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San Francisco in One Day

New To The Site! San Francisco, USA

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4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

I’m excited to show you why this walking tour is unlike any other in San Francisco!

We’ll trace the city’s history from its wild Gold Rush days in Jackson Square to the wealth and elegance of Nob Hill’s railroad barons, and we'll ride an iconic cable car along the way.

We'll go beyond the normal touristy sites and see the back streets and hidden alleyways that even San Franciscans don't know about! This is a fun, immersive adventure with plenty of interesting stories, local insights, and a chance to see the real San Francisco.

When we finish the tour at the Ferry Building, you’ll have seen all the best the city has to offer and you'll feel like a local.

What's Included

  • $8 Cable Car Ticket Included

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Transamerica Pyramid, 600 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA

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    We will meet at the base of the pyramid building, on the corner of Montgomery Street & Washington Street.

    End point

    1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA

    We will finish along the beautiful waterfront of San Francisco, in an area surrounded by shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars.

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    What To Expect

    Jackson Square

    The "old town" of San Francisco, with the only original buildings from the early years of SF.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    San Francisco Cable Car Museum

    A very typical San Francisco experience: we will take a historic cable car ride up to the top of the hill.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Nob Hill

    The richest neighborhood in San Francisco, called Billionaire Square.
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    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Grace Cathedral

    The most beautiful cathedral in San Francisco
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Chinatown

    We'll walk through the oldest and largest Chinatown in the world outside of Asia
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    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co

    We'll see how fortune cookies are made, and get some free samples
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Little Italy

    We'll walk through the delicious and historic Little Italy of the city
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    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Financial District

    We'll see the modern skyscrapers of the Tech City, as well as hidden parks and gardens along the way.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Ferry Building Marketplace

    A local market filled with local shops, restaurants, bakeries, breweries, and cafes. With some of the best views in the city!
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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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
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy?

    A: The San Francisco in One Day has a Free Cancellation policy. 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). Read more Apr 2025

    The answers provided below are based on answers previously given to customers' questions.

    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-5567122P1


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    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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