10 Walking Tours in San Francisco That You Shouldn't Miss

Explore San Francisco's historic Japantown at your own pace on this self-guided audio tour. Japanese-American local Kristin Eriko Posner will guide you through the neighborhood, sharing little-known stories on how history shaped the food, culture, and landscape of the oldest Japantown in the U.S. This geo-tagged audio tour is best between 10:30am - 3:30pm on Wednesday-Saturdays, when all of the businesses on the tour are open. However, it can be taken at any time, on any day. Most stops are open until 6pm. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

Inclusions: Lifetime access to 'Food, History and Resistance in Japantown' tour, VoiceMap Application, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions: Smartphone, Transportation, Food/drinks, Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

In the company of an expert guide, explore like a local in one of the most engaging spaces in the United States - San Francisco's legendary Chinatown. As the largest and oldest enclave of Chinese people outside of Asia, discover the history, customs, and traditions in a short hour and a half walking tour. Visit the neighborhood landmarks like Grant Avenue, Waverly Place, and the beloved Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory. Here you will sample warm cookies and take home a few treats 

Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, Expertly guided walking tour, Food tasting - Fortune Cookie, Custom Made Fortune Cookies

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Visit some of the top attractions along San Francisco's famous waterfront: Ghirardelli Square, Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39 with this special tour and Golden Gate Bay Cruise upgrade option. Save time and see more. During this 60 minute walking tour you'll learn about the rich history of the area with one of our highly rated guides, all while taking in amazing views. You'll visit iconic landmarks and hear incredible stories about the gold rush, the cable car system, earthquakes and much more.

Inclusions: English Speaking Tour Guide, Golden Gate Bay Cruise only if upgrade option selected

Exclusions: Food or Drink, Guide Gratuities (Appreciated)

San Francisco Ghosts Walking Tour is the best choice for newcomers to learn more about San Francisco's rich history. Our guides will safely conduct you around the darkened streets, unfolding tales of mystery, terror, and tragedy. You will have plenty of opportunities to see with your own eyes the otherworldly power of the Golden City.

Inclusions: Professional and Courteous Guides, Intensely researched true stories of history, Documented accounts of hauntings and paranormal activity

Exclusions: Dinner, Private transportation

The day begins at the magnificent Muir Woods with a walk among trees that soar 300 feet in the sky. This is an unparalleled chance to experience trees that have been around for 1500 years. We then move on to Kendall-Jackson winery and culinary garden where the farm-to-table culinary movement is in full bloom. We will tour through the gardens that are the source of vegetables and herbs for California’s most prestigious restaurants. Once we’ve seen the incredible offering of the culinary garden, Kendall Jackson’s award-winning chefs will prepare a four-course lunch paired with some of Kendall Jackson’s finest wines. The seasonal menu is designed with the freshest ingredients from the garden along with locally sourced meats and fruits. ENTRANCE TO MUIR WOODS IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE. Gratuity for the wait staff at the winery is not included.

Inclusions: Lunch, Tour through Kendall Jackson Culinary Garden, Admission to Muir Woods National Monument

Exclusions: Gratuities

Experience San Francisco in a fun and active way on a combination treasure hunt and walking tour designed for families with children and teens. Work together to follow clues, hunt for unique items and solve puzzles, all while discovering the many treasures of Chinatown and North Beach.  A friendly tour guide will lead your two-hour adventure and offer games and surprises along the way.

Inclusions: tour guide, two written scavenger hunts and other games, picture only scavenger hunt available for pre-readers, Fortune Cookie tasting, token prizes

Exclusions: Gratuities, Snacks and drinks can be purchased along the scavenger hunt route

On this guided food tour of San Francisco’s Chinatown, you will taste five different mouthwatering delights. Three of the tastings (enough for lunch) will be done seated inside the restaurants and two tastings will be done on the street in front of the establishment. You will be enjoying Cantonese barbeque-pork filled buns, President Obama’s favorite SF dim sum, Chef Han’s world-renowned authentic Szechuan cuisine, savory Peking duck and egg tarts cooked to a smooth flan-like perfection with a buttery flaky crust.

Inclusions: Food tasting, Local guide, City map, Bottled water

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

On this 1-hour tour, we'll walk to 5 picture-perfect spots around the Golden Gate Bridge while I entertain you with fun stories about the most famous bridge in the world, the 1848 California Gold Rush, San Francisco, and much more.

Inclusions: Water Fountain, Public Restroom

Exclusions: Private transportation

Take a walking tour to the next level! Embark on a 3-hour urban hike through San Francisco to experience the city’s streets and trails. Tackle the city’s hills, including Kite Hill and Tank Hill, discover a eucalyptus forest in the middle of the city, soak up sweeping views from atop Twin Peaks, and visit quirky sights, such the Seward Street Slides. With all the perfect mix of city and nature, you'll love this tour!

Inclusions: Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

There are two Chinatowns, one that you see from a van or bus, and the one that can only be experienced on foot in the back alleys, food markets, and local restaurants. One Chinatown, the one from the bus, is interesting. Our Chinatown will surprise you with new adventures around every corner. In our Chinatown, artisans form Fortune Cookies by hand. In our Chinatown, artisans practice their craft in small alleys using techniques handed down for thousands of years. And in our Chinatown, the authentic cuisine will enliven your senses with new flavors, smells, and aromas. We'll explore exotic and unique Asian produce, herbs, and teas from the very people who know them best. We'll uncover their hidden secrets only intrepid locals know. And you'll be astonished by the new finds in secret alcoves. We'll spend about three hours eating everything from Dim Sum, fortune cookies, teas, and more.

Inclusions: Lunch

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