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San Francisco: City Walking Tour with Scenic Bay Cruise

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Activity provider:Walks - US
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San Francisco: City Walking Tour with Scenic Bay Cruise

Activity provider:Walks - US
4.7  / 5
147 reviews
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Experience San Francisco's top attractions and neighborhoods in one day with an expert guide. Take a city walking tour and a bay cruise with views of Golden Gate Bridge, and ride an iconic cable car.

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Duration 8 hours
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Experience

Highlights
  • Gaze at the elegant gothic interior of Grace Cathedral in San Francisco
  • Enjoy a bay cruise with views of Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island
  • Take a ride aboard the classic and iconic San Francisco cable car
  • Visit the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, North Beach and more
  • See all the major attractions in San Francisco in a single day
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Start your tour near the Ferry Building with a view of what was once one of the busiest ports in the world. Then catch an iconic San Francisco cable car from a favorite stop and learn what makes this very unique public transport so special.

Disembark atop Nob Hill and learn about the industrial tycoons who built the city as you wander through Huntington Park. Visit the beautiful gothic interior of Grace Cathedral.

Enter the bustling neighborhood of Chinatown, the largest Chinese enclave outside of Asia and the oldest Chinatown in North America.

Taste fresh fortune cookies and see hidden landmarks like the Tin How Buddhist Temple as you learn how the neighborhood went from being a seedy red-light district to one of the most vibrant enclaves in the city.

For a little treat, pop into the legendary Golden Gate Factory for an insight into the art (and logistics) of fortune cookie making. Receive a special custom-made cookie to take home. Also get advice on where to eat if you want to come back to try the world-famous dim sum.

Then, visit Lombard Street, called the "most crooked street in the world", Fisherman's Wharf, and Ghirardelli Square. See Fisherman’s Wharf, explore the old docks, and smell the fresh bread in the famous Boudin Bakery. 

Take a pause at Ghirardelli Square for a sample of famous chocolate.

After this, continue on to your final highlight of the day — a gorgeous bay cruise of the historic waterfront. Relax and tune into the included audio device to hear some fascinating tales.

Admire beautiful views of the San Francisco skyline in every direction and sail past the famous Pier 39 sea lions, right under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz Island (the closest you can get without booking a ticket), a perfect end to a San Francisco day.

Includes
  • Bay cruise
  • Tour guide
  • Cable car ride
  • Chocolate tasting
  • Fortune cookie tasting
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup or drop-off
  • Gratuities
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  • Wheelchair users

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This tour meets at 77 Steuart Street (San Francisco Railway Museum). Meet to the right of the museum entrance doors at the corner of Steuart and Don Chee Way. Your guide will be holding a Walks sign.

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  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothing

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  • Baby strollers

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  • No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows after tour commencement or departure
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4.7 /5

based on 147 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Joy was exactly that, a total JOY! She has so much knowledge, super friendly and just an all round really nice lady, made the tour and beautiful city such a pleasure! We had a fabulous day, loved every minute. Learning about the history of the buildings in the city was fascinating, getting to travel on a tram and tasting the incredible chocolate was the cherry on the top!

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September 23, 2023

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Natalie – United KingdomVerified booking

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Joy is a great tour guide, you can see the passion for this tour drives her and how she learns and incorporates new historial anecdotes. She took us in like a big family and guided us through a big chunk of the northeast SF, which culminated in a ferry trip crossing the Golden Gate. A 7h tour easy to do, family friendly and elaborated with care. I strongly recommend touring with her!

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August 20, 2023

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Jorge – United StatesVerified booking

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It was an absolute “JOY”. Our tour guide - Joy, made our trip a memorable one. Probably the best walking tour we’ve had. She was able to showcase the beautiful history and scenery of SFO . She went out of her way to make sure that all of the guest are safe and accounted for. She even showed us places that are not normally included in the itinerary. Joy has shown genuine care and enthusiasm for her in our trip. Definitely recommend!!!!

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