Golden Gate Bridge vs Lombard Street: which should you do first?
If you only have time for one, do Golden Gate Bridge first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 90 against 83 for Lombard Street, and it has 297 ranked ways to see it versus 97. With a full day in San Francisco, pair them: plan Lombard Street in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.
Side by side
| Golden Gate Bridge | Lombard Street | |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked experiences | 297 | 97 |
| Top Outty Ranking | 94 | 92 |
| Average ranking (top 10) | 90 | 83 |
| Cheapest experience | $37 | $39 |
| Average time needed | 5.2h | 3.1h |
| Free cancellation | 100% of options | 100% of options |
| Free to visit | No | No |
Best ways to see Golden Gate Bridge
- 1. Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz
Outty Ranking 94 · from $119 · 6h
- 2. Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour
Outty Ranking 92 · from $82 · 2h
- 3. San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour
Outty Ranking 92 · from $67 · 3h
- 4. Vantigo - The Original San Francisco VW Bus Tour
Outty Ranking 92 · from $103 · 3h
- 5. Skip The Bus: San Francisco By Luxury Van Tour
Outty Ranking 91 · from $129 · 4h
Best ways to see Lombard Street
- 1. Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour
Outty Ranking 92 · from $82 · 2h
- 2. San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour
Outty Ranking 92 · from $67 · 3h
- 3. Skip The Bus: San Francisco By Luxury Van Tour
Outty Ranking 91 · from $129 · 4h
- 4. San Francisco Love Tour
Outty Ranking 88 · from $99 · 2h
- 5. GoCar San Francisco Tour
Outty Ranking 79 · from $99 · 5h
Frequently asked questions
Golden Gate Bridge or Lombard Street: which is better?
If you only have time for one, do Golden Gate Bridge first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 90 against 83 for Lombard Street, and it has 297 ranked ways to see it versus 97. 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, Golden Gate Bridge or Lombard Street?
Ranked experiences at Golden Gate Bridge start from $37 and at Lombard Street from $39 per person.
How long do you need at Golden Gate Bridge and Lombard Street?
Experiences at Golden Gate Bridge run 5.2 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 Golden Gate Bridge 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 Golden Gate Bridge options and 100% of Lombard Street options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.
What is the best tour of each?
For Golden Gate Bridge: 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).
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