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San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay VIP Experience

4.8 (9 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation Skip the line
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San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay VIP Experience

About this activity

Visit Aquarium of the Bay for an interactive introduction to the fish and other marine life that live in San Francisco Bay and its surrounding Pacific waters. This VIP ticket includes a guided tour by one of our amazing educators, which features more than 20,000 animals BEFORE the aquarium is open. You can observe creatures like sharks, rays, sea stars and river otters.

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At a glance

Duration
1 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English
Operated by
Aquarium of the Bay

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Admission to the Aquarium of the Bay
  • Included: Watch biologists prepare animal habitats

Not included

  • Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Not included: Food and drinks
  • Not included: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Itinerary

  1. Aquarium of the Bay

    Admission included

    The VIP Experience is a one of a kind visit at Aquarium of the Bay. Be our guest in a personalized tour led by an expert through the Aquarium before we open the doors to the public. Along the way, you will see first hand, and have the opportunity to ask about the various projects our Animal Care team works on as they ready exhibits for the day. To finish each experience, we send you off with a video presentation showcasing our river otter training. The VIP Experience is available each day, with a minimum requirement of 3 guests to run and a maximum of 25.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Aquarium of the Bay Embarcadero & Beach St, Pier 39, 94133, San Francisco, United States See on map

End point

  • Aquarium of the Bay Embarcadero & Beach St, Pier 39, 94133, San Francisco, United States See on map

Using your ticket

Aquarium of the Bay - The Embarcadero at Beach Street, Pier 39, San Francisco, Ca 94133

Current operating hours are 10am-5pm. VIP Tour begins at 9:15am.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • The aquarium is open every day except Christmas Day

  • Free admission for children ages 3 and under

  • Wheelchair and stroller accessible

Traveller ratings

4.8 out of 5 · 9 reviews
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San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay VIP Experience

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