San Francisco in a Day: Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown & Skyline Bay Cruise in San Francisco booking from $89.00

San Francisco in a Day: Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown & Skyline Bay Cruise

Overview

Combine some of San Francisco's top sites - Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, and North Beach all in a single-day expertly guided walking tour. Cap your experience at the end of the day with a one-hour bay cruise to the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz Island. This combination of stops is totally unique from traditional San Francisco tours, but it lets travelers get a better look at the true culture and history of the city. Hop aboard a cable car through the Financial District and down into Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf. Hit Lombard Street, walk paths unknown and snap photos of the Golden Gate Bridge from a totally different perspective - the water directly under this iconic wonder.

City: San Francisco

Wed 30 Apr

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What's Included

Ghirardelli chocolate tasting

Pre-reserved ticket for Cable Car

One-hour Bay Cruise with ticket

Fortune cookie tasting

Local Expert Guide

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
San Francisco is a notoriously chilly city with micro-climates. It is best to wear/bring layers for all of our tours, even at the height of summer.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour departure time.
Parking surrounding the meeting point is extremely limited and can be expensive. It is best to use public transportation, taxi, or Uber/Lyft.
While we try to avoid extreme inclines and declines, due to San Francisco's hills as well as crowded city streets, guests with high mobility limitations or wheelchairs cannot be accommodated. Carriers in lieu of strollers are highly encouraged.
This tour is conducted in English only.
This is a full-day walking tour. While there are stops along the way, guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
The Bay Cruise portion of this tour is audio guided. You will not have a live guide during this section of the tour.
Parking surrounding the meeting point is extremely limited and can be expensive. It is best to use public transportation, taxi, or Uber/Lyft.
The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the tour start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows after tour commencement or departure.
- COVID UPDATE. Walks complies with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to San Francisco government guidelines for the most up to date information.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

Ferry Building Marketplace

This spectacularly designed day in San Francisco starts near the architecturally pristine Ferry Building, once the busiest port in the world. Wander through and see San Francisco's original port with views of Treasure Island and the Bay Bridge (Yep, that bridge that fell in the 1989 earthquake!).

California Street

It's from our favorite "in-the-know" stop we'll skip the massive lines and board the iconic San Francisco Cable Car without any of the crowds. As this moving piece of history climbs one of the many hills of San Francisco, the storefronts in the Financial District fade and the opulent homes of Nob Hill begin to appear.

Nob Hill

At the top of Nob Hill learn about the industrial tycoons who helped fund the early city.

Grace Cathedral

Wander into Grace Cathedral with its striking Gothic interior and gem of artistic artifacts including a bevy of stained glass windows.

Chinatown

Heading back down the hill, it's on to bustling, culturally-soaked Chinatown. As the largest Chinese enclave outside of Asia and the oldest in North America, your personal local will weave you through the most vibrant spaces and lesser-known sites. Take in the small Tin How Temple and peek into a traditional Eastern pharmacy to see the various herbs and medicinal powders.

Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co

Stop by the legendary Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory for insight into the art of fortune cookie making! Not only will you be able to try warm cookies just off the machine, but you will also take home a personalized treat just for you!

North Beach

After the lunch break, journey through the years of the counterculture movement - the 1960s, when Beat poets like Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac mingled with the little Italian grandmothers on the streets of North Beach. Following a deep dive into the city’s artistic roots on Jack Kerouac Alley, move up Columbus Avenue - the main strip through the thriving neighborhood.

Coit Tower

Your guide will uncover more of the hidden gems the lie beneath the usual hotspots including the interesting story as to why this famed San Francisco landmark was built - at the request of a very eccentric character in our city's history.

Lombard Street

Further north, climb two blocks to "The Crookedest Street in the World", San Francisco's famed Lombard Street to see the 8 turns in one city block framed by blooming hydrangeas. Let your guide snap a photo we hope makes it to your holiday card!

Ghirardelli Square

Head into the chocolate empire of Ghirardelli Square. Pause to savor a piece of chocolate (complimentary, of course), then wander on down to Fisherman's Wharf.

Fisherman's Wharf

It may be one of the city’s busiest tourist areas, but your guide will show you how to navigate the popular area before heading to Pier 39 to meet the real stars of the city: San Francisco’s resident sea lions.

Pier 39

Navigate down the Pier to a special spot to view the famed San Francisco sea lions, some of our most prized visitors-turned-locals.

Golden Gate Bridge

You’ll round out the afternoon with a cruise across the bay, taking in some of the city’s best sights from the sea. Your boat sails along the waterfront past the Marina District, on to the Presidio, and travels under the Golden Gate Bridge.

Alcatraz Island

A loop of Alcatraz Island is a welcome addition to the hour-long jaunt - the closest you can get to it without Alcatraz tickets.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (29)

moorthy_h

Jul 2022

Well thought out 'walking+bus+cable car+cruise' tour of SF Comfortable for all age able bodies Maggie, our tour guide was simply outstanding professional We parked midway between tour start & finish so it was good. highly recommended.

rvhappyer

Jul 2022

We were a little concerned when booking as a day of walking up and down in SF was daunting, but no worries our tour guide Maggie had lots of rest stops built in.Maggie was knowledgeable about the city, history and real estate an ongoing question with funny bits of info. We were a large group but she made if feel small and individual. Riding on and learning about driving a cable car, looking at the ugliest fountain anywhere to throwing pennys in nicer fountain it was fun day ending with ferry ride under a beautiful bridge. We did several tours in SF many disappointing but this was the only one that lived up to its advertising.

Kim_J

Jun 2022

Maggie was a great, fun, knowledgeable tour guide. She kept us moving and interested in everything we saw in the day. The group we had was awesome. Would recommend to anyone looking to explore San Francisco!

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San Francisco in a Day: Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown & Skyline Bay Cruise

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