Streets of San Francisco including Chinatown & North Beach
Highlights
- See and experience San Francisco’s on a thrilling walking tour with so many highlights including a never to forget moment of an incredible walk - right under the famous Dragon Gate
- Enjoy a wonderful engaging walk through America’s largest and very colourful Chinatown
- Visit Broadway – one of San Francisco’s most charming lively neighbourhoods
- Visit the stunning 853 foot tall Transamerica building with its iconic shape that has become one of Americas most recognizable skyscrapers
- See the famous not to be missed Cable Cars of San Francisco
- Visit an authentic Chinese Fortune Cookie Factory where you will be amazed at how the world’s favourite cookie is made
- Enjoy and exhilarating rest stop under the canopy of the famous towering redwoods of Muir Woods in the secret San Francisco woodland that very few get to visit
- Expert local San Francisco guide offering captivating stories and insights will host you for 2.5 hours of thrilling adventure to places that you would never discover on your own
- Enjoy truly wonderful views of iconic San Francisco neighbourhoods that make for the perfect photo memory
- Our group size is controlled to make sure you have the best tour experience that’s offers safety and peace of mind
Description
This thrilling one-of-a-kind walking tour doesn’t just show you the top highlights of San Francisco, but it immerses you in wonderful scenery and atmosphere that will make you too, leave your heart in San Francisco. This city has to be walked to be believed - with its spectacular streets, beautiful historic homes, hidden alleys, beautiful squares, hidden green spots with Redwood trees, lively locals and exhilarating skyline views , this tour to the must-see San Francisco city landmark delves deep into the secrets and stories one of the most compelling, exciting, and majestic cities in the world.
With so much to see and do in San Francisco, it can be very difficult to know where to start and how to plan an itinerary. This 2.5 hr. tour is specifically designed to overcome this challenge and introduce visitors to the very best of San Francisco in the company of an expert local guide who knows everything and anything about the magical city. While on tour, you’ll have front-row views of the best highlights, see the city from truly unique locations, as well as experience the beautiful atmosphere and excitement of its many neighborhoods in addition to an enthralling walk through the San Francisco streets of today and times gone by.
As the largest Chinese enclave outside of Asia and the oldest in the USA, your personal expert local San Francisco guide will have you strolling through the most vibrant spaces and lesser-known sites of this immense and difficult to discover on your own neighborhood. You’ll have all your senses awakened while getting up close to small bakeries, peeking into traditional Chinese Medicine stores as well as visit the legendary Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory for a first- hand-look into the art of fortune cookie making! Not only will you be able sample the just out of the oven cookies, but you will also take home a personalized treat just for friends and family!
In summary, for the best walking highlights tour of San Francisco combined with a fully guided visit to Chinatown and other top streets of San Francisco to experience the authentic spirit of one of the world’s most iconic cities. This incredible 2.5-hour walking tour features absolute must-see highlights for the discerning and curious visitor.
Good to Know
- Visit Union Square to hear all about the birth of San Francisco
- Visit Chinatown with a walk through the famous Dragon Gates
- Walk Powell Street, home to the world-famous San Francisco Cable Cars
- See Columbus Tower (Sentinel Building) - See the distinctive copper green Flatiron style building that was completed in 1907, currently home to Zoetrope film studio since 1972, co-founded by Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas.
- Visit the world-famous City Lights Booksellers & Publishers - Enjoy a brief stop at this store and learn about rich "beat generation", Jack Kerouac or Allen Ginsberg.
- Visit the colorful streets of rocking Broadway
- Tour is led by an expert English-speaking local guide.
- Small groups for safety and comfort
- Transportation
- Tour does not include Food or Drink
MEETING TIME: 15 minutes before the scheduled start time
MEETING PLACE: 246 Powell St, near the corner of Geary Street & Powell Street, across from Union Square and mesmerizing Cable Cars of San Francisco. Look for your guide with our LetzGo City Tours Check-In Sign
MEETING POINT: Meet the guide on the corner