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San Francisco Urban Hike: Coit Tower, Lombard Street and North Beach

San Francisco Urban Hike: Coit Tower, Lombard Street and North Beach

Overview

Get ready to climb lots of steps and go off the beaten path on this challenging 5-mile walking tour of San Francisco’s Telegraph Hill, Russian Hill and North Beach neighborhoods. Ascend the Filbert Steps for a close-up view of lovely Coit Tower. Walk up the world-famous crooked section of Lombard Street and discover hidden gems like a tiny park with an amazing view of Alcatraz and the church where Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio had their wedding photos taken.

City: San Francisco

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $54.00

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Sun 23 Feb

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What's Included

Narrated city hiking tour

Professional guide

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Due to the distance and intensity of the hike, this tour is not recommended for children 12 years and younger
Tour runs rain or shine. If it is raining and you would prefer not to attend, you may reschedule or request a refund
Comfortable shoes or hiking boots and dressing in layers is recommended
Bringing water is recommended
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough participants to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Fully outdoor experience!

What To Expect

Levi's Plaza Park

Put on your walking shoes and meet your guide at Levi's Plaza Park to begin your 3-hour adventure. Your guide will get your heart pumping right away with a climb up the Filbert Steps, which run along Telegraph Hill. Pause along the way to capture photos of the panoramic views, and keep your eyes open for the wild parrots who call this hill home.

Coit Tower

Then, go where few tours can, as you ascend to the top of Telegraph Hill to admire Coit Tower, the 210-foot (64-meter) art deco tower, one of San Francisco’s best-known landmarks. From this vantage point, take in a commanding view of San Francisco, Alcatraz, the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges, Pier 39 and more.

Jack Early Park

Continue on to Jack Early Park, a very tiny lookout at the top of a hidden staircase, and take in views of Alcatraz and Pier 39. Next, it’s time to visit the Russian Hill neighborhood and walk up the famous curvy section of Lombard Street that is commonly referred to as the world’s crookedest street.

Telegraph Hill

Russian Hill

Throughout your tour, your knowledgeable guide will share facts about the sights you see and historical anecdotes. You’ll also see some pop culture landmarks, such as Macondray Lane, which was the inspiration for Barbary Lane in Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City novels, and Saints Peter and Paul Church, where Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio had their wedding photos taken.

Lombard Street

North Beach

Soak up the atmosphere of North Beach, San Francisco’s Italian neighborhood, before ending your 5-mile urban hike by descending the Greenwich Steps back to your starting point.

Filbert Steps

Greenwich Steps

San Francisco Bay Bridge

Macondray Lane

SS. Peter and Paul Church

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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 (10)

Bigtravelman33

Nov 2022

Alex was very easy to work with and helpful in accommodating our large group for a corporate event. The tour itself was awesome! Great views of the city and fun history along the way. Highly recommend booking a tour with her team!

Rachel G

May 2018

We had a Private Tour which was a customised version of the "Tales of the City" hike including up to Coit Tower / Lombard Street. Alex was engaging, knowledgeable, and kept the tour at an appropriate pace for our group. T This was definitely one of our highlights of our San Francisco trip, and we could have walked with Alex all day if only our itinerary allowed! Hugely recommend, you won't be disappointed!

Katie C

Apr 2018

My partner and I recently moved to the area and this hike was a fantastic way to get to know the city a bit! We would have never found these hidden trails on our own that go through such beautiful gardens and parks that Alex and Kevin (tour guides) showed us! Learning also a bit about the history of certain memorials along the way such as Coit tower and also bits of popular culture was a real treat. Worth every penny!