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World War II submarine docked at Pier 45.

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Pier 45 @ Fisherman Wharf, San Francisco, CA 94133

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64olinp

97

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Worth the time.

I really enjoyed my self-guided tour. The audio tour is complementary and you can move at your own pace.

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Stephen M

Mauritius

121

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Wonderful insight into life on a submarine

The submarine tour is an excellent way to learn about and appreciate life on a sub in WW2. It must have been uncomfortable - to say the least with eighty men in cramped quarters sharing 40 bunks, 4 toilets, and 1 shower. Add to that...More

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GTSSurrey

Bisley, United Kingdom

628231

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Living history.

It was interesting as a visitor from the UK to visit on a US submarine and compare with the couple of UK subs I had been on. The Pampanito is obviously well cared for and a well loved vessel (as she should be). Tour allowed...More

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yandinazetland

Stonehaven, United Kingdom

964520

Reviewed October 11, 2018

Another reason to visit Pier 45

The USS Pampanito is another Maritime gem to see in this Marine City. It is larger than I expected - however how the crew managed to function in the cramped operational and accommodation areas is a feat of human endurance. Remember to visit the exhibition...More

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Gblake50000

910

Reviewed October 2, 2018 via mobile

A great piece of history

I visited the USS Pampanito only due to arriving hours early for my Alcatraz visit. I hadn’t known it was in San Francisco and was pleasantly surprised. It cost me $20 to enter and as I visited off peak and before lunch it wasn’t busy....More

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4ElevenTechs

San Antonio, Texas

15625

Reviewed September 16, 2018 via mobile

History Lessons

The sub is amazing and introduces you to living conditions endured by those who served to protect us. This is an audio tour and the tour is not recomended for those who are uncomfortable in tight spaces.

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Sardev2014

Nottingham, United Kingdom

10116

Reviewed August 31, 2018 via mobile

WW2 Historical Submarine

Had to kill an hour whilst waiting for family so decided to do the USS Pampanito tour for $20. This ww2 historical submarine is docked near fisherman’s wharf. You enter the sub via one end and enter out the other. The sub has been left...More

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simonwoods2017

Derby, United Kingdom

2218

Reviewed August 23, 2018

Great Experience

It was great to spend some time looking around this unspoiled,WW2 submarine. Just to get a feeling on what life was about on this vessels in wartime is an eye opener. The audio tour is vital, our only criticism was the badly behaved kids running...More

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ibtravis

Hollywood, Florida

219

Reviewed August 14, 2018 via mobile

Veterans?

I usually don’t say much about discounts. They discount “active” military and usually I do not have an issue with it. Like any non-military officiated entity like say, Disney. However, I’m a combat veteran. I’m not going to go into depth about me but I...More

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2MARY9

Los Angeles, California

3310

Reviewed August 12, 2018

From the Greatest Generation

If you are interested in history and in Naval warfare, you must stop and see the USS Pampanito. This hour long visit is conveniently located at Fisherman's Wharf and is well worth the stop. After paying your admission, make sure you obtain one of the...More

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8obbydoo

Is this possible for anyone disabled?

July 21, 2015|

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This would be difficult for anybody physically challenged due to entrances that are tight and passagways that are narrow. Add to that the need to traverse through hatches to see the entirety of the submarine and the... More