Embark on a half-day tour of San Francisco, exploring iconic neighborhoods and landmarks by cable car, streetcar, and bus. Discover the city’s rich history, LGBTQ+ heritage, and vibrant culture before ending the tour in Haight-Ashbury for a delicious lunch.
Embark on a half-day tour of San Francisco, exploring iconic neighborhoods and landmarks by cable car, streetcar, and bus. Discover the city’s rich history, LGBTQ+ heritage, and vibrant culture before ending the tour in Haight-Ashbury for a delicious lunch.
- Ferry Building Marketplace - The guide will assist in orienting visitors by sharing the history and background of the Ferry Building and downtown San Francisco.
- Nob Hill - Ride the cable car up the steep Nob Hill to view the magnificent mansions of San Francisco’s first millionaires.
- Cable Car Museum - Discover the history of San…
- Ferry Building Marketplace - The guide will assist in orienting visitors by sharing the history and background of the Ferry Building and downtown San Francisco.
- Nob Hill - Ride the cable car up the steep Nob Hill to view the magnificent mansions of San Francisco’s first millionaires.
- Cable Car Museum - Discover the history of San Francisco’s cable cars and observe their operation (note: visits are typically on weekends).
- San Francisco City Hall - Explore the beautiful City Hall and learn about the significant events that occurred there (weekdays).
- Hayes Valley - Visit this charming new area near the San Francisco Civic Center, featuring a collection of impressive street art and quaint coffee shops.
- The Castro - Experience this historic neighborhood, a pivotal location in the LGBTQ movement, for which San Francisco is a global symbol.
- Mission Dolores Park - Enjoy one of the most beautiful parks in SF, offering stunning views of downtown.
- Haight-Ashbury - The birthplace of the hippie, anti-Vietnam War movement in the 1960s, this neighborhood retains much of its original charm and is a great spot for lunch.

- Metro travel included (USD20 value)
- $1 donation per guest to Climate Cents
- Professional Tour Guide
- 2 cable car rides and 1 historic streetcar journey
- Metro travel included (USD20 value)
- $1 donation per guest to Climate Cents
- Professional Tour Guide
- 2 cable car rides and 1 historic streetcar journey
- Gratuities not included, because voluntary. If you enjoy tour please allow 15-20%.
- Lunch/Snacks are not included.
- Gratuities not included, because voluntary. If you enjoy tour please allow 15-20%.
- Lunch/Snacks are not included.
Experience SF like never before on this morning tour. Our journey begins near the Embarcadero in downtown. We ride the cable car to Nob Hill, known for its historic mansions from the Gold Rush era.
Next, we hop on another cable car to San Francisco City Hall (or the Cable Car Museum during the weekends). We explore the grandeur of this iconic building…
Experience SF like never before on this morning tour. Our journey begins near the Embarcadero in downtown. We ride the cable car to Nob Hill, known for its historic mansions from the Gold Rush era.
Next, we hop on another cable car to San Francisco City Hall (or the Cable Car Museum during the weekends). We explore the grandeur of this iconic building before heading to Castro via the historic streetcar. Castro is renowned for its significance in LGBTQ+ history. A brief stroll takes us to Mission Dolores Park, a beautiful green space in the city.
The Mission district, considered the founding location of SF, has a rich history that you’ll discover throughout our visit. Our next destination is Haight-Ashbury by bus. This region is synonymous with the hippie generation and the Summer of Love.
We end the tour with a stroll around the neighborhood, admiring the colorful murals. Our journey culminates in an ideal location just in time for lunch.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.