THE ADVENTURE COLLECTIVE® · Independent discovery and booking for outdoor travel
Choose 2–5 attractions across San Francisco—museums, cruises, tours and bike rentals—with one mobile pass. This Explorer Pass is a flexible way to see the city efficiently; reserve popular items in advance to avoid disappointment.
Choose 2–5 attractions across San Francisco—museums, cruises, tours and bike rentals—with one mobile pass. This Explorer Pass is a flexible way to see the city efficiently; reserve popular items in advance to avoid disappointment.
You step out from a fog-softened morning on the Embarcadero and the bay answers with a crisp tang; ferries thread beneath the Golden Gate and streetcars rattle past, each sound promising a different slice of the city.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Go City · San Francisco, California
You step out from a fog-softened morning on the Embarcadero and the bay answers with a crisp tang; ferries thread beneath the Golden Gate and streetcars rattle past, each sound promising a different slice of the city.
The San Francisco Explorer Pass hands you that promise as choice rather than prescription: pick 2–5 admissions from museums, cruises, tours and rentals and move through the city on your schedule. The selections skirt the city’s history—from maritime stories around Alcatraz to the industrial bones visible at the USS Hornet—and trace cultural chapters at SFMOMA, the Asian Art Museum and the de Young.
Geologically the city perches on shifting plates and coastal wind, its hills carved by creeks long culverted and now giving dramatic viewpoints rather than flat panoramas. Culturally, neighborhoods still wear their immigrant and bohemian histories on storefronts and murals, while the bay itself periodically demands attention—sea lions lounging on pilings, currents pulling at ferry lines.
Practically, the pass is digital and activates on first use; many popular attractions require reservations, so plan bookings early. Build days around geography—concentrate waterfront activities into one day, museums into another—to avoid back-and-forth across steep streets. Bring layers for microclimates, a charged phone for QR codes and transit passes to stretch your selections into efficient routes. Whether you want a bike day along the waterfront or a museum-intensive itinerary, the Explorer Pass lets the city’s variety become a clean, flexible plan rather than a scramble.
easy.
1–5 days.
Suitable for all fitness levels; some options like bike rentals and walking tours require moderate stamina for hills.
The pass activates on first use and remains valid for 30 days; it must be used within one year of purchase if unused.
Some attractions require reservations—check the Go City app or digital guide and secure slots early for popular items like bay cruises and Alcatraz-area experiences.
Child passes are available for ages 3–12; infants under 3 may be accepted free or require separate fees depending on the attraction—check each provider’s policy.
All sales are final for this pass; there are no refunds, so plan dates and reservations carefully before purchase.
San Francisco’s attractions reflect its Gold Rush and maritime past—Alcatraz, naval vessels and waterfront warehouses that became cultural institutions tell the city’s layered story.
Use public transit and refill stations to reduce car trips and single-use plastics; respect wildlife by viewing seals and birds from a distance and following posted guidelines.
Go City operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step out from a fog-softened morning on the Embarcadero and the bay answers with a crisp tang; ferries thread beneath the Golden Gate and streetcars rattle past, each sound promising a different slice of the city.
You step out from a fog-softened morning on the Embarcadero and the bay answers with a crisp tang; ferries thread beneath the Golden Gate and streetcars rattle past, each sound promising a different slice of the city.
The San Francisco Explorer Pass hands you that promise as choice rather than prescription: pick 2–5 admissions from museums, cruises, tours and rentals and move through the city on your schedule. The selections skirt the city’s history—from maritime stories around Alcatraz to the industrial bones visible at the USS Hornet—and trace cultural chapters at SFMOMA, the Asian Art Museum and the de Young.
Geologically the city perches on shifting plates and coastal wind, its hills carved by creeks long culverted and now giving dramatic viewpoints rather than flat panoramas. Culturally, neighborhoods still wear their immigrant and bohemian histories on storefronts and murals, while the bay itself periodically demands attention—sea lions lounging on pilings, currents pulling at ferry lines.
Practically, the pass is digital and activates on first use; many popular attractions require reservations, so plan bookings early. Build days around geography—concentrate waterfront activities into one day, museums into another—to avoid back-and-forth across steep streets. Bring layers for microclimates, a charged phone for QR codes and transit passes to stretch your selections into efficient routes. Whether you want a bike day along the waterfront or a museum-intensive itinerary, the Explorer Pass lets the city’s variety become a clean, flexible plan rather than a scramble.