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San Francisco Icons Walking & Metro Tour

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Painted Ladies, icon of SF.
Lombard Street - the crookedest street in the world.
Local murals.
Walking down Lombard Street gets the best photos!
See the house from the movie 'Mrs Doubtfire'.

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Overview

The Icons of SF tour starts at Alamo Square, where we'll introduce you to the Painted Ladies, beautiful Victorian houses perfectly framed against the San Francisco skyline. After that we walk through the fun Fillmore District before catching a bus to Russian Hill and the next icon, Lombard Street (passing the house used in the movie Mrs Doubtfire). On our tour you'll walk down the 'crookedest street in the world' – the best way of avoiding traffic AND getting the best photos.

From there we stroll into North Beach, one of SF's most historic, picturesque and fascinating neighborhoods. We can even stop for refreshments in one of the great cafes or bars there. From there it's just a short walk to the final icon. SF's Chinatown is the oldest in the U.S., and its design has been copied by other Chinatowns all over the world. It's where the city started and is the perfect place to end your tour, because it has some of the best restaurants in the city.

What's Included

  • We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents.
  • All Metro travel is included ($10 value).
  • Tour Guide
  • Gratuities not included, because voluntary. If you enjoy tour please allow 15-20%.
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Hayes St & Pierce St
San Francisco, CA 94117, USA

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Chinatown
San Francisco, CA, USA

Tour ends in the heart of historic Chinatown, a great place for a drink or dinner after the experience. Our guide can direct you to where you need to continue the evening.

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Painted Ladies

Get the best view of one of the most famous icons of SF - the Painted Ladies, beautiful Victorian houses.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fillmore District

See this trendy, fun, neighborhood.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Russian Hill

One of the legendary 7 hills of San Francisco and offering great views of the bay and Alcatraz.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lombard Street

Walk down the crookedest street in the world. It's the best way to see it.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Coit Tower

Get some great views of this icon of SF.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

North Beach

Walk through the streets of our Little Italy. It's a beautiful, historic neighborhood, full of great bars, cafes and restaurants. And a great bookshop.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chinatown

The first Chinatown in the US and the one responsible for the design of all other Chinatowns. It's also where the city was born. Walk the streets and learn the neighborhood's history
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.
  • By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by Real San Francisco Tours terms of service.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the San Francisco Icons Walking & Metro Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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 (PDT).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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the San Francisco Icons Walking & Metro Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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 (PDT).
  • 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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents.
  • All Metro travel is included ($10 value).
  • Tour Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities not included, because voluntary. If you enjoy tour please allow 15-20%.
Apr 2025
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The minimum age to participate is 15..

Apr 2025
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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the San Francisco Icons Walking & Metro Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for San Francisco Icons Walking & Metro Tour 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!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents.
  • All Metro travel is included ($10 value).
  • Tour Guide
  • Gratuities not included, because voluntary. If you enjoy tour please allow 15-20%.

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by Real San Francisco Tours terms of service.
  • Please check dates/times carefully BEFORE making a booking.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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