Best Historical Sites & Landmarks in San Francisco

20 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work

We compared 20 historical sites & landmarks in San Francisco using 11,017 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is San Francisco Alcatraz Ferry and Audio Tour 24 hr (8.0/10). Prices start at $39 and most cost between $74.99 and $94.99. A typical one lasts 4 hrs.

Top picks

Best overall

1,572 reviews · $48 · 1 day

Reviewers like: informative audio guide, alcatraz tour, interesting tour

Watch for: poor value, flies on boat

Compare at a glance

#TourScoreRatings by siteFromDuration
1 San Francisco Alcatraz Ferry and Audio Tour 24 hr TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.7★ (1,572) $48 1 day
2 San Francisco Alcatraz Tour with Bike Rental TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10 Viator 2.5★ (2) $99 –
3 San Francisco Alcatraz Prison Tour TourTruth score 6.6 out of 10 Viator 3.9★ (8) $89 –
4 San Francisco Alcatraz Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental TourTruth score 6.6 out of 10 Viator 4.1★ (9) $138 5 hrs
5 San Francisco Alcatraz Island Audio Tour TourTruth score 6.6 out of 10 Viator 4.5★ (380) · GetYourGuide 4.6★ (603) · GetYourGuide 4.4★ (21) $86 –
6 San Francisco Alcatraz Day Tour with Wharf Discounts 3 hr TourTruth score 6.6 out of 10 Viator 4.2★ (10) $74 3 hrs
7 San Francisco Alcatraz Night Tour with Bay Cruise TourTruth score 6.6 out of 10 Viator 4.0★ (9) $159 –
8 Filoli House and Garden TourTruth score 6.5 out of 10 Viator 4.6★ (32) $39 –
9 Woodside Filoli Historic House and Garden Tour 1 hr TourTruth score 6.4 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.3★ (18) – –
10 San Francisco Alcatraz Night Tour and Bay Cruise TourTruth score 6.3 out of 10 Viator 3.7★ (14) $169 4 hrs

Questions

What is the best historical sites & landmark in San Francisco?

San Francisco Alcatraz Ferry and Audio Tour 24 hr has the highest TourTruth score (8.0/10) of the 20 historical sites & landmarks in San Francisco we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 1,572 reviews.

How much do historical sites & landmarks in San Francisco cost?

Listed prices start at $39; the median is $86, and most cost between $74.99 and $94.99. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.

How long are historical sites & landmarks in San Francisco?

The median listed duration is 4 hrs.

Which historical sites & landmark in San Francisco has the most reviews?

San Francisco Alcatraz Tour with Ferry and App, with 4,615 reviews and a TourTruth score of 5.0/10.

Scores compare each tour's ratings with all others on the same booking site and weight them by review count. How scores work · Same tour, different price on Viator and GetYourGuide