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.
You’ll begin the day by visiting the beloved Ferry Building Farmer's Market, then hop onto one of the city’s iconic cable cars for a picturesque ride to the top of Nob Hill. Here, you will wander through stunning Grace Cathedral, then stroll the square surrounded by opulent hotels while a statue of Tony Bennett looks on.
Heading down the hill, enter the bustling neighborhood of Chinatown, the largest Chinese enclave outside of Asia and the oldest Chinatown in North America. See hidden landmarks like the Tin How Buddhist Temple as you learn how the neighborhood went from being a seedy red-light district to one of the most vibrant enclaves in the city. As a little treat, we’ll pop into the legendary Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory for an insight into the art of fortune cookie making, and you’ll get some special custom-made cookies to take home.
After lunch on your own with plenty of local recommendations, gather back together to walk Columbus Avenue, the main street through San Francisco's Little Italy: North Beach. Here you'll see the old haunts of the Beat Poets, like City Lights Bookstore and Vesuvio.
Then it's time to burn off your lunch with a walk up to Lombard Street, deemed “the most crooked street in the world.” From there, head down to Fisherman's Wharf for a full behind-the-scenes tour.
Your final highlight of the day is a gorgeous bay cruise of the historic waterfront, where beautiful views of the San Francisco waterfront and skyline are on offer in every direction. You’ll sail past the famous Pier 39 sea lions, right under the Golden Gate Bridge, and around Alcatraz Island.
Guide: English