Spend the afternoon with a local guide exploring some of the city’s most vibrant areas. From North Beach to Fisherman’s Wharf, this three-hour walking tour uncovers the city’s history, its hidden gems, and some of its most iconic attractions. Finish the day with an hour-long bay cruise taking you right under the Golden Gate Bridge and around the infamous Alcatraz Island.
KILLED - Half Day by the Bay: North Beach, Fisherman's Wharf & Scenic Bay Cruise
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Description
Every couple of blocks, San Francisco transitions from Shanghai to Rome, Hanoi to San Salvador. For many, the beating heart of San Francisco is the legacies that lie within the generations of people - artists and activists, inventors, and survivors.
On this three-hour walking tour (paired with an hour-long cruise) journey through some of San Francisco's most distinct neighborhoods, including North Beach and Fisherman's Wharf. To end your tour, depart on an hour-long cruise getting up close and personal with her most iconic structure, the Golden Gate Bridge.
In the 1960s, Beat poets like Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac mingled with little Italian grandmothers on the streets of North Beach. Follow along on a dive into the city’s artistic roots starting from Jack Kerouac Alley. Move up Columbus Avenue - the main strip through the predominantly Italian neighborhood where your guide will uncover the hidden gems lying just beneath the usual hotspots. Jet off to places where Hollywood titans dreamed up some of their most iconic ideas - understandable given the palpable artistic undercurrent that ebbs and flows through the city’s veins.
Further north, climb two blocks to "The Crookedest Street in the World", before heading to the chocolate empire of Ghirardelli Square. Pause to savor a piece of chocolate (complimentary, of course), then wander on down to Fisherman's Wharf. 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.
You’ll round out the afternoon with a cruise across the bay, taking in some of the city’s best sights from the water. Your boat sails past the waterfront neighborhood of the Marina District, onto the Presidio, and travels under the Golden Gate Bridge. A loop of Alcatraz Island is a welcome addition to the hour-long jaunt - the closest you can get without Alcatraz tickets. Afterward, you’ll return to Pier 39 where you can spend the evening exploring the area for yourself and musing over everything you learned on your tour.
Included / Excluded
What's Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Food tasting - Ghirardelli Chocolate
- 1-hour Bay Cruise
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off
- Gratuities
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Vesuvio Cafe, 255 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, US
Start Location Notes: 255 Columbus Ave (Vesuvio Cafe) Meet to the right of the entrance of Vesuvio Cafe in Jack Kerouac Alley.
Start Location Direction: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Vesuvio+Cafe/@37.797494,-122.406454,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x23ae1c58dd5b28c3!8m2!3d37.797494!4d-122.406454
Commentary
Guide : English
Audio : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- While we try to avoid extreme inclines and declines, due to San Francisco's hills as well as crowded city streets, guests with high mobility limitations or wheelchairs cannot be accommodated. Carriers in lieu of strollers are highly encouraged.
Know Before You Go
- This tour is conducted in English only.
- This is a walking tour. While there are stops along the way, guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- While we try to avoid extreme inclines and declines, due to San Francisco's hills as well as crowded city streets, guests with high mobility limitations or wheelchairs cannot be accommodated. Carriers in lieu of strollers are highly encouraged.
- The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the tour start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows after tour commencement or departure.
- The Bay Cruise portion of this tour is audio guided. You will not have a live guide during this section of the tour.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
Cancellation
Cancellation Policy: standard
Cancellation Cutoff: 72 hours
Cancellation Notes: 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.
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2021 Pricing
2021 Pricing
| RETAIL PRICE | |
|---|---|
| Adult (13-64 years) | $69.00 |
| Child (0-3 years) | $64.00 |
Terms and Conditions
Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.
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.
Prices
- Adult: $69.00
- Child: $64.00
Basic Information
- Duration: 4 hours
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
- Max Group Size: 20
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