PIER 39 Flyer Theater & 7D Ride: San Francisco

Two thrill rides, one waterfront stop, 30 minutes total

A combo ticket at PIER 39 gives you admission to The Flyer, Northern California's only flying theater, and the 7D Ride Experience, an interactive motion-seat game where up to 20 players compete on a giant screen. The Flyer takes you over the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, Muir Woods, and Alcatraz with motion, wind, and sound effects. In the 7D theater, you pick one of four scenarios (zombies, robot cowboys, werewolves, or another challenge), and use a blaster to score points against other riders. Both rides run about 30 minutes total. Children welcome from age 7. Riders must be over 40 inches tall and under 300 lbs.

Step-by-step itinerary

Flying theater and 7D ride experience

• Board The Flyer flying theater
• See San Francisco sights and sounds
• Enter 7D Experience theater
• Play 4D ride and laser game

The experience

What makes this different from a standard sightseeing tour? The Flyer isn't a video screen. You're in a motion-based flying theater where wind and sound effects sync with the action overhead. As you glide over the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, Muir Woods, and Alcatraz, the seat moves beneath you and air currents hit your face, so the city feels like it's passing underneath rather than just playing out in front of you. It's the only ride of its kind in Northern California.

The 7D Ride Experience is where the competition starts. You board a motion seat facing a massive 3D screen, grab a blaster, and choose your scenario. Up to 20 riders play at once, and the game tracks your score in real time, so you're not just watching an action sequence, you're in a live-action game against other people in the theater. The motion seats kick and tilt with the action, and the surround sound makes the whole thing feel like you're inside the game, not watching it.

Both attractions sit at PIER 39 on the waterfront, so you're not traveling between venues. The combo ticket saves $5 over buying single tickets at the door. Booking in advance means you skip the line and have guaranteed entry. Just show up at your chosen time. The whole experience, both rides, takes about 30 minutes.

What’s included

• Admission to The Flyer, Northern California's only flying theater with motion, wind, and sound effects.
• admission to the 7D Ride Experience with motion seats, real-time scoring, and your choice of four game scenarios.
• $5 savings versus single tickets purchased at the door.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (7 to 12 years) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Family Entertainment Group, LLC

Is this one for you?Both rides are wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels, but they're not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy. The motion and physical intensity are the trade-off for the thrill. Book this combo if you want two distinct experiences in one stop without traveling between venues.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 12 years). Under 7: they can't be included in the booking.

What exactly happens on The Flyer?

The Flyer is a motion-based flying theater where your seat moves and wind effects blow across you as you glide over San Francisco. You'll pass over the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, Muir Woods, and Alcatraz: the motion, wind, and surround sound make it feel like you're actually flying above the city rather than watching it on a screen.

How does the 7D Ride Experience work?

You board a motion seat, choose one of four game scenarios (zombies, robot cowboys, werewolves, or another challenge), and use a blaster to shoot targets on a giant 3D screen. Up to 20 players ride at once, and your score appears in real time, so you're competing against the other riders in the theater.

Where is PIER 39 and how do I get there?

PIER 39 sits on San Francisco's waterfront at the northern edge of the city. Public transportation options are available nearby, and the location is wheelchair accessible with accessible surfaces throughout both attractions.

What's included in the combo ticket?

The combo ticket includes admission to both The Flyer and the 7D Ride Experience, plus you save $5 compared to buying single tickets at the door. No additional fees or separate purchases are needed for either ride.