Cultural Tours in San Francisco

Lorsqu'on evoque San Francisco, on pense imm ediatement à son c elèbre pont rouge suspendu (le Golden Gate Bridge) et à son non moins c elèbre tramway (le Cable Car) qui sillonne les rues pentues de la ville"¦ mais San Francisco est aussi connue pour ses superbes maisons victoriennes color ees (les Painted Ladies) et son pass e marqu e par la mouvance hippie"¯!Visite collective"¯: vous (et les vôtres) int egrez un groupe de 4 à 12 personnes. L'occasion vous est donc donn ee, en marge de la visite, de rencontrer et d' echanger avec d'autres francophones en voyage à San Francisco.Dur ee de la visite"¯: 3"¯h"¯30.P eriode"¯: toute l'ann ee.

Discover the famed architecture of San Francisco on an architecture walking tour with a guide. You'll see the Painted Ladies and other Victorian gems as you learn about the Queen Anne style and more. Plus, pass by homes where celebrities such as Robin Williams and Francis Ford Coppola have lived and homes you may recognize from movies like "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "The Princess Diaries."

Explore more of San Francisco on a full-day tour that combines a city tour by bus in the morning with an afternoon audio tour of Alcatraz. See the city's main attractions by bus including districts such as Chinatown, North Beach, and The Mission. Make photo stops at City Hall, Twin Peaks, and the Painted Ladies; see the Golden Gate Bridge from two points; and travel by ferry to Alcatraz.

Looking for an authentic San Francisco experience? Trade the tour bus for a vintage Volkswagen van that easily navigates the city's less-traveled lanes. Vantigo's San Francisco City Tour takes you through 14 famed districts, complete with views of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, Twin Peaks and several other storied landmarks. Along the way, we'll share tales of earthquakes that shaped the landscape, industrial shifts from the 1849 Gold Rush to the rise of Silicon Valley, 1960s counterculture, and surprising insights that only a local would know.Whether this is your first San Francisco visit or you've lived here for years, you'll see the city from a new perspective. Book today. Then, sit back and enjoy the ride!

Discover San Francisco from the back of a vintage Volkswagen van with this city tour. Explore several districts including Fisherman's Wharf, Castro, and Haight Ashbury. See views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz and stop for photos at local landmarks like the colorful Victorian houses called Painted Ladies. This combination tour also includes a round-trip ferry ticket to Alcatraz Island.

Experience the distinctive architecture, history and culture of San Francisco's Chinatown with a 3-hour guided walking tour through this thriving, colorful community. Explore Chinatown alongside a knowledgeable guide, visit an exclusive teashop that specializes in fine Chinese teas and browse traditional remedies at a Chinese herbal shop. Learn how the neighborhood was founded and built then get a glimpse inside the area's elaborate Taoist and Buddhist temples. Stay after the tour for an optional meal, and enjoy a sumptuous dim sum tasting menu followed by an entree, side dish and dessert.

From the humble origins of a small fishing village known as Yerba Buena, San Francisco grew rapidly due to the California gold rush starting in 1848. Devastated by the 1906 earthquake, San Francisco was rebuilt quickly. Long enjoying a bohemian reputation, the city became a counterculture magnet in the second half of the 20th century.

Lorsqu'on evoque San Francisco, on pense imm ediatement à son c elèbre pont rouge suspendu (le Golden Gate Bridge) et à son non moins c elèbre tramway (le Cable Car) qui sillonne les rues pentues de la ville"¦ mais San Francisco est aussi connue pour ses superbes maisons victoriennes color ees (les Painted Ladies) et son pass e marqu e par la mouvance hippie"¯!Visite privative"¯: que vous soyez seul, en couple ou en petit comit e (12 pers. max.), vous pouvez choisir une visite privative et ainsi avoir un guide pour vous seul(s)"¯!Dur ee de la visite"¯: 3"¯h"¯30.P eriode"¯: toute l'ann ee.

Explore San Francisco on a small-group full-day tour that covers top attractions including Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz. Get great views of the San Francisco Bay Area during the short ferry ride to Alcatraz Island, where you then take a self-guided audio tour of the infamous prison. Return to shore for your bus tour of destinations such as Nob Hill, the Haight-Ashbury, the Castro, the Mission, and Golden Gate Park. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in San Francisco.