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San Francisco Full-Day Tour by Cable Car & Foot
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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 ...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents.
All Metro travel is included (USD20 value)
Tour Guide
2 cable car rides and 1 journey on the historic streetcar included (if possible)..
Gratuities not included, because voluntary. If you enjoy tour please allow 15-20%.
Lunch/Snacks are not included.
Meeting Points
Departure
Market St & Drumm St
The guide will be checking in guests at the cable car station on the corner of Market and Drumm Street (by the Robert Frost marker), from 15 minutes before the tour is due to begin.
Be sure to allow extra time for traffic and finding parking. We CANNOT wait for latecomers, there are other guests.
Return
Chinatown
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.
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Aim to get to the meeting point 10-15 minutes early. If you’re late you will miss the tour.
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This tour is not recommended for children under 12 y.o.
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By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by Real San Francisco Tours terms of service.
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Please note cable car and streetcar operations can be affected by events and technical issues beyond our control.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience 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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 ...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents.
All Metro travel is included (USD20 value)
Tour Guide
2 cable car rides and 1 journey on the historic streetcar included (if possible)..
Gratuities not included, because voluntary. If you enjoy tour please allow 15-20%.
Lunch/Snacks are not included.
Meeting Points
Departure
Market St & Drumm St
The guide will be checking in guests at the cable car station on the corner of Market and Drumm Street (by the Robert Frost marker), from 15 minutes before the tour is due to begin.
Be sure to allow extra time for traffic and finding parking. We CANNOT wait for latecomers, there are other guests.
Return
Chinatown
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.
Itinerary
1
The Embarcadero
Your guide will help you orient yourselves, by telling you the history and background of the Ferry Building and downtown San Francisco.
10 minutes
2
Nob Hill
Take the cable car up steep Nob Hill to see the grand mansions of the San Francisco's first millionaires.
20 minutes
3
Cable Car Museum
enjoy this fascinating museum about SF's most famous transport feature, which is also the site of the machinery which runs the system (weekends).
20 minutes
4
San Francisco City Hall
Go inside our beautiful City Hall and learn about the important events which took place there (weekdays).
20 minutes
5
Hayes Valley
See this picturesque new area, near the San Francisco Civic Center, with it's collection of great street art and small coffee shops.
20 minutes
6
Mission Dolores Park
One of the loveliest parks in SF and possessing great views of downtown.
20 minutes
7
The Castro
Experience this historic neighborhood, hugely important in the LGBTQ movement, of which San Francisco is a world-wide symbol.
20 minutes
8
Haight-Ashbury
This is where the hippie, anti-Vietnam War, movement really started in the 1960's. The neighborhood still maintains much of that same aesthetic (as well as being a great place to have lunch).
20 minutes
9
Painted Ladies
An icon of San Francisco. What trip here would be complete without seeing these beautiful, Victorian houses, with their amazing views of SF?
20 minutes
10
Lombard Street
One of our most famous landmarks, we walk down the steep, curved street - and you'll get some great photos for Instagram.
20 minutes
11
North Beach
Walk through this historical neighborhood, San Francisco's very own Little Italy.
20 minutes
12
Chinatown
We finish your tour in San Francisco's famous Chinatown, with a visit to a back street fortune cookie maker. What better way to end your amazing day in SF.
