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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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$45
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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$44
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
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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$39
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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$39
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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Hidden Stairways of San Francisco

Please note: this walk is not at all strenuous. Obviously there's some stairs but this is done at a leisurely pace and suitable for almost …More

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Hidden Stairways of San Francisco

Please note: this walk is not at all strenuous. Obviously there's some stairs but this is done at a leisurely pace and suitable for almost...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$37
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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$37
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
San Francisco Cable Car Ticket with Audio Guided Tour

Explore the best sights of San Francisco at your leisure, while riding the world famous Cable Car! We will stop at many attractions like Union …More

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San Francisco Cable Car Ticket with Audio Guided Tour

Explore the best sights of San Francisco at your leisure, while riding the world famous Cable Car! We will stop at many attractions like Union...

1 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$23
Guided Tour of Historic Gold Rush Synagogue

Tour a turn-of-the-century Beaux Arts masterpiece designed by renowned architect Albert Pasis. Featuring a frescoed interior, famous stain glass windows and one of the last …More

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Guided Tour of Historic Gold Rush Synagogue

Tour a turn-of-the-century Beaux Arts masterpiece designed by renowned architect Albert Pasis. Featuring a frescoed interior, famous stain glass windows and one of the last...

60 to 75 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$20
Food, History, and Resistance: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Explore San Francisco's historic Japantown at your own pace on this self-guided audio tour. Japanese-American local Kristin Eriko Posner will guide you through the neighborhood, …More

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Food, History, and Resistance: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Explore San Francisco's historic Japantown at your own pace on this self-guided audio tour. Japanese-American local Kristin Eriko Posner will guide you through the neighborhood,...

50 to 60 minutes
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$12
San Francisco's Embarcadero: An Audio Tour on Climate Change

Take in San Francisco's historic waterfront with a tale of its creation, and looming demise with this walking tour along the Embarcadero. • Find out …More

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San Francisco's Embarcadero: An Audio Tour on Climate Change

Take in San Francisco's historic waterfront with a tale of its creation, and looming demise with this walking tour along the Embarcadero. • Find out...

90 to 120 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$10
San Francisco Gold Rush Secrets: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest

Embark on a quest around San Francisco by solving clues playing the role of a person wanting to become rich in 1900, all with the …More

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San Francisco Gold Rush Secrets: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest

Embark on a quest around San Francisco by solving clues playing the role of a person wanting to become rich in 1900, all with the...

1 hour 20 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$9
The Ghosts of San Francisco Haunted Audio App Walking Tour

On this ghoulish adventure you’ll explore the haunted neighborhoods of Union Square, Nob Hill, the Barbary Coast, Chinatown, see their haunted spots and hear their …More

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The Ghosts of San Francisco Haunted Audio App Walking Tour

On this ghoulish adventure you’ll explore the haunted neighborhoods of Union Square, Nob Hill, the Barbary Coast, Chinatown, see their haunted spots and hear their...

60 to 90 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$7
Historical San Anselmo: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

This is a self guided audio tour of San Anselmo, a unique town nestled in the heart of Marin County. Originally called Junction due to …More

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Historical San Anselmo: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

This is a self guided audio tour of San Anselmo, a unique town nestled in the heart of Marin County. Originally called Junction due to...

30 to 45 minutes
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$6
Self Guided Chinatown Tour: Food, History and Culture

Are you looking for a way to explore San Francisco's Chinatown without joining a tour group? Take this self-guided tour led by David Hu, a …More

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Self Guided Chinatown Tour: Food, History and Culture

Are you looking for a way to explore San Francisco's Chinatown without joining a tour group? Take this self-guided tour led by David Hu, a...

60 to 75 minutes
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$5
Coit Tower Hike Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

“Was cool to do, keep in mind you are paying for the Audio tour on pintours only, as the Tower…”

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Don’t miss out on one of San Francisco’s most iconic landmarks—Coit Tower! Book this experience for an unforgettable journey to the top of Telegraph Hill, …More

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Coit Tower Hike Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Don’t miss out on one of San Francisco’s most iconic landmarks—Coit Tower! Book this experience for an unforgettable journey to the top of Telegraph Hill,...

2 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$5

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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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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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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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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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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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Fun two hours
New York City
Hidden Stairways of San Francisco
annemO2738BD, Sep 2026
Fun two hours
This was a fun outing and a nice leisurely walk through parts of SF that’s off the common tourist path. The guide was amazing and the views were spectacular.
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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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Beautiful Scenic Tour
New York City
Hidden Stairways of San Francisco
Cheri_D, Sep 2026
Beautiful Scenic Tour
Greg is a wonderful, knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. A people person! The walk was enjoyably easy.
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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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Terry the traveler
New York City
San Francisco Cable Car Ticket with Audio Guided Tour
Vacation52617168709, Aug 2026
Terry the traveler
The wait time was long but definitely worth it
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Castro Tour
New York City
Castro District LGBTQ+ History Tour
kelseytD7874UZ, Jul 2026
Castro Tour
I subscribe to the idea that you can’t truly understand people unless you understand where they come from—their history, challenges, and aspirations. This tour did exactly that. It gave me a much deeper appreciation for the Castro’s history and the LGBTQ+ community that helped shape it. Eric is incredibly knowledgeable, warm and that comes across from the moment you meet him. He’s deeply passionate about his community, his city, and preserving the stories that inspire future generations to build a more equitable world. I would highly recommend any of his tours throughout San Francisco.
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Historic Castro
New York City
Castro District LGBTQ+ History Tour
Anthony_L, Jul 2026
Historic Castro
Wonderful tour showcasing the historic events and people that made way for a better life for the lgbtq community! 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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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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Above and Beyond
New York City
Sunken Ships and Shady Past The Yerba Buena Waterfront Walk
johnzW2840CA, May 2026
Above and Beyond
I found myself with a free afternoon during a last-minute business trip and decided to try and book a tour last minute, and am very happy I chose this one!The trek itself was exactly what I was looking for. It was engaging, fun, and packed with crazy facts about the city's history that you’d never find on a standard sightseeing bus. Chris was an amazing tour guide! He even sent over a curated list of recommendations for the rest of my stay, from the best local coffee spots to hidden viewpoints I actually had time to visit between meetings. He truly went above and beyond to make sure I had a great San Francisco experience. If you're short on time but want a high-quality, local perspective, book this now!
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A Golden Tour
New York City
Fisherman’s Wharf Hidden Gems Tour + Golden Gate Bay Cruise
U1049VRjjj, Apr 2026
A Golden Tour
This was a once in a lifetime experience for my wife and I. We travelled out to California for our Honeymoon, and San Francisco was the end of our trip. The tour of Fisherman's Wharf was not only scenic and fun, but our tour guide Dara shared so much interesting historical information about the area. The 2 hour tour flew by, and we hadn't even experienced the best part of our day. We then boarded 'The Golden Gate' boat and travelled out to the Golden Gate Bridge. Getting to sail under the bridge and back to shore was one of the coolest experiences we've ever had in our lives. This was a 12/10 tour that I would recommend to anyone who wants to have an unforgettable day.
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