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15 Best San Francisco Night Tours

The night bookings: the city lights from Twin Peaks, night runs across the bay and Alcatraz after dark, which is a different prison entirely.

1.Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Cruise with Night Option

Explore Alcatraz with round-trip ferry tickets, an award-winning audio tour, and a scenic Bay cruise—fantastic for history buffs and picture takers alike.

“Beautiful boat ride over to the island, got the full experience in the day amd life of an inmate. Totally worth it. Note step hills to climb, if not able consider the free shuttle”

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2.San Francisco: Alcatraz, Ferry & Audio Tour w/ Night Option

Explore Alcatraz with a comprehensive tour including ferry, official admission, immersive audio guides, and optional night visit—perfect for history buffs and curious travelers.

★ 4.4

“The tour itself was absolutely fantastic. DO NOT MISS the audio guided tour of the penitentiary. It is a must see and a truly memorable experience. The only downside is the price. This is essentially the same ticket you can buy from the official tour…”

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3.A Magical Night with the San Francisco Mentalist: Jay Alexander

Experience a two-hour night of mind-blowing magic with Jay Alexander at San Francisco's Marrakech Magic Theater, including an intimate lounge and interactive illusions.

★ 5.0

“Jay’s magic exceeded our expectations. You should see it for yourselves! Arrive maybe 50 mins early. Don’t worry about getting the front row seats bc there are maybe just 50 seats total, so all were good seats.”

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4.Alcatraz Inside Access Ferry and Audio Tour with Night Option

Discover Alcatraz with an exclusive ferry and audio tour, including night visits. Enjoy immersive stories, stunning views, and fewer crowds.

★ 4.0

“The tour itself was wonderful. Very interesting and fun, and super cool to walk through the old prison. The booking experience, however, was not great. After booking, I got a "voucher" emailed to me. The voucher clearly stated, "This is not your entry ticket. Your…”

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9.2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Plus Night Tour

Discover San Francisco with a 2-day hop-on hop-off tour including a night tour, bike rental, and Chinatown walk—great for flexible sightseeing.

★ 3.5

“The Big Bus red route seemed to cover a nice collection of sights around the SF area with stops at the Wharf, Pier 39, Golden Gate Bridge among many others. The favorite was crossing over the bridge on the other side to take scenic pictures…”

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10.San Francisco Bay Cruise & Double Decker Night Tour

Discover San Francisco from water and land with this combination cruise and night tour. Enjoy stunning skyline views, lively neighborhoods, and iconic landmarks—all at an affordable price.

★ 3.5

“Each tour guide provided his/her insight into the history and vibe of the city. It was fantastic!”

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11.California Academy of Sciences NightLife Admission Ticket

Discover the unique after-hours experience at California Academy of Sciences' NightLife, blending science, music, and adult socializing in San Francisco.

★ 4.5

“Really fun way to get to know the place as a visitor, and blend in the local night life. Ejoyed the place the music and learned couple new things. Also great way to get the most from, San Francisco. You can experience the typical places…”

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13.2-Day San Francisco Hop on Hop off Bus Tour + Bonus Night Tour

Discover San Francisco at your own pace with this 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour, including a bonus night tour—perfect for flexible city explorers.

★ 4.0

“You can see many nice places from the top of the bus. We used it 2 days to see China Town, Golden Gate Park, Lombard Street, Golden Gate Bridge and Pier 39. I love San Franscico.”

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