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Home/Destinations/San Francisco/San Francisco in 3 days
3 days · San Francisco itinerary

San Francisco in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in San Francisco lets you add wine country or Yosemite. Here is how to spend three perfect days in the city — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Alcatraz & city
  2. 2Day 2: Muir Woods
  3. 3Day 3: Napa or Yosemite
  4. 4Icons, redwoods & wine

Day 1: Alcatraz & city

See the island and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Day 2: Muir Woods

Walk the redwoods and visit Sausalito.

Day 3: Napa or Yosemite

Tour wine country or the great national park.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in San Francisco — prices per person.

Prison Break Alcatraz Escape Room in Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco
Prison Break Alcatraz Escape Room in Fisherman's Wharf
5.0(149)·1h 15min
from$46/ person
via Viator
Private Muir Woods Tour + Golden Gate Bridge Stops (3 Hrs, Max 6)
San Francisco
Private Muir Woods Tour + Golden Gate Bridge Stops (3 Hrs, Max 6)
5.0(55)·3 hours
from$203/ person
via Viator
8 Hour Private Customized Wine Tour up to 7 Guests Napa & Sonoma
Napa And Sonoma
8 Hour Private Customized Wine Tour up to 7 Guests Napa & Sonoma
5.0(42)·8 hours
from$750/ person
via Viator
One Day In Yosemite Private Tour:Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point & Giant Sequoias
Yosemite National Park
One Day In Yosemite Private Tour:Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point & Giant Sequoias
5.0(28)·10 hours
from$500/ person
via Viator
Best Alcatraz Prison Tickets & San Francisco Combo Tour
San Francisco
Best Alcatraz Prison Tickets & San Francisco Combo Tour
5.0(234)·4 hours
from$535/ person
via Viator
Sausalito Food and Wine Tour
San Francisco
Sausalito Food and Wine Tour
4.9(51)·3h 30min
from$255/ person
via Viator
Sonoma Valley Sidecar Wine tours
Napa And Sonoma
Sonoma Valley Sidecar Wine tours
5.0(26)·6h 30min
from$390/ person
via Viator
Yosemite Day Hike from Glacier Point Including Panorama Trail
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Day Hike from Glacier Point Including Panorama Trail
5.0(19)·9h 30min
from$400/ person
via Viator

San Francisco in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see San Francisco?
Three days is ideal — Alcatraz and the city on day one, Muir Woods on day two, and Napa wine country or Yosemite on day three, covering the icons, redwoods and a great day trip.
What is the best day trip from San Francisco for 3 days?
Muir Woods is the easiest, Napa and Sonoma the most relaxing, and Yosemite the most spectacular (though a long day); all are rewarding from San Francisco.
How do I plan a 3-day San Francisco itinerary?
Spend day one on Alcatraz and the city, day two at Muir Woods and Sausalito, and day three in wine country or Yosemite, booking Alcatraz well ahead.

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