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Art and Architecture Walking Tour of Union Square and Chinatown
Explore two of San Francisco's most distinctive neighborhoods side-by-side on a walking tour of Chinatown and Union Square. Learn the fascinating history behind the oldest Chinatown in the United States, and be immersed in the city’s contrasting cultures as you stroll alongside cable cars through Union Square’s chic hotels, architectural landmarks, and luxury boutiques.
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$32.00
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$32.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

History and Architecture Walking Tour of Nob Hill
Uncover the scandalous, high-society history of San Francisco's most illustrious hill on a walking tour of Nob Hill. Hear the stories behind the grand hotels and stately mansions built by the city's powerful 19th-century business tycoons and politicians, and learn how the advent of the cable car and the disastrous 1906 earthquake shaped one of the city’s most affluent neighborhoods.
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$32.00
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$32.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

History and Architecture Walking Tour of San Francisco Financial District
Harken back to San Francisco’s days as a Gold Rush boomtown on a 2-hour walking tour of the Financial District, once known as the rowdy Barbary Coast of California. Hear tales of buried ships, fortune hunters, and Wild West saloons as you explore the city’s former waterfront, and learn how it transformed into the business hub of modern-day San Francisco.
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$32.00
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$32.00
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

San Francisco CityPASS
Save time and money with the San Francisco CityPASS, which gives you admission to top area attractions, a cruise on San Francisco Bay, and discounts for shopping and activities. You can choose to visit science and art museums like the Exploratorium or the Walt Disney Family Museum. You’ll have important details like hours of operation right in your pocket with the provided mobile ticket.
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$76.00
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$76.00

Entertaining Tour of San Francisco
Getting there is half the fun.
My Expedition is more like a Gondola.
On stage since age 5, I will entertain you with singing, car karaoke, juggling and stories from my weird and fun life where home ran away from me when I was 15 and I joined the Circus.
As a Lyft and Uber driver for 3 years I learned where to go in San Francisco.
Testimonials:
"Honestly the best ride I’ve ever had. The man has the voice of an angel and the personality of
Johnny Carson. Could not recommend a better driver. "
"Fantastic driver and extremely entertaining!!!!!"
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$461.54
per group
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$461.54
per group

Lonely Planet Experiences: Food & Street Art of Mission District (Small Group)
Discover a variety of delicious foods along with vibrant street art on a 2.5-hour food and art tour in San Francisco’s Mission District. Your guide introduces you to the history and culture of the neighborhood as you take in eye-popping murals along Balmy Avenue and Clarion Alley, and taste the specialties at five favorite local eateries. Expect to try gourmet donuts, Mexican pastries, agua fresca (fruit drink), sweet or savory pie, and stop at a famous taqueria before finishing up at Dolores Park and the Mission Dolores.
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$91.96
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$91.96
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

Go San Francisco Explorer Pass
With the San Francisco Explorer Pass you’ll save money on four San Francisco attractions within a 60-day period. Select four activities among a list of 20 sightseeing cruises, tours, museum admissions, and transportation in and around the city. Take advantage of discount offers at retailers and restaurants, and use your complimentary guidebook to help you independently explore the Bay Area at your own pace. No voucher redemption is required; simply save on your mobile phone and enjoy direct entry to attractions.
Please note: Enjoy the extra flexibility in case your travel plans need to change: All passes are valid for two year from purchase date and only become activated with your first attraction visit. After activation your pass will be valid for 60 days and/or the remaining number of attraction choices purchased.
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$61.00
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$61.00

California Academy of Sciences NightLife Admission Ticket
Pair science with San Francisco nightlife and you have NightLife at the California Academy of Sciences. This is the perfect, child-free way to explore the museum after hours. Make your way inside and enjoy a lively venue of music, provocative science, and exhibits.
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$23.00
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$23.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Alcatraz Tour plus Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip
Experience some of the Bay Area’s top attractions on this Alcatraz and Muir Woods tour that also includes a stop in Sausalito. At Muir Woods National Monument, stare in wonder at the coastal redwoods, some of the tallest trees on Earth. Soak up the charm of seaside Sausalito, and experience Alcatraz in one of two ways—admission to the prison, which includes the ferry ride to Alcatraz Island and the audio tour.
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$125.00
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$125.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Alcatraz and Muir Woods Tour Including Madame Tussauds or the Dungeon
Visit two world-famous San Francisco attractions, Alcatraz and Muir Woods, in just one day. Venture into the Cell House of Alcatraz for an award-winning audio tour of the notorious former federal penitentiary. Then stroll under towering old-growth redwood trees at Muir Woods National Monument before walking around the waterfront town of Sausalito. Enjoy admission to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum or the San Francisco Dungeon as part of your package. Hotel transport plus ferry to Alcatraz Island included.
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$195.00
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$195.00

California Academy of Sciences NightLife Admission Ticket and VIP Tour
Peek behind the scenes at the California Academy of Sciences with VIP tickets to the Thursday NightLife—an adults-only event that proves museums aren’t just for kids. Sip cocktails and nibble hors d'oeuvres at a private reception, then go inside “The Vault” to see glittering gemstones and prehistoric treasures not on view to the general public. You’ll also take a walk on the wild side with express entry to the Osher Rainforest dome and get starry-eyed during a planetarium show.
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$60.00
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$60.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket
Enjoy easy access to the California Academy of Sciences with this pre-paid ticket. Walk right in to enjoy the museum's 4-story rain forest, planetarium, and aquarium. Avoid wasting your precious vacation waiting in the long lines to purchase tickets for this exhibit-packed museum. Your admission includes all shows and exhibits, and is a perfect activity for families.
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$36.95
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$36.95
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Custom 3 hour Tour of San Francisco
Getting there is half the fun.
My Expedition is more like a Gondola.
On stage since age 5, I will entertain you with singing, car karaoke, juggling and stories from my weird and fun life where home ran away from me when I was 15 and I joined the Circus.
As a Lyft and Uber driver for 3 years I learned where to go in San Francisco.
Testimonials:
"Honestly the best ride I’ve ever had. The man has the voice of an angel and the personality of
Johnny Carson. Could not recommend a better driver. "
"Fantastic driver and extremely entertaining!!!!!"
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$302.57
per group
From
$302.57
per group

Madame Tussauds General Admission
Purchase your ticket ahead of time for guaranteed admission to Madame Tussauds San Francisco. See famous figures from San Francisco and around the world at this popular attraction including Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, and George Clooney.
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$20.00
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$20.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Walk the Haight Audio Tour: Tune into San Francisco’s Hippie Counterculture
You’ll be amazed at how many fascinating sites, stories, and personalities intersect at San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury. We’ll begin our self-guided audio tour at the Golden Gate Park and end across the street from the Hippie Temptation House that was featured in a 1967 TV documentary of the same name. Along the way, San Francisco’s hippest neighborhood will come alive to you. In fact, by the end of the tour, you’ll be tempted to flash the peace sign to people passing by and put a flower in your hair.
On this tour around Haight-Ashbury, we’ll visit and chronicle the following major sites:
• The stomping grounds of rock legends the Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and Jefferson Airplane
• A row of some of the finest Victorian houses in San Francisco, including the famous "Four Seasons"
• The home of infamous mass murderer Charles Manson
• The townhouse where legendary ballet dancer and Soviet defector Rudolf Nureyev was busted for possession of marijuana
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$5.99
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$5.99

San Francisco Private Tour: 19th Century Gold Rush Exploration Game
Embark on a quest around San Francisco by solving clues playing the role of a person wanting to become rich in 1900, all with the help of your smartphone. Unlock new stories as you discover on your own the Embarcadero, Union Square, the Mechanics Monument, and more. You won't need a guide.
- Discover popular and hidden places in San Francisco
- Follow clues and unlock local stories that will amaze you
- Visit Chinatown and the French Quarter in San Francisco
You play the role of a person who has just arrived in San Francisco in the early 1900s seeking fortune like many others have done. It’s not long after the gold rush boom and there is plenty of money to be had. How will you strike it rich?
Each clue on this quest will lead you from one place to another, giving you precise directions, so you won’t need a map, a GPS, or a guide. The quest will take you about 1.5 hours to complete, but you can finish it at your own pace. Start and stop the quest whenever you want.
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$6.14
Price varies by group size
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$6.14
Price varies by group size

Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems: Best of San Francisco Private Tour
World-famous sights, vibrant neighborhoods, and a laidback bohemian atmosphere; San Francisco is a magical place! On this private tour, get ready to discover the best highlights the city has to offer, as well as its unique hidden gems with your favorite local.
Get ready to experience San Francisco the local way. Enjoy the city to the max and hear more about the origin, history, and culture of San Francisco. Follow in the footsteps of the Beat Generation poets at the City Lights bookstore and take a walk through streets packed with brightly colored murals. See and touch the city’s past and present as you visit the beautiful Painted Ladies and ride a classic cable car.
Follow your local host through several of San Francisco’s neighborhoods, each with its unique character. Explore the country’s first Chinatown. Stroll through the lively streets of the Castro and the vibrant murals of the Mission, home to a thriving Latino community. More to come, join this tour now to find out!
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$119.41
Price varies by group size
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$119.41
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Skip the Line: Museum of 3D Illusions General Admission Tickets
This is an experience fun for the whole family. You are in for an incredible experience, sure to play with your perception and make you the star of every photo you take!
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$25.00
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$25.00

Walking Tour of Nob Hill - Cable Cars, Luxury Hotels, French-Gothic Cathedral
When Robert Louis Stevenson visited San Francisco in 1879, he declared, "Nob Hill, the Hill of Palaces, must certainly be counted the best part of San Francisco. It is here that millionaires gathered together, vying with each other in display". My Nob Hill tour is a 2-hour walking photo-shoot tour that starts with a Cable Car ride and a visit to a French Gothic Cathedral and ends at the Top of the Mark on the 19th floor of the InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel for photographs and beverages at sunset.
The eclectic history of Nob Hill includes:
* The Gold Rush (not the San Francisco 49r cheerleaders)
* The Silver Bonanza (not including Ben Cartwright, Ben, Hoss or Little Joe)
* The Transcontinental Railroad
* The 1906 Earthquake and Fire, and
* A spectacular French-Gothic design Episcopal Cathedral that took nearly 40 years to build.
The opportunities for photography are endless on Nob Hill!
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$175.00
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$175.00

Bucket List Tour of San Francisco
You will be very entertained on the way in my Multi Colored Dream Gondola with music and interesting stories.
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$533.34
per group
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$533.34
per group

Hello San Francisco! - Painted Ladies, Castro & Mission District Private Tour
First time in San Francisco? Wondering where to go and what to see in this colorful city? We got you! Kickstart your time in San Francisco with a 90-minute introduction of two of its unique neighborhoods with the help of your favorite local. See the main highlights of San Francisco’s Castro and Mission areas and discover the best the city has to offer. Your local host will answer all of your travel questions and will provide you with local insights and recommendations according to your liking.
On this private tour, you’ll visit the must-see historical spots, but also find hidden places that will give an authentic feeling of the character and contrasts in these parts of the city. Start at the iconic Painted Ladies, see where the city takes time out at Dolores Park, and walk among the bright, bold street art of Clarion Alley. Hear all about how The Castro helped to make San Francisco the gay capital of the world. Ready for a unique private journey to the past?
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$49.24
Price varies by group size
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$49.24
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Mission District Street Art and Food Walking Tour
On this in-depth walking tour of San Francisco’s Mission District, your small group will explore the murals, handicrafts, and the emerging food scene tucked into the neighborhood’s alleys and public squares. Gain a new appreciation for the diversity of peoples that make San Francisco one of the most intriguing cities in the world.
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$39.00
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$39.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Mission and Haight-Ashbury Street Art Walk and Thrift Store Shopping with Local
Focus on the Mission and Haigh Ashbury neighborhoods of San Francisco on this small-group walking tour. Stroll through the Mission to learn about is Latino history and see some of its best street art installations, then move on to the Summer-of-Love-influenced Haight-Ashbury neighborhood to hit some secondhand stores. Traveling with a small group of just six people or fewer means you'll get personalized attention from your guide and the chance to ask questions.
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$150.00
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$150.00

Museum Hop (incl. 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour + SF MOMA + DeYoung Museum)
Enjoy sightseeing at your own pace and visit two of San Francisco's best art museums with this combo tour that can be used over two days. With a 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off pass, visit attractions such as the Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Park at your leisure. Plus, receive admission to the de Young Museum and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA).
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$89.99
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$89.99
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
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