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Stride and Discover, San Francisco Customizable Walking Tours

  • 2–3 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

As a 4th-generation San Franciscan, I’ve spent my life exploring the city’s streets, alleyways, and ever-changing neighborhoods. On this walk, you’ll experience San Francisco the way locals do—through hidden gems, overlooked corners, and the stories that shaped them. We’ll trace the city’s past and present, uncovering details most visitors never notice. My tours blend deep local history with personal insight, giving you an authentic perspective you won’t find in any guidebook. Along the way, you’ll learn how the shoreline moved, how neighborhoods rose from the bay, and how waves of dreamers, rebels, and innovators left their mark. Whether it’s your first visit or your tenth, you’ll come away with a richer understanding of the city and a connection to the San Francisco that locals know and love.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Guide in Person
  • All Fees and Taxes

What's not

  • Private transportation

Itinerary

  1. One of the oldest buildings in San Francisco with spectacular views and murals unique to our amazing city

    25 min

  2. We will explore 'little italy' and the many street and alleys that make this part of San Francisco unique and fascinating.

    1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

Meeting point
We will meet on Embarcadero street in front of the Ferry Building
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Stride and Discover Walking Tours
  • 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

How it compares in San Francisco

  • Its from-price is 87% below the median of the 999 experiences we list in San Francisco.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About San Francisco

San Francisco crowds steep hills onto a peninsula between the Pacific and its bay, with cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge and colourful neighbourhoods.

The Golden Gate Bridge spans the strait at the mouth of the bay, often wrapped in fog, and walking or cycling across it is a classic. Boats cross to Alcatraz, the former island prison, while Fisherman's Wharf is known for seafood and the sea lions that bask on the docks of Pier 39. The Ferry Building is a food lover's market.

Top-ranked sights in San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, San Francisco Chinatown.

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