San Francisco Private Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems
Overview
We could tell you how special San Francisco is but it is something you need
to experience first hand. Don't let time constraints put you off. Whether you
have one or two hours or a full day to spare, one of our local San Francisco
hosts will create an itinerary according to your schedule and interests. With
dramatic cliff top views (hopefully you’re not afraid of heights) to the food
trucks that are part of the city's staple food scene, you’ll get an all-
encompassing experience of this city.
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
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)
- 2, 3, 4, 6 or 8 hours with your host
- A private and personalized experience according to your schedule
- Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or taxi options)
- Food and drinks
- Tickets to any attractions
- Transportation costs
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Location
Plaza de California
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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Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Jackson Square (pass by)
Balmy Alley Murals (pass by)
Golden Gate Park (pass by)
Mission District (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
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the San Francisco Private Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-30791P779
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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).
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations).
- 2, 3, 4, 6 or 8 hours with your host.
- A private and personalized experience according to your schedule.
- Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or taxi options).
- Food and drinks.
- Tickets to any attractions.
- Transportation costs.
- 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 San Francisco Private Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems 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 San Francisco Private Tour with a Local, Highlights & 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 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
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)
- 2, 3, 4, 6 or 8 hours with your host
- A private and personalized experience according to your schedule
- Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or taxi options)
- Food and drinks
- Tickets to any attractions
- Transportation costs
- 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
