San Francisco
Family day in San Francisco with a local
Family-Friendly • 4 hours
5
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Family day in San Francisco with a local
Belly-flopping sea lions, a game of frisbee golf, vintage trams and maybe an artisanal doughnut.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Enjoy 5 hours with your host, who will show you the San Francisco you can enjoy at any age
- Discover family-friendly festivities from Tram rides and museums to sea lions and ice cream
- Learn about the city and get a slice of history when you spot the Prison Island Alcatraz
- Spend some time breathing in the fresh San Fran air, while you join the locals in a game of frisbee golf
- Get recommendations from your host about other activities that your whole family will enjoy
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
4 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
5 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 locations).
What’s not included
Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
You’re never far from an activity we guarantee the whole family will love in San Francisco - in fact, we’d go so far as to say it’s got to be one of the most family-friendly cities in existence. If you don’t already, we guarantee you’ll agree with us in four hours’ time.
For the outdoorsy types among you, there’s plenty to keep active with - from clifftop hikes to quirky frisbee golf to roller discos (they still exist).
Or you could opt to explore the colorful street art of the Mission District and inspire those budding artists or hop on a vintage tram up San Francisco’s famously steep streets to the light (creamy ice cream) at the end of the tunnel.
Visit the belly-flopping sea lions who call Pier 39 home, be blown away by science at the Exploratorium, or revisit the spooky history of Alcatraz. Of course, we’ll throw in food stops whenever they’re necessary - from artisanal doughnuts to food truck tacos, we know your kids will love the fresh food here. At this rate, you might need a few more hours to explore.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of our San Francisco experiences
Kathie
May 2025
Maria gave us one of the best experiences we had in San Francisco! Her foodie tour through Chinatown and North Beach was absolutely fantastic — a perfect mix of incredible food, rich history, and great company. She was so knowledgeable about both the history and current culture of San Francisco, which added so much depth to the tour. From hidden gems to iconic bites, every stop was thoughtfully chosen and absolutely delicious. We had plenty to eat with a wide variety of flavors — from savory dumplings to decadent Italian pastries. Maria’s passion for the city and its food scene really shines through. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to eat well and learn a lot in the process!
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Jean
Mar 2025
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.
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Jean
Mar 2025
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
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Mark
Feb 2025
We absolutely loved our food tour in San Francisco with Maria. We had just come from New York and did two food tours there . This tour was so much better. Our two twenty year olds ( who love food) were not so keen initially to come with us on this one - comment was too much talking and walking and not enough eating . They loved Maria's food tour and so did we. Too many stops to count . Maria was so lovely and has such a passion for China Town and North Beach/little Italy restaurants. She also took us to places we would not have found ourselves .
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Christie
Jan 2025
Michael was a fantastic guide! He knew so much about Chinatown and North Beach! We were fortunate enough to visit a temple on New Year's and ate the most delicious pasta in North Beach. Truly a memorable experience!
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Kathy
May 2018
My husband and I find travelling with the kids challenging at the best of times, and we were surprised to see that a company offers a family friendly city experience. We weren't disappointed and more importantly the kids weren't bored once, they loved Gina and she was excellent with them. At the end of the experience she even advised us on the best place to get ice cream. Definitely worth every penny! We wouldn't have been able to do half the things we did if we hadn't booked this - and it would have been far more stressful!! This was a breeze!
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