San Francisco Icons Walking & Metro Tour

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

The Icons of SF tour starts at Alamo Square, where we'll introduce you to the Painted Ladies, beautiful Victorian houses perfectly framed against the San Francisco skyline. After that we walk through the fun Fillmore District before catching a bus to Russian Hill and the next icon, Lombard Street (passing the house used in the movie Mrs Doubtfire). On our tour you'll walk down the 'crookedest street in the world' – the best way of avoiding traffic AND getting the best photos.

From there we stroll into North Beach, one of SF's most historic, picturesque and fascinating neighborhoods. We can even stop for refreshments in one of the great cafes or bars there. From there it's just a short walk to the final icon. SF's Chinatown is the oldest in the U.S., and its design has been copied by other Chinatowns all over the world. It's where the city started and is the perfect place to end your tour, because it has some of the best restaurants in the city.

What's Included

We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents.
All Metro travel is included ($10 value).
Tour Guide
Gratuities not included, because voluntary. If you enjoy tour please allow 15-20%.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The guide will be checking-in guests in Alamo Square, on the corner of Hayes and Pierce Streets, by the steps, from 10 minutes before the tour. Be sure to allow extra time for traffic and finding parking. We CANNOT wait for latecomers, there are other guests.

End point

Tour ends in the heart of historic Chinatown, a great place for a drink or dinner after the experience. Our guide can direct you to where you need to continue the evening.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Get the best view of one of the most famous icons of SF - the Painted Ladies, beautiful Victorian houses.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    See this trendy, fun, neighborhood.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    One of the legendary 7 hills of San Francisco and offering great views of the bay and Alcatraz.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Lombard Street

    Walk down the crookedest street in the world. It's the best way to see it.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Get some great views of this icon of SF.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 6

    Walk through the streets of our Little Italy. It's a beautiful, historic neighborhood, full of great bars, cafes and restaurants. And a great bookshop.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    The first Chinatown in the US and the one responsible for the design of all other Chinatowns. It's also where the city was born. Walk the streets and learn the neighborhood's history

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • 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.
  • By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by Real San Francisco Tours terms of service.
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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Sustainable Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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