Avoid the hassle of following maps and explore San Francisco in a much more fun way—by joining a small-group tour. The itinerary helps you learn about the history of the city with stops at interesting locations—such as Nob Hill, San Francisco City Hall, and The Castro, and Lombard Street. To help you save time and zip around the city with ease, the route includes travel by cable car, Metro, and historic streetcar.
- Tick off lots of San Francisco highlights in a day
- Don’t worry about the trip being crowded—it’s a small-group experience
- Save tired legs and enjoy the views on a cable car ride
- Tour showcases great photo opportunities—including Lombard Street
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.
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.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
San Francisco City Hall
Go inside our beautiful City Hall and learn about the important events which took place there.
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.
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.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mission Dolores Park
One of the loveliest parks in SF and possessing great views of downtown.
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).
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?
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.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
North Beach
Walk through this historical neighborhood, San Francisco’s very own Little Italy.
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.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Include
Tour Guide
All Metro travel is included (USD20 value)
2 cable car rides and 1 journey on the historic streetcar included (if possible)..
We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents.
Exclude
Gratuities not included, because voluntary. If you enjoy tour please allow 15-20%.
Lunch/Snacks are not included.
Max group – 10
