Boat required
Alcatraz Inside Access Ferry and Audio Tour with Night Option
A ferry to a decommissioned federal prison, timed so you leave in the dark.
4.0300 reviews on Viator
San Francisco2h–4h
Independent field notes / real supplier departures
Booking completed on Viator
Haunted-adjacentSan Francisco
The hour when the fog stops being scenic and starts being weather.Departure note — Terminal Leisure, not the supplier

4.6316 reviews on Viator
Two hours uphill, after dark. Bring a jacket for a colder city.
Embark on a spine-tingling journey through San Francisco's shadowy streets with our captivating walking ghost tour, where history and hauntings intertwine! Guided by an expert local storyteller, this tour takes you to some of the city's most iconic and eerie locations in the historic district. As you stroll through fog-laden streets, hear chilling tales of spirits lingering in places like the Sutter Building and the Fairmont Hotel, where echoes of the past resonate. This mile-long trek reveals San Francisco's tumultuous history, from the Gold Rush's promise to the tragedies that scarred the city. Encounter stories of the California Street Wandering Bride and the Pacific-Union Club, once the opulent Flood mansion. While entry into private buildings isn't allowed, standing on haunted ground will send shivers down your spine. Each tale uncovers the darker side of San Francisco, offering ghostly encounters and historical insights that will both entertain and enlighten you!
In practice a history walk with a theme. The fires and the fault lines are documented; a good guide leans on the record.
Boat required
A ferry to a decommissioned federal prison, timed so you leave in the dark.
4.0300 reviews on Viator
San Francisco2h–4h
Cinema
Vertigo used this city as a set and never gave it back.
San Francisco2h 30m
After dark
Alleys, family associations, and a neighbourhood that outlasted every attempt to summarise it.
San Francisco2h