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Full-Day San Francisco Tour by Cable Car & Foot

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San Francisco, USA

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Overview

Our SF in a Day tour will take you places that no other San Francisco tour does, traversing the city by cable-car, rail & bus to visit enchanted gardens, secret stairs & glorious rooftop vistas, creating an unforgettable experience. You’ll avoid crowds at the tourist hot-spots, while experiencing the culture of SF & learning its history.

We’ll start your tour near the Embarcadero & take the cable-car up to Nob Hill. From there we go to City Hall (or Cable Car Museum) &, after going inside, we can grab a coffee in Hayes Valley.

After that we head to the Castro, then walk through Dolores Park. We finish the morning part of the tour in the Haight, it's a great place to get some lunch.

After that we take you to see an icon of San Francisco, the Painted Ladies. That's followed by a walk down another SF icon, Lombard Street. We finish the tour with a walk through North Beach & Chinatown. By then you’ll have had a fantastic experience of SF & made some beautiful memories to take home.

What's Included

  • We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents.
  • All Metro travel is included (USD20 value)
  • Tour Guide
  • Gratuities not included, because voluntary. If you enjoy tour please allow 15-20%.
  • Lunch/Snacks are not included.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Market St & Drumm St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA

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The guide will be checking in guests at the cable car station on the corner of Market and Drumm Street (by the Robert Frost marker), from 15 minutes before the tour is due to begin.Be sure to allow extra time for traffic and finding parking. We CANNOT wait for latecomers, there are other guests.

End point

Chinatown, San Francisco, CA, USA

Tour ends in Chinatown, about 10 minutes walk from the meeting point. Guide can make recommendations for dinner in the area or for other things to do.

What To Expect

The Embarcadero

Your guide will help you orient yourselves, by telling you the history and background of the Ferry Building and downtown San Francisco.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nob Hill

Take the cable car up steep Nob Hill to see the grand mansions of the San Francisco's first millionaires.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cable Car Museum

enjoy this fascinating museum about SF's most famous transport feature, which is also the site of the machinery which runs the system (weekends).
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

San Francisco City Hall

Go inside our beautiful City Hall and learn about the important events which took place there (weekdays).
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hayes Valley

See this picturesque new area, near the San Francisco Civic Center, with it's collection of great street art and small coffee shops.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mission Dolores Park

One of the loveliest parks in SF and possessing great views of downtown.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Castro

Experience this historic neighborhood, hugely important in the LGBTQ movement, of which San Francisco is a world-wide symbol.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Haight-Ashbury

This is where the hippie, anti-Vietnam War, movement really started in the 1960's. The neighborhood still maintains much of that same aesthetic (as well as being a great place to have lunch).
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Painted Ladies

An icon of San Francisco. What trip here would be complete without seeing these beautiful, Victorian houses, with their amazing views of SF?
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lombard Street

One of our most famous landmarks, we walk down the steep, curved street - and you'll get some great photos for Instagram.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

North Beach

Walk through this historical neighborhood, San Francisco's very own Little Italy.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chinatown

We finish your tour in San Francisco's famous Chinatown, with a visit to a back street fortune cookie maker. What better way to end your amazing day in SF.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • This tour is not recommended for children under 15 y.o.
  • By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by Real San Francisco Tours terms of service.
  • Please note cable car and streetcar operations can be affected by events and technical issues beyond our control.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Activity code: C-276425P1

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