The Top 13 Escape Rooms in San Francisco

1.Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,393 reviews · 1h 30m · from $47Our pick

Blue and Gold Fleet’s 90-minute cruise circles Alcatraz and passes beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, with recorded commentary on the prison, escape attempts, and Bay Area landmarks. Your mobile ticket skips the box office line, but the boat does not stop on Alcatraz. Meet west of Pier 39, and bring a charged, WiFi-enabled phone for the audio guide.

“This boat ride was so informative and very interesting! Myself and my friend loved it. Would recommend!”

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2.The Escape Game San Francisco: Epic 60-Minute Adventures Downtown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 334 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $45Top rated

At The Escape Game San Francisco, choose one of five themed missions and work with your team to solve puzzles in 60 minutes. A game guide leads the briefing and can help as needed. The Financial District location is easy to reach by public transit, and a visit takes about 75 minutes.

“We had a super fun experience..Dan,our game moderator was so nice..The staff were friendly and accommodating.A must do in San Francisco..”

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3.Escape from the Rock! Cruise around Alcatraz

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 154 reviews · from $46

Board a Blue & Gold Fleet boat for a 90-minute cruise around Alcatraz Island and under the Golden Gate Bridge. Listen to audio stories from former prisoners and guards on your own Wi-Fi-enabled device, with narration available in several languages. The boat returns to its starting point; this trip does not include landing on Alcatraz.

“Great tour you won’t be disappointed. Goes under the GGB, Bay Bridge and circles the Alcatraz Island. Your duration is a full 90 minutes. Recorded narration in English along the ride. Spectacular views!!!”

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4.The Escape Game San Francisco in Fisherman’s Wharf

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $45

At The Escape Game San Francisco on Fisherman’s Wharf, you and a team of up to eight get 60 minutes to solve clues and finish one of five missions, from Alcatraz to a time-traveling train. A guide briefs you and can help during play. The games are not scary, but the puzzles take teamwork and communication.

“They are the best.Made our experience really fun”

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5.Prison Break Alcatraz Escape Room in Fisherman’s Wharf

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $45

At The Escape Game San Francisco near Fisherman’s Wharf, you and your team take on a 1962 prison escape story: find clues, solve puzzles and get out before the warden returns. A game guide briefs you and can help during the 60-minute mission. Groups can include up to eight people, and may be joined by others unless you book every spot.

“Me and my husband went as part of trip to San Francisco and it was a really great really fun room, really challenging and we managed to escape right up to the wire!!! Had an amazing time and the staff were all great and friendly!!”

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6.Outdoor Escape Room in San Francisco – SOMA/Embarcadero

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Turn SOMA and the Embarcadero into your game board. Starting at Lotta’s Fountain, your private group follows clues, solves puzzles, and enters answers in an app as you work to complete an anti-earthquake device. One $75 ticket covers up to six people; allow about two hours and finish back at the start.

“The games, puzzles and riddles were just the right amount of fun vs. challenging. We actually saw some new sights in San Francisco. Although, we went on a Sunday morning, and there weren't many tourists or business people in the Financial District, so "be aware" of homeless approaching your group and pan-handling. "Best to go during busier times", but the experience itself was quite fun, and I'd recommend it.”

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7.Mix & Save: Muir Woods and Sausalito + Escape From the Rock Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $140

Ride a WiFi-equipped coach with a restroom from San Francisco to Muir Woods and Sausalito, with a professional driver-guide providing narration. You get 90 minutes among the redwoods and an hour in Sausalito, followed by a 90-minute cruise that circles Alcatraz twice. The cruise does not land on the island.

“The trees are big and beautiful. And the boat tour was even more amazing. Wouldn't recommend Muir Woods for the young ones, unless they are into hiking. All I heard was screaming mimi's everywhere. It really took away from my experience. Kids get bored and then get mad and cry”

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8.The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 1 hour · from $45

At The Escape Game San Francisco, you and your group get 60 minutes to solve clues across multiple rooms and complete a themed mission. Choose from five games, including the challenging Prison Break. An English-speaking game guide sets you up and offers unlimited hints. Games hold up to eight players, except Playground, which fits 12.

“We went to celebrate my fiancés birthday and we had a great time. It was our first time at the escape room and we had a lot of fun. We would definitely go again.”

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9.The Escape Game at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 hour · from $45

At The Escape Game San Francisco: The Wharf, you and a group of up to eight tackle a one-hour, multi-room mission with a game guide and unlimited hints. Choose from five themes, including Prison Break: Alcatraz and Timeliner: Train Through Time. The venue is across from Boudin Bakery and next to Madame Tussauds.

“So much fun! We are here on vacation and tried it out. Had so much fun we are coming back! Crew was great and didnt make us feel less worthy getting hints;)”

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10.Mix & Save: San Francisco Grand City Tour + Escape from the Rock Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109

Spend about five and a half hours seeing San Francisco by coach and boat. A guide narrates the city route, with photo stops at places such as the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Lands End and Twin Peaks. Then board the Escape from the Rock cruise to circle Alcatraz twice. The boat does not land on the island.

“Tour was cancelled by e-mail At 6:30 am on that day, Switch to wine tasting tour without extra charge. Should be notified at least the day before.”

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11.Napa Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24Best value

This private, app-based walking game takes you around downtown Napa, from Oxbow Public Market to the Riverfront Promenade. Solve challenges tied to stops, set your own pace, and compete for leaderboard points. It lasts about two hours, though you may want to leave extra time in case clues slow you down.

“It took us three hours instead of one and a half! LOL but it was a lot of fun! Would do again and definently look for something like this when I visit new cities.”

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12.Nutty Napa Scavenger Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Start at China Point Overlook and get your digital quest from a live remote host. Then solve clues and take on photo challenges as you visit Napa locations such as Roots Run Deep Winery and Gordon Gallery. The hunt lasts about two hours, suits families and dogs, and requires a charged smartphone with data and messaging.

“9/11 memorial was beautiful and I never heard about it so I doubt I would ever have otherwise cone across it. Wine tasting towards the end was fun and I loved the coffee ice cream I got.”

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13.Half Moon Bay Hustle Scavenger Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Meet at Cafe Society in Half Moon Bay, then follow a digital scavenger hunt with a live remote host. Solve clues, take on playful challenges, and visit checkpoints including Half Moon Bay State Beach and Half Moon Bay Distillery. You can travel by car or ask about a pedestrian version. Bring a charged smartphone that can send messages and photos.

“overall it was pretty fun. two of the places no longer existed so it was frustrating searching for something that was no longer there. Might be a little easier if instead of looking for a specific store if you said for instance find an art piece, that way we're not looking for an exact gallery, and Half Moon Bay there are a dozen galleries so we could have wandered into anyone and made that happen. Just an idea. One fun experience was when we were looking for the old building with the turret and then we turned the corner and it was right in front of us! It was also…”

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