California Academy of Sciences With Golden Gate Park Tour

California Academy of Sciences With Golden Gate Park Tour

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Discover Golden Gate Park's biggest icons plus hidden gems like McLaren Lodge, Shakespeare Garden, and more. Your ticket to the California Academy of Sciences is included to round out your experience.

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Highlights

Stop and smell the flowers in themed gardens.
See a strange circle of stones that connects to the state flag.
Snap a pic of the Instagrammable mid-1890s McLaren Lodge.
Visit the world-class California Academy of Sciences.
Upgrade for a hop-on hop-off bus ticket for SF.

Description

Explore the highlights and hidden gems of Golden Gate Park with a local guide so you don't miss a thing. Visit the Music Concourse, the peaceful AIDS memorial, and the Shakespeare Garden. From the striking architecture of the de Young Museum to the blooms outside the Conservatory of Flowers, we'll cover it all. You'll also hear about the history and SF connection of places you might otherwise miss. Learn about the 1890s McLaren Lodge, Hippie Hill (including how it got its name), and a mysterious stone circle related to a monastery and grizzly bears. Our tour ends at the California Academy of Sciences, with your ticket including access to all exhibits, animals, the planetarium, and more. Upgrade to add a Big Bus Tours ticket, providing two days of access to 16 stops in San Francisco. With this upgrade, we recommend continuing your tour after the Academy of Sciences by riding the bus over the Golden Gate Bridge to Fisherman’s Wharf. It’s a great overview of the city in just one day!

Includes

90-minute tour with an experienced guide Entry ticket to the California Academy of Sciences with access to all the exhibits, animals, and planetarium Visits to the Music Concourse, McLaren Lodge, Shakespeare Garden, Hippie Hill, and more Stories of the famous landmarks and hidden gems of Golden Gate Park Picturesque views throughout with plenty of time for photos

Important Information

Your ticket to the California Academy of Sciences is included. This is also a great place to grab lunch. This tour covers 1.6 miles at a leisurely pace. This tour is accessible for both wheelchairs and strollers. Add on a Big Bus Tours hop-on hop-off ticket for $65 per adult. This includes two days of hop-on hop-off access at 16 stops, including Golden Gate Park.