Walking Tours in San Francisco

There's no doubt about it: San Francisco is a gorgeous city, and this small-group walking tour highlights some of its most spectacular scenery. Beginning at the Golden Gate Bridge, where you'll take in sweeping views of San Francisco Bay and the city's dramatic skyline, you'll embark on a 4- to 5-mile (6.5- to 8-km) walking tour of SF's western edge. This slow-paced hike follows the Pacific coastline, meandering through Baker Beach and past the mansions of Sea Cliff as you make your way toward the Sutro Baths at Land's End. Limited to 12 participants for a more personalized experience.

Explore two of San Francisco's most distinctive neighborhoods side-by-side on a 2-hour walking tour of Chinatown and Union Square. Learn the fascinating history behind the oldest Chinatown in the United States, and be immersed in the city's contrasting cultures as you stroll alongside cable cars through Union Square's chic hotels, architectural landmarks, and luxury boutiques.

Uncover the scandalous, high-society history of San Francisco's most illustrious hill on a 2-hour walking tour of Nob Hill. Hear the stories behind the grand hotels and stately mansions built by the city's powerful 19th-century business tycoons and politicians, and learn how the advent of the cable car and the disastrous 1906 earthquake shaped one of the city's most affluent neighborhoods.

Experience the wild northwestern coast of San Francisco and the Golden Gate on a leisurely 4-hour walking tour of Lands End. Your guide shares California history and wildlife facts as you follow coastal foot paths to hidden beaches, rocky bluffs and sweeping ocean views. Dip your feet in the Pacific Ocean and get a great perspective on the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay, and Marin Headlands.

Discover the highlights of Chinatown and North Beach on a 2.5-hour walking tour. Your knowledgeable guide provides insight into the Chinese and Italian immigrant cultures that have shaped these famous San Francisco neighborhoods. In Chinatown, visit a historic Chinese temple, bakery, fortune cookie maker and tea shop for tastings of their delectable goods. Then stroll past Italian cafes and restaurants in neighboring North Beach where you visit City Lights Bookstore, hear about the Beatniks and Barbary Coast, and see Coit Tower and Washington Square Park.

Go on an urban safari in search of a famous flock of wild parrots that make their home in San Francisco's Telegraph Hill neighborhood. This 3-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable guide looks for these legendary birds, which have won the hearts of their human neighbors, and inspired a book, documentary film and many news stories. Learn about city landmarks that you pass along the way, delving into local history and lore. This only-in-San-Francisco experience provides a fun and fascinating afternoon in the city by the bay.

Explore the LGBT history of the Castro on foot during this 2-hour walking tour. Follow your informative local guide through the famous neighborhood while learning about the local landmarks and historical sites. Be inspired by the rich, diverse history of this iconic district and its continuing role as an epicenter of LGBT activism and events.

Dive deep into one of San Francisco's most historical neighborhoods on this Chinatown walking tour. From paper lanterns to medicinal herbs to a fortune cookie factory, you'll explore both popular and lesser-known gems in this bustling district with an in-the-know guide. See sights including a Buddhist temple, and upgrade, if you wish, to include a 10-course lunch of dim sum for an even more memorable experience.

Eat your way through the Valencia Corridor, located in San Francisco's historic Mission District. This 3-hour food-and-drink tour centers on global cuisine found at famed eateries in this eclectic neighborhood teeming with restaurants and bars. Sip several complimentary cocktails, beers or wines as you savor tasty bites and hear tales of the Mission's revival while strolling down 16th Street.

Stroll along the wide footpaths of the Sausalito waterfront to the Golden Gate Bridge and beyond on this scenic 4-hour walking tour. You'll also explore the Marin Headlands and Battery Spencer, and get great views of Angel Island, Alcatraz Island, Tiburon, and the San Francisco skyline.

Experience the natural side of San Francisco during a leisurely 4-hour walk that travels from Crissy Field to the Golden Gate Bridge and Marshall Beach. Follow your guide along well-maintained coastal trails and footpaths that reveal pristine beaches, bird and animal life, wildflowers, and rugged ocean scenery. There will be an optional walk you can take across the Golden Gate Bridge.