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San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

Explore the stunning, Gothic architectural wonder of Grace Cathedral with this entry ticket that grants you access to its breathtaking features. Roam at your own …More

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San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

Explore the stunning, Gothic architectural wonder of Grace Cathedral with this entry ticket that grants you access to its breathtaking features. Roam at your own...

30 to 60 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$15
The Best of San Francisco: Private Half-Day Walking Tour

On this private half-day tour, you will see first-hand San Francisco’s colourful mix of quaint buildings and modern architecture in a stunning ocean-facing city. You …More

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The Best of San Francisco: Private Half-Day Walking Tour

On this private half-day tour, you will see first-hand San Francisco’s colourful mix of quaint buildings and modern architecture in a stunning ocean-facing city. You...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$105
San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket and Muir Woods Tour

Experience two of San Francisco’s must-see attractions with one convenient package combining Muir Woods National Monument and Alcatraz Island. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge on …More

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San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket and Muir Woods Tour

Experience two of San Francisco’s must-see attractions with one convenient package combining Muir Woods National Monument and Alcatraz Island. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge on...

3 to 9 hours • Free Cancellation
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$160
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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$44
Full-Day San Francisco Tour with a Local, Custom + Private

You’ll join our local San Francisco host for an authentic experience of their home-city. Picture a sunset overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, eating your way …More

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Full-Day San Francisco Tour with a Local, Custom + Private

You’ll join our local San Francisco host for an authentic experience of their home-city. Picture a sunset overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, eating your way...

7 to 8 hours • Free Cancellation
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$101
San Francisco: Malone's Mobster Hideout Escape Room at PIER 39

Experience the only escape rooms on PIER 39 at The Flyer Thrill Zone. Step into Malone's Mobster Hideout — a fully immersive Prohibition-era escape adventure …More

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San Francisco: Malone's Mobster Hideout Escape Room at PIER 39

Experience the only escape rooms on PIER 39 at The Flyer Thrill Zone. Step into Malone's Mobster Hideout — a fully immersive Prohibition-era escape adventure...

30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$28
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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$39
Half-Day San Francisco City Overview Tour

Short on time but want to see the whole city? This half-day overview hits every major San Francisco highlight, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Coit …More

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Half-Day San Francisco City Overview Tour

Short on time but want to see the whole city? This half-day overview hits every major San Francisco highlight, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Coit...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$119
SFO Pick-Up with City Sightseeing Tour

This convenient form of transportation takes you from San Francisco International Airport to the all-encompassing exploration of San Francisco's sights & landmarks. It means you spend more …More

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SFO Pick-Up with City Sightseeing Tour

This convenient form of transportation takes you from San Francisco International Airport to the all-encompassing exploration of San Francisco's sights & landmarks. It means you spend more...

1 to 2 hours
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$385
Muir Woods, Sausalito, Marin Headlands, Lighthouse Private Tour

Taking pictures at the Golden Gate Bridge near Lone Sailor Monument Visiting Muir Woods: coastal sequoias - tallest trees in the world. Visiting Sausalito: a …More

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Muir Woods, Sausalito, Marin Headlands, Lighthouse Private Tour

Taking pictures at the Golden Gate Bridge near Lone Sailor Monument Visiting Muir Woods: coastal sequoias - tallest trees in the world. Visiting Sausalito: a...

7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$999
Gold Greed and Gunslingers Forging San Francisco By Junket

Come on our History Walking Tour of San Francisco! Travel back in time to the San Francisco of the late 1840s and early 1850s with …More

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Gold Greed and Gunslingers Forging San Francisco By Junket

Come on our History Walking Tour of San Francisco! Travel back in time to the San Francisco of the late 1840s and early 1850s with...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$26
Mission District food and history Walking Tour: Small group

Be part of our exclusive sightseeing walking tour through San Francisco’s Mission district. We will explore the food and history of one of the most …More

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Mission District food and history Walking Tour: Small group

Be part of our exclusive sightseeing walking tour through San Francisco’s Mission district. We will explore the food and history of one of the most...

3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$99
San Francisco Bay Cruise and City Combo Tour

During the city tour, you'll see major attractions of the city, guided by our experienced and knowledgeable guides. You'll have about 5 stops to take …More

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San Francisco Bay Cruise and City Combo Tour

During the city tour, you'll see major attractions of the city, guided by our experienced and knowledgeable guides. You'll have about 5 stops to take...

6 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$155
Rebellious San Francisco: Chinatown and North Beach Walking Tour

Join your expert, local guide at Chinatown's Dragon Gate to explore two of San Francisco’s oldest and most culture-rich neighborhoods – Chinatown and North Beach …More

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Rebellious San Francisco: Chinatown and North Beach Walking Tour

Join your expert, local guide at Chinatown's Dragon Gate to explore two of San Francisco’s oldest and most culture-rich neighborhoods – Chinatown and North Beach...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$30
Alamo Sq, Lombard St, North Beach, Chinatown Walking & Metro Tour

The Icons of SF tour starts at Alamo Square, where we'll introduce you to the Painted Ladies, beautiful Victorian houses perfectly framed against the San …More

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Alamo Sq, Lombard St, North Beach, Chinatown Walking & Metro Tour

The Icons of SF tour starts at Alamo Square, where we'll introduce you to the Painted Ladies, beautiful Victorian houses perfectly framed against the San...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$70
San Francisco Chinatown and North Beach Highlights Walking Tour

Buckle up for a whirlwind adventure with our Top 10 San Francisco Highlights Tour! From the legendary Chinatown—bigger and tastier than you can imagine—to the …More

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San Francisco Chinatown and North Beach Highlights Walking Tour

Buckle up for a whirlwind adventure with our Top 10 San Francisco Highlights Tour! From the legendary Chinatown—bigger and tastier than you can imagine—to the...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$59
Magical Muir Woods Car Tour (Private & All-Inclusive)

Our San Francisco Muir Woods Tour will take you to the most incredible spots from San Francisco to Muir Woods National Park all in one …More

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Magical Muir Woods Car Tour (Private & All-Inclusive)

Our San Francisco Muir Woods Tour will take you to the most incredible spots from San Francisco to Muir Woods National Park all in one...

6 to 8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$404
Cultura y Comida: Mission District Food & Culture Tour

Explore the Mission District with someone who actually grew up here! With one of the most vibrant culinary scenes in the world, our rich Latino …More

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Cultura y Comida: Mission District Food & Culture Tour

Explore the Mission District with someone who actually grew up here! With one of the most vibrant culinary scenes in the world, our rich Latino...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$69
Guided E Bike Tour in San Francisco

Come Ride San Francisco's Best Guided eBike Tour. This is an extra special tour on brand new, well maintained ebikes. We offer the only tour …More

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Guided E Bike Tour in San Francisco

Come Ride San Francisco's Best Guided eBike Tour. This is an extra special tour on brand new, well maintained ebikes. We offer the only tour...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$120
Walking Tour of Nob Hill - Cable Cars, Luxury Hotels, French-Gothic Cathedral

When Robert Louis Stevenson visited San Francisco in 1879, he declared, "Nob Hill, the Hill of Palaces, must certainly be counted the best part of …More

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Walking Tour of Nob Hill - Cable Cars, Luxury Hotels, French-Gothic Cathedral

When Robert Louis Stevenson visited San Francisco in 1879, he declared, "Nob Hill, the Hill of Palaces, must certainly be counted the best part of...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$175

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Go and see the history retold by those who were there
New York City
San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket and Muir Woods Tour
Simon_T, Sep 2026
Go and see the history retold by those who were there
Yet another great tour. A great crew again, get to tour the prison with audio tour was great go and see cells hear from prisoners guards excellent go early so not to rush and come back on tge last boat.
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Brilliant tour! Don't miss it!
New York City
Rebellious San Francisco: Chinatown and North Beach Walking Tour
OnAir16301223366, Sep 2026
Brilliant tour! Don't miss it!
Had an amazing tour today with Lisa! She gave us so much fascinating history, with such an obvious love for the city...it was brilliant! Can't recommend this tour enough! Thank you, Lisa, for the highlight of our vacation!
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We really enjoyed our...
New York City
Rebellious San Francisco: Chinatown and North Beach Walking Tour
Amanda_A, Sep 2026
We really enjoyed our...
We really enjoyed our walk with Lisa and learning about neighborhood features not apparent to the naked eye.
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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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Excellent half day tour
New York City
Half-Day San Francisco City Overview Tour
921leeannew, Jul 2026
Excellent half day tour
Brian was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and very friendly. Took us places we would not have seen. Would highly recommend people to take Brian’s tour
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Customizable and learned a lot!
New York City
The Best of San Francisco: Private Half-Day Walking Tour
psudino, Jul 2026
Customizable and learned a lot!
We booked this tour after a conference because most of us had a red-eye back east. This was a perfect tour for our group because the guide was able to modify the tour as she learned more about us. It started in Chinatown and ended at the wharf and was absolutely a wonderful value for the money. Highly recommend!
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Best private tour!!!!
New York City
Muir Woods, Sausalito, Marin Headlands, Lighthouse Private Tour
janelleb738, Jul 2026
Best private tour!!!!
Totally worth booking with this company! Randy was the best tour guide! Super knowledgeable, friendly, fantastic driver. He took photos of our family. Brought us to places based on our interests. Highly recommend!!!
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Haight-Ashbury: Architecture Walking Tour
New York City
Haight-Ashbury: Architecture & Murals Tour
745terif, Jul 2026
Haight-Ashbury: Architecture Walking Tour
Oh man! What a great tour!!! I picked this one to see beautiful SF architecture and got an excellent dose of the local history too.Such a wonderful experience!! I grew up across the bay in the 60’s. And when family came to visit, we’d take them over to Fisherman’s Wharf, Ghirardelli Square, and, of course, to Haight/Ashbury streets - to see the “hippies”.It was so interesting to hear how this area, the Haight , came to life because of the 60’s (& 70’s) Summer of Love. Prior to that, it was just a rough and scrabble neighborhood.On Jamie and Dara’s tour we saw many beautiful Victorians all while hearing great stories about the homes and the architects who built them. Surprisingly we were invited to tour a Victorian which was for sale. It was just by chance and we were a small group - absolutely spectacular! Lucky us!! The murals and street art is incredible too. Such a lovely day, perfect for comfortably walking around.Then Jamie shared many stories about past occupants in those homes - so cool. So real. I remember, as a kid, hearing news stories about the various people and events.The Haight-Ashbury: Architecture & Murals Tour was very enjoyable. I’d highly recommend it to anyone interested in architecture, history, hearing great stories, and having a wonderful afternoon walking and learning about a very cool ‘renowned’ neighborhood in San Francisco.I look forward to go on this tour again. Many of my friends and family want to go with me when I sign up and I’m sure they will.
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Awesome experience
New York City
Guided E Bike Tour in San Francisco
Frank_S, Jul 2026
Awesome experience
Great experience, we totally enjoyed the bike ride around all the sites in San Francisco. The guild was very knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely recommend doing it when you’re in town.
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Fantastic city tour with Brian
New York City
Half-Day San Francisco City Overview Tour
LisaShadowCat, Jul 2026
Fantastic city tour with Brian
Brian is a San Francisco native who shared the city’s history and gave insights on the neighborhoods as we drove through them. He provided local food specialties as snacks for us to enjoy on our ride. This is a great tour for first-time and return visitors alike.
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Refreshing Perspective: Queer History Hiding in Plain Sight in the Tenderloin
New York City
Tenderloin LGBTQ+ History Tour
destinyw906, Jun 2026
Refreshing Perspective: Queer History Hiding in Plain Sight in the Tenderloin
I have always known San Francisco had a plethora of LGBTQ+ history, but I never considered how much centralized in the Tenderloin. People often give it a bad rap, so it was refreshing to dive into some of the monumental experiences that occurred in the area and see what still exists in the area to this day. I had a great time on the walking tour and would definitely recommend anyone who is interested in learning more about queer history attend a session! I would happily take another tour with our guide -- it was a lot of fun!
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Nice visit
New York City
San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
bryanl342, May 2026
Nice visit
Wow. Very big and beautiful church. Wonderful stained glass. Impressive place to visit.
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The Cathedral of the Golden Gate
New York City
San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
JRossillo, May 2026
The Cathedral of the Golden Gate
The description on the opening page is right on for Grace Cathedral. The few paragraphs to describe it aren't enough. A saying on old buildings goes, "Old buildings have great stories to be told." Grace Cathedral is working on volumes of stories to be told. The Cathedral stands out for many reasons. It is the 3rd largest Episcopalian Cathedral in the country. There is an app to download on your phone and a self guided tour you can follow for information you see on the tour. It is very worth the money and time to stroll through the cathedral and learn about its many intricacies. The cathedral seemed so immense when I walked in. It felt bigger on the inside than it does from the outside. As you walk to the center nave, you will see the Aids Chapel to the right and the Labyrinth in front of you. The Aids Chapel has an alter piece created by Keith Haring, a NY pop artist who died from Aids. It is called, "The Life of Christ". Looking down to the altar you will see arches to the right and left and on the ceiling. Behind the arches on the sides are murals and beautiful stained glass windows all around the church. The Stained Glass windows by noted artists depict over 1100 figures ranging from Adam and Eve to Albert Einstein. The murals display stories of religious events and San Francisco history. As you approach the altar the two large stain glass windows on the right and the left are dedications to the new and old testament. On the right and left of the altar are Chapel of Grace and the Chapel of the Nativity. So much to see and learn about. I wasn't there at a good time to take the tour. I read the tour takes you up one one of the Bell towers. If anyone has read my other reviews, you will know, I like to include a little history in the review. Before this Cathedral was built there was a wooden cathedral built in the 1850s during the gold rush era. I enjoyed reading that one of the offering was small bags of gold dust. That church was burnt down by Earthquake that wiped out much of the city in 1906. The first coner stone for the Cathedral was laid in 1910. It took until 1964 to complete. A landmark event to celebrate the opening of the Cathedral was a sermon delivered by Dr Martin Luther King. It was the largest gathering at the cathedral until a memorial service on September 11th, 2001 took place.
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Very nice day. Muir Woods...
New York City
San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket and Muir Woods Tour
Stacy_T, Apr 2026
Very nice day. Muir Woods...
Very nice day. Muir Woods was beautiful. A little more time to enjoy it would have been great. The guide was excellent, providing information on the area and some history. Our Alcatraz time was more than enough. We had enough time to do the audio tour and explore all of the areas at our own pace. Highly recommend for anyone trying to see as much as possible in a short time.
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Tour guide was very...
New York City
Alamo Sq, Lombard St, North Beach, Chinatown Walking & Metro Tour
Jason_P, Mar 2026
Tour guide was very...
Tour guide was very knowledgeable and I enjoyed everything about it!! I will recommend this tour to anyone traveling to San Francisco! Learned so much about the city and it's culture. Best tour I have ever been on!!
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Scott was great!
New York City
San Francisco Chinatown and North Beach Highlights Walking Tour
O1789QVangelicaa, Mar 2026
Scott was great!
Scott was amazing, kind and throughly educated. He answered all our questions with amazing detail, THANK YOU!
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