San Francisco First Timer Tour Highlights and Hidden Gems
Overview
New to San Francisco and want to see it all in one trip? This first-timer's tour is built for travelers who want the famous landmarks plus the local corners most visitors walk right past.
From a comfortable minivan with a local guide, you'll take in the Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, the Painted Ladies, Alcatraz views, and the Palace of Fine Arts, then roll through neighborhoods like North Beach and Haight-Ashbury for the hidden gems only locals know to look for.
In about four hours you'll get your bearings, cover the highlights, and leave with insider tips for the rest of your stay.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Driver/Local Guide
- You must provide your own child seat and reserve a spot for the child
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
2500 Mason Street
San Francisco, CA 94133, 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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Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Haight-Ashbury (pass by)
Painted Ladies
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chinatown (pass by)
Golden Gate Park
Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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Activity code: C-72999P25
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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 (PDT).
- Snacks.
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Driver/Local Guide.
- You must provide your own child seat and reserve a spot for the child.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 5..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the San Francisco First Timer Tour Highlights and Hidden Gems is as follows:
- 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 San Francisco First Timer Tour Highlights and Hidden Gems 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 2024What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Driver/Local Guide
- You must provide your own child seat and reserve a spot for the child
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
