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What you’ll do

The Mission! Cool name huh?

Things are off to a pretty good start, but it gets even better, trust us. You’ll join one of our local San Fran hosts as they take you on a journey through an eclectic neighborhood that’s certainly not shy about showing off its character.

Known for its vibrant street art and larger-than-life murals, bakeries and coffee roasteries, and Latin American flavors in its rooftop restaurants, taquerias, and food trucks, there’s never a dull moment here.

You’ll soon discover the history and personality of this vibrant district, with a bonus - it’s a local who’s showing the ropes. Check out Clarion Alley and Balmy Avenue, whose murals date back over 30 years and bring to life the neighborhoods’ history.

Oh, one more thing: shopping. You could find yourself wandering through local Latino markets, past street vendors, and into stores selling luchador masks, making you feel like you’ve been transported to the streets of Mexico City.

And now we’re sure you’ve been sold on a trip to The Mission.

  • Private experience, tailored to you

  • 4 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: French, Spanish)

  • Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Experience outline

  • Immerse yourself in the hip district known for its street art and Latin American flavors
  • Your experience, your pace - a leisurely stroll stopping at coffee roasteries and bakeries, or squeeze as much in as you can (take your coffee to go)
  • Indulge in the local food scene - food trucks and Latin American flavors rule the roost
  • Enjoy the diversity around you with multicultural influences in the wall murals, backstreets and local Latino markets
  • Get recommendations from your host about other neighborhoods that might suit your style, over an artisanal doughnut and creamy ice cream.

Things to know

What’s included

  • 4 hours with your host
  • A private and personalized experience
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

Travelers having fun right now!

Travelers having fun right now!

Reviews

    6 of us had a great afternoon with Kathy. She is so knowledgeable and provided lots of vignettes and stories as well as the history of the MIssion District. We walked and visited where locals hung out, ate great local delicacies and Kathy was really helpful in pointing out interesting places, facts and photo opportunities. Our Instagram is now filled with #missiondistrict This is highly recommended! Kathy is definitely 6 stars up!

    March 2019

    Ann L

    We LOVED this 'experience'! Definitely will be booking again!

    July 2018

    Dana A

    Daniela knew all the details and historical backgrounds of the many sites we visited. She related many of those details to her own experiences, which made the information even more memorable. If I forgot something that she said, she was very patient in refreshing my memory.

    April 2024

    William H

    This tour takes you across the city of Tokyo to great lengths and was great at learning about the different parts of the city, in addition learning a ton about Japanese history. This tour can be made to match exactly your interests, as Hiro can exceptionally put together the perfect itinerary for you.

    April 2024

    Moon L

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