San Francisco Half-Day Tour by Cable Car & Foot

San Francisco, US
71% of travellers recommend this
Very Good (7 reviews)

Highlights

  • Explore the grand mansions of Nob Hill
  • Learn about the history of San Francisco's cable cars
  • Visit the iconic City Hall and learn about its significance
  • Experience the LGBTQ+ history in Castro
  • Enjoy the picturesque Mission Dolores Park

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.

Meeting point

San Francisco, CA 94105 , United States

End point

End Point

Tour ends in the historic neighborhood of Haight-Ashbury, which is a great place to get lunch and only a few stops on a MUNI bus from the start point. Our guide can direct you to where you need to go after the tour.

Meeting point

San Francisco, CA 94117 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Ferry Building Marketplace

Your guide will help you orient yourselves, by telling you the history and background of the Ferry Building and downtown San Francisco.

Duration 10 minutes
2

Nob Hill

Take the cable car up steep Nob Hill to see the grand mansions of the San Francisco's first millionaires.

Duration 20 minutes
3

Cable Car Museum

Learn the history of the San Francisco's cable cars and see how they operate (note we usually only visit on weekends).

Duration 20 minutes
4

San Francisco City Hall

Go inside our beautiful City Hall and learn about the important events which took place there.

Duration 20 minutes
5

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.

Duration 20 minutes
6

The Castro

Experience this historic neighborhood, hugely important in the LGBTQ movement, of which San Francisco is a world-wide symbol.

Duration 20 minutes
7

Mission Dolores Park

One of the loveliest parks in SF and possessing great views of downtown.

Duration 20 minutes
8

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).

Duration 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

  • Additional information
    Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Additional information
    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Additional information
    Aim to get to the meeting point 10-15 minutes early. If you’re late you will miss the tour.
  • Additional information
    This tour is not recommended for children under 15 y.o.
  • Additional information
    By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by Real San Francisco Tours terms of service.
  • Additional information
    Please note cable car and streetcar operations can be affected by events and technical issues beyond our control
  • Additional information
    Please check dates/times carefully BEFORE making a booking.
  • Additional information
    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.
Provided by Real San Francisco Tours

What our experts say

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    Arrive 10-15 mins early at Embarcadero.
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    Lunch options abound in Haight-Ashbury.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for hilly terrain.
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    Consider visiting nearby Dolores Park.
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    Enjoy local coffee shops in Hayes Valley.

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