San Francisco Telegraph Hill & The Old Waterfront Tour

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3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Take a secret passage to the landmark Telegraph Hill. Enjoy views of the waterfront, explore the history of the Embarcadero and charm of the wooden steps & lush greenery that wrap around the Filbert Stairs. Reach the summit & take-in local history at Coit Tower, a San Francisco landmark in Pioneer Park. Beyond the tower a hidden garden awaits, offering spectacular views of the Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, & infamous Alcatraz Island. Descend the masonry of the Greenwich Street steps to Levi Plaza, the headquarters of jeans, & visit Green Street Lab, where Philo Farnsworth sent the 1st television transmission. Following the breeze of the Old Waterfront, we’ll head to the coast, enjoy pictures of the "old days", when three-mast ships bustled along Yerba Buena Cove during San Francisco’s construction. Today, the Embarcadero waterfront hosts attractions like the delicious Ferry Building(with over 100+ Vendors for shopping & local bites)–our starting & ending point for this four-mile urban hike.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Gratuities
Snacks for purchase available at the Ferry Building with over 100+ Vendors

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Explore the historic Ferry Building and learn the history of the Old Waterfront, and the Yuerba Buena Cove. Stop in the marketplace to explore various merchant offerings.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Coit Tower has been an emblem of San Francisco’s skyline since its completion in 1933. Learn the history of this beautiful landmark up on the hill.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Descend the steps with spectacular views.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Today, this is known as Levi Park, but it is historically known as Frederick Griffing's wharf.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    We will walk a long the famous SF Embarcadero, taking in the views of the East Bay and the Bay Bridge.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Half-day Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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