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San Francisco: Discover The Must See In A Day

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It would be impossible to discover everything that San Francisco has to offer in just one day, but with a local by your side you can certainly try! Discover the city’s highlights and the most famous sights, seeing its iconic landmarks and ticking the top spots off your SF bucket list. Even with only one day to explore, you can visit a few of the top attractions as well as a few secret local spots along the way! So get the best of both worlds as you see SF’s most famous sights like Pier 39, Golden Gate Park and Chinatown as well as hidden gems that are just around the corner that only the locals know about!

What's Included

  • Private and personalised experience
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
  • 7 hours with a Local Host
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs (can be arranged at an additional cost)
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Plaza de California
San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

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What To Expect

Pier 39 (Pass By)

Join a like-minded Local Host to discover some of San Francisco’s top attractions, its most charming architecture and endless parks, historic buildings and street art covered neighbourhoods - all through a local lens of course! Choose which of the city’s top attractions you’d most like to see, or let your local create a bespoke experience that includes all of the must-see attractions as well as the hidden local spots that are just around the corner.  Discover unique views of the Golden Gate Bridge from locals’ favourite parks and clifftop lookouts, soak up the vibrant atmosphere at Pier 39.
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Fisherman's Wharf (Pass By)

Private and personalised tours can include Fisherman’s Wharf, on the northern waterfront, is one of the city's busiest tourist areas. Souvenir shops and stalls selling crab and clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls appear at every turn, as do postcard views of the bay, Golden Gate and Alcatraz. There’s also a colony of sea lions to see and historic ships to tour. At Ghirardelli Square, boutiques and eateries reside in the famed former chocolate factory.
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Jackson Square (Pass By)

You can visit Jackson Square, a neighborhood in San Francisco, California, bounded by Broadway, Washington St. on the south, Columbus Ave. on the west and Battery St. on the east with any number of nearby satellite buildings and residents outside the bounds that truly belong to the neighborhood
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Chinatown (Pass By)

Your host can include Chinatown in your itinerary. This is one of the oldest and most established Chinatowns in the U.S. Beyond iconic Dragon’s Gate, a bustling maze of streets and alleys brims with dim sum joints and other traditional eateries. Also found are herbalists, bakeries, souvenir shops, and dark cocktail lounges and karaoke bars. There are ornate temples, including the landmark Tien How, as well as the Chinese Historical Society of America Museum.
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Mission District (Pass By)

Perhaps the Mission District is for you. Named for the 1776-built Mission Dolores, the Mission District is an exuberant, evolving neighborhood with Latino roots and a hipster vibe. Old-school taquerias and eclectic live-music clubs mix with chef-driven eateries and craft cocktail lounges. There are also tattoo parlors, gourmet ice cream shops and Dolores Park, a popular weekend hangout with skyline views. Vibrant murals line streets such as Clarion Alley.
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Eureka Valley (Pass By)

Why not visit Eureka Valley, a neighborhood primarily a quiet residential neighborhood but boasting one of the most visited sub-neighborhoods in the city, The Castro. The neighborhood is popular with families and the LGBT community. Also home to the Twin Peaks it's perfect for some photographs.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • 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.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the San Francisco: Discover The Must See In A Day?

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). 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: Discover The Must See In A Day?
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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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Private and personalised experience.
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location).
  • 7 hours with a Local Host.
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or taxi options).
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
  • Tickets to any attractions.
  • Transportation costs (can be arranged at an additional cost).
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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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..

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If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the San Francisco: Discover The Must See In A Day is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for San Francisco: Discover The Must See In A Day 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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  • Private and personalised experience
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
  • 7 hours with a Local Host
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or taxi options)
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs (can be arranged at an additional cost)
  • Gratuities

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  • 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.

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  • 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.
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