Experience the best of San Francisco in a day with our full-day tour. Ride the iconic cable cars, explore hidden gems, and enjoy breathtaking views. Avoid the crowds and immerse yourself in the culture and history of SF. Book now!
- The Embarcadero - Your guide will help you orient yourselves, by telling you the history and background of the Ferry Building and downtown San Francisco.
- Nob Hill - Take the cable car up steep Nob Hill to see the grand mansions of the San Francisco’s first millionaires.
- San Francisco City Hall - Go inside our beautiful City Hall and learn about the important events which took place there.
- Hayes Valley - See this picturesque new area, near the San Francisco Civic Center, with it’s collection of great street art and small coffee shops.
- The Castro - Experience this historic neighborhood, hugely important in the LGBTQ movement, of which San Francisco is a world-wide symbol.
- Mission Dolores Park - One of the loveliest parks in SF and possessing great views of downtown.
- Haight-Ashbury - This is where the hippie, anti-Vietnam War, movement really started in the 1960’s. The neighborhood still maintains much of that same aesthetic (as well as being a great place to have lunch).
- Painted Ladies - An icon of San Francisco. What trip here would be complete without seeing these beautiful, Victorian houses, with their amazing views of SF?
- Lombard Street - One of our most famous landmarks, we walk down the steep, curved street - and you’ll get some great photos for Instagram.
- North Beach - Walk through this historical neighborhood, San Francisco’s very own Little Italy.
- Chinatown - We finish your tour in San Francisco’s famous Chinatown, with a visit to a back street fortune cookie maker. What better way to end your amazing day in SF.
- Contribution of $1 to Climate Cents for every guest.
- All Metro travel included (USD20 value).
- Insightful Tour Guide.
- 2 cable car rides and 1 historic streetcar journey included (subject to availability).
- Gratuities not included, because voluntary. If you enjoy tour please allow 15-20%.
- Lunch/Snacks are not included.
Experience a unique side of San Francisco in just one day with our tour. We navigate through the city using various forms of transportation such as a cable-car, tram, and bus, to discover hidden gardens, mysterious stairways, and breathtaking rooftop views. You’ll dodge the throngs of tourists at popular destinations while soaking up the local culture and history of SF.
Beginning your journey near the Embarcadero, we board a cable-car to reach Nob Hill. Following that, our next stops are either the City Hall or the Cable Car Museum, where we take a quick peek inside before grabbing a coffee in the charming Hayes Valley.
Subsequently, we proceed to the Castro and saunter through the picturesque Dolores Park. The first part of our tour wraps up in the iconic Haight neighborhood which offers great lunch spots.
Post lunch, we take you to see a classic representation of San Francisco, the Painted Ladies, which is then followed by a meander down another SF signature, the Lombard Street. Our tour concludes with a stroll through North Beach and Chinatown. By the end, you will have experienced an unforgettable slice of San Francisco and carry with you beautiful lasting memories.
- Aim to get to the meeting point 10-15 minutes early. If you’re late you will miss the tour.
- This tour is not recommended for children under 15 y.o.
- By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by Real San Francisco Tours terms of service.
- Please note cable car and streetcar operations can be affected by events and technical issues beyond our control.
- Please check dates/times carefully BEFORE making a booking.
- This is a walking tour and we move at a reasonable pace, climbing several hills and sets of steps. It’s not suitable for people with mobility issues.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
