a “must see” for all history buffs.
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Go to this museum, skip the third party ticket folks
New York City
California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket
Merle_T, Aug 2026
Go to this museum, skip the third party ticket folks
The academy was amazing, would recommend to anyone, no questions asked. However, just buy your tickets directly from the museum’s website, I had problems scanning mine since I bought it from this sight. The people working there were super chill about it though, no sweat on their part.
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Exploratorium fun
New York City
SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission
Danielle_K, Aug 2026
Exploratorium fun
Hours of fun and fascination for all ages. Highly recommend for a day in the city, especially with kids!
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Awesome
New York City
Alcatraz Night Tour with SF Bay Cruise
seaonn, Jul 2026
Awesome
Awesome place to visit the history of this place with the audio tour really brought it to life
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Alcatraz tour was top notch!!
New York City
Official Alcatraz Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bike Ride
Steven S, May 2026
Alcatraz tour was top notch!!
Great ferry ride and exceptional staff, NPS Rangers were very friendly and informative, overall great must see tour
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We had a ton of fun!
New York City
SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium After Dark Thursdays (18+) Admission
pstrobus, May 2026
We had a ton of fun!
This was a ton of fun! You should plan to spend at least three hours if you've never been before as it is quite overwhelming (in a good way).
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