What to do and see in San Francisco, California (CA): The Best Cultural Tours

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Inclusions: Professional vacation photographer local to San Francisco, A custom route through the city based on your groups unique requirements, Access to an online gallery containing your images, All images free for digital download

Exclusions: Food and drink, Travel costs (if applicable), Hotel pickup and drop-off

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

Professional tour guide and city Insider, Brad Prickett, hosts you on a tour of San Francisco. GPS-activated audio plays automatically on your phone as you learn the colorful history and see the top attractions along San Francisco’s waterfront and across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Drive the tour at your own pace, using your phone as your guide. Learn the history, hear the stories of San Francisco’s founders, scoundrels and visionaries as you visit.

Inclusions: GPS-activated audio app that plays on your phone, Local insider narration and special guest interviews, Easy pause and play to go at your own pace, Available for three days after purchase

Exclusions: Transportation, Meals or Beverages, Tickets to attractions or Alcatraz, Tolls

You're in a special city. Why take an ordinary tour? This is the ONLY convertible MINI Cooper tour in the country! This tour is totally customizable – you choose the length of the tour, what time you want to be picked up, and what you want to see. I love San Francisco and have spent 20 years studying and exploring the city. I’ll work with you to plan your tour so you can see the famous sites and the hidden gems other tours can't go to or don't know about. I’ve designed this to be the type of tour I would take if I visited San Francisco, but where you go is up to you. I make suggestions along the way, but how long you spend at any site is up to you. You're never rushed, and never have to wait for other people. It's all about you! Plus, it's fun! In the convertible MINI Cooper, you see everything up close and personal as we drive along. I love showing guests San Francisco, and talking about the history and culture of this unique and special city.

Inclusions: What sites are included are customized depending on length of tour and what you would like to see., A unique experience, because it's the only convertible MINI Cooper tour in the country.

Exclusions: No food or drink is included. You can bring beverages, and snack food such as energy bars or nuts. Nothing drippy, sloppy, or messy. Please enjoy them outside the MINI., If you want to cross the Golden Gate Bridge, there will be an extra charge for the tolls., Gratuities

his Tour will take you across the Golden Gate Bridge, walk among old growth coast redwoods of the famous Muir Woods National Monument Park. You will discover some of the most beautiful house boats in the world, where a hippie community took residence in the 70's and admire the beautiful seaside Mediterranean style City of Sausalito. The transportation will be in a luxury brand new Porsche Macan with only 4 passenger total and your guide. You will have a particular attention from your tour guide during all your trip.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Muir Woods entrance fee $15/ea, Gratuities 20% industry standard

If you are looking for some culture, delicious food and a ton of great photos, then this is the tour for you! The morning will start with a private pickup from your hotel by one of our friendly, local guides. From there your tour will begin as you start your drive in one of our comfortable and spacious vehicles. This full-day tour will be fully packed with famous landmarks, vintage architecture, secretly located spots and much much more! ==== Full schedule 10:00 AM – Pick up from Hotel 10:30 AM – Check out the legendary Painted Ladies 11:00 AM – Explore Union Square 11:45 AM – Catch of view of Alcatraz from Pier 39 12:00 PM – Walk around Fisherman’s Wharf 12:30 PM – Lunch time 1:00 PM – Explore Ghirardelli Square 2:00 PM – Awe at the view from the Golden Gate Bridge 2:40 PM – Stop by Golden Gate Park 3:10 PM – Get a picture at one of SF’s Hidden Gems (16th Avenue Tiled Steps) 3:30 PM – Overlook the whole city at Twin Peaks Viewpoint 3:45 PM – Return to hotel 4:00 PM – Arrive at hotel

Inclusions: English Speaking Tour Guide, Private car with Air Conditioning, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch

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Avoid the crowds, confusion, and limitations of large buses and discover San Francisco by a luxury van.  Trade the large tour bus for a guided luxury van and see more of San Francisco! Your guide takes you through more neighborhoods & photo stops, complete with views of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, Twin Peaks and several other famous landmarks.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Snacks, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Private transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities, You must provide your own child seat and reserve a spot for the child

Enjoy an introduction to San Francisco on this 6-hour tour that includes a trip across San Francisco Bay to Muir Woods National Monument. You'll be driven around the city to see its diverse neighborhoods and geography, stopping several times for photo ops. At Muir Woods, admire the towering redwood trees, and visit the waterfront town of Sausalito for lunch (own expense).

Inclusions: Bottled water, Local guide

Exclusions: Lunch in Sausalito, Muir Woods entrance fee ($15), Gratuities

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