San Francisco in One Day Free Tour
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Join the #1 rated San Francisco tour guide for a free tour of all the best neighborhoods in the city! Our 2.5 hour tour takes you through the Wild West of the 1800s, the growth of the 1900s, the hippies of the 1960s, and the high-tech of the 2000s!
Our Original San Francisco Tour takes you through all the best areas in San Francisco. Our guides will make you feel like a local as we explore not just the touristy places, but the hidden spots that even the locals don't know about!
We begin when this was a tiny village of 500 people, until we discovered gold and 500,000 people came here all at once to make this the biggest city in the western United States!
We will show you the Wild West years when our city was filled with violent criminals and gangs. We'll go into the historic parts of Chinatown to explore the history and culture of the neighborhood. We'll delight in the fascinating Little Italy neighborhood, full of sidewalk cafés and Italian culture. And we'll visit the modern financial center skyscrapers to see what the city is today, and what it is growing into.
In just a couple of hours, you'll see more than you ever thought you could in your time here!
Meeting point
246 Powell Street
Before you go
- Length
- About 2h 30min
- Languages
- English
- Usual start times
- 10:00 (San Francisco time)
- Coming up
- 29 departures in 3 months, 2 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 2h 30min.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is 246 Powell Street. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in English. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
29 departures are listed in the next three months, 2 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 10:00. Times are local to San Francisco.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
Is it accessible?
The tour provider has added accessibility information for this tour. Check the details with them when you book, and tell your guide about any needs on the day.
Can I bring my dog?
The tour provider lists this tour as pet friendly.
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