San Francisco
1 historic site · 1 historic transport · 1 museum · 1 viewpoint
San Francisco has 4 free Lokali audio guides, led by Alcatraz Island, Cable Cars and de Young Museum. The list covers 1 historic site, 1 historic transport and 1 museum. Visiting all 4 of them at the pace most people keep would take about 5.8 hours. The furthest two sit 8 km apart, so plan on public transport between the far ends.
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Free audio guides in San Francisco
Every place below has a free audio guide in 50+ languages
#12–3 hours · Historic SiteAlcatraz IslandFormer federal penitentiary on an island in San Francisco Bay, housing notorious inmates from 1934 to 1963.
#220–40 min · Historic TransportCable CarsThree remaining cable car lines (Powell-Mason, Powell-Hyde, California Street) operate since the 1870s, climbing San Francisco's steep hills.
#31–2 hours · Museumde Young MuseumFine arts museum in Golden Gate Park housing American art, textiles, and African and Oceanic works.
1–1.5 hours · ViewpointTwin PeaksTwo peaks at 922 feet above sea level offering 360-degree views of San Francisco, the bay, and surrounding hills.
Planning your time
Short on time? Cable Cars each take under an hour. Alcatraz Island is the one to build a half-day around — allow 2–3 hours. Most guides here lean towards editors' picks and history. Every guide is free, plays in 50+ languages and works offline once downloaded, so you can listen without roaming data.
Common questions
How many free audio guides does Lokali have for San Francisco?
4. Each one is free, plays in 50+ languages and works offline once downloaded.
What are the top sights in San Francisco?
Alcatraz Island, Cable Cars and de Young Museum. The full list of 4 sights, each with its visit time and type, is on this page.
How long do you need to see San Francisco?
About 5.8 hours to visit all 4 sights listed here at an unhurried pace. Most visitors pick three or four instead.
Do you need to pay for a guide in San Francisco?
No. Every Lokali audio guide is free, with no ticket, tour group or subscription.
Walk San Francisco with a guide in your ear
All 4 guides for San Francisco, free, offline and in your language. Download them before you land.