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Cable Cars Halfway to the Stars Walking Tour

New To The Site! San Francisco, USA

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2 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
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Overview

Participants will receive a 1 day Muni pass to ride cable cars. We will step back in time by riding a cable car to the top of Nob Hill & learn Cable Car History, how Andrew Smith Halladie came up with the idea of the Clay Street Hill Railroad to their rise to popularity in 1890s to what it is today. Later in the tour, we will visit Clay Street where it all began.

We will find out how cable cars operate, & how they are differ from funiculars. We will discover the Signal Tower which was built in 1888 & why it plays an important role in cable cars operation to date.

SF almost lost our cable cars during the cable car wars from the 1944 - 54 with the battle between the male politicians vs the female socialites.

We will walk about one mile (all downhill except last half block). At the end, we will explore the cable car museum. Grab a handle and step aboard the cable car for a few stories from the past on the ups and downs of SF Cable Car History.

What's Included

  • 1 Day Muni Pass (included in booking price)

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    California Cable Car (East), 124 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA

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    We will meet up at the California Cable Car starting point just outside the Hyatt Regency. This tour is rain or shine. If raining, bring appropriate clothing, an umbrella and a smile.

    End point

    San Francisco Cable Car Museum, 1201 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA

    Walkers will be shown through the Cable Car Museum where the walk ends. Since everyone will get a 1 day Muni Pass, walkers can use this pass to further ride the cable cars, streetcars, and or busses all day long.

    Start Time

    Opening Hours

    • 2/11/2025 - 2/22/2026

      Tuesday - Saturday | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    What To Expect

    Cable Car Museum

    Aside from learning about how San Francisco is the only city left in the world out of 29 global cities operating our cable cars, we will see an actual functioning cable car museum in action.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-5558352P1

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