On gumroad you can sign up for notices of new tours. San francisco discount coupons for visitors bay city guide. Located in the heart of the city centre, the square is a popular meeting place for locals and tourists alike, and has played host to concerts, protests and other public events throughout its history. Tenderloin walking tours bay area walking history tours. Selfguided walking tours to explore san francisco, california. Walk sf tours north beachtelegraph hill san francisco, ca. Gary kamiya gives us a walking tour of san franciscos iconic landmarks and secret gems. They range from the popular golden gate bridge tour to one dedicated to the impact of the 1906 earthquake and fire. A literary walking tour of san francisco 7x7 bay area. Our selfguided san francisco walking tour is 6 miles long and spans 8 unique san francisco neighborhoods. Here are our five favorite sf walking tours i avital tours. Dec 30, 20 16 books to read if you love san francisco.
Find the best free walking tours in san francisco with local guides and give what you want at the end of the visit. From the invention of the fortune cookie to the chinese ellis island, follow the discover walks native guides of this san francisco walking tour through the chinese recreation of china in the us and how from the earliest days of the gold rush, san francisco s chinatown is the largest chinese community outside of china. City guides are trained volunteers who love san franciscos history, lore and. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Discover walks san francisco offers walking tours with a native tour guide.
San francisco walking tours are an exceptional way to introduce your visitors to sf, and at the same time, add some historical and cultural facts to your own knowledge bank. San francisco tours are operated by our partner san francisco by foot, inc. San francisco city guides free walking tours, san francisco, california. San francisco china town tour book free or private tours. San francisco tours public walking tours green guide tours. Discover walks san francisco walking tours with a local. Most of the tours, particularly those within san francisco, are walking tours. Sep 11, 2019 the best san francisco walking tours explore the beauty of san francisco on two feet with these informative jaunts. Click on the date below to book any available tour. In walking san francisco, tom downs has created an exceptional guide to exploring the best of the city on the ground. San francisco city walking tours and corporate team. Explore the secret side of the cities most famous historical neighborhoods while enjoy delicious local food. Be prepared to walk 2 miles for approximately 2 hours, with rest stops.
Local private tour guide san francisco, united states. Our expert guides will help you plan your trip and find the best san francisco attractions. Were a bunch of passionate, funky artists and creatives who wanted to share our city in a different way. Many of my tours originate in san francisco, where i can serve as a stepon guide for tourists or students. Whether youre in town for a day trip or a weekend, our guided tours are some of the best things to do in san francisco. Think of us as a city exploration led by someone who lives and breathes sf. Spend an evening under the neon glow with san francisco neon authors al barna and randall ann homan. We have partnered with gumroad to do the actual selling of these downloadable tours. The top 10 san francisco walking tours tripadvisor. A special curated tour of the letterform archives stacks for anyone fascinated by the history of lettering and signage. Learn about urban hikers small group, corporate, and private walking tours in san francisco. We guarantee youll walk away with a newfound affection, understanding, and spark for san franciscos incomparable history. From the small residential homes to the tall skyscrapers of downtown, san francisco s architecture also varies in size, stylistic era, and materials.
Even after many years we still find that free doityourself walking tours are one of the most enjoyable things to do in san francisco. The plaque can be found just across the street from portsmouth square. The tours cost nothing to sign up, and you pay whatever you think the tour was worth at the end of the tour. All our bookings include the right to a 100% cancellation refund for any cancellation made 24 hours before each tour. About the book walking san franciscos 49 mile drive.
San francisco is the first ever guidebook on hiking in san francisco. Youll not only top 10,000 steps on your fitness tracker, but youll see destinations up close, with time to linger, look and learn. Coastal walkers guided san francisco walking tours are the very best way to see the iconic, moody golden gate bridge, marin headlands, marins ancient redwood forests and san francisco bay closeup. Along with basic neighborhood history, every walk chapter includes a few pages of the daily crab tabloid serving up bitesize snippets of lesser know, quirky history told in a. These free tours offer you an inside look at the real san francisco. He was born around 1818 somewhere in the british isles and sailed as a young man to south africa, where he served as a colonial rifleman. You can also create your own selfguided walk to visit the city attractions which interest you the most. Ascend majestic gardenlined staircases to some of the citys most beautiful vistas and unique neighborhoods. All you need is voicemaps audio tour app for ios and android with locationaware playback and offline maps. On this twohour tour, participants will meander through san. Many cities offer free tours, from selfguided walks in dublin to guided tours in amsterdam. Brave san francisco s dark and ghostly past during this walking tour of haunted san francisco. Each of our walking tours is designed to engage your senses through unique activities, such as tasting authentic dim sum in chinatown or enjoying a 19th century cocktail in an old saloon. San francisco city guides 4155574266, free is a team of enthusiastic san francisco tour guides who want to show you more.
Free tours by foot san francisco all you need to know. Stroll the citys scenic shoreline and visit its beautiful hidden beaches and cliffhugging paths. Every day sf city guides part of the sf public library offers a number of free walking tours. The ultimate selfguided walking tour of san francisco. The book contains covers 50 history and naturefilled routes, including 40 in san francisco, 6 in marin county, and 4 south of the san francisco border. We walked through nob hill and union square viewing. Explore the famous sights and hidden corners of san francisco at your own pace with immersive audio walking tours by some of the citys top storytellers. Ok we require some information from you, such as your name and email address, in order to make bookings and fulfill your service requests via the platform. At walk sf tours, we believe the best way to experience san francisco is by foot.
While we welcome sameday reservations for our san francisco tours, we discourage walkups, as our smallgroup tours. What is the best book on the history of chinatown san francisco. This book breaks down pretty much the whole city into bite size walks which you could combine if so inclined. Here is a guide for a diy walking tour of san francisco architecture in and around the financial district. Texasbased take walks offers guided treks in 10 european cities plus new orleans, new york and san francisco. Art and architecture walks walking tours of san francisco. San francisco hopon hopoff tour buy tickets at viator get a view of the whole city from the top of these doubledecker buses that crisscross san francisco. On the day of your free walking tour, meet your guide in san francisco s most important public plaza.
San francisco bus tours hopon hopoff big bus tours. Weve seen bad tours with segways and outoftouch perspectives. Many walks are so nice we do them over and over again, repeating best adventures previously discovered and exploring more hidden opportunities each time we go. The best san francisco walking tours travel us news. Enjoy the flexibility as you explore the treasures of golden gate bridge to fishermans wharf, haight ashbury to chinatown. We joined the alfred hitchcocks san francisco walking tour through the sf tours. We are sponsored by the san francisco public library and are a san francisco parks alliance partner. Join wild sf tours for ghosts, graffiti, food and history tours, sharing the best of sf. Learn about the neighborhood as you pass by local sights and attractions. Walking san francisco s 49 mile scenic drive celebrates the sf history, heroes, and hilly sites directly on the route. Do not miss the opportunity to take one of the 80plus absolutely free walking tours offered in rotation by san francisco city guides. Book now our four walking adventures take you up and through some of the least explored areas and historic landmarks of san francisco.
Our main design goal is to provide the best combinations of san francisco cannabis culture and city navigation so that each guest gets the most out of their tour experience. Walking tours in san francisco do not miss the opportunity to take one of the 80plus absolutely free walking tours offered in rotation by san francisco city guides. If youre looking for a tour filled with stories you dont get to read in your history books like the san francisco civil rights movement and lgbtq. We designed our selfguided walking tour of san francisco to include several examples of that quirky san francisco charm. See paris attractions and sightseeing in a personal way. Bay city guide san francisco visitors guide, tours, maps.
I also enjoy conducting walking tours chinatown, the waterfront, etc. With jim rizzo and amy palmsback by popular demand. Wild sf also offers tours of san francisco s street art, a food crawl through chinatown and little italy, and a free tour of the city. Free tours by foot is the citys premier nameyourownprice walking tour. Free san francisco walking tours for visitors and locals. Walk sf tours san francisco 2020 all you need to know. If you wish to book a tour for may 1 and onwards, you can book on our website. Book a cannabis tour experience in san francisco tours. Walking tours of san francisco these tours are in the form of a photographically rich e book that you can enjoy on either your ipad or phone. Back side has moneysaving coupons from advertisers. In a city of stunning bays, bridges and hills, our san francisco hopon, hopoff bus tour is the perfect way to sightsee.
Vesuvio cafe and jack kerouac alley 255 columbus ave. Perfect as a fun corporate team builder or private tour too. San francisco city guides free walking tours home facebook. San francisco tours read about facts about seaworld san diego, campgrounds near universal studios, hollywood. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Follow these 17 expertdesigned selfguided walking tours to explore san francisco, california on foot at your own pace. Explore san francisco s yerba buena area with a local leading the way. Book a san francisco free tour and discover memorable sights and rich culture of san francisco, usa ok we require some information from you, such as your name and email address, in order to make bookings and fulfill your service requests via the platform. Jul 25, 2012 for books, the following are good starters. The 10 best san francisco walking tours with photos. Tours feature local history with architectural and graphic design insights to san franciscos unique legacy of surviving neon signs. Fun walking tours depart from different areas of san francisco, depending on the tour chosen. Explore san francisco and the napasonoma wine country and stay in our affordable hotels. Details about joshua nortons life are a bit foggy until his arrival in san francisco in 1849.
Jun 22, 2015 although city lights books is perhaps san franciscos most wellknown bookstore, this plaque marks the site of the citys first bookstore, which was opened by john hamilton still in 1849. City guides, founded in 1978, is a nonprofit organization with more than 300 trained volunteers who lead free historical and architectural walking tours in san francisco for over 40,000 locals and visitors each year. Get ready to experience the city in a whole new way. The best way to see san francisco is to get out and take a walk. Our 300 volunteer guides provide 80 unique tours throughout san francisco. Book now tenderloin walking tours take you on journey of discovery, revealing the true nature of a muchmaligned, often avoided and almost always overlooked neighborhood. See the city like a local while you explore stairways, hills, and hiking trails with an expert guide. We have only the most fun and entertaining guides who want to make sure you have the best trip possible to the city by the bay. Dec 11, 2019 the ultimate selfguided walking tour of san francisco, created by a local. This book is published as a part of a series images of america specializing in documenting the history of local neighborhoods. Each of our san francisco tours start very close to hotels in downtown san francisco or fishermans wharf. San francisco visitors guide what to see and do, book discount sightseeing tours including alcatraz tickets, san francisco map, coupons for attractions, museums, dining, shopping, more. Brave san franciscos dark and ghostly past during this walking tour of haunted san francisco. Join us for the world famous original sf native tour.
We keep our tour sizes small to ensure that you have an incredible time. Book your free san francisco tour free tours by foot. We have obsessively designed tours for years and have a secret catalog were finally opening up to the public for the first time. Welcome to the san francisco of armistead maupins tales of the city t his website is the realization of a ten year dream to share with fellow fans of armistead maupin the ability to visit locales in the san francisco bay area and some further beyond featured in his books. We are sponsored by the san francisco public library and are a san francisco. San francisco revised and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The latest and greatest edition to selfguide you up and down the mean streets. While not mediocre, the book may be beyond many with a more casual eye to see the city and the tours would best be made on a second trip or a prolonged one, if.
The green guide tours team has extensive experience designing tours in san francisco and puts quality, care, and compassion into every product and service we offer. Youll see lots of people doing important business things here during the day, but its a ghost town after 6pm. After meeting at the citys famous union square after dark, of course, a local guide escorts you down haunted alleys, through mysterious hotels, and around historic street corners. Discover a list of free walking tours given by the sf public library. Its history plays an integral part in the growth and development of the city, the bay area, california and the us. T his website is the realization of a ten year dream to share with fellow fans of armistead maupin the ability to visit locales in the san francisco bay area and some further beyond featured in his books. Welcome to free tours by foot, the premier nameyourownprice san francisco walking tours. The best san francisco walking tours hachette book group. Apr 8, 2020 whether you are a local or a tourist, get to know the area even better while on foot with the best san francisco walking tours on tripadvisor. Our guide, michael moore was a wealth of information regarding alfred hitchcock and san francisco. Tours feature local history with architectural and graphic design insights to san francisco s unique legacy of surviving neon signs. You can find dozens of companies offering walking tours of different parts of the city.
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