San Francisco Afternoon City Tour Small-Group Half-Day

4.6
(293 reviews)

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Enjoy a glimpse into the culture and diversity of San Francisco's many districts with a comprehensive panoramic tour of the city. See the contrast between towering buildings and wild nature in the city that houses people from fishermen and winemakers to software engineers and financiers.
Get picked up from your hotel and start your journey in the central square of the city, Union Square. Take in the elegant City Hall building and the impressive Public Library. Drive past the headquarters of the legendary Levi Strauss Company and hear how the Gold Rush is associated with jeans.
Ride through diverse neighborhoods, including Haight-Ashbury, the Castro, and the Sea Cliff. Explore the world’s largest Chinatown and the Italian Quarter
Come across sea lions at Pier 39, take a walk along the chic promenade of the Marina area, reach Park Presidio, and take a photo overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge.
During your trip, you will also pass by Coit Tower, Lombard Street, and Alamo Square.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Each client will receive the instructions about the time and location of the pickup. We pick up from hotels on Union Square, if needed, we also make stops on Nob Hill and on the Wharf. Pick-up: Downtown SF - 1.30-1.45 Fisherman’s Wharf - 1.45-2

OR
Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • Union Square (Pass by)

    Central Square of SF, Apple Store with largest glass panels in the world, major department stores

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Largest China Town outside of China Dragon's Gate

    Admission ticket free
  • North Beach (Pass by)

    Italian Neighborhood of San Francisco. Many italian restaurants. Peter and Paul Church.

    Admission ticket free
  • Lombard Street (Pass by)

    The crookedest street in the world

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Coit Tower. Panoramic views of the whole city.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Military Base since 1776 until 1992

    Admission ticket free
  • Marina District (Pass by)

    Great Bridge views, Marina Blvd, Palace of Fine Arts

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

    Amazing building completed in 1915 to celebrate the completion of Panama Canal Construction termination. San Francisco was chosen to showcase to the world that it's alive after the 1906 Earthquake.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Golden Gate Bridge

    SF's major landmark and the most famous bridge in the world

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Neighborhood where hippies were born, houses of Jimmy Hendrix and Jerry Garcia

    Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Best Views of the Pacific Ocean

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Fisherman's Wharf (Pass by)

    Great Museums, Tussaud, Boudin, Ghirardelli, Jeremiah O'Brian, Hyde Street Pier, Buena Vista Cafe - Irish coffee, Pier 39

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A maximum of 14 people per booking
  • A minimum of 3 people is required
Supplied by A Taste of SF Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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