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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.

“I have always wanted to visit the iconic Alcatraz. Booking was easy, the ferry well organised and the audio tour excellent. Views of the bay were beautiful, we even saw a passing whale.”

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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

“Absolute blast! Guided audio tour was super cool and well done. I wish cafeteria and other parts were open, but still a great experience.”

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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

“A close up experience of true magic which will have you mesmerized, in a unique and intermit environment.”

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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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7.San Francisco Double Decker Bus Night Tour

Explore San Francisco by night on a double-decker bus, enjoying stunning skyline views, crossing the Bay Bridge, and a photo stop at Treasure Island.

★ 4.3

“Our guide was very upbeat and took many pictures for us when we stopped. Everyone was friendly and helpful. It was everything I expected”

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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

“Brilliant trip around San Francisco. If you choose to go across the Golden Gate, wear something warm as it’s very windy and cold.”

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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

“best way to see the most of San Fran. Guides and drivers were awesome. And with the 3day pass you get to see Muir Woods, well worth the trip”

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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

“There are multiple floors with just about everything science-y. Some cool aspects of the museum. All the exhibits and show cases were interesting to look at and super informative. Got my Planetarium pass for 7:30pm show ,the 3D show in the forum was awesome. Don't…”

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12.From San Francisco: Alcatraz Night & Muir Woods & Sausalito

Discover San Francisco’s highlights with this full-day tour including Muir Woods, Sausalito, Alcatraz at night, and the Aquarium, all in one memorable day.

★ 4.6

“This tour was great! Muir Forest was beautiful, it was fun to walk around and grab lunch in Sausalito. The ferry ride was nice and we had some time to bum around Fisherman’s Wharf before going to Alcatraz. We loved Alcatraz!!”

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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

“We had the 2 day hop on hop off ticket with night tour and ticket for the submarine. We had no issues at all and would definitely use them again.”

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