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San Francisco Full-Day Tour by Cable Car & Foot

Location San Francisco, California, USA
$140.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

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.
San Francisco Full-Day Tour by Cable Car & Foot
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • 2 cable car rides and 1 journey on the historic streetcar included (if possible)..
  • Tour Guide
  • All Metro travel is included (USD20 value)
  • We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents.
  • Lunch/Snacks are not included.
  • Gratuities not included, because voluntary. If you enjoy tour please allow 15-20%.

Meeting point
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.
Return details
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.

  • The Embarcadero
    Your guide will help you orient yourselves, by telling you the history and background of the Ferry Building and downtown San Francisco.
  • Nob Hill
    Take the cable car up steep Nob Hill to see the grand mansions of the San Francisco's first millionaires.
  • 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).
  • San Francisco City Hall
    Go inside our beautiful City Hall and learn about the important events which took place there (weekdays).
  • 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.
  • Mission Dolores Park
    One of the loveliest parks in SF and possessing great views of downtown.
  • The Castro
    Experience this historic neighborhood, hugely important in the LGBTQ movement, of which San Francisco is a world-wide symbol.
  • 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).
  • 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?
  • Lombard Street
    One of our most famous landmarks, we walk down the steep, curved street - and you'll get some great photos for Instagram.
  • North Beach
    Walk through this historical neighborhood, San Francisco's very own Little Italy.
  • 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.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Aim to get to the meeting point 10-15 minutes early. If you’re late you will miss the tour.
  • 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.
  • Please check dates/times carefully BEFORE making a booking.
  • This is a walking tour and we move at a reasonable pace, climbing several hills and sets of steps. It’s not suitable for people with mobility issues. Guests walk 4-5 miles. over the day.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    San Francisco Full-Day Tour by Cable Car & Foot

    Location San Francisco, California, USA
    $140.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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