If it’s your first time in San Francisco, you’ll want to get orientated and see the city’s iconic landmarks! But what if as well as this, you could get a local’s advice about where to go, what to eat and all the exciting possibilities awaiting you? With this experience you can! Discover hidden gems as well as San Francisco’s highlights and tourist sights, ticking the most famous landmarks off your bucket list while you explore the city with your host who’ll also reveal the best kept local secrets. Get familiar with the city, choose the area you’d like to explore and get ready to kickstart your adventure in SF!
Meet up with your local host and follow the itinerary set out based on your interest. This could start in Fisherman’s Wharf, on the northern waterfront, is one of the city's busiest tourist areas. Souvenir shops and stalls selling crab and clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls appear at every turn, as do postcard views of the bay, Golden Gate and Alcatraz. There’s also a colony of sea lions to see and historic ships to tour. At Ghirardelli Square, boutiques and eateries reside in the famed former chocolate factory.
SoMa, or South of Market, is a vast, warehouse-filled district which might interest you. It encompasses Mission Bay and South Beach, where the Giants play baseball at waterfront AT&T Park. Surrounding Yerba Buena Gardens is an arts center, sleek convention complex Moscone Center and several museums, including the acclaimed San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA). The area is dotted with upscale dining options and high-energy nightclubs.
You could visit the Mission District. Named for the 1776-built Mission Dolores, the Mission District is an exuberant, evolving neighborhood with Latino roots and a hipster vibe. Old-school taquerias and eclectic live-music clubs mix with chef-driven eateries and craft cocktail lounges. There are also tattoo parlors, gourmet ice cream shops and Dolores Park, a popular weekend hangout with skyline views. Vibrant murals line streets such as Clarion Alley.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality and interests so we can assign a like-minded local who will create a bespoke experience for you