San Francisco Full-Day Tour by Cable Car & Foot Discount Tickets

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Overview

Our SF in a Day tour will take you places that no other San Francisco tour does, traversing the city by cable-car, rail & bus to visit enchanted gardens, secret stairs & glorious rooftop vistas, creating an unforgettable experience. You’ll avoid crowds at the tourist hot-spots, while experiencing the culture of SF & learning its history. We’ll start your tour near the Embarcadero & take the cable-car up to Nob Hill. From there we go to City Hall (or Cable Car Museum) &, after going inside, we can grab a coffee in Hayes Valley. After that we head to the Castro, then walk through Dolores Park. We finish the morning part of the tour in the Haight, it's a great place to get some lunch. After that we take you to see an icon of San Francisco, the Painted Ladies. That's followed by a walk down another SF icon, Lombard Street. We finish the tour with a walk through North Beach & Chinatown. By then you’ll have had a fantastic experience of SF & made some beautiful memories to take home.

Meeting and Pickup

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.

End Point

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.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. The Embarcadero
Your guide will help you orient yourselves, by telling you the history and background of the Ferry Building and downtown San Francisco.
Duration: 10 mins
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 mins
3. 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).
Duration: 20 mins
4. San Francisco City Hall
Go inside our beautiful City Hall and learn about the important events which took place there (weekdays).
Duration: 20 mins
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 mins
6. Mission Dolores Park
One of the loveliest parks in SF and possessing great views of downtown.
Duration: 20 mins
7. The Castro
Experience this historic neighborhood, hugely important in the LGBTQ movement, of which San Francisco is a world-wide symbol.
Duration: 20 mins
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 mins
9. 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?
Duration: 20 mins
10. Lombard Street
One of our most famous landmarks, we walk down the steep, curved street - and you'll get some great photos for Instagram.
Duration: 20 mins
11. North Beach
Walk through this historical neighborhood, San Francisco's very own Little Italy.
Duration: 20 mins
12. 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.
Duration: 20 mins

Inclusion

We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents.

All Metro travel is included (USD20 value)

Tour Guide

2 cable car rides and 1 journey on the historic streetcar included (if possible)..

Exclusion

Gratuities not included, because voluntary. If you enjoy tour please allow 15-20%.

Lunch/Snacks are not included.

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Aim to get to the meeting point 10-15 minutes early. If you’re late you will miss the tour.

This tour is not recommended for children under 12 y.o.

By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by Real San Francisco Tours terms of service.

Please note cable car and streetcar operations can be affected by events and technical issues beyond our control.

Please check dates/times carefully BEFORE making a booking.

Tour includes a 45 minute to 1 hours lunch break in Haight-Ashbury (at guest's own expense). All types of diet can be accommodated.

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. Guests walk 4-5 miles. over the day.

Supplied by Real San Francisco Tours

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