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Private Guided Tour in San Francisco

5.0 (45 reviews) 3–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Guided Tour in San Francisco

About this activity

A Grand Tour of San Francisco, a unique experience with a walk on the Golden Gate Bridge! Discover the most beautiful residential areas where Victorian houses succeed with the most famous of them: Painted Ladies. Passage through the Haight & Ashbury neighborhood where you enter the history and dream of the hippie movement.

Experienced French-speaking, local and independent professional guide.

Possibility to make other visits according to your choice

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At a glance

Duration
3–4 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–12
Guide
French
Operated by
L'Esprit San Francisco

What is included

Included

  • Included: All sites included in the program

Not included

  • Not included: Tipping: $40 to $65 depending on the number of participants. 2 buses: $5/person or taxi: approx. $15/trip

Itinerary

  1. San Francisco

    15 min

    Your guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel. You take a tour of the neighborhood and your guide shows you some good addresses. Then you go together by public transport or taxi.

  2. Stop 2

    10 min

    You arrive in one of the most beautiful gardens of the city with panoramic views of the beautiful residential areas of the west of the city.

  3. Painted Ladies

    10 min

    Close to Alamo Square, one of the city's most famous landmarks is the Painted Ladies, a beautiful lineup of Victorian homes, far from the city centre towers.

    Photo opportunity if you wish, then according to your preference you leave with your guide on foot, by bus or by taxi.

  4. Haight-Ashbury

    20 min

    Arrival in Haight Ashbury, the hippie district, where the colours are exuberant with surprising signs and lots of wall murals -street art- that tell the story of this lively neighbourhood.

    Your guide introduces you to the highlights of the Summer of Love with its dream and music that would transport a whole generation and sweep the world in the late 60s.

  5. Stop 5

    15 min

    While walking you arrive in the locals’ favourite park: Golden Gate Park and your guide tells you the amazing story.

  6. Golden Gate Bridge

    20 min

    Walking on San Francisco's famous Red Bridge is a unique experience! The views follow one another on the bridge itself but also on the city in the distance, the Bay of San Francisco and its islands like Alcatraz. Your guide tells you the best places for your photos and gives you all the information to go back to your hotel or recommends where to have a good meal.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Biltmore Hotel
  • Palace Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
  • The Grant Hotel
  • Castle Inn
  • Bel Air Hotel
  • Minna Hotel
  • Hotel Boheme
  • Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Fisherman’s Wharf
  • Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center
  • Inn On Broadway
  • Vantaggio Suites - Garland
  • Columbus Motor Inn

and 158 more pickup points

Meeting at the reception of your hotel or any other place of your choice

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • 1 to 3 participants

    Pickup included

  • 4 to 7 participants

    Group of 4 to 7 participants

    Pickup included

  • 8 to 12 participants

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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Private Guided Tour in San Francisco

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