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15 Best Walking Tours In San Francisco

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The 15 most popular walking tours in San Francisco. What each one costs, how long it runs, and who you book it through.

15 Best Walking Tours In San Francisco

North Beach & Little Italy Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor - Espresso first: coffee, bread smells, and the neighborhood mood
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North Beach & Little Italy Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor

1.North Beach & Little Italy Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor

Eat and learn in San Francisco’s North Beach. A 3-hour walking tour with espresso, bakeries, Beat stops, and award chocolate.

Most Popular 5.0

“My husband and I really enjoyed our walking tour with Andre. The experience was both insightful and delicious. We were impressed by how much ground we covered and how many different foods we got to try along the way. Andre was knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly well-connected with the local business owners and staff at each…”

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San Francisco Chinatown Walking Tour - Price and timing: what $59 buys you (and what it doesn’t)
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San Francisco Chinatown Walking Tour

2.San Francisco Chinatown Walking Tour

SF Chinatown in 2 hours: heritage stops, herbal pharmacy sights, fortune-cookie factory tastings, and Waverly Place temples and secret-club alleys.

5.0

“What a fantastic walking tour! We learned and laughed a lot - and really enjoyed the whole experience. We have been on many walking tours and what set this one apart was the small group size and one of the best guides we ever had. Linda was so easy to listen to and really appreciated…”

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San Francisco LGBTQ Walking Tour with Local Guide - Where to Meet for the 10:00 am Start at 400 Castro St
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San Francisco LGBTQ Walking Tour with Local Guide

3.San Francisco LGBTQ Walking Tour with Local Guide

San Francisco LGBTQ walking tour in the Castro with local guide Kathy. See Harvey Milk sites, Pink Triangle Memorial, and AIDS Quilt Names.

5.0

“Great tour of the Castro and all it's history! Kathy did an amazing job of bringing the history, culture and biology of the LGBTQ+ community. A very pleasant stroll through the neighborhood highlighted by Harvey Milk and other community contributions. Definitely recommend!”

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Chinatown Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor - Your Taste Plan: Dim Sum, BBQ Pork Buns, and a Lunch That Feels Finished
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Chinatown Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor

San Francisco: Chinatown Culinary Walking Tour - What You’ll Eat and Drink (And Why the Portions Matter)
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San Francisco: Chinatown Culinary Walking Tour

5.San Francisco: Chinatown Culinary Walking Tour

Taste San Francisco Chinatown on a 3-hour walk with dim sum, fortune cookies, and tea lessons, plus crafty finds and temple stops.

4.8

“A fascinating way to explore and learn more about the history of China Town and meet some of the marvellous individuals who continue to keep this part of San Francisco alive. The additional plus, this is all done while eating your way through some of the best Chinese food I've ever tasted (and the portions…”

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Hidden Stairways of San Francisco - The First Stair Climb: Mosaic Details Plus a Real Sense of Place
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Hidden Stairways of San Francisco

6.Hidden Stairways of San Francisco

Hidden Stairways of San Francisco: a relaxed 2-hour walk through mosaic steps, gardens, and big 360° views with a local guide.

5.0

“Greg gives SF background, history, and fun facts with a sense of humor. It’s obvious that he has cultivated personal relationships with residents along his tour route and brings a sense of pride and respect to the city in which he lives. His tour is predetermined, but his ability to tailor the presentation to a…”

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San Francisco Ghost Hunt Walking Tour - Meeting at 1801 Bush St and what the start feels like
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San Francisco Ghost Hunt Walking Tour

7.San Francisco Ghost Hunt Walking Tour

San Francisco Ghost Hunt walking tour: $25.99 for 90-120 minutes of spooky local legend and Lower Knob Hill history with Christian’s humor.

5.0

“Christian is truly a master of his trade. I only wish I didn’t have flat feet so I could have enjoyed it more.”

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Private Walking Tour of San Francisco - Chinatown stop: oldest streets and a photo-friendly start
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Private Walking Tour of San Francisco

8.Private Walking Tour of San Francisco

Private 2.5-hour San Francisco walk through Chinatown, Financial District, and the Embarcadero to Ferry Building. English guide, free-entry stops.

5.0

“Flilp was phenomenal! I’ve lived in the Bay Area and am originally from Oakland, CA, but I had never learned so much about San Francisco until taking this tour. Flilp provides an exceptional level of detail and historical facts that I have not encountered in any other tour I’ve taken, despite having participated in walking…”

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San Francisco: Food Walking Tour of Chinatown & North Beach - Dim Sum to Fortune Cookies: The Chinatown Food Chain
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San Francisco: Food Walking Tour of Chinatown & North Beach

9.San Francisco: Food Walking Tour of Chinatown & North Beach

A 4-hour San Francisco walk through Chinatown and North Beach with dim sum, hand-made fortune cookies, fresh coffee, pizza, and The Godfather sites.

4.8

“Brian was fantastic as our tour guide! A true San Franciscan, he gave us the history of SF in a fun and informative manner. Oh yeah, the food was sublime as well!”

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Fisherman's Wharf Walking Tour - Meeting at 700 Beach St: How to Start Without Stress
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Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour

10.Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour

A 90-minute Fisherman’s Wharf walk with bay views, sea lions, WWII ships, and Musée Mécanique arcade fun for $39.

5.0

“Seth was an amazing tour guide, very knowledgeable of the history of the area! Would recommend to anyone visiting San Francisco.”

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North Beach Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour - 3-hour walking rhythm: timing, meeting point, and what the pace feels like
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North Beach Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour

11.North Beach Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour

Walk North Beach with a local guide, stop at 5 classic Italian spots and gelato, and enjoy included tastings plus neighborhood stories.

5.0

“Catherine was very knowledgeable and told interesting stories about the area. She took us to authentic, culturally significant places to taste. The foods we tried were excellent!”

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Mission District Food and Culture Walking Tour - Meeting at Voss Gallery: how the walk is paced and what to expect
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Mission District Food and Culture Walking Tour

12.Mission District Food and Culture Walking Tour

Mission District food and culture walk with street art stops and Mission favorites like burritos, tacos, and pan dulce for $39.

4.5

“We had a great time exploring SF’s Mission district with Seth. Having lived here for years, our eyes were opened to a whole new part of town we really didn’t know much about. Seth was engaging, professional and his passion for the food and culture of the SF mission was palpable and infectious. Highly recommended!”

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The 10 Tastings of San Francisco: Private Food Walking Tour - Clarion Alley Murals and the Mission’s pupusas and empanadas
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The 10 Tastings of San Francisco: Private Food Walking Tour

Chinatown Food & History Walking Tour - Small Group - Old Saint Mary’s Cathedral: history you can’t get from photos
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Chinatown Food & History Walking Tour – Small Group

14.Chinatown Food & History Walking Tour – Small Group

San Francisco Chinatown small-group walk with dim sum, cookie tastings, and a fortune-cookie factory stop plus real neighborhood history.

4.5

“Joseph the tour guide ! He was great. Personable, knowledgeable, accommodating. He was the reason for the success of the tour. Thanks Joseph. The Kepharts”

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San Francisco: Gold, Greed, and Gunslingers Walking Tour - Chinatown to Devil’s Acre: how the city tells you what happened
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San Francisco: Gold, Greed, and Gunslingers Walking Tour

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