Unlimited cable car rides & 5 must-see
San Francisco attraction admission tickets
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Choose Exploratorium or de Young Museum and Legion of Honor
with your CityPASS in hand
a CityPASS ticket booklet
Perfect for a week or a weekend
CityPASS is San Francisco's Best Deal
The big question: "What should we see in San Francisco?"
San Francisco CityPASS is the answer. Do more. Save cash and time. Ride in San Francisco style.
Savings and Convenience
Our dollar-bill-size booklet contains six real tickets to the five most famous San Francisco attractions, plus one Cable Car 7-day passport. We've done the detective work, picked the best of the best, and cut the price nearly in half. (Well, 47% to be precise.)
Consider that valet parking at major downtown hotels can cost $53. That makes a $64 investment in San Francisco's finest vacation attractions a great value – even before you factor unlimited city transportation on cable cars, street cars and buses.
With one quick purchase, you own admission to San Francisco's must-see attractions. No further research, delays, or fumbling for your wallet at every turnstile.
Adult San Francisco CityPASS —
$64.00
Regular cost of ticket combination is
$120.90. You save $56.90.
Kids San Francisco CityPASS (ages 5-12) —
$39.00
Regular price of ticket combination is
$74.95. You save $35.95.
Skip Most Ticket Lines
You'll skip most ticket lines, thanks to San Francisco CityPASS. Look for San Francisco CityPASS signs at the box office or entrance; the exact place to present your ticket is noted on the front of each San Francisco CityPASS ticket.
Can't make up your mind? Buy it when you get there. Waiting won't cost a dime more, and booklets are available at every participating San Francisco CityPASS attraction.
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Discover more of the City by the Bay with
San Francisco CityPASS
San Francisco is 47 square miles of stupendous views, rollicking history, fascinating neighborhoods, quirky characters, one-off shops, and exquisite places to enjoy California food and wine.
Muni
Muni runs one of the most diverse fleets of vehicles in the United States. Roughly 1,000 buses, 200 streetcars, and 40 cable cars see active duty. Muni's forty cable cars represent one of the oldest, last remaining public transportation fleets of cable cars remaining in service around the world.more
California Academy of Sciences
The academy is a four-in-one visitor magnet. Its aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum, and 4-story rainforest are all under one roof. It is a stunning ecological and architectural achievement, designed by award winning architect Renzo Piano.more
Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise
The Blue and Gold Fleet Bay Cruise Adventure is a fully narrated, one-hour cruise. You'll sail under the Golden Gate Bridge, around mysterious Alcatraz Island, past Angel Island State Park, and along San Francisco's historic waterfront. The voyage offers fantastic photo opportunities and 360° views.more
Aquarium of the Bay
The aquarium is in the middle of Pier 39 action. You descend to an up-close and personal encounter with bay creatures. Three new exhibits feature. jellies, octopuses and land animals. Interpretative naturalists are always nearby to answer your questions and guide you through hands-on animal encounters.more
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
SFMOMA is a dynamic art center in San Francisco's downtown Yerba Buena Cultural Center. It was the first museum to recognize photography as a museum-worthy medium. Modern art masterworks, contemporary art and photography attract traditional museum goers and a stylish, creative downtown set.more
Exploratorium
The Exploratorium is an experimental, hands-on museum designed to spark curiosity—regardless of your age or familiarity with science. Touch, pick up, and tinker with hundreds of exhibits.more
de Young and Legion of Honor (visit both on same day)
The de Young Museum, re-opened in 2005 as a state-of-the-art showcase, integrates art, architecture and the natural landscape in one multi-faceted destination. The Legion of Honor, with a commanding view of the Golden Gate Bridge, displays an impressive collection of ancient and European art.more
Alcatraz Option
Here's an insider secret: If you want all the benefits of a San Francisco CityPASS vacation value and itinerary but have your heart set on visiting legendary Alcatraz Island, you can bend the booklet to your will. You'll have to follow some pretty specific directions to do so...
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"It felt great not to have to spend more money on special and expensive transports around the city, in order to get to know the city, I traveled up and down the city several times a day, I could see people and places all over the city in a non/expensive way. That was great! Thanks a lot CityPASS!" Maria Naranjo — Colombia
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Alcatraz Option
Alcatraz Island Tour
Purchase your CityPASS through Alcatraz Cruises and enjoy an inescapable Alcatraz Island Tour.
San Francisco CityPASS Reviews
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"What a wonderful find! A super value!"
Elizabeth — California
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"We purchased the City Pass at the last minute and it was well worth it."
Lorena R — Reedley, CA
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"Well worth the money — saved us from all the hassles of buying tickets."
Karen K — Reno, NV
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"...using the City transportation was a breeze..."
Roy S — Wisconsin
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"Just riding on cable cars is worth it."
Benita L — Canada
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San Francisco CityPASS is a dollar-bill-size ticket booklet containing five real attraction admission tickets (not mere discount coupons or excuses to dip into your wallet again) and seven days of unlimited transportation for $64, a $120.90 value.
Highly selective and deeply discounted, San Francisco CityPASS booklet tickets include: Muni & Cable Car 7-Day Passport – unlimited rides on Muni cable cars, street cars, and buses for 7 consecutive days (compare: a single regular-fare cable car ride is $5); California Academy of Sciences – admission to 4-in-one attraction (natural history museum, aquarium, rain forest, planetarium) includes exhibits and 3D theater; Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise Adventure – a one-hour narrated cruise (sails under Golden Gate Bridge); San Francisco Museum of Modern Art – admission; Option ticket: Exploratorium – admission Or de Young Museum and Legion of Honor – admission to both (if visited on same day).
An "Alcatraz Option" allows the substitution of an Alcatraz Tour for the Blue & Gold Fleet ticket; San Francisco CityPASS must be purchased from Alcatraz Cruises, 415-981-ROCK(7625) in advance, or in San Francisco at their Pier 33 ticket office. Booklet coupons offer additional savings: $5 discount on Blazing Saddles bike rental, half-price on second hour of GoCar GPS-Guided Tour, and Bloomingdale’s Visitor Shopping Package (15% off one-day all-day shopping, gift with $100 purchase).











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