Culture & History things to do in San Francisco

We rank 578 culture and history things to do in San Francisco, United States. The highest scoring is Chinatown, North Beach, Little Italy: 7 Tastings & History with an Outty Ranking of 92 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $20 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
578
In the 90+ Club
4
Available today
60
From
$20

Culture & History in San Francisco compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in San Francisco by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Chinatown, North Beach, Little Italy: 7 Tastings & History92$964h4.9/5 (1,448)
San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour91$1099h4.8/5 (1,597)
Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour90$822h4.9/5 (2,507)
San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour90$673h4.9/5 (1,330)
Napa and Sonoma Premium Small Group Wine Tour from San Francisco90$1488h4.9/5 (602)
Vantigo - The Original San Francisco VW Bus Tour90$1033h5/5 (840)
The Escape Game San Francisco: Epic 60-Minute Adventures Downtown89$461.3h5/5 (434)
Hidden Stairways of San Francisco89$372h5/5 (270)
San Francisco City Tour, Muir Woods & Sausalito: Half or Full Day89$1094h4.9/5 (830)
Painted Ladies Wine Country Tour88$1297h4.9/5 (380)

Every culture & history experience we rank in San Francisco

Culture & History in San Francisco: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in San Francisco?
Chinatown, North Beach, Little Italy: 7 Tastings & History is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 92 out of 100 from 1,448 traveler reviews. San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour, Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour, San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour follow close behind. We rank 578 culture & history experiences in San Francisco in total.
How much do culture & history activities in San Francisco cost?
Expect around $105 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Bike or Electric Bike Rental from $20, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in San Francisco for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in San Francisco currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank culture & history experiences in San Francisco?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable culture & history options in San Francisco, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit San Francisco?
September and October, the city's real summer, once the fog season breaks.

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Nearby destinations

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