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San Francisco Urban Hike: Coit Tower, Lombard Street and North Beach

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Overview

Get ready to climb lots of steps and go off the beaten path on this challenging 5-mile walking tour of San Francisco’s Telegraph Hill, Russian Hill and North Beach neighborhoods. Ascend the Filbert Steps for a close-up view of lovely Coit Tower. Walk up the world-famous crooked section of Lombard Street and discover hidden gems like a tiny park with an amazing view of Alcatraz and the church where Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio had their wedding photos taken.

What's Included

  • Narrated city hiking tour
  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities
  • Coit Tower elevator

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Levi's Plaza, 1105 Battery St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA

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Departure Point: Levi's Plaza Park, corner of Battery and Filbert streets Directions: BY MUNI (light rail): • F Line to Embarcadero and Greenwich station • Head southwest through Levi Plaza until you reach Filbert Street and BatteryBY BUS: • Bus line 82X to Battery and Filbert • Or bus lines 2, 4, 8, 18, 24, 27, 38, 44, 54, 56, 58, 72, 72X, 74, 76 to Sansome Street and Filbert. Then, head south on Sansome Street. Turn left onto Filbert Street and take a 5-minute walk to Battery Street

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start Time • 1:30 PM

What To Expect

Levi's Plaza Park

Put on your walking shoes and meet your guide at Levi's Plaza Park to begin your 3-hour adventure. Your guide will get your heart pumping right away with a climb up the Filbert Steps, which run along Telegraph Hill. Pause along the way to capture photos of the panoramic views, and keep your eyes open for the wild parrots who call this hill home.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Coit Tower

Then, go where few tours can, as you ascend to the top of Telegraph Hill to admire Coit Tower, the 210-foot (64-meter) art deco tower, one of San Francisco’s best-known landmarks. From this vantage point, take in a commanding view of San Francisco, Alcatraz, the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges, Pier 39 and more.
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Admission Ticket Free

Jack Early Park

Continue on to Jack Early Park, a very tiny lookout at the top of a hidden staircase, and take in views of Alcatraz and Pier 39. Next, it’s time to visit the Russian Hill neighborhood and walk up the famous curvy section of Lombard Street that is commonly referred to as the world’s crookedest street.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Telegraph Hill

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Russian Hill

Throughout your tour, your knowledgeable guide will share facts about the sights you see and historical anecdotes. You’ll also see some pop culture landmarks, such as Macondray Lane, which was the inspiration for Barbary Lane in Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City novels, and Saints Peter and Paul Church, where Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio had their wedding photos taken.
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Lombard Street

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North Beach

Soak up the atmosphere of North Beach, San Francisco’s Italian neighborhood, before ending your 5-mile urban hike by descending the Greenwich Steps back to your starting point.
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Filbert Steps

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Greenwich Steps

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San Francisco Bay Bridge

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Macondray Lane

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SS. Peter and Paul Church

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Due to the distance and intensity of the hike, this tour is not recommended for children 12 years and younger
  • Tour runs rain or shine. If it is raining and you would prefer not to attend, you may reschedule or request a refund
  • Comfortable shoes or hiking boots and dressing in layers is recommended

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-6032TALES

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