Mountain View attractions

In San Francisco, a flexible Big Bus hop-on, hop-off tour gives you an easy way to see the city from an open-top double-decker. You’ll ride comfortably as the route crosses the Golden Gate Bridge, cruises past Fisherman’s Wharf and takes you through vibrant districts such as Chinatown and Haight Ashbury. Along the way, you can hop off to explore and hop back on whenever you wish thanks to unlimited hop-on, hop-off freedom. Commentary is available in seven languages and is provided via included headphones, although you’re welcome to use your own. The experience is supported by digital tickets in the Big Bus app and real-time bus tracking, so you’ll know where the buses are as you move through the city. This makes it straightforward to plan where to get off and what to see next.

The Explore Ticket gives you a hop-on, hop-off way to see San Francisco and its most famous sights. You’ll travel between landmarks such as Fisherman's Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge, with the freedom to spend time where you like. Along the way you can take a panoramic Sunset Tour, follow a self-guided Chinatown walking tour and enjoy a bay cruise. The ticket also includes a bike rental offer that gives one free hour when you rent for an hour, ideal for exploring the waterfront and beyond. Use the Big Bus app to track buses live, activate your digital ticket and take advantage of flexible rescheduling as you plan your days around the city.

With this one-day pass, you’ll experience more than 50 rides and attractions in the Bay Area. You can ride RailBlazer, the West Coast’s first single‑rail coaster, and classics like Flight Deck and Gold Striker. You’ll also find kid‑sized adventures in PLANET SNOOPY® with attractions inspired by the PEANUTS® gang. When it’s time to cool off, you can head to South Bay Shores waterpark, which is included with admission. Here, you’ll encounter slides, a wave pool and cabanas, as well as restaurants.

This small-group experience brings you to Muir Woods and the nearby town of Sausalito. In Muir Woods you will walk among the towering coastal redwoods and hear guided commentary from a knowledgeable local guide. The Muir Woods entrance fee is included, so you can focus on the trees and the forest atmosphere without worrying about tickets. After your time in the redwoods, you will visit Sausalito, where you can spend time at your own pace to enjoy the town. The tour offers a boutique, personal feel, with small groups and local guides who provide insight along the way. Overall, expect a relaxed outing that combines a peaceful walk in an ancient forest with time to explore a charming coastal community.

With this experience, you’ll enjoy a one-hour, audio-guided sightseeing cruise around San Francisco Bay. You’ll see San Francisco’s waterfront and skyline. You’ll also sail under the Golden Gate Bridge and past PIER 39. You can view the sea lions at PIER 39. You’ll also see Alcatraz island and other attractions in the bay. Additionally, you can enjoy a narrated, audio-guided tour, available in nine languages.

You’ll get a look at the sites that make San Francisco one of the world’s most visited cities. The route runs from the Bay to the Pacific Ocean, so you’ll move between waterside scenes and open coastal views. Along the way there are stops for photo opportunities, giving you time to frame the city against both harbour and ocean backdrops. As you move through the city, you’ll see a range of urban and coastal scenery and learn about how San Francisco’s shoreline shapes its character. Stops throughout the experience give you chances to step out, take photographs and soak up different perspectives of the cityscape and seascape. The focus is on offering a broad view of San Francisco — from bay-side outlooks to Pacific Ocean horizons — with regular opportunities to capture those moments.

Explore San Francisco’s top sights with this all-in-one combo ticket. You’ll get 48 hours of hop-on, hop-off sightseeing, a cruise to Alcatraz that includes an audio-guided prison tour, a 60-minute Bay Cruise, a panoramic 1-hour Sunset Tour, and a digital walking tour through Chinatown. Along the way, you can move between landmarks at your own pace on the hop-on, hop-off service. The Alcatraz visit includes the audio-guided prison tour to learn about the island’s history. The Bay Cruise offers views across the bay, and the Sunset Tour gives a panoramic perspective as daylight fades. The digital Chinatown walking tour lets you stroll through the neighbourhood with guided commentary on your device. Flexible ticketing and a free mobile app are included to help you plan and follow the different components.

At the Exploratorium on Pier 15 you will find an award‑winning museum of science, art and human perception devoted to experimentation, discovery and the power of play. You can explore more than 650 interactive exhibits, both indoors and outdoors, that offer eye‑opening ways to understand the world around you. As you move through the galleries, you will encounter hands‑on demonstrations and sensory experiences designed to spark curiosity and test what you think you know. Along the way you'll have the chance to enter the world‑famous Tactile Dome, a twisting, turning space of total darkness that encourages perception through touch. The museum also includes a unique museum store and two places to eat: Seaglass restaurant, which has a stunning Bay view, and the Seismic Joint Cafe (hours vary). Located at Pier 15 along San Francisco’s Embarcadero, between Pier 39 and the Ferry Building, the Exploratorium is easy to reach by public transport and there is parking nearby.

Set at 24 Willie Mays Plaza, Oracle Park has been home to the San Francisco Giants since 2000. Perched on the waterfront beside the San Francisco Bay and close to downtown, this one-of-a-kind ballpark is the city’s largest professional sports venue. Oracle Park has been awarded LEED sustainability certification and has played host to numerous Major League Baseball postseason wins, as well as sold-out concerts, soccer matches, football games and many other special events. On the behind-the-scenes ballpark tour you’ll take in sweeping views of downtown San Francisco and the Bay from inside the stadium. As you move through the grounds, you’ll go to areas usually reserved for players, including the Giants’ dugout and the field itself. The tour is suitable for all ages and offers an enjoyable, insider look at a landmark sporting venue while you’re in San Francisco.

At SFMOMA, a short walk from Union Square, you’ll find one of San Francisco’s must-see art destinations. You’ll move through seven floors of galleries that bring together a wide range of visual culture, from painting and sculpture to architecture and design, photography and media arts. As you move through the museum, you’ll encounter rotating special exhibitions alongside the permanent displays. You’ll see the largest living wall in the US and explore outdoor gardens and terraces where you can take in breathtaking city views. Along the way, you’ll have the chance to spend time with both contemporary and historical works, experiencing how different media and disciplines relate to each other across the museum’s spaces.

Experience the best of San Francisco with flexible ways to explore the city’s most famous sights. Start with a guided bus tour that crosses the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and delivers impressive views of the bay. If you prefer to be active, you can choose a bike rental to cruise the vibrant streets, the waterfront, or even across the bridge. Along the way, you may explore hidden neighbourhoods or famous landmarks like a local—free and fearless. Alternatively, you can take a Golden Gate Bay Cruise to see the bridge, Alcatraz and the city skyline from the water. Afterwards, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island and spend time exploring the notorious “Rock.” An immersive audio tour will guide you through the cellhouse as you move through its eerie corridors and learn about the island’s haunting history at your own pace. The combination of land, water and island experiences gives you multiple ways to see San Francisco’s landmarks and hear the stories behind them.

From San Francisco, you'll head across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge into Napa and Sonoma Valleys on a relaxed guided tour of California's wine country. Along the way you'll visit premium wineries, sample a variety of wines and take in the rolling vineyard scenery. The experience highlights the region’s famous landscapes and cellar doors while giving you time to savour different tastings guided at the stops. You can pick between shorter and longer options, and some choices include free time in the historic Sonoma Plaza. As you move through the valleys, expect a leisurely pace that combines winery visits, wine tastings and photo opportunities of the vineyards and surrounding countryside.

Experience an adults-only evening at the Exploratorium, located at Pier 15 on San Francisco’s Embarcadero. You’ll move through a museum that plays with perception, art and science in surprising ways, all designed for hands-on interaction. You can explore more than 650 interactive exhibits, from a fog bridge and a large-scale kaleidoscope to dazzling light displays and mind-bending mirrors. Along the way, step into the twisting, turning, world-famous Tactile Dome and experience total darkness as you navigate by touch. The programme also offers adults-only events that feature guest speakers, music, cutting-edge films and special activities. Bring friends and a drink if you like, and let the exhibits change how you think about the world around you. The Exploratorium sits at Pier 15 on the Embarcadero, close to the Embarcadero BART Station, Pier 39 and the Ferry Building, making it easy to combine with other waterfront sights.

This full-day experience blends San Francisco’s skyline with the vineyards of Napa and Sonoma, and group size is capped at 12 people. Along the way you will pause on Treasure Island for postcard-worthy skyline shots—locals call it the secret selfie spot—and you will see the Golden Gate Bridge from Battery Spencer’s legendary overlook, whether the bridge is shrouded in fog or clearly visible. You will taste award-winning wines at Artesa Winery, an ultra-modern estate honoured with the 2018 AIA Architecture Award, and explore Sonoma Plaza with its historic charm. Lunch is your choice, from Michelin-starred options to casual picnic benches. There is an optional tasting at Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, where Tuscan-style surroundings, California-grown grapes and house olive oil may change how you think about store-bought varieties. Along the route you will enjoy scenic views, wine tastings and plenty of photo opportunities, making the day suitable for wine lovers and first-time visitors alike.

You’ll travel from San Francisco along Highway 1, taking in the scenic California coastline. Along the way you’ll stop at Pigeon Point Lighthouse and pause in Davenport for a quick coffee and snack, enjoying coastal views as you move south. As you continue past Monterey Bay and the Peninsula, you’ll pass Steinbeck’s Cannery Row and the shops that line Monterey. You can explore the village’s stores or choose to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium — the aquarium visit is optional. There will be time for photos and to soak up the seaside atmosphere. The route also includes the famous 17-Mile Drive, where you’ll see grand seaside estates and well-known sights such as Bird Rock, the Lone Cypress and Pebble Beach Golf Course. You’ll finish in Carmel-by-the-Sea, known for the museums and library of the historic Carmel Mission and for its fairytale cottages, galleries and charming village-like centre. Throughout, you’ll experience a mix of coastal scenery, local shops and historic landmarks.