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Historical Places in San Francisco

Alcatraz Island , San Francisco

4.7

Tour the infamous former maximum-security penitentiary on Alcatraz Island. Nicknamed The Rock, this small island in the San Francisco Bay is

Tours from $100

Twin Peaks , San Francisco

4.5

Mountain

Admire a spectacular view of San Francisco from Twin Peaks. Located 20 minutes from the city center, the park features two of the highest poi

Tours from $49

Grace Cathedral , San Francisco

4.5

Religious Site

See a church famous for its mosaics, labyrinths, stained-glass windows, and both medieval and contemporary furnishings when you visit Grace C

Tours from $25

SS Jeremiah O'Brien , San Francisco

4.5

Historic Site

Learn a bit of military history by exploring SS Jeremiah O'Brien, one of nearly 7,000 ships that stormed Normandy on D-Day. Located on San Fr

Tours from $30

City Lights Booksellers , San Francisco

4.6

Historic Site

City Lights Booksellers, a funky bookstore founded by beat poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti, serves as a literary meeting place in San Francisco. S

Tours from $48

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