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San Francisco: Half-Day Tour by Cable Car & Foot

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Explore this incredible city by cable car, rail, and bus. Visit downtown, Nob Hill, City Hall, Hayes Valley, Castro, and Haight-Ashbury.

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  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    4 hours
  • Includes
    • 2 Cable Car rides (if possible)
    • 1 trip on the historic streetcar (if possible)
    • All metro travel
    • Cable Car Museum (weekends)
    • City Hall (Monday-Friday, if possible)
    • We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents
    • Tips
    • Lunch/snacks
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Take San Francisco's famous cable cars for a couple of rides.
  • Learn the full story of San Francisco's fascinating history.
  • Tour includes downtown, Nob Hill, Castro, the Mission & Haight Ashbury
  • Tour finishes in Haight Ashbury, great for lunch & further exploration of SF.
  • Take one of San Francisco's historic streetcars to visit Castro.

Description

Spend a morning getting to know the real San Francisco. We meet you near the Embarcadero, in downtown, before taking the cable car to Nob Hill, with its Gold Rush era mansions.

From there, we take another cable car to San Francisco City Hall (or, on the weekend, the Cable Car Museum). After going inside this magnificent building, we take the historic streetcar to Castro, which is famous for its place in LGBTQ+ history. From there, it's only a short walk to Mission Dolores Park, one of the nicest open spaces in San Francisco.

The Mission is really the birthplace of San Francisco, and you'll learn about it all, as well as experiencing a lovely corner of the city. Next, we take the bus to Haight-Ashbury, a name that's forever associated with the hippie generation and the Summer of Love.

We'll give you a tour of the neighborhood, with its beautiful murals, before your tour ends at the perfect time, and in the perfect place, for lunch.

Good to know before you go
  • Aim to get to the meeting point 10 to 15 minutes early. If you’re late, you will miss the tour.
  • Please note, the cable car and streetcar operations can be affected by events and technical issues beyond our control.
  • By making a booking for this tour, you agree to be bound by Real San Francisco Tours terms of service.
  • 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.
  • This tour is not recommended for children under 12 y.o.
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
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