The best family-friendly activities in San Francisco for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

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1.5-Hour San Francisco Bay Sailing Tour

For a relaxing afternoon on the water, hop aboard the Privateer, a truly traditional sailboat, for a semi-private 90-minute cruise of the bay, complete with …More

For a relaxing afternoon on the water, hop aboard the Privateer, a truly traditional sailboat, for a semi-private 90-minute cruise of the bay, complete with...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$99
Alcatraz City Cruises Official Admission Ticket

Step aboard an official Alcatraz City Cruises ferry and journey to the legendary Alcatraz Island! Explore its storied past as a Civil War fort, military …More

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Step aboard an official Alcatraz City Cruises ferry and journey to the legendary Alcatraz Island! Explore its storied past as a Civil War fort, military...

3 hours
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$60
Alcatraz Island Prison Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

This is a unique tour package to visit both the Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge! For the Alcatraz tour, you will first take …More

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This is a unique tour package to visit both the Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge! For the Alcatraz tour, you will first take...

2 to 5 hours
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$148
Combo Small-Group Tour: SF City plus Muir Woods & Sausalito

This combo tour consists of 2 parts: A tour to Muir Woods and Sausalito and San Francisco City tour. Two different tours are run by …More

This combo tour consists of 2 parts: A tour to Muir Woods and Sausalito and San Francisco City tour. Two different tours are run by...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$169
San Francisco SkyStar Wheel - Private Gondolas

Never before seen, birds-eye views of the magnificent San Francisco Bay. SkyStar Observation Wheel is a spectacular new attraction on the San Francisco waterfront at …More

Never before seen, birds-eye views of the magnificent San Francisco Bay. SkyStar Observation Wheel is a spectacular new attraction on the San Francisco waterfront at...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$19
49er Express Shuttle To Levis Stadium: From Fisherman's Wharf

Hop on the 49er Express Round Trip Shuttle directly from Fisherman's Wharf! We make this journey easy right from the heart of Fisherman's Wharf where …More

Hop on the 49er Express Round Trip Shuttle directly from Fisherman's Wharf! We make this journey easy right from the heart of Fisherman's Wharf where...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$90
City Cruises San Francisco: Signature Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a fun evening on the San Francisco Bay with our Signature Dinner Cruise! Enjoy front-row seats to the best sights in the city or …More

Enjoy a fun evening on the San Francisco Bay with our Signature Dinner Cruise! Enjoy front-row seats to the best sights in the city or...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$128
From San Francisco: Yosemite & Giant Sequoias in Small Group

Explore glacially-formed cliffs, wildflower-speckled meadows, and hike to the towering Sequoias in the heart of Yosemite’s dynamic wilderness. Immerse yourself in our day-long tour with …More

Explore glacially-formed cliffs, wildflower-speckled meadows, and hike to the towering Sequoias in the heart of Yosemite’s dynamic wilderness. Immerse yourself in our day-long tour with...

14 hours Free Cancellation
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$209
San Francisco Food Tour: Ferry Building and Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

Awaken your senses and tickle your taste buds on this culinary journey through San Francisco's famous Ferry Building! Sample San Francisco's bounty of local, seasonally …More

Awaken your senses and tickle your taste buds on this culinary journey through San Francisco's famous Ferry Building! Sample San Francisco's bounty of local, seasonally...

1 hour 30 minutes
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$95
Downtown San Francisco Architecture & Public Art Tour

Explore San Francisco’s Central Business District on a 2.5 hour walking tour that showcases its stunning architecture, captivating public art, and vibrant public spaces. Discover …More

Explore San Francisco’s Central Business District on a 2.5 hour walking tour that showcases its stunning architecture, captivating public art, and vibrant public spaces. Discover...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$49
1 day Hop-on Hop-off in San Francisco 20 stops 8 hours

Experience the perfect way to discover and explore the vibrant City by the Bay with a convenient hop-on hop-off bus tour. This flexible sightseeing option …More

Experience the perfect way to discover and explore the vibrant City by the Bay with a convenient hop-on hop-off bus tour. This flexible sightseeing option...

1 day Free Cancellation
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$48
San Francisco’s Full city 1 Day Hop on Hop off Bus tour

Get a look at all the sites that make San Francisco one of the world's most visited cities! Discover San Francisco from the Bay to …More

Get a look at all the sites that make San Francisco one of the world's most visited cities! Discover San Francisco from the Bay to...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$45
Half Moon Bay Family Friendly Guided E-bike Tour

Come Ride Half Moon Bay's ocean scenic and historic downtown tour. Ride to all the breathtaking sights, both scenic and historic. Enjoy Half Moon Bay's …More

Come Ride Half Moon Bay's ocean scenic and historic downtown tour. Ride to all the breathtaking sights, both scenic and historic. Enjoy Half Moon Bay's...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$110
Inside Alcatraz Tour Including Fisherman's Wharf Lunch Credit

Go inside Alcatraz then relax with friends for lunch after your Alcatraz visit at a Wharf food location assigned by us. Guests can also upgrade …More

Go inside Alcatraz then relax with friends for lunch after your Alcatraz visit at a Wharf food location assigned by us. Guests can also upgrade...

3 to 5 hours
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$130
San Francisco: The Mission District Food Tour with 5 Local Dishes

Discover the flavors and stories that make San Francisco’s Mission District a true culinary and cultural hotspot. Once home to Irish, German, and Italian immigrants, …More

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Discover the flavors and stories that make San Francisco’s Mission District a true culinary and cultural hotspot. Once home to Irish, German, and Italian immigrants,...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$85
Full-Day Escape: Muir Redwoods plus Napa & Sonoma Wineries Tour

Discover three of Northern California’s top attractions in one unforgettable day: Muir Woods, Sausalito, and Napa or Sonoma Wine Country. Start with a scenic drive …More

Discover three of Northern California’s top attractions in one unforgettable day: Muir Woods, Sausalito, and Napa or Sonoma Wine Country. Start with a scenic drive...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$144
From San Francisco: Guided Tour to Muir Woods and Sausalito

Venture north over the Golden Gate Bridge to an isolated canyon filled with ancient coastal redwood trees, also known as Muir Woods National Monument. Enjoy …More

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Venture north over the Golden Gate Bridge to an isolated canyon filled with ancient coastal redwood trees, also known as Muir Woods National Monument. Enjoy...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$84
San Francisco Golden Gate To Sausalito Bike Tour

Starting in one of the only true Fisherman’s Wharfs left in America you will be lead on a journey along the coast to see sea …More

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Starting in one of the only true Fisherman’s Wharfs left in America you will be lead on a journey along the coast to see sea...

1 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$75
Full Day Tour: Muir Woods, Sausalito, and Napa & Sonoma Wineries

See the best of Northern California in one day with visits to Muir Woods, Sausalito, and Napa or Sonoma Wine Country. Cross the Golden Gate …More

See the best of Northern California in one day with visits to Muir Woods, Sausalito, and Napa or Sonoma Wine Country. Cross the Golden Gate...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$144
Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

Take a day trip from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park, described as the crown jewel of the country's many splendid national parks. You will be guided on …More

Take a day trip from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park, described as the crown jewel of the country's many splendid national parks. You will be guided on...

14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (4,102)
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$227
Sonoma Wine Country Tour from San Francisco with Tastings

Beautiful Sonoma Valley is your destination on this laid-back, fun-filled, all-day tour. You will learn much about the region from your friendly and knowledgeable guide …More

Beautiful Sonoma Valley is your destination on this laid-back, fun-filled, all-day tour. You will learn much about the region from your friendly and knowledgeable guide...

9 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,629)
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$189
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