San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Tickets
Från30 US$
No ticket required
Free things to do in San Francisco
You don't need a big budget to enjoy San Francisco. These experiences are completely free to attend, though many still require you to reserve a spot in advance because capacity is limited.
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About this list
Why this shortlist
Free walking tours are the single most popular free activity in San Francisco, and we list every reputable one in town. Many are tip-based, which means you pay what you think the tour was worth at the end.
Aside from walking tours, look for free museum entry days, open-air concerts, and self-guided routes with downloadable maps.
Shortlist
Free things to do in San Francisco
San Franciso All-Inclusive Pass By Go City
Från109 US$
San Franciso Explorer Pass By Go City
Från89 US$
Streets of San Francisco: Electric Bike Tour
Från115 US$
Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito Guided Bike Tour
Från115 US$
From San Francisco: Alcatraz, Muir Woods, & Sausalito Day Trip
Från159 US$
Big Bus: San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Från56,10 US$
Alcatraz Tour and Fisherman’s Wharf Guided Walking Tour
Från99 US$
Alcatraz Tour with Muir Woods and Sausalito
Från159 US$
Alcatraz Tickets with Ferry Ride
Från87,30 US$
California Academy of Sciences Tickets
Från25 US$
Alcatraz Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise
Från139 US$
Big Bus: San Francisco Sunset Tour
Från45,05 US$
Escape from The Rock Cruise
Från48 US$
San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise
Från58 US$
Golden Gate Bay Cruise
Från39 US$
From San Francisco: Computer History Museum and Silicon Valley Campus Tour
Från185 US$
Exploratorium Tickets
Från39,96 US$
San Francisco: Grand City Tour by Bus
Från69 US$
San Francisco: Buffet Dinner Cruise
Från141,93 US$
de Young Museum: Entry Ticket
Från20 US$
From San Francisco: Alcatraz, Aquarium of the Bay, & Napa/Sonoma Wine Country 2-Day Trip
Från275 US$
Golden Gate Park Package
Från168,50 US$
Alcatraz Island and San Francisco City Bus Tour
Från160 US$
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FAQ
- Are tip-based tours really free?
- Yes, there's no obligation to tip. Most guides survive on tips, though, so €5–€10 per person is the norm if you enjoyed it.