Top San Francisco Cultural Tours - page 5

The Icons of SF tour starts at Alamo Square, where we'll introduce you to the Painted Ladies, beautiful Victorian houses perfectly framed against the San Francisco skyline. After that we walk through the fun Fillmore District before catching a bus to Russian Hill and the next icon, Lombard Street (passing the house used in the movie Mrs Doubtfire). On our tour you'll walk down the 'crookedest street in the world' – the best way of avoiding traffic AND getting the best photos. From there we stroll into North Beach, one of SF's most historic, picturesque and fascinating neighborhoods. We can even stop for refreshments in one of the great cafes or bars there. From there it's just a short walk to the final icon. SF's Chinatown is the oldest in the U.S., and its design has been copied by other Chinatowns all over the world. It's where the city started and is the perfect place to end your tour, because it has some of the best restaurants in the city.

Get an in-depth experience of San Francisco by foot with this private walking tour. In the company of your guide, stroll the streets of San Francisco and learn about the different neighborhoods, including Nob Hill, Chinatown, North Beach, and more. Use a provided ticket to take a cable car ride and explore at your own pace.

Discover San Francisco’s spooky side—and see if you encounter any frightful specters—on this after-dark ghost tour. Pick between private and small-group options, meet your costumed guide in Chinatown, and set off on foot. You’ll explore creepy alleyways, will track ghosts with an EMF meter, and will continue to the Jackson Square Historic District, all while your guide regales you with scary stories and tales of unexplained happenings.

Embark on a journey where you become the explorer, uncovering the hidden treasures of San Francisco’s Chinatown on our walking tour. Wander through the bustling streets of Portsmouth Square, pulsating with the rhythms of daily life and cultural practices. Feel the vibrant energy of Stockton Street, a sensory feast of colors, sounds, and tantalizing aromas. Step into the Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co, where the magic of fortune cookies comes to life in your hands. Stroll down the picturesque Street of the Painted Balconies, capturing memories against a backdrop of artistic beauty. Finally, immerse yourself in the historic and lively ambiance of Grant Avenue. This tour isn’t just a walk; it’s an intimate experience with the soul of one of the most fascinating neighborhoods in the world. Join us and make yourself the hero of your own Chinatown adventure, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Book now and step into the story of San Francisco’s Chinatown.

Take 4 hours out of your busy schedule to enjoy a private walking tour of the most important highlights of San Francisco. We will arrange the meeting point at a centrally located meeting point and we will take you on this private tour. San Francisco is a unique and very famous city. Let us indulge you in this unique 2 hour experience to get to best of San Francisco that can be done walking. Amongst others, during your private walking tour you will enjoy: Queen Anne Hotel St Mary’s Cathedral Lafayette Park Painted Ladies Calvary Presbyterian Church Pacific Heights Golden Gate Bridge Mrs Doubtfire House Congregation Sherith Israel Cow Hollow Union Street - SAVE COVID-19 SAFE - As this is a private tour we take care of maintaining social distance

Step into the heart of San Francisco’s enchantment with our tour. Experience the city’s vibrant culture and breathtaking views as you become the hero of your own adventure. From the lush landscapes of Dolores Park to the historic Harvey Milk Plaza, each stop is a chapter in the city’s rich tapestry. Ascend Corona Heights for unmatched city panoramas, and wander the quaint streets of Duboce Triangle. This tour isn’t just a journey through San Francisco’s iconic locations; it’s an immersion into the lifeblood of the city itself. Join us, and let the magic of San Francisco transform your day into an unforgettable adventure.

Ever wondered why San Francisco is called “Everyone’s Favorite City”? Kick off the tour with a scenic stroll down Nob Hill. A centerpiece of liberal arts and culture. Multiple car chases took place here – both real & film. Even Hitchcock shot his masterpiece, Vertigo here. Let our local guide take you even deeper into the Bay Area’s centerpiece. Get a drop of heaven in one of America’s largest churches. The thrilling labyrinths of Grace Cathedral. Explore the nuts and bolts of the Cable Car Museum. Dive into the history of this mass transit system. And plenty more waiting for you behind the curtains. San Francisco is a movie set that’s come to life.

World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Embark on an adventure like no other with Coastal Delights: Half Moon Bay Adventure! Brace yourself for a whirlwind experience filled with breathtaking landscapes, adrenaline-pumping activities, and mouthwatering cuisine. Ride the waves of the Pacific Ocean on a thrilling surfing expedition, explore mystical sea caves, and hike along rugged coastal trails unveiling awe-inspiring vistas. Indulge in the freshest seafood delicacies as you savor the local flavors and unwind in luxurious beachfront accommodations. Get ready to make memories that will last a lifetime on this unforgettable tour of Half Moon Bay's coastal treasures! Don't worry about other people, this tour is completely tailored to you with the Pintours App. With our app, you can pause the tour, and check out the locations as long as you want! You can skip a stop you don't like, and you have all the best information about each stop at your fingertips.

In these curated tours, staff from the California Migration Museum will take you on an innovative audio walk through a slice of migration history in San Francisco. You'll use the Museum's FREE app, (available to download at www.calmigration.org), but also get an opportunity to dive deeper into the research and behind-the-scenes process that created the tours. In Chinatown, Look Up takes us right into theaftermath of the 1906 earthquake. Can the community save Chinatown from being permanently erased? In 'At Home in the Castro?', we hear from a gay pioneer who watched the neighborhood transform into a queer homeland. And in the Mission, Coffee Country tells the story of how the neighborhood sheltered refugees from El Salvador’s civil war in the 1980s – but now finds itself under siege. Each 40 minute tours (the 3 separate tours can be combined) uses music, archive and augmented reality and pop-up installations to create an immersive, multi-sensory walk through history.

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 operational Murry-Harris organs this is one of the most beautiful rooms in San Francisco. One-of-a-kind tour of interior led by trained guides. You will lean about the history of Jews in San Francisco's gold rush, and see many of the religious artifacts of this still vibrant community and have a chance to revel under the dome of this amazing house of worship.

If you are new to the city and or visiting, it's usually hard to figure out where to go for a night out in the Castro. This tour is made to answer your questions about where and when to go. You will experience the Castro bars in the eyes of a local guide that has been in the scene for many years. It would feel like you are visiting a local friend that has plenty of tips for you. You'll have insights on what happens where. Moreover, you'll be informed on when to go to certain places. We'll be visiting at least 5 bars depending on the time and the guests' preference. It would be a night to remember... or forget, depending on the number of drinks you'll want to consume that night. :) Required: ID that will confirm that you are of age to drink. It will be needed to able to enter the bars.

Make the most of a day in San Francisco with this full-day private tour of the city’s highlights. Depart from your hotel and head out to explore San Francisco on foot. In the company of your private guide, learn about the history and culture of the city and enjoy personalized attention while wandering through the city's major spots.

San Francisco is famous for its scenic beauty and cultural attractions, with iconic landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge. A “must-do” while visiting the foggy city is biking the bridge into sunny Sausalito and taking the ferry back to Fisherman’s Wharf. This guided tour takes about 3 hours, including various stops near essential attractions while our guides provide in-depth narration and stop for photo opportunities at famous sights and hidden gems throughout the tour. The tour begins at our Ghirardelli Square location right at Fisherman’s Wharf and takes you all along Fort Mason, Crissy Field, the Presidio, through the Golden Gate Bridge, and into Sausalito. This beautiful ride gives you stunning views of the bridge – and gives you an unique perspective riding through the Golden City.

Alcatraz can be a hard attraction to get tickets to, with many days usually selling out. This Alcatraz Island Tour Package secures your visit to the former prison with a guide and offers other ways to explore San Francisco afterward, too. You'll go on a ferry to Alcatraz and then go on a tour with a guide. This package also lets you choose between a hop-on hop-off city tour or a bicycle rental.

Embark on a magical journey through the heart of San Francisco this Christmas. Imagine yourself wandering amidst the twinkling lights of Union Square, each step taking you deeper into a festive fairy tale. Feel the holiday spirit come alive as you marvel at Macy’s iconic window displays, each more enchanting than the last. As you weave through the bustling streets, the grandeur of the Westfield San Francisco Centre awaits, its festive dome a beacon of holiday cheer. Your adventure culminates at the majestic City Hall, resplendent in its Christmas attire, a sight to behold. This tour isn’t just a walk; it’s a transformation into the hero of your own Christmas story, experiencing the city’s yuletide magic up close. Don’t just dream of a white Christmas; step into one with us. Join now and create memories that will twinkle like the lights of San Francisco.

Make the most of your time in San Francisco—and enjoy a comfortable and personalized sightseeing experience—on this private tour. Meet your driver in the morning at your local address, hop aboard your private vehicle, and set off. In addition to discovering San Francisco icons like the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman’s Wharf, you’ll also explore Chinatown and will discover local-favorite destinations.

Pick up will be from your hotel or place of choice inside the city of San Francisco. After meeting with your driver and official tour guide, we will head towards Silicon Valley. Before leaving San Francisco, and depending where your hotel/accommodation is located, you will enjoy a brief panoramic view of the city. This would include having a view of Golden Gate Bridge as well as Fisherman’s Wharf. We will head towards the Santa Clara Valley to reach Silicon Valley. In Silicon Valley, you can find the startups and the technological companies. The drive will be around 40 minutes. Our driver and guide will be at your disposition during the full day tour and will explain many anecdotes and stories about Silicon Valley and their geniuses! We will arrange a stop to the headquarters of Facebook, Peers Park of Palo Alto, Stanford University, Google, Apple Park Visitor Center and much more! We will pass by a garage where Bill Hewlett and David Packard started HP and many more.

From the innovation headquarters of Silicon Valley to Alcatraz Island, see highlights of San Francisco and beyond, your way and on your schedule. Feel like a tech millionaire on this private tour designed around your group's interests, whether you want to see the Googleplex or Facebook campus, stroll around the Stanford campus, or shop in Palo Alto. Later, board a San Francisco Bay cruise for a voyage to Alcatraz Island, were you can step inside the prison that once held notorious gangsters like Al Capone.

Take a private tour of America's most beautiful city! start from downtown and see all major attractions: Union Square, China Town, Nob Hill, Financial District, SOMA, Embarcadero, Levi Straus, North Beach, Telegraph Hill, Coit Tower, Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, Marina, Golden Gate Bridge. Take multiple stops in the most amazing locations where the guide will be happy to take pictures of your group. Enjoy the variety of neighborhoods, nature and architecture! Ask your driver/guide what you want to see the most and he will be happy to customize the tour! Listen about the history, culture and modern politics of the city!!!

Let a professional driver chauffeur you on this wine tour from San Francisco, allowing you to worry about nothing but enjoying yourself while visiting area wineries. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge on your way into the rolling hills of California wine country, where you’ll stop at two or three vineyards in Sonoma or Napa Carneros region.

Get up close and personal with the famous Sausalito Floating homes. Enjoy an one hour guided tour to explore the docks and even peek inside two homes. Our private tour offer insights into the richness of floating home living and engage in meaningful historical conversations with guides. You’ll also see a few of the battered survivors from the old era of improvised houseboats of the past with luxurious multilevel vessels with sweeping water views. Guests will enjoy bonus time in Sausalito to enjoy world-class dining, artists, and boutiques before returning to San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf by included van or ferry. This tour will typically start with an early morning assigned time Alcatraz Ferry ride to step foot on the island ($46 value). Guests will have at least two hours to explore the Alcatraz cell house and experience the audio tour. Some dates start with mid morning Sausalito first and then end with a late in day Alcatraz. We will assign the order of the days events.