The 10 Best San Francisco Shore Excursions for Alaska Cruises

Amazing San Francisco Scavenger Hunt

Price: $60.00 Sale Price: $48.00 Save: $12.00

Put on your explorer hat and join this exhilarating San Francisco treasure hunt.

Shore Excursion Size: Small

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Active, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Shore Excursion Duration: 3 Hours 30 Minutes

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Excursion Size: Small

Excursion Type: Cultural, Active, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Excursion Duration: 3 Hours 30 Minutes

Best of the City by the Bay San Francisco City Tour (Chinatown, Golden Gate Bridge)

Best of San Francisco City Tour

Price: $84.00 Sale Price: $69.00 Save: $15.00

Introduce yourself to the diverse beauty of San Francisco on this sightseeing tour of the City by the Bay.

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 3 Hours 30 Minutes

Bus and Bike San Francisco Tour

Price: $90.00

Explore San Francisco by bus and bike on this combination tour that lets you sightsee at your own pace.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 24 Hours

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 24 Hours

Bus and Boat San Francisco Tour

Price: $95.00

Sightsee on land and sea with this combination San Francisco bus tour and cruise.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 48 Hours

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 48 Hours

California Redwoods Muir Woods & Sausalito

Price: $92.00

Discover the best of what Northern California has to offer, from the quaint town of Sausalito to the peaceful natural world, on this tour of the Muir Woods and Sausalito.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 4 Hours

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 4 Hours

City Tour and Bay Cruise

Price: $100.00

Discover San Francisco and all the city's incredible sights with a coach tour on land and a bay cruise on the water.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 5 Hours

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 5 Hours

Giant Redwoods and San Francisco Bay Cruise

Price: $120.00

Encounter the natural beauty of the San Francisco Bay area on this tour of the Muir Woods and Sausalito that also includes a bay cruise.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 5 Hours 30 Minutes

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 5 Hours 30 Minutes

Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Price: $34.00

Take a lap around the San Francisco Bay to see the city's top attractions on this fun boat cruise with informative commentary.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 1 Hours

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 1 Hour

Italian District of San Francisco Walking Pub Tour

Price: $65.00

Pay a visit to some of San Francisco’s most famous bars and cafes on this walking tour of North Beach.

Shore Excursion Size: Small

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Active, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Beverage Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Shore Excursion Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes

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Excursion Size: Small

Excursion Type: Cultural, Active, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Beverage Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Excursion Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes

Monterey Carmel and the Monterey Bay Aquarium

Price: $149.00

Discover the incredible waterfront views and wildlife of the California Pacific Coast on this bus tour to Monterey and the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 10 Hours 30 Minutes

OAK Arrival Shuttle Transfer to San Francisco Area Hotels

OAK Arrival Transfer to San Francisco Area Hotels

Price: $68.00

Save time, money, and the environment with this eco-friendly shuttle transfer from Oakland International Airport to select San Francisco hotels.

Shore Excursion Size: Small

Shore Excursion Type: Transfer

Food/Beverage: None

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: Varies by Hotel

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Excursion Size: Small

Excursion Type: Transfer

Food/Beverage: None

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: Varies by Hotel

One Day San Fransisco Go Card Tour (California Academy of Sciences, Aquarium of the Bay)

One Day San Francisco Go Card

Price: $99.00

Get admission to over 25 San Francisco attractions for one low price.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 1 Day

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 1 Day

Pacific Coastline Beach and Golden Gate Bridge Tour

Price: $62.00

Tour the Golden Gate Bridge and hike the Pacific coastline on this small group tour around San Francisco.

Shore Excursion Size: Small

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Active, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Shore Excursion Duration: 4 Hours 30 MInutes

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Excursion Size: Small

Excursion Type: Cultural, Active, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Excursion Duration: 4 Hours 30 Minutes

San Francisco Area Hotels Departure Transfer to OAK

Price: $68.00

Take advantage of this low-cost shuttle ride to Oakland International Airport from your San Francisco hotel.

Shore Excursion Size: Small

Shore Excursion Type: Transfer

Food/Beverage: None

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: Varies by Hotel

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Excursion Size: Small

Excursion Type: Transfer

Food/Beverage: None

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: Varies by Hotel

San Francisco Area Hotels Departure Transfer to SFO

Price: $20.00

Get to the airport in comfort and style with this semi-private shuttle transfer.

Shore Excursion Size: Small

Shore Excursion Type: Transfer

Food/Beverage: None

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: Varies by Hotel

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Excursion Size: Small

Excursion Type: Transfer

Food/Beverage: None

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: Varies by Hotel

San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise

Price: $75.00

Sail across the San Francisco Bay as the sun sets and enjoy picturesque views of the city's major attractions and marine life.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverages Included

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverages Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes

San Francisco Hop On and Off Half Day Wine Tour (Sonoma County)

San Francisco Hop On Hop Off and Half Day Wine Tour

Price: $155.00

Combine the flexibility of a hop on - hop off bus tour in San Francisco with a half day wine tasting tour in Sonoma for the best of both worlds.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural

Food/Beverage: Wine Tastings, Snack Included

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 24 Hours

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural

Food/Beverage: Wine Tastings, Snack Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 24 Hours

San Francisco Mega Pass

Price: $115.00

Get the most bang for your buck with admission to your choice of three out of over 25 exciting city attractions.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 7 Days

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 7 Days

Secret Food Tour in San Francisco

Price: $93.00

There can be no better way to experience a brand-new city than through its culture of food and drink! In the company of a friendly, local and knowledgeable host who is passionate about what they do, be introduced to the city’s amazing gastronomic culture.

Shore Excursion Size: Small

Shore Excursion Type: Cuisine, Cultural, Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: Snacks (please see Tour Details for list of food included)

Activity Level: Moderate

Shore Excursion Duration: 3 Hours 30 Minutes

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Excursion Size: Small

Excursion Type: Cuisine, Cultural, Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: Snacks (please see Tour Details for list of food included)

Activity Level: Moderate

Excursion Duration: 3 Hours 30 Minutes

SFO Arrival Shuttle Transfer to San Francisco Area Hotels

SFO Arrival Transfer to San Francisco Area Hotels

Price: $20.00

If you need a ride to your San Francisco hotel, this airport shuttle service can help you get there as quickly and economically as possible.

Shore Excursion Size: Small

Shore Excursion Type: Transfer

Food/Beverage: None

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: Varies by Hotel

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Excursion Size: Small

Excursion Type: Transfer

Food/Beverage: None

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: Varies by Hotel

Sunset Cruise

Price: $94.00

Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the northern California coastline on this spectacular sunset cruise complete with drinks, appetizers, and mood music.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Buffet, Beverage Included

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 2 Hours

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Buffet, Beverage Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 2 Hours

The Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge Cruise in San Fransisco (Coit Tower, Ferry Building)

The Bridge to Bridge Cruise

Price: $46.00

See San Francisco's top bridges and most interesting attractions on this one of a kind bay and bridge boat cruise.

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes

Three Day San Francisco Go Card

Price: $180.00

Save money with this 3-day San Francisco pass that provides admission to over 25 popular attractions.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 3 Days

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 3 Days

Two Day San Francisco Go Card

Price: $145.00

Enjoy access to over 25 San Francisco hotspots for two consecutive days with your discount pass.

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 2 Days

Two Day Quadruple Route San Francisco Hop On Hop Off Tour (Alamo Square, Golden Gate Park)

Two Day San Francisco Hop On Hop Off Tour

Price: $85.00

This three-route tour gives you two full days of access to the many sites and attractions that San Francisco has to offer.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 48 Hours

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 48 Hours

Private Bridge and the Beach

Price: Starting at $170.00/person

Join your local, knowledgeable guide for this private experience in San Francisco that will take you on a truly unique hiking trail through this legendary city while learning the local history, heritage and culture while you experience beautiful sunsets and view one of the most incredible bridges in the world. From the bridge to the beach, this tour has it all!

Shore Excursion Size: Private

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: None

Activity Level: Moderate

Shore Excursion Duration: 4 Hours 30 Minutes

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Excursion Size: Private

Excursion Type: Cultural, Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: None

Activity Level: Moderate

Excursion Duration: 4 Hours 30 Minutes

Private North Beach Pub Tour

Price: Starting at $170.00/person

Explore North Beach with this private walking tour that will orient you with the local culture, history and heritage of the area. This pub tour takes you to where you can discover the bohemian lifestyle existing side by side within Little Italy.

Shore Excursion Size: Private

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: Beverage (one drink: choice of beer, wine or soft drink.)

Activity Level: Moderate

Shore Excursion Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes

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Excursion Size: Private

Excursion Type: Cultural, Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: Beverage (one drink: choice of beer, wine or soft drink.)

Activity Level: Moderate

Excursion Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes

Private Taste of the Mission

Price: Starting at $200.00/person

Get to know the uber-cool locals of the Mission as you sample artisan donuts, Mexican pastries, tasty pies, and other delicious local snacks. Stroll by some of the best street art and learn about its history as you hear stories of how the Mission came to be and what makes this neighborhood so unique.

Shore Excursion Size: Private

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: Snacks, Beverage

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes

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Excursion Size: Private

Excursion Type: Cultural, Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: Snacks, Beverage

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes

Private Teas, Temples and Beatniks

Price: Starting at $175.00/person

Hidden gems of Chinatown and the Beatniks of North Beach await you on this special private tour where you will also make your own fortune cookie while listening to traditional music on a Chinese two-stringed instrument called the erhu. Sample authentic, traditional Chinese pastries and learn the powers of traditional Chinese tea during a tea tasting with a tea master.

Shore Excursion Size: Private

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage

Activity Level: Moderate

Shore Excursion Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes

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Excursion Size: Private

Excursion Type: Cultural, Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage

Activity Level: Moderate

Excursion Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes