Fisherman's Wharf vs San Francisco Chinatown: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do San Francisco Chinatown first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 90 against 88 for Fisherman's Wharf, and it has 120 ranked ways to see it versus 171. Fisherman's Wharf is the cheaper entry at $46, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in San Francisco, pair them: plan San Francisco Chinatown in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

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Fisherman's Wharf compared with San Francisco Chinatown in San Francisco
Fisherman's WharfSan Francisco Chinatown
Ranked experiences171120
Top Outty Ranking9494
Average ranking (top 10)8890
Cheapest experience$46$55
Average time needed4.4h3.9h
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 San Francisco Chinatown

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

    Outty Ranking 94 · from $119 · 6h

  2. 2. Chinatown, North Beach, Little Italy: 7 Tastings & History

    Outty Ranking 94 · from $96 · 4h

  3. 3. Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour

    Outty Ranking 92 · from $82 · 2h

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

    Outty Ranking 92 · from $103 · 3h

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

    Outty Ranking 91 · from $129 · 4h

All 120 San Francisco Chinatown experiences

Frequently asked questions

Fisherman's Wharf or San Francisco Chinatown: which is better?

If you only have time for one, do San Francisco Chinatown first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 90 against 88 for Fisherman's Wharf, and it has 120 ranked ways to see it versus 171. Fisherman's Wharf is the cheaper entry at $46, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in San Francisco, pair them: plan San Francisco Chinatown in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Which is cheaper, Fisherman's Wharf or San Francisco Chinatown?

Ranked experiences at Fisherman's Wharf start from $46 and at San Francisco Chinatown from $55 per person.

How long do you need at Fisherman's Wharf and San Francisco Chinatown?

Experiences at Fisherman's Wharf run 4.4 hours on average and at San Francisco Chinatown 3.9 hours, so both fit in one day in San Francisco with a break in between.

Can you do Fisherman's Wharf and San Francisco Chinatown 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 San Francisco Chinatown 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 San Francisco Chinatown: Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz (Outty Ranking 94, from $119).