San Francisco Full-Day Tour by Cable Car & Foot
San Francisco, US
94% of travellers recommend this
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Duration: 8 hours
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Includes 2 cable car rides
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All Metro travel included
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Expert Guide in English
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Walking tour with several hills
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Suitable for ages 15 and up
Explore San Francisco's hidden gems on a full-day tour by cable car and foot, discovering culture, history, and breathtaking views.
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Included
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We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, climate cents. -
All metro travel is included (usd20 value)
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Tour guide
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2 cable car rides and 1 journey on the historic streetcar included (if possible)..
Excluded
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Gratuities not included, because voluntary. if you enjoy tour please allow 15-20%. -
Lunch/snacks are not included.
Explore San Francisco's hidden gems on a full-day tour by cable car and foot, discovering culture, history, and breathtaking views.
Highlights
- Traverse the city by cable-car, rail & bus
- Visit enchanted gardens, secret stairs & rooftops
- Avoid crowds at tourist hot-spots
- Experience the culture of SF & learn its history
- Make beautiful memories to take home
Meeting Point
The guide will be checking in guests at the cable car station on the corner of Market and Drumm Street (by the Robert Frost marker), from 15 minutes before the tour is due to begin. Be sure to allow extra time for traffic and finding parking. We CANNOT wait for latecomers, there are other guests.
San Francisco, CA 94105 , United States
End Point
Tour ends in Chinatown, about 10 minutes walk from the meeting point. Guide can make recommendations for dinner in the area or for other things to do.
San Francisco, CA , United States
What to expect
The Embarcadero
Your guide will help you orient yourselves, by telling you the history and background of the Ferry Building and downtown San Francisco.
10 minutes
Nob Hill
Take the cable car up steep Nob Hill to see the grand mansions of the San Francisco's first millionaires.
20 minutes
Admission Included
Cable Car Museum
enjoy this fascinating museum about SF's most famous transport feature, which is also the site of the machinery which runs the system (weekends).
20 minutes
San Francisco City Hall
Go inside our beautiful City Hall and learn about the important events which took place there (weekdays).
20 minutes
Hayes Valley
See this picturesque new area, near the San Francisco Civic Center, with it's collection of great street art and small coffee shops.
20 minutes
Mission Dolores Park
One of the loveliest parks in SF and possessing great views of downtown.
20 minutes
The Castro
Experience this historic neighborhood, hugely important in the LGBTQ movement, of which San Francisco is a world-wide symbol.
20 minutes
Haight-Ashbury
This is where the hippie, anti-Vietnam War, movement really started in the 1960's. The neighborhood still maintains much of that same aesthetic (as well as being a great place to have lunch).
20 minutes
Painted Ladies
An icon of San Francisco. What trip here would be complete without seeing these beautiful, Victorian houses, with their amazing views of SF?
20 minutes
Lombard Street
One of our most famous landmarks, we walk down the steep, curved street - and you'll get some great photos for Instagram.
20 minutes
North Beach
Walk through this historical neighborhood, San Francisco's very own Little Italy.
20 minutes
Chinatown
We finish your tour in San Francisco's famous Chinatown, with a visit to a back street fortune cookie maker. What better way to end your amazing day in SF.
20 minutes
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby -
Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Aim to get to the meeting point 10-15 minutes early. If you’re late you will miss the tour.
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This tour is not recommended for children under 15 y.o.
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By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by Real San Francisco Tours terms of service.
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Please note cable car and streetcar operations can be affected by events and technical issues beyond our control.
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Please check dates/times carefully BEFORE making a booking.
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This is a walking tour and we move at a reasonable pace, climbing several hills and sets of steps. It’s not suitable for people with mobility issues.
What our experts say
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Grab lunch at a café in Haight. -
Don't miss the views at Dolores Park.
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Bring comfortable shoes for walking.
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Visit the fortune cookie factory in Chinatown.
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Arrive early to avoid missing the tour.
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