San Francisco Small-Group Half-Day Afternoon City Tour
by A Taste of SF Tours
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San Francisco is known for its varied neighborhoods and landmarks spread across a compact urban area bordered by the Pacific Ocean and the San Francisco Bay. This small-group bus tour lasts about three and a half hours and covers many of the city's distinct districts and sights in the afternoon. The tour starts with hotel pickup and drop-off. The trip begins at Union Square, the city's central plaza surrounded by major stores and the Apple Store with its large glass panels. From there, the tour passes City Hall and the Public Library, then drives by the Levi Strauss Company headquarters. The guide explains the connection between the Gold Rush and the invention of jeans. The route continues through diverse neighborhoods including Haight-Ashbury, known for its 1960s counterculture, the Castro district, and Sea Cliff. The tour includes stops in Chinatown, the largest Chinatown outside China, and North Beach, San Francisco’s Italian neighborhood with restaurants and Peter and Paul Church. Other highlights passed or visited are Lombard Street, famous for its sharp turns, and Coit Tower on Telegraph Hill, where the group spends 15 minutes enjoying city views. The Presidio, a former military base active from 1776 to 1992, and the Marina District with its views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Palace of Fine Arts are also included. The tour stops briefly at the Palace of Fine Arts, a structure built in 1915 to mark the completion of the Panama Canal. The group then spends 15 minutes at the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco’s most famous landmark. Additional stops include Sutro Heights Park, where guests have 15 minutes to see views of the Pacific Ocean, and Fisherman’s Wharf, offering museums, shops, and Pier 39 with sea lions. The guide provides commentary throughout. The tour concludes with hotel drop-off. Included are hotel pickup and drop-off and a professional guide. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Union Square
Central square of San Francisco featuring major department stores and the Apple Store with the world’s largest glass panels.
Chinatown
The largest Chinatown outside of China, including the Dragon's Gate entrance.
North Beach
San Francisco’s Italian neighborhood with many Italian restaurants and the Peter and Paul Church.
Lombard Street
Known as the crookedest street in the world due to its sharp zigzag turns.
Telegraph Hill
Visit Coit Tower and spend about 15 minutes viewing panoramic scenes of San Francisco.
15 min
Presidio of San Francisco
Former military base used from 1776 until 1992, now part of the city’s park system.
Marina District
Neighborhood with views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Marina Boulevard, and the Palace of Fine Arts.
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
Stop for about 5 minutes at this 1915 building created to celebrate the Panama Canal completion and San Francisco’s recovery from the 1906 earthquake.
5 min
Golden Gate Bridge
Spend 15 minutes at San Francisco’s major landmark and one of the most famous bridges worldwide.
15 min
Haight-Ashbury
Neighborhood known as the birthplace of the hippie movement and home to houses of Jimi Hendrix and Jerry Garcia.
Sutro Heights Park
Take 15 minutes to see some of the best views of the Pacific Ocean.
15 min
Fisherman's Wharf
Area with museums, Madame Tussaud’s, Boudin Bakery, Ghirardelli shops, the Jeremiah O'Brian ship, Hyde Street Pier, and Pier 39 with sea lions.
Meeting point
495 Jefferson at Hyde
End point
495 Jefferson at Hyde
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
San Francisco Small-Group Half-Day Afternoon City Tour
by A Taste of SF Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$158Overview
San Francisco is known for its varied neighborhoods and landmarks spread across a compact urban area bordered by the Pacific Ocean and the San Francisco Bay. This small-group bus tour lasts about three and a half hours and covers many of the city's distinct districts and sights in the afternoon. The tour starts with hotel pickup and drop-off. The trip begins at Union Square, the city's central plaza surrounded by major stores and the Apple Store with its large glass panels. From there, the tour passes City Hall and the Public Library, then drives by the Levi Strauss Company headquarters. The guide explains the connection between the Gold Rush and the invention of jeans. The route continues through diverse neighborhoods including Haight-Ashbury, known for its 1960s counterculture, the Castro district, and Sea Cliff. The tour includes stops in Chinatown, the largest Chinatown outside China, and North Beach, San Francisco’s Italian neighborhood with restaurants and Peter and Paul Church. Other highlights passed or visited are Lombard Street, famous for its sharp turns, and Coit Tower on Telegraph Hill, where the group spends 15 minutes enjoying city views. The Presidio, a former military base active from 1776 to 1992, and the Marina District with its views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Palace of Fine Arts are also included. The tour stops briefly at the Palace of Fine Arts, a structure built in 1915 to mark the completion of the Panama Canal. The group then spends 15 minutes at the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco’s most famous landmark. Additional stops include Sutro Heights Park, where guests have 15 minutes to see views of the Pacific Ocean, and Fisherman’s Wharf, offering museums, shops, and Pier 39 with sea lions. The guide provides commentary throughout. The tour concludes with hotel drop-off. Included are hotel pickup and drop-off and a professional guide. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Union Square
Central square of San Francisco featuring major department stores and the Apple Store with the world’s largest glass panels.
Chinatown
The largest Chinatown outside of China, including the Dragon's Gate entrance.
North Beach
San Francisco’s Italian neighborhood with many Italian restaurants and the Peter and Paul Church.
Lombard Street
Known as the crookedest street in the world due to its sharp zigzag turns.
Telegraph Hill
Visit Coit Tower and spend about 15 minutes viewing panoramic scenes of San Francisco.
15 min
Presidio of San Francisco
Former military base used from 1776 until 1992, now part of the city’s park system.
Marina District
Neighborhood with views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Marina Boulevard, and the Palace of Fine Arts.
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
Stop for about 5 minutes at this 1915 building created to celebrate the Panama Canal completion and San Francisco’s recovery from the 1906 earthquake.
5 min
Golden Gate Bridge
Spend 15 minutes at San Francisco’s major landmark and one of the most famous bridges worldwide.
15 min
Haight-Ashbury
Neighborhood known as the birthplace of the hippie movement and home to houses of Jimi Hendrix and Jerry Garcia.
Sutro Heights Park
Take 15 minutes to see some of the best views of the Pacific Ocean.
15 min
Fisherman's Wharf
Area with museums, Madame Tussaud’s, Boudin Bakery, Ghirardelli shops, the Jeremiah O'Brian ship, Hyde Street Pier, and Pier 39 with sea lions.
Meeting point
495 Jefferson at Hyde
End point
495 Jefferson at Hyde
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.