San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Tours and Tickets

Explore one of California's most iconic settings from the beauty of San Francisco Bay. This narrated Golden Gate Bay cruise journeys alongside Alcatraz and Angel Island State Park, past the shores of Sausalito and beneath the Golden Gate Bridge. You can choose to view the sights from inside your boat or out on deck.

Take a San Francisco Segway tour along the waterfront to see popular city attractions like Fisherman’s Wharf, Ghirardelli Square, and Alcatraz Island. With an experienced guide, cruise along San Francisco Bay on a personal 2-wheeled Segway, and learn how to operate during a training session. Limited to 10 people per tour, this tour provides a small-group experience. Choose from several tour times throughout the day.

Explore San Francisco by mini-Segway on a 1.5-hour tour that takes in the picturesque waterfront. Your informative guide shows you highlights including Fisherman’s Wharf, Hyde Street Pier, Ghirardelli Square, and North Beach, and travels a route with superb views of Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge.

See beautiful San Francisco by Segway on this 3-hour private tour. This route is only available on the private tour. The extended route includes the best of the Waterfront, North Beach and the Advanced Hills Tour in one incredible experience. A local guide will lead the way, providing fun and insightful commentary as you discover San Francisco on two wheels.

Get an out-of-the-box introduction to San Francisco’s historic Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhood during this self-guided photo scavenger hunt. Using a smartphone-based app, discover sights like Lombard Street, Hyde Street Pier, Coit Tower as you answer trivia questions, complete photo challenges, and learn new facts about San Francisco’s art, history, and culture.

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.

Alcatraz Island is one of the most popular attractions San Francisco has, and it’s often booked out for months at a time. This Alcatraz Island and Fisherman’s Wharf Nighttime Tour guarantees your visit to Alcatraz, while also taking you through Fisherman’s Wharf’s must-sees like Pier 39, Boudin Bakery, and Ghirardelli Square. Plus, you’ll explore Alcatraz at night in a small group of up to eight people at the most.

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.