Walking tours in San Francisco

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Walking tours in San Francisco

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From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

Ultimate San Francisco food experience
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San Francisco Ultimate San Francisco food experience

Dim Sum, Little Italy and your fortune foretold.

$172.5 per person

3 hours

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Kickstart your trip to San Francisco
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San Francisco Kickstart your trip to San Francisco

Hilly streets, food truck eats and not a tourist trap in sight.

$115 per person

3 hours

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Half day in San Francisco with a local
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San Francisco Half day in San Francisco with a local

Hiking through rugged beauty, historic neighborhoods and snacks from food trucks

$145 per person

4 hours

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Full day in San Francisco with a local
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San Francisco Full day in San Francisco with a local

Pier 39, vintage cable cars and food truck tacos.

$265 per person

8 hours

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Family day in San Francisco with a local
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San Francisco Family day in San Francisco with a local

Belly-flopping sea lions, a game of frisbee golf, vintage trams and maybe an artisanal doughnut.

$145 per person

4 hours

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A night in San Francisco with a local
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San Francisco A night in San Francisco with a local

Sundowners overlooking the city, rooftop bar hopping and night market feasting.

$140 per person

3 hours

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Wine tasting in San Francisco
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San Francisco Wine tasting in San Francisco

Napa Valley, charcuterie and all things red, white and Zinfandel rosé.

$217.5 per person

3 hours

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See San Francisco on your business trip
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San Francisco See San Francisco on your business trip

Food trucks, the Golden Gate and rooftop cocktails - this is no boring business trip!

$115 per person

3 hours

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Walking tours in San Francisco

The best private guides and local insiders in San Francisco

Looking for the ultimate San Francisco walking tours for an unforgettable experience in this gorgeous Californian gem? You’ve come to the right place. City Unscripted’s San Franciscan insiders know the city inside and out, and they’ll plan the best walking tours of San Francisco 100% tailored to you. You won’t get lost between the Silicon Valley skyscrapers when you have one of our local insiders leading the way. Whether you stick to the bustling main roads and explore iconic areas like Chinatown and the trendy Mission District or seek out secret backstreets frequented by locals, guided walking tours in San Francisco with us will take you wherever you want to go.

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Walking tours in San Francisco

Locals insiders leading the way

On our private SF walking tours, your stroll through the city will be completely original, with an itinerary tailored to you. Best of all, your walking tours in San Francisco will be led by someone who knows the city intimately, so you won’t miss a thing. Whether you’ve come to SF for the incredible food, California Gold Rush-era history, colorful Victorian architecture, spectacular wine, or mind-blowing nightlife, we’ll pair you with a local who shares your interests and can plan a personalized itinerary for private walking tours in San Francisco you’ll never forget.

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Walking along roads less traveled

Seeing the best San Francisco has to offer definitely doesn’t mean staying along the beaten track. On the best walking tours in San Francisco with City Unscripted, you’ll be able to explore neighborhoods off the beaten trail, lined by restaurants, bars, and boutiques adored by locals. Our SF walking tours are something special because they take you between a mix of highlights and hidden gems. You might choose our must-see experience for all the top attractions, but you could also spend your day exploring the museums of SoMa, or slurping spaghetti in Little Italy – the choice is yours!

Walking tours in San Francisco

The flavors of SF

Walking food tours in San Francisco with City Unscripted are anything but average. This pocket-sized city has more restaurants per capita than any other US city, and food is big business. You’ll have your pick of places to eat on SF walking tours – and the list is overwhelming. Sample silky dim sum in North America’s largest Chinatown, scoff tasty Tex-Mex from a tiny window in the iconic food truck park or try some regional fare like Hangtown Fry – a Gold Rush-era fry-up of eggs, oysters, and bacon. On gourmet walking tours in San Francisco, your taste buds are in for a treat.

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Latest reviews from our guests

    Wonderful day walking around the city with John who knew the city and its history. We loved seeing the city from his perspective all the alleys and historic spots. Best possible way to get to know the city.

    24 March 2025

    Jean B

    A wonderful tour of parts of the city from a personal unique perspective. Absolutely loved it! John opened up the city past and present. Perfect

    19 March 2025

    Jean B

    Der Tag in San Francisco war wunderbar. Unser Guide John war super und sehr bemüht unsere Wünsche zu erfüllen. Ich kann den Guide nur weiterempfehlen. The day in San Francisco was wonderful. Our guide John was great and tried very hard to fulfill our wishes. I can only recommend the guide.

    3 April 2024

    Erwin C

    Kathy gave me a fantastic overview of San Francisco. Checked what I was interested in and my preferences. 4 hours flew by, wish I'd booked longer but still covered a lot. China Town, had fantastic food, onto North Beach. Kathy has excellent knowledge of the historic of this amazing City, plus extensive knowledge of hidden gems. Loved every minute

    11 June 2023

    Sarah M

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