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Cable Car City Tour in San Francisco

168 Reviews 3.39 out of 5 stars Based on 168 reviews collected by Cool San Francisco and TripAdvisor | San Francisco, USA

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Overview

Explore the best sights of San Francisco at your leisure, while riding the world famous Cable Car! We will stop at many attractions like Union Square, Chinatown, Nob Hill, The Italian Quarter, and Fisherman's Wharf!
We are very excited to take you on this journey!

Don't worry about other people, this tour is completely tailored to you with the Pintours App!

With our app, you can pause the tour, and check out the locations as long as you want! You can skip a stop you don't like, and you have all the best information about each stop at your fingertips.

What's Included

  • Cable Car ticket (only if option selected)
  • Unlock secret stories, audio, and music
  • Pintours App Guide

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Powell Street
    San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    Taylor Street
    San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

    The end of the Cable Car route. Feel free to explore the neighborhood, and head into Fisherman's Wharf!

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    What To Expect

    Powell and Market Cable Car Turnaround

    Come and take pictures of the famous cable car! A historic and fun landmark, you can truly feel the heart of San Francisco. Its best to take a few pictures here, only a 5 minute stop.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Union Square

    Lots of High Scale Boutiques and Upscale Shopping! Come spend around 25 minutes here and find the highest quality shops, all while enjoying the beautiful San Francisco Downtown.
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    25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Westin St. Francis (hotel)

    One of the oldest hotels in San Francisco, with tons of secret stories! Come inside or take pictures from the outside, it’s truly a magical experience.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Chinatown

    Come explore the hidden treasures of Chinatown! From Ross Alley, where Indiana Jones was filmed, to the infamous Fortune Cookie Factory. We see it all! We will spend around 25 minutes here.
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    25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Nob Hill (Pass By)

    The neighborhood houses Grace Cathedral, it was inspired by the Notre Dame of Paris; also you will see the very first Fairmont hotel in the world!
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    Cable Car Museum (Pass By)

    Houses a collection of historic cable cars, photographs, mechanical displays and gift shop run by the Friends of the Cable Car Museum - a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of cable car history.
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    North Beach

    Also known as the Italian Quarter. Come take a taste and explore the beautiful restaurants here! So many tasty shops, feel free to stop and grab a snack! But don’t take too long, only a 15 minute stop.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Fisherman's Wharf (Pass By)

    One of the great pleasures of visiting San Francisco is a stroll along this city’s historic Fisherman’s Wharf. Here visitors can peer down at the fishing crafts riding in the calm water, or pause to watch fishermen mending a net. Most of the boats in view belong to a "third generation" of fishing craft, which have made history at Fisherman's Wharf.From the days of the Gold Rush until the turn of the century, the San Francisco fishing fleet was composed of lateen-rigged sailboats. They were copies of the craft which the Italian fishermen knew in their native land. Green was the prevailing color of the tiny boats, and the name of a patron saint appeared on the hul
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    Additional Info

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

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the difference between cable car audio tour only and tour and cable car tickets?

    A: For Cable Car Audio Tour Only – tour with stories, audio, and music using the Pintours App guide. Tour and Cable Car Tickets has 2 options: Unlimited Cable Car Tickets to ride the Cable Car all day! Single Ride: Includes a single ride on the cable car Read more Sep 2022

    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-304471P19

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    Average 3.39 out of 5 stars based on 168 traveler reviews collected by Cool San Francisco and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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    What's Included

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    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    • Cable Car ticket (only if option selected)
    • Unlock secret stories, audio, and music
    • Pintours App Guide

    Additional Info

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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

    Cancellation Policy

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    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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    No refund

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

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).

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