Palace of Fine Arts Tours and Tickets

Breathtaking aerial vistas await you on the San Francisco Air Tour - a 35-minute flight over the major landmarks of the San Francisco Bay Area. Get a bird's-eye view of the Bay Bridge, Treasure Island, Downtown Oakland, Alcatraz, the Palace of Fine Arts, the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Coit Tower, Downtown Oakland, the Bay Bridge and more.

Hop on board a 2-wheeled, self-balancing electric Segway to explore the Fisherman's Wharf, Ghirardelli Square and Marina neighborhoods of San Francisco. During this 3-hour excursion, suitable for both beginners and veterans, glide through some of the city's most popular areas and get views of landmarks like the the Palace of Fine Arts and the Golden Gate Bridge. Listen to facts about San Francisco's history and culture from your expert guide while covering much more ground than you could on foot. A Segway orientation and use of all safety equipment is included.

Ride a bike across the Golden Gate Bridge with a San Francisco Bike rental that's convenient to the city's scenic waterfront bike trail. Follow one of SF's most classic rides: cruise across the bridge to a hilltop with sweeping views of the city, descend a winding, swooping hill into Sausalito, and return to the San Francisco waterfront by ferry. Enjoy the freedom of exploring by bike, on quiet roads and dedicated paths.

From the humble origins of a small fishing village known as Yerba Buena, San Francisco grew rapidly due to the California gold rush starting in 1848. Devastated by the 1906 earthquake, San Francisco was rebuilt quickly. Long enjoying a bohemian reputation, the city became a counterculture magnet in the second half of the 20th century.

Discover San Francisco behind the wheel of a classic Volkswagen Bug on this 4-hour tour. Follow your onboard GPS to 40 pre-loaded destinations like Lombard Street, Coit Tower, Fisherman's Wharf and Haight-Ashbury. Use the included high-definition video camera to capture your top-down drive across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, then remove it to take photos of you and your party in front of the Painted Ladies. Leave this tour with a flash drive full of memories of the City by the Bay.

Take a journey around San Francisco's top sights in a retro way with this "painted ladies" tour by vintage Volkswagen bus decorated with long gorgeous eyelashes so you can't miss your tour vehicle. You'll pass by neighborhoods like Chinatown, Union Square, Pacific Heights, North Beach, Haight-Ashbury, the Marina, and the Castro, plus see the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, Twin Peaks, and more.

Take in two of the San Francisco Bay Area's top destinations, Muir Woods and Sausalito, on a 4-hour morning tour from downtown San Francisco. Drive through the Presidio and across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods National Monument where you have some time to walk among towering old growth redwood trees. Next, head to Sausalito for a stroll along the picturesque waterfront, which is full of great boutiques, cafes and restaurants. You can opt to remain on your own in Sausalito or return on the coach.

Cycle through San Francisco and across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge on this 3-hour guided bike tour. Led by a local guide, you'll ride along the waterfront, passing Fisherman's Wharf and the historic Presidio. Then admire the city skyline from the Golden Gate Bridge, with views of Alcatraz and the long stretch of the Pacific on the opposite side. Your tour will conclude in Sausalito or Tiburon, where you can explore before taking the ferry back to San Francisco. Your bike rental is valid for 24 hours to continue sightseeing on your own.

Make your own travel itinerary for the day while in San Francisco with this 2-day hop-on hop-off bus pass. Ride a double-decker bus throughout the city, and hop off and back on at any of the stops along the route. This bus offers four routes you can choose from, and along each route you can listen to historical and fun facts about the areas you pass. 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.

Explore San Francisco on a personalized excursion with your own group of up to six people. Enjoy the undivided attention of a private driver/guide and visit highlights such as Union Square, Chinatown, Fishermen's Wharf, and Golden Gate Park, traveling between attractions with ease in an air-conditioned van. Plus, soak up views of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, Twin Peaks, and other San Francisco landmarks.

Enjoy admission to San Francisco's de Young Museum, home to one of the city's most prominent art collections. Seated in Golden Gate Park, you'll have the chance to explore the rare artifacts of the permanent exhibitions, as well as sculpture and paintings. Upgrade your ticket to include entrance to the Special Exhibitions or the insightful commentary of an audio guide. Be sure to stop at the Hamon Observation Tower before heading out, where you'll find spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco skyline. With this ticket, you can also enter the Legion of Honor Museum at no extra cost.

Explore one of San Francisco's most prominent art collections with admission to the Legion of Honor Museum. Set in the headlands above the Golden Gate Bridge, the building's stunning neoclassical exterior is modeled after the Palais de la L egion d'Honneur in Paris. Inside, discover an impressive collection of ancient Mediterranean art, European paintings and sculptures and the most extensive assemblage of works on paper in the American West. Upgrade your ticket to include entrance to the Special Exhibits or the insightful commentary of an audio guide. Your ticket also allows you to enter the Young Museum at no extra cost!

Walking the street of San Francisco might be the ideal way to explore the individual neighborhoods, but it's impossible to cover enough territory on your two legs. This San Francisco day trip by bus offers a narrated and scenic drive for all. From the Legion of Honor, travel across the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, visit the quaint and picturesque bayside village of Sausalito and spend time at Muir Woods National Monument (entry own expense).

Experience the beauty of San Francisco at Christmastime with this holiday lights tour. Set out on a small-group, 2-hour guided tour from Fisherman's Wharf, taking in the city's waterfront as well as well-known sights such as Lombard Street, Chinatown, the Palace of Fine Arts, and Union Square. In true San Francisco fashion you'll travel in '70s-style VW vans decked out with shag rugs and bed curtains and all donning Santa hats"•perfect for snapping that pic for next year's Christmas card in front of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Despite its many hills, San Francisco is a fun city to explore by bike, and this 24-hour bicycle rental allows you to see it at your own pace on a self-guided tour. Pick up your bike at a convenient Fishermans Wharf location, then go where you like, perhaps riding through the city and across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito and Tiburon. Your rental includes maps and use of equipment such as helmet and lock.

See the sights of San Francisco on a 5-hour tour with a guide who introduces you to the city's top attractions. You'll make nine stops to see the Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street, Alamo Square, and more, plus visit the waterfront town of Sausalito and take a ferry ride or cruise on San Francisco Bay, passing by Alcatraz Island. Tour sizes range from 15 to 35 people.

See the major landmarks of the San Francisco Bay Area from the air during a private 35-minute scenic flight. Hear your pilot's informative commentary via the provided headsets as your fixed-wing plane soars over downtown San Francisco, Coit Tower, Fisherman's Wharf, Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito, Alcatraz Island, the port of Oakland and more. Enjoy breathtaking aerial vistas of the bay and Pacific Ocean during this once-in-a-lifetime tour.

Tired of the urban cityscape and feel like you need a breath of fresh air? Then jump on this San Francisco day trip by bus, and visit some of the world's tallest trees at Muir Woods National Historic Monument, only minutes from downtown. One moment you'll be kicking your way past the Golden Gate Bridge and Sausalito, and a short while later wandering beneath the majestic canopy of centuries-old California coastal redwoods.

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.

Discover San Francisco behind the wheel of a classic Volkswagen Bug on this 5-hour tour. Follow your onboard GPS to 40 pre-loaded destinations like Lombard Street, Coit Tower, Fisherman's Wharf and Haight-Ashbury. Use the included high-definition video camera to capture your top-down drive across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, then remove it to take photos of you and your party in front of the Painted Ladies. Leave this tour with a flash drive full of memories of the City by the Bay.