Full-Day San Francisco Tour with a Local, Custom + Private
Overview
You’ll join our local San Francisco host for an authentic experience of their home-city. Picture a sunset overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, eating your way around Chinatown or a casual walk on Fisherman’s Wharf with a fresh snack from a food truck in hand. From Pier 39 to the secret side streets known only by locals - the day is yours to make!
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
What's Included
- 7 or 8 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
- Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
- Additional food and drinks
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
- Tickets to any attractions
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Location
City College of San Francisco
Chinatown / North Beach Campus, 808 Kearny Street, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Jackson Square (pass by)
Mission Dolores Park (pass by)
Golden Gate Park (pass by)
Chinatown (pass by)
Fisherman's Wharf (pass by)
North Beach (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality, tastes and interests so we can assign a like-minded Local who can create a bespoke experience for you.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full-Day San Francisco Tour with a Local, Custom + Private?
Cancellation Policy
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool San Francisco customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 7 or 8 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems.
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location).
- Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local.
- Additional food and drinks.
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used).
- Tickets to any attractions.
- Gratuities (optional).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Full-Day San Francisco Tour with a Local, Custom + Private is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full-Day San Francisco Tour with a Local, Custom + Private will be included in your confirmation email from Cool San Francisco. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 7 or 8 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
- Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
- Additional food and drinks
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
- Tickets to any attractions
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality, tastes and interests so we can assign a like-minded Local who can create a bespoke experience for you.
