San Francisco Full-Day Tour by Cable Car & Foot
Real San Francisco Tours
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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.
Departure 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.
Duration
8 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: The Embarcadero
San Francisco, California
Your guide will help you orient yourselves, by telling you the history and background of the Ferry Building and downtown San Francisco.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Nob Hill
, , San Francisco, California
Take the cable car up steep Nob Hill to see the grand mansions of the San Francisco's first millionaires.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cable Car Museum
1201 Mason Street, , San Francisco, California
enjoy this fascinating museum about SF's most famous transport feature, which is also the site of the machinery which runs the system (weekends).
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: San Francisco City Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, , San Francisco, California
Go inside our beautiful City Hall and learn about the important events which took place there (weekdays).
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hayes Valley
San Francisco, California
See this picturesque new area, near the San Francisco Civic Center, with it's collection of great street art and small coffee shops.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Mission Dolores Park
Dolores Street, 19th Street, San Francisco, California
One of the loveliest parks in SF and possessing great views of downtown.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Castro
San Francisco, California
Experience this historic neighborhood, hugely important in the LGBTQ movement, of which San Francisco is a world-wide symbol.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Haight-Ashbury
San Francisco, California
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).
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Painted Ladies
Steiner Street, Corner Hayes Street, San Francisco, California
An icon of San Francisco. What trip here would be complete without seeing these beautiful, Victorian houses, with their amazing views of SF?
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Lombard Street
San Francisco, California
One of our most famous landmarks, we walk down the steep, curved street - and you'll get some great photos for Instagram.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: North Beach
San Francisco, California
Walk through this historical neighborhood, San Francisco's very own Little Italy.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Chinatown
San Francisco, California
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional Information
- 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.
- We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents.
- All Metro travel is included (USD20 value)
- Tour Guide
- 2 cable car rides and 1 journey on the historic streetcar included (if possible)..
Exclusions
- Gratuities not included, because voluntary. If you enjoy tour please allow 15-20%.
- Lunch/Snacks are not included.
Redemption Instructions
Thanks for making a booking with REAL SAN FRANCISCO TOURS.
This ticket has ALL the information that you'll need - PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY!
PREPARATION
Allow PLENTY of time to get to the meeting point. Remember that YOU'RE responsible for getting to the meeting point on time - not us. We do NOT have a phone/email help center. There's no point. You have ALL the information you need right here.
Be sure to wear layered clothing and comfortable shoes, we can get 4 seasons in a day in SF..
TRANSPORT / PARKING
There is parking in the area, but it can be hard-to-find and expensive, so please consider taking public transport, it will probably be faster than driving. The tour starts right next to Embarcadero Station.
WHERE TO MEET
The guide will be checking-in guests from 15 minutes before the tour the CALIFORNIA LINE CABLE CAR STATION on Market Street (by the Robert Frost plaque).. Please bring either a paper or electronic copy of this ticket for the guide.
We normally take the first cable car after 10 am, to start the tour. We have an average of 10 guests per guide, so it's very likely there will be other people on this tour. We CANNOT hold for latecomers - it's not fair or professional. There are NO refunds if you miss the tour.
TIPS / GRATUITIES
It's customary, if guests enjoy the tour, to tip the guide (this is a service industry). Obviously it’s up to you, but please bear in mind that our guides work very hard to make your experience enjoyable and a gratuity is a sign of appreciation. Guides are able to accept cashless tips via an app.
FINALLY!
Thank you again and see you on the tour.
Voucher Info
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