Streets and Stairways of San Francisco with Local Guided Tour
Wind your way through the historic heart of San Francisco, learning about the people, places, and events that shaped the city. Starting at the historic Ferry Building, the tour takes trekkers through Jackson Square, old Yerba Buena, North Beach, Telegraph Hill, Chinatown, and more.
We’ll stop at several famous points of interest including St. Mary’s Church, Coit Tower, Filbert Street Stairs, Transamerica Pyramid, Hotaling Place, and the California Street Cable Car. You’ll learn a little history (fun history, we promise) along with a contemporary overview of the neighborhoods and how they fit into San Francisco’s current landscape. Your guide will also recommend some of the hottest bars, restaurants, and shops in the area.
** Please note that most of the tour will be walking, with several 5-10 minute stops along the way.
Options
Streets and Stairways of San Francisco with Local Guided Tour
What's included in Streets and Stairways of San Francisco with Local Guided Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Ferry Building Marketplace
Tour starting point. Guests get a brief history, along with restaurant and shop recommendations.
Transamerica Redwood Park
Experience a stand of redwoods in the heart of downtown SF. Hear about the Transamerica Pyramid and the original settlement, Yerba Buena.
Hotaling & Co.Pass-by Only
Walk the original waterline and discover why much of the area was built on landfill. Also, buried ships from the Gold Rush!
Inclusions
- Guide is your personal photographer
- Local San Francisco Guide
- Restaurant, bar, activity recommendations
- Gratuities
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Travel time in between stops is included in the overall tour duration
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- In the Embarcadero Plaza across the street from the Ferry Building at the base of Clay Street. Your guide will be wearing a SF Giants baseball hat.
