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San Francisco Presidio Walking Tour

Explore the Presidio's Main Post on a captivating two-hour walking tour, immersing yourself in the blend of historic and modern spaces, with highlights such as …More

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San Francisco Presidio Walking Tour

Explore the Presidio's Main Post on a captivating two-hour walking tour, immersing yourself in the blend of historic and modern spaces, with highlights such as...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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San Francisco Private Walking Tour with a Local

Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover San Francisco through the eyes of a local. With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to …More

San Francisco Private Walking Tour with a Local

Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover San Francisco through the eyes of a local. With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to...

2 to 6 hours • Free Cancellation
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$55
San Francisco Private Walking Tour with A Guide (Car Option)

San Francisco’s iconic landmarks and layered history can be difficult to navigate alone. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local …More

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San Francisco Private Walking Tour with A Guide (Car Option)

San Francisco’s iconic landmarks and layered history can be difficult to navigate alone. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local...

2 to 8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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Trans-led history walking tour of the Transgender District

A trans guided tour highlighting the performers, activists and organizations that have shaped San Francisco's Transgender District. Touching on riots, trans activism and artistry, this …More

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Trans-led history walking tour of the Transgender District

A trans guided tour highlighting the performers, activists and organizations that have shaped San Francisco's Transgender District. Touching on riots, trans activism and artistry, this...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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California Adventure Bundle: 13 Self-Guided Audio Tours

Explore California's Best with Shaka Guide's California Audio Tour Bundle! Discover Lake Tahoe's clear waters, Joshua Tree's otherworldly landscapes, Yosemite's majestic beauty, Death Valley's unique …More

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California Adventure Bundle: 13 Self-Guided Audio Tours

Explore California's Best with Shaka Guide's California Audio Tour Bundle! Discover Lake Tahoe's clear waters, Joshua Tree's otherworldly landscapes, Yosemite's majestic beauty, Death Valley's unique...

8 days • Free Cancellation
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Castro Bar Crawl in San Francisco

New to the city - or just ready to see how the Castro really does nightlife? Figuring out where to go, when to go, and …More

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Castro Bar Crawl in San Francisco

New to the city - or just ready to see how the Castro really does nightlife? Figuring out where to go, when to go, and...

2 to 3 hours
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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

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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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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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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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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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$48
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
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
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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$45
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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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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$40

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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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If you want to know more about the history of Presidio, take this tour.
New York City
San Francisco Presidio Walking Tour
Kelly_K, Sep 2026
If you want to know more about the history of Presidio, take this tour.
Julie was amazing. She was extremely knowledgeable about all things in Presidio. I highly recommend taking her tour.
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Historic, informative and great views
New York City
San Francisco Presidio Walking Tour
78AndreaG78, Sep 2026
Historic, informative and great views
The Presidio area was not what I expected, which made the information given very interesting, especially if you like history. Julie was a great guide and well informed. It ended up being just my daughter and I so, it was like a private tour. We walked the whole area, which fyi, was a previous military fort. That was one of the parts I didn't know. We even learned about Carl the Fog. There are panoramic views of the bay, parks and the Golden Gate Bridge when the fog cooperates. It was a great afternoon.
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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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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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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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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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What a unique tour!
New York City
Hippie Haight-Ashbury and True Crime Tour
anquigley94, Aug 2026
What a unique tour!
Eric's tour through the Haight-Ashbury district was incredible. He really knew his stuff and it was clear that he had done some digging to present special stories that made his tour unique. He gave the stories just the right amount of drama. I enjoyed the various themes he presented throughout his tour (no spoilers, sorry!) and how he wrapped everything up in a pretty bow at the end. I would highly recommend Eric's tour to anyone wanting to learn more about the sometimes sordid past of the Haight-Ashbury district. I loved the small group setting and Eric's willingness to take pictures!
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Go to this museum, skip the third party ticket folks
New York City
California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket
Merle_T, Aug 2026
Go to this museum, skip the third party ticket folks
The academy was amazing, would recommend to anyone, no questions asked. However, just buy your tickets directly from the museum’s website, I had problems scanning mine since I bought it from this sight. The people working there were super chill about it though, no sweat on their part.
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Saw many memorable buildings and learned history as well.
New York City
Downtown San Francisco Architecture & Public Art Tour
susankO4078OL, Aug 2026
Saw many memorable buildings and learned history as well.
Eleanor was an excellent and knowledgeable guide
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Highly recommend!
New York City
San Francisco LGBTQ Walking Tour with Local Guide
lisagoldsteingraham, Aug 2026
Highly recommend!
Kathy is great! We went on the tour with our two teenage girls. Kathy’s approach was a perfect fit because she weaves general education about diversity into the history of the Castro. And her perspectives are first person because she herself is an activist. Our kids left not only with an understanding of queer history in San Francisco, but also with a sense of responsibility for continuing the work.
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