Private Tour Guides In San Francisco

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Private Tour Guides In San Francisco

Top private tours in San Francisco

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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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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Must see San Francisco with a local
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San Francisco Must see San Francisco with a local

Rugged coastal hikes, fresh seafood and pier hopping (there’s more than Pier 39, you know).

$235 per person

7 hours

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Explore the hip Mission district
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San Francisco Explore the hip Mission district

Larger than life street art, fusion food from food trucks and a loud (and proud) character.

$145 per person

4 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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Vista Point to Land’s End
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San Francisco Vista Point to Land’s End

Rugged coastlines, a secret, alternative trail and a surprising nudist beach (this one’s optional).

$142.5 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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Private Tour Guides In San Francisco

The best private guides and local insiders in San Francisco

If you’re looking for the ultimate private tours in San Francisco with in-the-know local hosts leading the way, City Unscripted has got you covered. Our private tour guides in San Francisco know this city like the back of their hand, and they can’t wait to share its best-kept secrets and lesser-known landmarks with curious travelers like you. There’s no better way to uncover the city’s most iconic attractions, from century-old speakeasy saloons to brightly-colored Victorian houses, than alongside the best private tour guides in San Francisco. Book a personalized experience with one of our private guides in San Francisco and see the very best of this Californian gem.

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Private Tour Guides In San Francisco

More than the tourist traps

San Francisco is an inner-city playground of steel-and-glass skyscrapers, sleek rooftop bars, historic buildings, and hundreds of restaurants reflecting the diverse cultures that call the city home. Who better than our private tour guides in San Francisco to show you all this and more? Any private tours in San Francisco can show you the must-sees – but so can a guidebook. That’s why our private guides in San Francisco don’t waste your time on the top 10 sights you could easily find on your own. Instead, we’ll show you the locals-only lifestyle many travelers don’t get to see.

Private Tour Guides In San Francisco

San Francisco the way you like it

What makes our local hosts the best private guides in San Francisco? Not only are they intimately familiar with their city, but they take the time to get to know you, your personality, and your passions to create the perfect itinerary tailored to you. Whatever type of tour interests you, from fantastic food tours to full-day experiences, every City Unscripted tour is tailored to you by our private tour guides in San Francisco. Whether you have a full day, half a day, or just three hours, choose from our selection of private tours in San Francisco and trust us to do the rest!

Private Tour Guides In San Francisco

Experience locals-only San Fran

One thing’s for sure: private tours in San Francisco with City Unscripted take you wherever you want to go. Our private tour guides in San Francisco won’t spend all your time on the tourist traps – we’ll give you a nuanced portrait of this pocket-sized Californian gem that no guidebook ever could. Whether you’re a fanatic foodie who’s visiting San Fran for its famous culinary scene, a history buff who wants to see snapshots of the California Gold Rush, or a city slicker content to spend a day sipping Mai Tais and drinking local wine, our private guides in San Francisco make it happen.

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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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