SAN FRANCISCO
35 Tours Reviewed
North Beach tastes like a story. This 2-hour walk blends real food stops (biscotti, coffee/espresso, and pizza) with neighborhood history around the Columbus Tower and North Beach landmarks. I especially like the small group size of up to 12, and…
Murder mysteries meet street-level San Francisco. I love how the Junket guide turns infamous details like poisoned chocolate and the headless ghost into a well-researched walk through real landmarks, and I love the sense that each stop has a point,…
Cable car views, timed for photos. This private half-day walking tour strings together the Financial District, Union Square, Chinatown, and more with a guide who can adapt to your pace and questions as you go. I especially like the included…
A walking scavenger hunt beats another generic checklist. This private, self-guided mobile tour turns Fisherman’s Wharf into a sequence of photo-stop vibes and quick challenges, running from Taylor Street up through Russian Hill and North Beach toward Pier 39. I…
San Francisco can be a maze, but this walk makes it make sense. Starting at Hotel Union Square, you’ll see downtown highlights like the Powell and Market Cable Car Turnaround, then slip into Chinatown and finish with North Beach Italian…
San Francisco’s Castro tells its story on foot. This private walking tour puts the neighborhood’s LGBTQ landmarks into a clear route, starting at Harvey Milk Plaza and then moving through key sites tied to activism and community identity. I like…
Freeways stay off the menu. This SUV day tour stacks the big Silicon Valley hits in one go, with hotel pickup and a driver-guide who keeps the day moving. I love the hotel pickup that saves you from renting a…
Bring your phone. San Francisco will hand you shots. This private Instagram walking tour strings together the big-name sights and the street-level photo moments that make San Francisco look like San Francisco. You’ll move through classic neighborhoods, waterfront landmarks, and…
San Francisco feels best on foot, where details jump out. This neighborhood walking tour connects you with six different parts of the city through the eyes of a local historian, from Castro murals to Golden Gate Park’s windmill and viewpoints.…
San Francisco feels easy with the right guide. This private walking tour lets your guide build a day around your interests, from iconic sights to practical local know-how. You also start close to home, with a meetup that helps you…
Billionaire mansions meet Bay views on foot. I love how this walking tour pairs standout architecture with real stories about who built and lived here, and I love the payoff at the end with Crissy Field views at sunset. One…
Golden Gate Park feels totally different at twilight. This 1½-hour walking tour brings you to Blue Heron Lake area with a guide who helps you notice animals you’d miss on your own. You’ll also hear story-driven context about the park…
Redwoods, narrated while you drive. This self-guided audio tour strings together coastal redwoods, old train history, and panoramic views with offline maps and hands-free playback. The main thing to watch: you must plan for no cell reception by downloading the…
Street food meets earthquake lore. This Mission District walking tour strings together landmarks, stories, and snacks in a tight loop that ends at Balmy Alley. One of my favorite parts is the Café de Olla stop, where you try Oaxacan-style…
Ghost stories can be fun. This San Francisco Ghost Hunt pairs history-focused ghost tales with real-world performance, led by magician and actor Christian Cagigal. I especially like how the tour is set up for both skeptics and believers, and I…
