San Francisco Attraction Passes — CityPASS, Explorer & All-Inclusive Compared
If you're hitting several attractions, a pass beats buying tickets one by one — choose CityPASS, the pay-per-attraction Explorer Pass, the All-Inclusive Pass, or the choose-3 Essentials Pass.
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$74 USD
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Free up to 24h before
Attraction Passes: what to know before booking
If you're hitting several attractions, a pass beats buying tickets one by one — choose CityPASS, the pay-per-attraction Explorer Pass, the All-Inclusive Pass, or the choose-3 Essentials Pass.
- Availability
- 4 ticket options compared
- Starting price
- Tickets currently start around $74 USD before checkout fees.
- Rating signal
- Compared options average 4.7 stars across 2,447 traveler reviews.
- Location
- Valid across participating San Francisco attractions citywide — waterfront, Golden Gate Park, and downtown
- Best time
- Activate the pass on a day you'll visit two or more attractions to get the most value
- Ticket note
- Valid for the stated number of days or attractions from first use; check each pass's terms
Attraction Passes in San Francisco
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Everything you should know before you book
San Francisco is an expensive city for sightseeing, so a multi-attraction pass is the single best way to cut the cost when you plan to do several things. CityPASS bundles a fixed set of top attractions — typically the Academy of Sciences, a Bay cruise, and your pick of others — at a steep discount; the Explorer Pass lets you choose a number of attractions from a wide list; the All-Inclusive Pass covers as much as you can fit into a set number of days.
Pick the pass that matches your pace. CityPASS suits travellers who'll definitely hit its headline attractions; the Explorer and choose-3 Essentials passes suit those who want to cherry-pick; and the All-Inclusive Pass rewards a packed, fast-moving itinerary. Run the maths against the individual ticket prices for the attractions you actually want — on a two- or three-day trip taking in a cruise, a museum or two, and a bus tour, a pass usually pays for itself.
Frequently asked questions
Is a San Francisco attraction pass worth it?
Usually yes if you'll visit three or more paid attractions — a cruise, a museum or two, and a bus tour add up fast, and a pass discounts the bundle. Tally the individual ticket prices for what you want against the pass cost.
What's the difference between CityPASS and the Explorer Pass?
CityPASS bundles a fixed set of top attractions at a discount, while the Explorer Pass lets you choose a set number of attractions from a wider list. CityPASS suits set itineraries; Explorer suits cherry-pickers.
Which pass is best for a short trip?
The choose-3 Essentials Pass or the Explorer Pass suit a two-day trip where you'll pick a few highlights. The All-Inclusive Pass pays off only if you pack many attractions into its valid window.