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What to see in San Francisco in 3 days

This 3-day plan groups 13 of San Francisco's essentials by area, so you walk as little as possible: about 17 h 20 min of visits and 6.9 km on foot in total. The entry fees we know of add up to €95 per person; 5 of the places are free.

Day 1: De Young Museum and around

1. 09:30
   De Young Museum~2 h visit · From €15→ 4 min on foot (0.3 km)
2. 11:35
   Japanese Tea Garden~1 h visit · From €10→ 6 min on foot (0.4 km)
3. 12:45
   California Academy of Sciences~2 h 30 min visit · From €30Lunch break nearby→ next stop 2.9 km away: better by public transport or taxi
4. 16:55
   Buena Vista Park~1 h visit→ 15 min on foot (1.1 km)
5. 18:10
   Harvey Milk Plaza~20 min visit

Day 2: Asian Art Museum and around

1. 09:30
   Asian Art Museum~2 h visit · From €15→ 7 min on foot (0.5 km)
2. 11:40
   War Memorial Opera House~1 h visit · From €25→ 1 min on foot (0.1 km)
3. 12:45
   Davies Symphony Hall~1 h visit · FreeLunch break nearby→ 20 min on foot (1.5 km)
4. 15:20
   Japan Center~1 h 30 min visit · Free→ next stop 3.1 km away: better by public transport or taxi
5. 17:15
   Corona Heights Park~1 h visit

Day 3: Castro Theatre and around

1. 09:30
   Castro Theatre~2 h visit · Free→ 13 min on foot (1.0 km)
2. 11:45
   Mission Dolores Park~1 h 30 min visit · Free · Mon–Sun 06:00–22:00→ 27 min on foot (2.0 km)
3. 13:45
   Balmy Alley~30 min visit · FreeLunch break nearby

Visit times are estimated by type of place and walks are computed as a straight line with a margin for the streets. Check the day's opening hours before you go.