Discover the horror that awaits at the San Francisco Dungeon, a must-visit attraction on your trip. Immerse yourself in the fun and frights of this interactive walk-through experience full of state-of-the-art special effects and led by live actors.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1 hour
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Laugh and scream with the characters in live actor-led shows set in 360-degree themed sets
- Journey through the grisly and authentic history of old San Francisco
- Enjoy this uniquely thrilling attraction that whisks you way back into the Barbary Coast’s most perilous past
- See, hear, feel, and smell the chillingly amusing characters of the ‘bad old days’ as they come to life before you
- Be mesmerized by 9 interactive shows about San Francisco’s dark and sinful past
Full description
Make the most of your trip to the Golden City with a visit to the frighteningly thrilling San Francisco Dungeon. Allow yourself to be whisked back in time and lose yourself in fear and laughter as you follow live actors through a gripping story set amongst 360-degree sets. Throughout the experience, learn about San Francisco’s dark and sinful past as you tour through 9 interactive shows complete with state-of-the-art special effects.
Start your journey by descending into the depths of the Dungeon in an old mine shaft elevator. Then immerse yourself into the clash between natives and new settlers as the Gold Rush reaches a fever pitch. Go to the lost mines of Sutter’s Mill where the Gold Rush of 1849 began, then learn about The Hounds and the gangs of San Francisco.
Interact with Alcalde Meade, the former mayor and judge of San Francisco as he shows no mercy towards heinous (and hilarious) crimes! Then step into Miss Piggott’s saloon as she warmly welcomes new visitors. After, meet the Rat Catcher as he tells you about the Chinatown Plague and his unique methods of examining and curing victims of the plague. End your one-of-a-kind experience with the Ghosts of Alcatraz and hear about the dark tales of murder and rage that haunt these prison walls. Finally, experience an Alcatraz drop ride for your chance to escape this infamous prison.
Includes
- 1-time admission ticket to the San Francisco Dungeon
- 9 interactive shows
- Transportation to or from the site
Not suitable for
- Children under 10 years
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Meeting point
The San Francisco Dungeon, 145 Jefferson St Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
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Know before you go
- The San Francisco Dungeon is scary-fun for everyone, except very young guests. Recommended age for visitors is 10 years and above
- No children under the age of 13 will be admitted unless accompanied and supervised by a paying adult aged 18 years or over
- This experience is timed and you will be able to join the next departure available
- Operating hours subject to change on rare occasions