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San Francisco Explorer Pass

    What's better than exploring a city at your own pace but with the reassurance that you aren't missing out on anything? The San Francisco Explorer Pass offers this and a whole lot more. Reap the benefits of big savings on both time and money with the San Francisco Explorer Pass. With a validity of 30 days and the option of choosing 3, 4, or 5 experiences from a list of 26 attractions such as the California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Bay and the San Francisco Zoo, San Francisco is literally in the palm of your hand with this pass! And the best part is, there are no extra charges at any of the attractions you visit. So go on, make the smarter choice with the San Francisco Explorer Pass.

    Highlights

    • Get access to a select number of attractions in San Francisco.

    • With the San Francisco Explorer Pass, you can choose from 3, 4, or 5 attractions from a list of 26 available attractions like San Francisco Dungeon, Escape from the Rock and the de Young Museum.

    • The San Francisco Explorer Pass gives you free, one-time entry to 3, 4, or 5 attractions depending on which option you choose at the time of booking, saving you up to 50% on entrance tickets had you purchased them separately at the gate.

    • Visiting the first attraction will activate your San Francisco Explorer Pass. The pass is then valid for a period of 30 days from activation, so you can space out your sightseeing experience comfortably with the extended validity.

    • The San Francisco Explorer Pass comes with an online guide and printable PDF that include useful maps and key information about the attractions. The guide is available in several languages, including English, French, Dutch, Mandarin and Spanish.

    Cancellation policy

    These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

    The San Francisco Explorer Pass is perfect for those who'd like to cover the length and breadth of the city with minimum hassle and maximum gain. You can choose to explore 3, 4, or 5 experiences from a list of 26 attractions at your own pace, as the pass has a validity of 1 year from the date of purchase. After the pass has been used for the first time, you have up to 30 days to use it fully before the validity runs out. However, days of usage don’t need to be consecutive. This gives you leeway to comfortably explore San Francisco and lets you customize your sightseeing experience in Golden Gate City as per your convenience.

    The San Francisco Explorer Pass is easy to use with no extra charges. All you have to do is show your pass at the designated areas, and voila, you avail automatic admission within the validity period! As soon as your purchase is confirmed, you will receive the Explorer Pass via email.

    Is This Pass Good For Me?

    If you’re a tourist in San Francisco or an avid traveller looking to save some money, then this pass is ideal for you. Not only do you get to choose from an exhaustive list and range of attractions, but the month-long validity of the pass from first use will allow you to comfortably plan and explore the city. It is no wonder that the San Francisco Explorer Pass is a top-seller among both tourists and locals alike.

    Here are the advantages of the San Francisco Explorer Pass:

    • You get to visit multiple attractions with the same ticket. The pass is valid for a year from the day of purchase, and after its first usage, is valid for a month. Since you have a 30-day period to make use of the pass, you can space out your travel and plan your travel itinerary in advance.

    • Using the San Francisco Explorer Pass is completely hassle-free. Your pass will be emailed to you and you may choose to either take a print out of it or simply save it on your phone. Just display the e-ticket or a printed ticket at any of the designated spots at the attractions listed and enjoy swift and easy entry.

    • The biggest advantage is the savings. The San Francisco Explorer Pass gives you free entry to 3, 4 or 5 attractions depending on the option you choose at the time of booking, saving you up to 50% on individual tickets at the gate, had you purchased them separately. With specific partnerships and deals, the San Francisco Explorer Pass promises to be an affordable alternative for travellers to the city.

    Here's a brief breakdown of the potential savings you could avail with the San Francisco Explorer Pass:

    San Francisco Explorer Pass - 3 Attractions Combo (Adult): $71.00

    Individual gate prices:

    California's Great America: $72.00

    Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus San Francisco Classic Tour - $55.00

    Escape from the Rock: $39.00

    • Total: $166.00

    The San Francisco Explorer Pass - 3 Attractions Combo is worth $71.00. This a saving of almost 60%.

    Key San Francisco Explorer Pass Inclusions

    • Muni Day Pass

    • Hop-On/Off Big Bus San Francisco Classic Tour (1 Day Ticket)

    • Aquarium of the Bay

    • Madame Tussauds San Francisco

    • California Academy of Sciences

    • Exploratorium

    • Golden Gate Bay Cruise

    • Bridge 2 Bridge Cruise

    • California's Great America

    • RocketBoat

    • Ripley's Believe it or Not! San Francisco

    • AT&T Park Tour

    • Asian Art Museum

    • Go Car 1 Hour Tour

    • Angel Island Roundtrip Ferry

    • The Walt Disney Family Museum

    • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMoMA)

    • USS Pampanito

    • San Francisco Zoo and Gardens

    Variants

    The San Francisco Explorer Pass is available in 3 variants. Each variant lets you enter a different number of attractions one time for free, depending on your choice of ticket. In the next step of the booking, choose from 3, 4 or 5 attraction combos in the next step of the booking process.

    Attractions

    Please check the timings and additional details of any attraction you’d like to visit beforehand. It would be a buzzkill to go to an attraction only to find it shut for the day. You can visit each attraction only once with the San Francisco Explorer Pass.

    How to Redeem Your San Francisco Explorer Pass

    You will receive an email confirmation with your San Francisco Explorer Pass shortly. Download the pass on your mobile device or print it out according to your own convenience and display your voucher at any of the attractions included in your pass to get free access.

    Validity

    You can activate your pass for a year from the date of purchase. The pass is activated upon the first usage, and once the pass has been activated, you have 30 days to use the same before it expires.

    Your pass will be sent to you on your mobile device and via email. Just print out your pass or display it right on your mobile device.

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