California Academy of Sciences Tours and Tickets

Save time and money with the San Francisco CityPASS, which gives you admission to top area attractions, three days of access to public transportation including the San Francisco cable cars, a cruise on San Francisco Bay, and discounts for shopping and activities. You can choose to visit science and art museums like the Exploratorium or San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. You'll have important details like hours of operation right in your pocket with the provided ticket booklet.

Enhance your visit to the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco with this special behind-the-scenes tour to learn about the facility's animal life or its research focus. Plus, your tour grants you general admission, so you can also explore the attraction's 4-story rain forest and planetarium at your own pace. Express entry to the Rain Forest exhibit and a reserved ticket to a show at Morrison Planetarium are also included.

Enjoy easy access to the California Academy of Sciences with this skip-the-line pass. Walk right in with this pre-paid ticket to enjoy the museum's 4-story rainforest, planetarium and aquarium. Avoid wasting your precious vacation waiting in the long lines to purchase tickets for this exhibit-packed museum. Your admission includes all shows and exhibits, and is a perfect activity for families.

With the San Francisco Explorer Pass you'll save money on four San Francisco attractions within a 30-day period. Select four activities among a list of 20 sightseeing cruises, tours, museum admissions and transportation in and around the city. Take advantage of discount offers at retailers and restaurants, and use your complimentary guidebook to help you independently explore the Bay Area at your own pace. No voucher redemption is required; simply print your pass, or download the code on your mobile phone, and enjoy direct entry to attractions.

Explore San Francisco's most iconic attractions the fun and easy way on a hop-on hop-off bus tour. Ride aboard a comfortable, double-decker coach while listening to live commentary on passing highlights and city history. Hop on or off at any of 24 different stops, including Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, Ghirardelli Square, Haight-Ashbury and North Beach. Alternatively, cruise across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito for fantastic views of the skyline and Alcatraz. Choose from several 1- or 2-day pass options to customize your time in the 'City by the Bay.'

See San Francisco's top sights and visit the California Academy of Sciences on this one-day combo tour. You'll cruise through the city on a hop-on hop-off bus, which allows you to disembark at any of the stops to check out attractions at your own pace. Then head to Golden Gate Park for an independent visit of the science museum, one of the city's favorite family-friendly venues with a wealth of entertaining and educational exhibits.

With a hop-on hop-off bus tour and pre-booked Alcatraz ticket, you can cover all of San Francisco's top attractions. You'll enjoy convenient transportation to the Alcatraz ferry landing, where you'll head across San Francisco Bay to tour the island prison with an included audio guide. Choosing between a 24-hour or 48-hour Hop On Hop Off tour provides easy sightseeing across the city, from Golden Gate Park to Chinatown to Fisherman's Wharf. Plus, listen to live commentary on board the bus to learn fun facts about San Francisco.

Rent your very own surrey to explore Golden Gate Park for an hour. These high-quality vehicles are the best way explore the park in a relaxing way with your friends and family. Pedal past Kezar Stadium, the Conservatory of Flowers, Shakespeare Gardens, the Japanese Tree Garden, Stow Lake Boathouse, and much more. Every handlebar features a take away map with a curated Surrey Route to make your ride even easier.

Make your own travel itinerary for the day while in San Francisco with this full-day hop-on hop-off buss pass. Ride a double-decker bus throughout the city, and hop off and back on at any of the stops along the route. Make stops at Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Park, Union Square, Chinatown, the Financial District, and Haight-Ashbury. Along the way see some of SF's most popular places, such as Pier 39, the Palace of Fine Arts, the de Young Museum, and War Memorial Opera House.

Tour San Francisco with the Go San Francisco Card on your mobile device. See all the sites or just a few; it's your choice using this customizable touring option. Enjoy free admission at more than 30 popular San Francisco attractions as well as discounts on dining and shopping. Choose from 1-,2-, 3- or 5-day options to help you save as much money as possible on your vacation.

See beautiful San Francisco by Segway on this 3-hour private tour. Enjoy routes that travel through Golden Gate Park and more. A local guide will lead the way, providing fun and insightful commentary as you discover San Francisco on two wheels.

See San Francisco on two wheels during this 6-hour bike tour starting in North Beach, a buzzing neighborhood known for its sidewalk restaurants and nightlife. Following a guide, you'll be able to access locations in the city that tour buses can't, enjoying a variety of photo ops across 15 spots. Take in views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay, explore Golden Gate Park, and gain insight into the city's history and places to visit later on your own. Total distance is about 20 miles (32 km), which should feel effortless as you ride on an electric bike.

Glide through San Francisco's Golden Gate Park and experience its history in just a few hours by Segway. In 2.5 hours, zoom around effortlessly and see the park's highlight attractions, including Shakespeare Garden, the Japanese Tea Garden, the de Young Museum and Lily Pond. Learn fascinating history and trivia from an informative guide through a radio headset. This San Francisco tour is suitable for all skill levels and is limited to just 8 people, ensuring more personalized attention.

Take a self-guided bicycle tour of San Francisco neighborhoods, from the Mission District to the Haight and more. Explore acres of flat terrain in Golden Gate Park or cycle across the Golden Gate Bridge to see charming Sausalito. Customize your sightseeing schedule to your preferences, whether you'd like a leisurely route or hill climbs with expansive views. This bike rental is valid for up to 24 hours from pickup time.

Explore Golden Gate Park on your own with a self-guided bike tour from a convenient location in the nearby Haight-Ashbury district. With suggestions from the provided map, you can make your way to highlights such as the California Academy of Sciences, DeYoung Museum, Japanese Tea Garden and Legion of Honor. Stop at Stow Lake where paddleboats can be rented, or ride all the way through the park to the Great Highway and Pacific Ocean. Your bike rental includes lock, helmet and map.

Explore San Francisco on your own schedule with tickets for a hop-on, hop-off bus tour that includes a bike rental, a cable car tour of Sausalito, and a sightseeing cruise on the San Francisco Bay. Enjoy the freedom to see the things that interest you most, with the option to choose 24- and 48-hour tickets when booking. This independent tour of San Francisco features a GPS-activated audio guide so you can learn about each site along the 24 stop route, and it's the perfect introduction for first-time visitors.

Go sightseeing in San Francisco and its surroundings by hop-on hop-off bus with a City Sightseeing San Francisco pass. Select a 1-day pass that includes access to the City and Sausalito tours. Or choose a 2-day pass that includes the City and Sausalito tours but adds a park and beach route and the Night tour, too, so you cover all the main attractions with one ticket. This flexible and family-friendly pass lets you hop on and off the double-decker bus at any of the designated stops and explore San Francisco at your own pace.

Pair science with San Francisco nightlife, and you have NightLife at the California Academy of Sciences. This is the perfect, child-free way to explore the museum after hours. After making your way inside, enjoy a lively venue of music, provocative science, and exhibits. The optional Nightlife VIP Tour upgrade gives you a 30-minute private reception with cocktails (your first two are on the house) before your 1-hour behind-the-scenes tour of the museum. Your ticket also includes a reserved pass for the planetarium show.

Explore San Francisco's beautiful Golden Gate Park on this 2.5-hour Segway tour. Led by a local guide, you'll pass top attractions like the Japanese Tea Gardens, the de Young Museum and the California Academy of Sciences. All equipment is included, as well as a safety training. Cover even more ground on a Segway as you soak up Golden Gate Park's rich history and hidden gems from your guide.