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Top 4 San Francisco Night Tours

4 night tours  ·  from $52 a head

The 4 best San Francisco night tours you can book, with what each costs, how late it runs and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason; start with it.

San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours) - The Golden Gate Bridge from below
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San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)

1.San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,879 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $58Our pick

Cruise San Francisco Bay from Pier 43 1/2 on a casual evening boat ride with no assigned seating. You’ll pass Alcatraz, sail beneath the Golden Gate and Bay bridges, and see the skyline change from sunset to city lights. Indoor areas, outdoor decks, restrooms, music, and a bar make this a flexible choice, though it is not a fully narrated tour.

“Went for New Years and was really fun! The weather was cold and it was raining. I recommend if it’s raining that day to wear jackets and warm clothes! And some steady boots”

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San Francisco: Alcatraz Jailhouse Night Tour - Starting at Pier 33 and crossing the bay
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San Francisco: Alcatraz Jailhouse Night Tour

2.San Francisco: Alcatraz Jailhouse Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 136 reviews · 3 hours · from $98

Visit Alcatraz after dark with an official night ticket, ferry service from Pier 33, and a Pintours app guide with audio, music, and extra stories. You’ll see the cell blocks linked to Al Capone and Machine Gun Kelly, hear about failed escapes, and take in San Francisco’s skyline during a three-hour visit.

“would be good to have a coffee shop on the Island”

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San Francisco: Alcatraz Night Tour with SF Bay Cruise - The Ferry From Pier 33 and the Around-the-Island Route
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San Francisco: Alcatraz Night Tour with SF Bay Cruise

3.San Francisco: Alcatraz Night Tour with SF Bay Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · 4 hours · from $143

Visit Alcatraz at night on a round-trip ferry with live narration, an around-the-island route, and a self-guided audio tour voiced by former guards and inmates. Your package also includes a separate one-hour Bay cruise from Pier 39, with views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, and Bay Bridge.

“activité superbe et très intéressante....à faire absolument !!!!”

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San Francisco Double Decker Bus Night Tour - Crossing the Bay Bridge to Treasure Island
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San Francisco Double Decker Bus Night Tour

4.San Francisco Double Decker Bus Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 95 reviews · 1 hour · from $52Best value

Depart Fisherman’s Wharf at 6:30 PM for a 60 to 90 minute open-top bus tour through Chinatown, Nob Hill, the Embarcadero, and the Financial District. Cross the Bay Bridge for a Treasure Island photo stop, then return past the Ferry Building, Alcatraz Pier, and Pier 39. The driver speaks English, with audio options in several languages.

“I loved the tour. A great summary for a great city. Even though a two-hour tour is not enough to discover San Francisco, this tour helps you understand and uncover the the secrets, details and corners of the city. I recommend it very much!”

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