OLD_San Francisco in a Day: Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown & Skyline Bay Cruise
Highlights
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See the very best of San Francisco in a single, perfectly planned day
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Enjoy an hour-long Bay Cruise to the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz Island
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Ride an iconic San Francisco Cable Car without all the crowds
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Hit all the top neighborhoods including Chinatown, North Beach, and Fisherman's Wharf
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Spend time with a guide who will divulge the spaces and places only known to the most passionate, curious locals
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Combine some of San Francisco's top sites - Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, and North Beach all in a single-day expertly guided walking tour. Cap your experience at the end of the day with a one-hour bay cruise to the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz Island. This combination of stops is totally unique from traditional San Francisco tours, but it lets travelers get a better look at the true culture and history of the city. Hop aboard a cable car through the Financial District and down into Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf. Hit Lombard Street, walk paths unknown, and snap photos of the Golden Gate Bridge from a totally different perspective - the water directly under this iconic wonder.
Combine some of San Francisco's top sites - Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, and North Beach all in a single-day expertly guided walking tour. Cap your experience at the end of the day with a one-hour bay cruise to the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz Island. This combination of stops is totally unique from traditional San Francisco tours, but it lets travelers get a better look at the true culture and history of the city. Hop aboard a cable car through the Financial District and down into Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf. Hit Lombard Street, walk paths unknown, and snap photos of the Golden Gate Bridge from a totally different perspective - the water directly under this iconic wonder.
Tour info
Duration
8 hours
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Why take this tour?
Sites Visited:
- Ferry Building
SF Cable Car Ride
Nob Hill
Grace Cathedral
Chinatown
Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory
North Beach
Coit Tower (view)
Lombard Street
Ghirardelli Square
Fisherman's Wharf
Pier 39 - Cruise to the Golden Gate Bridge
Cruise around Alcatraz Island
Stop At - Ferry Building
Description: This spectacularly designed day in San Francisco starts near the architecturally pristine Ferry Building, once the busiest port in the world. Wander through and see San Francisco's original port with views of Treasure Island and the Bay Bridge (Yep, that bridge that fell in the 1989 earthquake!).
Duration: 30 mins
Admission Ticket: Free
Stop At - San Francisco Cable Car
Stop At - San Francisco Cable Car
Description: It's from our favorite "in-the-know" stop we'll skip the massive lines and board the iconic San Francisco Cable Car without any of the crowds. As this moving piece of history climbs one of the many hills of San Francisco, the storefronts in the Financial District fade, and the opulent homes of Nob Hill begin to appear.
Duration: 15 mins
Admission Ticket: Included
Stop At - Nob Hill
Stop At - Nob Hill
Description: At the top of Nob Hill learn about the industrial tycoons who helped fund the early city.
Duration: 5 mins
Admission Ticket: Free
Stop At - Grace Cathedral
Description: Wander into Grace Cathedral with its striking Gothic interior and gem of artistic artifacts including a bevy of stained glass windows.
Duration: 10 mins
Admission Ticket: Free
Stop At - Chinatown
Description: Heading back down the hill, it's on to bustling, culturally-soaked Chinatown. As the largest Chinese enclave outside of Asia and the oldest in North America, your personal local will weave you through the most vibrant spaces and lesser-known sites. Take in the small Tin How Temple and peek into a traditional Eastern pharmacy to see the various herbs and medicinal powders.
Duration: 45 mins
Admission Ticket: Free
Stop At - Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory
Description: Stop by the legendary Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory for insight into the art of fortune cookie making! Not only will you be able to try warm cookies just off the machine, but you will also take home a personalized treat just for you!
Duration: 20 mins
Admission Ticket: Included
Stop At - Lunch Break
Stop At - Lunch Break
Description: Whoa! This is great but that fortune cookie made me hungry. It's time to eat! Luckily, you have reached the crossroads of two very different but complementary world cuisines. Take time on your own to get lunch in Chinatown or the thriving Italian district of North Beach.
Duration: 75 mins
Admission Ticket: Free
Stop At - North Beach
Description: After the lunch break, journey through the years of the counterculture movement - the 1960s, when Beat poets like Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac mingled with the little Italian grandmothers on the streets of North Beach. Following a deep dive into the city’s artistic roots on Jack Kerouac Alley, move up Columbus Avenue - the main strip through the thriving neighborhood.
Duration: 30 mins
Admission Ticket: Free
Stop At - Coit Tower (view)
Stop At - Coit Tower (view)
Description: Your guide will uncover more of the hidden gems the lie beneath the usual hotspots including the interesting story as to why this famed San Francisco landmark was built - at the request of a very eccentric character in our city's history.
Duration: 10 mins
Admission Ticket: Free
Stop At - Lombard Street
Stop At - Lombard Street
Description: Further north, climb two blocks to "The Crookedest Street in the World", San Francisco's famed Lombard Street to see the 8 turns in one city block framed by blooming hydrangeas. Let your guide snap a photo we hope makes it to your holiday card!
Duration: 30 mins
Admission Ticket: Free
Stop At - Ghirardelli Square
Stop At - Ghirardelli Square
Description: Head into the chocolate empire of Ghirardelli Square. Pause to savor a piece of chocolate (complimentary, of course), then wander on down to Fisherman's Wharf.
Duration: 20 mins
Admission Ticket: Free
Stop At - Fisherman's Wharf
Stop At - Fisherman's Wharf
Description: It may be one of the city’s busiest tourist areas, but your guide will show you how to navigate the popular area before heading to Pier 39 to meet the real stars of the city: San Francisco’s resident sea lions.
Duration: 30 mins
Admission Ticket: Free
Stop At - Pier 39
Stop At - Pier 39
Description: Navigate down the Pier to a special spot to view the famed San Francisco sea lions, some of our most prized visitors-turned-locals.
Duration: 20 mins
Admission Ticket: Free
Stop At - Golden Gate Bridge
Description: You’ll round out the afternoon with a cruise across the bay, taking in some of the city’s best sights from the sea. Your boat sails along the waterfront past the Marina District, on to the Presidio, and travels under the Golden Gate Bridge.
Duration: 30 mins
Admission Ticket: Included
Stop At - Alcatraz Island
Stop At - Alcatraz Island
Description: A loop of Alcatraz Island is a welcome addition to the hour-long jaunt - the closest you can get to it without Alcatraz tickets.
Duration: 30 mins
Admission Ticket: Included
Things to know
Covid Policy
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
Cancellation Policy
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Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable.
Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable.
Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes.
Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
Redemption information
Mobile tickets will be accepted
Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
About operator:
Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.
In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
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