San Francisco Full-Day Tour by Cable Car & Foot
Overview
Our SF in a Day tour will take you places that no other San Francisco tour does, traversing the city by cable-car, rail & bus to visit enchanted gardens, secret stairs & glorious rooftop vistas, creating an unforgettable experience. You’ll avoid crowds at the tourist hot-spots, while experiencing the culture of SF & learning its history.
We’ll start your tour near the Embarcadero & take the cable-car up to Nob Hill. From there we go to City Hall (or Cable Car Museum) &, after going inside, we can grab a coffee in Hayes Valley.
After that we head to the Castro, then walk through Dolores Park. We finish the morning part of the tour in the Haight, it's a great place to get some lunch.
After that we take you to see an icon of San Francisco, the Painted Ladies. That's followed by a walk down another SF icon, Lombard Street. We finish the tour with a walk through North Beach & Chinatown. By then you’ll have had a fantastic experience of SF & made some beautiful memories to take home.
What's Included
- All Metro travel is included ($20 value)
- 2 cable car rides and 1 journey on the historic streetcar included (if possible)..
- Tour Guide
- Gratuities not included, because voluntary. If you enjoy tour please allow 15-20%.
- Lunch/Snacks are not included.
Meeting Location
San Francisco
CA 94105, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Chinatown
San Francisco, CA, USA
Tour ends in Chinatown, about 10 minutes walk from the meeting point. Guide can make recommendations for dinner in the area or for other things to do.
What To Expect
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The Embarcadero
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Nob Hill
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Cable Car Museum
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
San Francisco City Hall
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hayes Valley
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mission Dolores Park
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Castro
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Haight-Ashbury
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Painted Ladies
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lombard Street
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
North Beach
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chinatown
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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. Guests walk 4-5 miles. over the day.
- 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.
- This tour is not recommended for children under 12 y.o.
- By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by Real San Francisco Tours terms of service.
- Please note cable car and streetcar operations can be affected by events and technical issues beyond our control.
- Please check dates/times carefully BEFORE making a booking.
- Tour includes a 45 minute to 1 hours lunch break in Haight-Ashbury (at guest's own expense). All types of diet can be accommodated.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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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).
- 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.
- All Metro travel is included ($20 value).
- 2 cable car rides and 1 journey on the historic streetcar included (if possible).
- Tour Guide.
- Gratuities not included, because voluntary. If you enjoy tour please allow 15-20%.
- Lunch/Snacks are not included.
The minimum age to participate is 15..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the San Francisco Full-Day Tour by Cable Car & Foot is as follows:
- 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. Guests walk 4-5 miles. over the day.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for San Francisco Full-Day Tour by Cable Car & Foot 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
- All Metro travel is included ($20 value)
- 2 cable car rides and 1 journey on the historic streetcar included (if possible)..
- Tour Guide
- Gratuities not included, because voluntary. If you enjoy tour please allow 15-20%.
- Lunch/Snacks are not included.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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. Guests walk 4-5 miles. over the day.
- 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.
- This tour is not recommended for children under 12 y.o.
- By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by Real San Francisco Tours terms of service.
- Please note cable car and streetcar operations can be affected by events and technical issues beyond our control.
- Please check dates/times carefully BEFORE making a booking.
- Tour includes a 45 minute to 1 hours lunch break in Haight-Ashbury (at guest's own expense). All types of diet can be accommodated.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
