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Haight Ashbury Walking Tour – SF's Bohemian Past

The Haight-Ashbury neighborhood was the center of the counter-culture movement and the Summer of Love. I'll bring its bohemian history to life and even share …More

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Haight Ashbury Walking Tour – SF's Bohemian Past

The Haight-Ashbury neighborhood was the center of the counter-culture movement and the Summer of Love. I'll bring its bohemian history to life and even share...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Experience San Francisco’s iconic waterfront with the original San Francisco Bay sightseeing cruise company, family owned and operated since 1892. Departing from Pier 43½ at …More

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San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Experience San Francisco’s iconic waterfront with the original San Francisco Bay sightseeing cruise company, family owned and operated since 1892. Departing from Pier 43½ at...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
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$39
San Francisco Bay Cruise

You haven’t fully experienced San Francisco until you’ve taken a Bay Cruise. This popular 1-hour excursion heads underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcatraz Island, …More

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San Francisco Bay Cruise

You haven’t fully experienced San Francisco until you’ve taken a Bay Cruise. This popular 1-hour excursion heads underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcatraz Island,...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
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Filoli House & Garden

Filoli is an unforgettable estate experience just outside San Francisco. Wander through 16 acres of vibrant formal gardens, explore a grand 54,000-sqft Georgian mansion, and …More

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Filoli House & Garden

Filoli is an unforgettable estate experience just outside San Francisco. Wander through 16 acres of vibrant formal gardens, explore a grand 54,000-sqft Georgian mansion, and...

90 to 120 minutes
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Castro District LGBTQ+ History Tour

Learn about the incredible and vibrant history of the most famous gayborhood in the world: San Francisco's Castro District! We'll learn about the lives of …More

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Castro District LGBTQ+ History Tour

Learn about the incredible and vibrant history of the most famous gayborhood in the world: San Francisco's Castro District! We'll learn about the lives of...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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Tenderloin LGBTQ+ History Tour

I am a San Francisco native with six generations in the City. I have written three books about San Francisco and record a San Francisco …More

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Tenderloin LGBTQ+ History Tour

I am a San Francisco native with six generations in the City. I have written three books about San Francisco and record a San Francisco...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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San Francisco LGBTQ Walking Tour with Local Guide

Cruisin' the Castro Walking tours celebrates 34 years of Pride and as San Francisco's first and ONLY Legacy Business Tour Company! This prestigious award recognizes …More

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San Francisco LGBTQ Walking Tour with Local Guide

Cruisin' the Castro Walking tours celebrates 34 years of Pride and as San Francisco's first and ONLY Legacy Business Tour Company! This prestigious award recognizes...

2 hours
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San Francisco Architecture Walking Tour

Get ready to explore the rich architectural tapestry of San Francisco! I am thrilled to announce the return of my popular group walking tours for …More

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San Francisco Architecture Walking Tour

Get ready to explore the rich architectural tapestry of San Francisco! I am thrilled to announce the return of my popular group walking tours for...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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Hippie Haight-Ashbury and True Crime Tour

If you want to see WHERE the Summer of Love took place (including the residences of folks like Charles Manson, Jim Jones, and Janis Joplin), …More

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Hippie Haight-Ashbury and True Crime Tour

If you want to see WHERE the Summer of Love took place (including the residences of folks like Charles Manson, Jim Jones, and Janis Joplin),...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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Walk with Spirits: A Haunted Pub Crawl in San Francisco

This bar hop plus ghost tour takes you through the most historic haunts of Gold Rush era San Francisco. We start in the only part …More

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Walk with Spirits: A Haunted Pub Crawl in San Francisco

This bar hop plus ghost tour takes you through the most historic haunts of Gold Rush era San Francisco. We start in the only part...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$44
Fisherman's Wharf Hidden Gems Tour + Golden Gate Bay Cruise

This is not your typical Fisherman’s Wharf tour. Forget the souvenir shops and the barking sea lions of Pier 39, you can visit those on …More

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Fisherman's Wharf Hidden Gems Tour + Golden Gate Bay Cruise

This is not your typical Fisherman’s Wharf tour. Forget the souvenir shops and the barking sea lions of Pier 39, you can visit those on...

2 to 4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$44
Haight-Ashbury: Architecture & Murals Tour

Beyond the tie-dye and neon, the Haight-Ashbury is a masterpiece of redwood and revolution. This 2.5-hour tour reveals the neighborhood’s true soul through three lenses: …More

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Haight-Ashbury: Architecture & Murals Tour

Beyond the tie-dye and neon, the Haight-Ashbury is a masterpiece of redwood and revolution. This 2.5-hour tour reveals the neighborhood’s true soul through three lenses:...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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Sunken Ships and Shady Past The Yerba Buena Waterfront Walk

Wind your way through the historic heart of San Francisco, tracing the "ghost" of the original 1849 waterline and the chaotic birth of a global …More

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Sunken Ships and Shady Past The Yerba Buena Waterfront Walk

Wind your way through the historic heart of San Francisco, tracing the "ghost" of the original 1849 waterline and the chaotic birth of a global...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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San Francisco Private Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems

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 …More

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San Francisco Private Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems

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...

2 to 8 hours • Free Cancellation
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$46
Escape from the Rock! Cruise around Alcatraz

Embark on a 90-minute cruise along the San Francisco waterfront, under the Golden Gate Bridge and past Angel Island State Park before circling Alcatraz Island for an …More

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Escape from the Rock! Cruise around Alcatraz

Embark on a 90-minute cruise along the San Francisco waterfront, under the Golden Gate Bridge and past Angel Island State Park before circling Alcatraz Island for an...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.5 (145)
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1 day Hop-on Hop-off in San Francisco 20 stops 8 hours

Experience the perfect way to discover and explore the vibrant City by the Bay with a convenient hop-on hop-off bus tour. This flexible sightseeing option …More

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1 day Hop-on Hop-off in San Francisco 20 stops 8 hours

Experience the perfect way to discover and explore the vibrant City by the Bay with a convenient hop-on hop-off bus tour. This flexible sightseeing option...

1 day • Free Cancellation
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$48
California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket

Embark on a science adventure when you visit the world's only aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum - all under one living roof! And …More

4.5 (550)

California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket

Embark on a science adventure when you visit the world's only aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum - all under one living roof! And...

3 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation
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Private Walking Tour of San Francisco

This private tour takes 2½ hours. You'd barely notice the time as it's less walking and more fun facts and conversation so you never get …More

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Private Walking Tour of San Francisco

This private tour takes 2½ hours. You'd barely notice the time as it's less walking and more fun facts and conversation so you never get...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$49
Downtown San Francisco Architecture & Public Art Tour

Explore San Francisco’s Central Business District on a 2.5 hour walking tour that showcases its stunning architecture, captivating public art, and vibrant public spaces. Discover …More

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Downtown San Francisco Architecture & Public Art Tour

Explore San Francisco’s Central Business District on a 2.5 hour walking tour that showcases its stunning architecture, captivating public art, and vibrant public spaces. Discover...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$49
Iconic San Francisco Urban Hiking Tour

See epic views of the iconic sites of San Francisco’s northern neighborhoods in this 5-mile small-group, locally-led urban hike that takes you from city sidewalks …More

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Iconic San Francisco Urban Hiking Tour

See epic views of the iconic sites of San Francisco’s northern neighborhoods in this 5-mile small-group, locally-led urban hike that takes you from city sidewalks...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$49

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Welcome staff was...
New York City
1 day Hop-on Hop-off in San Francisco 20 stops 8 hours
Carol_F, Sep 2026
Welcome staff was...
Welcome staff was wonderful. Your guide Jamal was the best! Entertaining, knowledgeable and personable!
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Solo in the haight
New York City
Hippie Haight-Ashbury and True Crime Tour
Odyssey64266693199, Sep 2026
Solo in the haight
The tour exceeded my expectations! I was lucky that the others on the tour cancelled and I got a private tour. The stories and highlights were perfect. Thanks again.
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Great experience!
New York City
1 day Hop-on Hop-off in San Francisco 20 stops 8 hours
Eva_M, Sep 2026
Great experience!
Easy booking, friendly driver service and punctual schedule. The Cool San Francisco App really helps to identify the bus line at the time you need to redeem your tickets.
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It was a fairly clear...
New York City
San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise
Jeanne_H, Sep 2026
It was a fairly clear...
It was a fairly clear day, but breezy on the water - take a coat. The information was enlightening as we went around the area. Enjoyed the trip.
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Best Walking Tour of the Haight Ashbury by far
New York City
Haight Ashbury Walking Tour – SF’s Bohemian Past
geoffg366, Sep 2026
Best Walking Tour of the Haight Ashbury by far
This was such a fun tour to do. Greg the guide just has the most amazing knowledge of the history and people of the Haight Ashbury. Enhanced by his own collection of old reels and interviews / these really add to the immersive experience. An easy walk for people of all ages and levels of fitness - Greg makes sure to take his time so everyone is comfortable and interacts - which really enhances the overall tour. Seeing the actual homes of the musicians and others and then having time to explore the Haight afterwards was priceless. A definite must do.
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A great little adventure
New York City
Escape from the Rock! Cruise around Alcatraz
karlene_C, Sep 2026
A great little adventure
A good experience. A bit chilly in the wind, so bring something to wear if staying outside. Went to both bridges and around alcatraz. Great little adventure.
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A fun cruise
New York City
San Francisco Bay Cruise
Elizabeth_S, Sep 2026
A fun cruise
An awesome trip around Alcatraz and cruising under the Golden Gate Bridge. We enjoyed seeing the Pier 39 seals from the view of the boat. Also liked the information and stories as we passed by landmarks.
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Value for money 💯
New York City
San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise
214saritas, Sep 2026
Value for money 💯
Bang for your buck, for sure!! You go all the way under the Golden Gare bridge!! 🤩
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Best Bay Bridge Tour the Blue and Gold Fleet
New York City
San Francisco Bay Cruise
Debra_H, Sep 2026
Best Bay Bridge Tour the Blue and Gold Fleet
It’s very informative, takes you all around the bay It saves you on driving and trying to find parking It’s a great deal for the price!
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Top San Francisco tour
New York City
Downtown San Francisco Architecture & Public Art Tour
JOHN_S, Sep 2026
Top San Francisco tour
Jamie was a great guide. We have enjoyed many walking tours around the world and this was one of the best! Jamie had in depth knowledge and experience which enabled him to tell us about the historic development, .Architecture and construction of the district- it was interesting and enjoyable.
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Relive the summer of love!
New York City
Haight Ashbury Walking Tour – SF’s Bohemian Past
karencX5775PK, Sep 2026
Relive the summer of love!
Absolutely loved this walking tour of the Haight Ashbury area of San Francisco! It was a pleasure to meet Greg since I had previously known him from listening to him on KFOG radio station. I knew I would be treated to a special tour with Greg as a guide. He brings a local's perspective of the area, and it was a terrific way to begin my stay in SF.If you have always wanted to visit Haight Ashbury, I highly recommend Greg's tour!
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Great way to see lots of exhibits and check out the roof!
New York City
California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket
369lindsayp, Aug 2026
Great way to see lots of exhibits and check out the roof!
Visited with my family because we wanted to get out of the rain. Compared to the museums I have been to, it was reasonably priced (we are out of Boston). We loved the walk up to see the various levels of the rainforest and the butterflies at the top! We also loved seeing all of the aquarium exhibits- much more than what I read in the description.
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Great unique tour
New York City
Walk with Spirits: A Haunted Pub Crawl in San Francisco
EG2007, Aug 2026
Great unique tour
What an awesome unique tour! Our guide Jamie was so knowledgeable about historic San Francisco and the bars we went to have great history. It was definitely a fun time and I’d recommend this tour to anyone who loves to learn the unique history of various locations and loves a great cocktail!
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Scenic ride on the water
New York City
Escape from the Rock! Cruise around Alcatraz
Lisa_W, Aug 2026
Scenic ride on the water
A nice, smooth ride with beautiful waters and scenery. All you have to do is sit back and relax. You get a close up of Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz.
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Informative, fun and interesting
New York City
San Francisco LGBTQ Walking Tour with Local Guide
H4095CProgerg, Aug 2026
Informative, fun and interesting
What an amazing experience and history of the Castro! Would highly recommend Kathy’s tour!
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Stories of Haight Ashbury
New York City
Haight-Ashbury: Architecture & Murals Tour
CJ_O, Aug 2026
Stories of Haight Ashbury
We had a fantastic three-hour architectural and mural tour of San Francisco with our guide, Jamie. The tour was originally meant to be two and a half hours, but Jamie generously went well beyond the allotted time, and we were completely engaged throughout.What made the tour especially interesting was how Jamie connected the architecture and murals to the history of San Francisco itself. We heard stories stretching from the Gold and Silver Rush era of the late 1800s, through the city’s changing neighbourhoods, all the way to the Summer of Love in the 1960s.The Haight-Ashbury portion was a particular highlight. Jamie brought the neighbourhood’s counterculture history to life with stories about the Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin and the hippie movement, pointing out the actual houses, venues and places where they lived, performed and gathered. It made walking through the area feel completely different once you understood what had happened there.Jamie was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and incredibly generous with his time. A fascinating way to experience San Francisco beyond the usual tourist sights, and one we would definitely recommend.
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