Top San Francisco Walking Tours

Little Italy and North Beach Walking Tour

• 198 Reviews
• If you fancy yourself a foodie or culture enthusiast, don’t miss this walking tour of San Francisco’s Little Italy—the neighborhood of North Beach. Voted one of the 15 best foodie tours in the USA by U.S. News, join an insider guide and experience a slice of the top things to do in North Beach, such as tasting coffee and witnessing bread being freshly made. Soak up the lively atmosphere of one of the city’s most popular districts as you learn about its cafes and bakeries and see landmarks like Saints Peter and Paul Church.
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Haunted SF: Ghosts, Murder and Mystery

• 57 Reviews
• Brave San Francisco’s dark past during this 90-minute walking tour of haunted San Francisco. After meeting at the city’s famous Union Square (after dark, of course), a local guide will escort you down haunted allies, through a mysterious hotel, and around historic street corners. You’ll ponder the curious ‘poached eggs’ murder at the Pinecrest Diner and visit the site of Tessie Wall’s storied brothel. After stopping by a few more scary sites, your tour ends right in the center of San Francisco. This tour is not recommended for children.
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Alcatraz and Walking Craft Beer Combo Tour

• 31 Reviews
• Explore Alcatraz and sip some of San Francisco's tasty craft brews on this 8.5-hour combination tour. Visit Alcatraz, the city's infamous prison, to learn about the fascinating criminal history contained there. After returning to the mainland, follow your guide to 3 bars in the North Beach and Fisherman's Wharf neighborhoods. Taste some of the city's locally produced craft beers, accompanied by snacks or dinner (depending on the date of your tour). This small group tour operates with 12 beer- and history- loving participants, ensuring personal attention and an intimate atmosphere. Round-trip ferry transportation and admission to Alcatraz is included.
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Chinatown and North Beach Night Walking Tour

• 34 Reviews
• Stroll through North Beach and Chinatown, two of San Francisco's most vibrant neighborhoods by night on this 2-hour walking tour. Discover the spots only locals know for dim sum, coffee and other treats while you learn about the history and culture of these diverse districts from your knowledgeable guide.
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San Francisco Chinatown Walking Tour with Optional Lunch

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• Dive deep into one of San Francisco’s most historical neighborhoods on this Chinatown walking tour. From paper lanterns to medicinal herbs to a fortune cookie factory, you’ll explore both popular and lesser-known gems in this bustling district with an in-the-know guide. See sights including a Buddhist temple, and upgrade, if you wish, to include a 10-course lunch of dim sum for an even more memorable experience.
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San Francisco Chinatown Ghost Walking Tour

• 61 Reviews
• Experience the supernatural side of one of the city’s most famous neighborhoods on this San Francisco ghost tour. During this evening walking tour, you’ll explore the streets of Chinatown with a guide, who fills you in on the spirits said to haunt this historic area. Hear chilling tales and mysteries, and enjoy an alternative way to discover Chinatown.
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Best of San Francisco Private Walking Tour

• Experience the local side of San Francisco on a three-hour, private, walking tour of Chinatown, North Beach, Downtown, and the Embarcadero. Learn about the city’s diverse neighborhoods, and how they have evolved, explore secret alleyways and local art, meet shop keepers, and sample artisan treats form the San Francisco Farmer’s market. Ditch the selfie stick, and take home professional, frame-worthy photos of your day included with the tour.
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The Castro: Historical Walking Tour of San Francisco's Gay & Lesbian District

• 94 Reviews
• Explore the LGBT history of the Castro on foot during this 2-hour walking tour. Follow your informative local guide through the famous neighborhood while learning about the local landmarks and historical sites. Be inspired by the rich, diverse history of this iconic district and its continuing role as an epicenter of LGBT activism and events.
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Private San Francisco Walking Tour of Chinatown and North Beach

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• Explore Chinatown and North Beach with your own private guide on a 2-hour walking tour in San Francisco. Learn about the history of these two distinctive districts on a leisurely walk from Dragon's Gate in Chinatown, to Washington Square in North Beach. Pass by great eateries, cultural and historical landmarks, and more, and take home a set of professional photos of your provided by your guide.
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Craft Beer Walking Tour in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury

• Travel back in time to 1967 and the Summer of Love on this 3.5-hour small-group walking tour and beer crawl in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury neighborhood. A professional guide will lead you through one of the city’s most historic neighborhoods, pointing out insider tips along the way. You’ll also get to stop at three local microbreweries and/or craft beer bars, sampling the product while enjoying light snacks. With history, culture and some of the best local food and drink. This tour has something for everyone.
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Art and Architecture Walking Tour of Union Square and Chinatown

• 8 Reviews
• Explore two of San Francisco's most distinctive neighborhoods side-by-side on a 2-hour walking tour of Chinatown and Union Square. Learn the fascinating history behind the oldest Chinatown in the United States, and be immersed in the city’s contrasting cultures as you stroll alongside cable cars through Union Square’s chic hotels, architectural landmarks, and luxury boutiques.
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Mission 24th Street San Francisco Food Tour

• If you believe in getting to know a city through its food, you don't want to miss San Francisco's Mission District, where this 3-hour walking tour introduces you to a variety of dishes and cuisines. Accompanied by a guide, you'll explore the neighborhood—a San Francisco favorite—on foot, stopping to taste tacos, house-cured pastrami, cupcakes, and more. All food tastings are included.
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San Francisco Coastal Walking Tour from the Golden Gate Bridge to Cliff House

• 17 Reviews
• There’s no doubt about it: San Francisco is a gorgeous city, and this small-group walking tour highlights some of its most spectacular scenery. Beginning at the Golden Gate Bridge, where you’ll take in sweeping views of San Francisco Bay and the city’s dramatic skyline, you’ll embark on a 4- to 5-mile (6.5- to 8-km) walking tour of SF’s western edge. This slow-paced hike follows the Pacific coastline, meandering through Baker Beach and past the mansions of Sea Cliff as you make your way toward the Sutro Baths at Land’s End. Limited to 12 participants for a more personalized experience.
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Teas Temples and Beatniks Tour Including Chinese Tea and Dessert Tastings

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• Discover the highlights of Chinatown and North Beach on a 2.5-hour walking tour. Your knowledgeable guide provides insight into the Chinese and Italian immigrant cultures that have shaped these famous San Francisco neighborhoods. In Chinatown, visit a historic Chinese temple, bakery, fortune cookie maker and tea shop for tastings of their delectable goods. Then stroll past Italian cafes and restaurants in neighboring North Beach where you visit City Lights Bookstore, hear about the Beatniks and Barbary Coast, and see Coit Tower and Washington Square Park.
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San Francisco Urban Hike: Hills and Hidden Gems

• 33 Reviews
• Conquer San Francisco's urban jungle on this 3-hour urban hike. Trek your way up Tank Hill and Kite Hill, spots favored by locals for great city views, and stroll through hidden forests. Visit the Seward Street Slides to play like a local kid and take spectacular photos from the top of Twin Peaks. Between the forests, lush greenery and hidden pocket parks, you'll find it hard to believe you're in the midst of one of the country's busiest cities. Learn urban legends, history and culture from your local hiking guide.
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Architecture Walk

• Discover the famed architecture of San Francisco on an architecture walking tour with a guide. You'll see the Painted Ladies and other Victorian gems as you learn about the Queen Anne style and more. Plus, pass by homes where celebrities such as Robin Williams and Francis Ford Coppola have lived and homes you may recognize from movies like "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "The Princess Diaries."
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San Francisco Craft Beer Walking Tour in Fisherman's Wharf and North Beach

• 2 Reviews
• Explore two popular San Francisco neighborhoods and visit craft beer locations on this walking tour of Fisherman's Wharf and North Beach, adjacent districts in the northeast end of the city. With a guide, you'll stop at three bars to taste and learn about California craft brews.
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San Francisco Urban Hike: Coit Tower, Lombard Street and North Beach

• 7 Reviews
• San Francisco is undoubtedly a hilly place, and this challenging 5-mile walking tour doesn’t shy away from the steepness. Instead, it takes you off the beaten path and onto some of the city’s stairways for an incredible exploration of several neighborhoods and downtown attractions. While meandering through SF’s Russian Hill, Telegraph Hill and North Beach neighborhoods, you’ll come upon some hidden gems, jaw-dropping views, and world-famous sites. Climb to Coit Tower via the Filbert Street Steps; ascend Lombard Street, often referred to as the crookedest street in the world; and discover a tiny park overlooking St Peter and Paul Church, where Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio took their wedding pics after tying the knot at San Francisco City Hall.
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Craft Beer Walking Tour in San Francisco's SoMa District

• Drink away the afternoon while learning all about craft beer during this 3.5-hour small-group beer crawl in San Francisco’s SOMA district. You’ll visit three local microbreweries and/or craft beer bars, guided by a professional local who will give you insider tips on each place. Light snacks will ensure you don’t drink on an empty stomach, and the small-group aspect allows for a more personalized experience. Have fun, see San Francisco, and learn something on this unique tour perfect for beer lovers.
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Sausalito Food and Wine Tour

• 4 Reviews
• Just across the Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito boasts a handful of famous restaurants with spectacular water views. Experience the culinary charm of Sausalito on this 3.5-hour food-and-wine walking tour, where an in-the-know guide takes you through the downtown village of this popular destination. Visit up to seven vibrant and renowned restaurants, tasting delicious bites with dashes of local history. This small-group food tour — the first ever in Sausalito — is limited to just 10 people, ensuring personalized attention.
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Drag Me Along Tours

• Enjoy a special one of a kind tour with Countess Lola Montez, (aka tour guide & San Francisco resident Rick Shelton). This walking tour gives a historic, fun, perspective through the eyes of the infamous Countess Lola Montez. The tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours and is approximately two miles of easy walking.
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History and Architecture Walking Tour of Nob Hill

• 6 Reviews
• Uncover the scandalous, high-society history of San Francisco's most illustrious hill on a 2-hour walking tour of Nob Hill. Hear the stories behind the grand hotels and stately mansions built by the city's powerful 19th-century business tycoons and politicians, and learn how the advent of the cable car and the disastrous 1906 earthquake shaped one of the city’s most affluent neighborhoods.
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History and Architecture Walking Tour of San Francisco Financial District

• Harken back to San Francisco’s days as a Gold Rush boomtown on a 2-hour walking tour of the Financial District, once known as the rowdy Barbary Coast of California. Hear tales of buried ships, fortune hunters, and Wild West saloons as you explore the city’s former waterfront, and learn how it transformed into the business hub of modern-day San Francisco.
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Radical SF: Castro and Mission Districts

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• Wander through the heart of San Francisco on this 3 hour walking tour of the Castro and Mission neighborhoods. Starting in the Castro, a local guide will lead you through such historic places as Harvey Milk Plaza and the nation’s first LGBT museum. After stopping for lunch you’ll continue on to ever-popular Dolores Park, 18th Street’s food corridor and the Mission’s famous street art. Throughout the tour you’ll see the underground and counter-cultural forces that have shaped San Francisco’s history and continue to impact it today. What better way to get to know the city than by walking through it, all with the help of a local, informative guide?
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