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San Francisco Full-Day Tour by Cable Car & Foot | 8 hours

107 Reviews | San Francisco
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San Francisco Full-Day Tour by Cable Car & Foot
2 Adults x $140.00
$280.00
Approx Total
$280.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • 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.

Overview

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 that we take you to see an icon of San Francisco, the Painted Ladies. That's followed by a walk down another SF icon, Lombard Street. We finish the tour with a walk through North Beach & Chinatown. By then you’ll have had a fantastic experience of SF & made some beautiful memories to take home.

Meeting points

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.

End point

Itinerary

  • 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

  • Nob Hill

    Take the cable car up steep Nob Hill to see the grand mansions of the San Francisco's first millionaires.

    20 minutes

  • 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

  • San Francisco City Hall

    Go inside our beautiful City Hall and learn about the important events which took place there (weekdays).

    20 minutes

  • 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

  • Mission Dolores Park

    One of the loveliest parks in SF and possessing great views of downtown.

    20 minutes

  • The Castro

    Experience this historic neighborhood, hugely important in the LGBTQ movement, of which San Francisco is a world-wide symbol.

    20 minutes

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • North Beach

    Walk through this historical neighborhood, San Francisco's very own Little Italy.

    20 minutes

  • 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.

    20 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Aim to get to the meeting point 10-15 minutes early. If you’re late you will miss the tour.
  • This tour is not recommended for children under 15 y.o.
  • By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by Real San Francisco Tours terms of service.
  • Please note cable car and streetcar operations can be affected by events and technical issues beyond our control.
  • Please check dates/times carefully BEFORE making a booking.
  • This is a walking tour and we move at a reasonable pace, climbing several hills and sets of steps. It’s not suitable for people with mobility issues.

Free Cancellation

November 27100% refund
November 28No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.7

107 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    88
  • 4 stars
    12
  • 3 stars
    1
  • 2 stars
    2
  • 1 star
    4

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 88 reviews with 5 stars

Great full day tour!

Published on Jan, 2025

Great tour of San Francisco. If you only have one day, you will get to see most of the city and ride local transit. Mark is a great storyteller and gives great context to what we were seeing. Tour does not include fisherman’s wharf .area. We enjoyed the tour!

City tour for a business travelers who don’t usually get to see the places they visit

Published on Jan, 2025

The tour was fantastic, got a lot of history for the city landmarks and got to learn how to use public transport here which was also very useful. I travel for work often but very rarely get to experience the places I travel.

San Francisco Walking And Riding Tour

Published on Jan, 2025

Mark did not cancel, although there were only 2 of us. He had a great personality and was very knowledge about San Francisco history. We went on the trolley and busses, all around San Francisco. Not counting lunchtime, he spent all 8 hours with us. We visited many sites, including the City Hall, the Castro District, Haight And Asbury, the Painted Ladies houses, and more!!

Perfect tour of San Francisco!

Published on Jan, 2025

This tour was a highlight of our Trip! Jamie was so knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. You can tell that he loves his job and this city. He went above and beyond, we couldn't have asked for a better guide. The tour was well-organized, with a thoughtful itinerary that allowed us to see the best of San Francisco without feeling rushed. If you're in San Francisco, especially it's your first time. I highly recommend this tour.

Amazing tour experience

Published on Jan, 2025

Our tour guide Dara was amazing and very knowledgeable! We had a great experience and definitely recommend this tour!

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