Fisherman's Wharf vs Lombard Street: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do Fisherman's Wharf first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 88 against 83 for Lombard Street, and it has 171 ranked ways to see it versus 97. Lombard Street is the cheaper entry at $39, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in San Francisco, pair them: plan Lombard Street in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

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Fisherman's Wharf compared with Lombard Street in San Francisco
Fisherman's WharfLombard Street
Ranked experiences17197
Top Outty Ranking9492
Average ranking (top 10)8883
Cheapest experience$46$39
Average time needed4.4h3.1h
Free cancellation100% of options100% of options
Free to visitNoNo

Best ways to see Fisherman's Wharf

  1. 1. Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz

    Outty Ranking 94 · from $119 · 6h

  2. 2. Vantigo - The Original San Francisco VW Bus Tour

    Outty Ranking 92 · from $103 · 3h

  3. 3. Skip The Bus: San Francisco By Luxury Van Tour

    Outty Ranking 91 · from $129 · 4h

  4. 4. San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour

    Outty Ranking 91 · from $109 · 9h

  5. 5. San Francisco City Tour, Muir Woods & Sausalito: Half or Full Day

    Outty Ranking 90 · from $109 · 4h

All 171 Fisherman's Wharf experiences

Best ways to see Lombard Street

  1. 1. Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour

    Outty Ranking 92 · from $82 · 2h

  2. 2. San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour

    Outty Ranking 92 · from $67 · 3h

  3. 3. Skip The Bus: San Francisco By Luxury Van Tour

    Outty Ranking 91 · from $129 · 4h

  4. 4. San Francisco Love Tour

    Outty Ranking 88 · from $99 · 2h

  5. 5. GoCar San Francisco Tour

    Outty Ranking 79 · from $99 · 5h

All 97 Lombard Street experiences

Frequently asked questions

Fisherman's Wharf or Lombard Street: which is better?

If you only have time for one, do Fisherman's Wharf first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 88 against 83 for Lombard Street, and it has 171 ranked ways to see it versus 97. Lombard Street is the cheaper entry at $39, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in San Francisco, pair them: plan Lombard Street in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Which is cheaper, Fisherman's Wharf or Lombard Street?

Ranked experiences at Fisherman's Wharf start from $46 and at Lombard Street from $39 per person.

How long do you need at Fisherman's Wharf and Lombard Street?

Experiences at Fisherman's Wharf run 4.4 hours on average and at Lombard Street 3.1 hours, so both fit in one day in San Francisco with a break in between.

Can you do Fisherman's Wharf and Lombard Street on the same day?

Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 100% of Fisherman's Wharf options and 100% of Lombard Street options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.

What is the best tour of each?

For Fisherman's Wharf: Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz (Outty Ranking 94, from $119). For Lombard Street: Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour (Outty Ranking 92, from $82).