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What you’ll do

Picture a sunset overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, eating your way around Chinatown, or a casual walk on Fisherman’s Wharf with a fresh snack from a food truck in hand. With a full day in San Francisco, you could be doing all of this, with an added bonus - one of our local San Fran hosts by your side.

They can’t wait to share stories about their city with you, what keeps it buzzing and where to get a great meal or drink.

Enjoy a stroll down Pier 39 or maybe a cruise in a vintage cable car. Get a slice of local life and get involved in a quirky activity like frisbee golf or head to the best vantage point to see the sunset over the city, discover a hidden trail with some mesmerizing views.

Before or after a hike, you might be keen to grab a bite, so get to know the local food scene as you pick up something from a food truck, try the locals’ favorite tacos from a tiny taqueria and taste some authentic Korean or Chinese cuisine.

See the secret side of San Fran, as your host shows you to places only a local would know. All of that, in 8 hours? What a day!

  • Private experience, tailored to you

  • 8 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

  • Get what you want out of San Francisco on a private and personalized experience
  • Enjoy top spots, restaurants, historic neighborhood strolls or go for a walk on the city streets, with a host by your side.
  • Fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of San Fran, getting the best of what the city has to offer in a limited time
  • Get a taste of what keeps San Fran buzzing, with a twist – your stories will be authentic and all your own
  • From Pier 39 and Golden Gate Park to the secret side streets known only by locals - the day is yours to make
  • Get the scoop from your host on other areas to explore and exciting things to do whilst visiting The Bay Area

Things to know

What’s included

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

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to 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.

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Travelers having fun right now!

Travelers having fun right now!

Reviews

    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.

    April 2024

    Erwin C

    MARIA WAS WONDERFUL! She personalized our tour and made things easy and comfortable. We saw things we'd have never seen without her. Don't be afraid t something like this instead of or in addition to a group tour situation to see the cooler things in the city that the big tours don't/can't show you. We rode the F cars and the traditional cable cars to the wharf, the museum, and the Ferry Building, China Town, we walked and ate, and had an overall great day in the city!

    November 2022

    Gail S

    I had a great day seeing SF like a local Kathy had a lot to show and explain, simply good answers to my many questions Thank you!

    August 2022

    Kerstin E

    Maria was amazing and was so bubbly and enjoyed talking with her. There was never awkward silences it was a very nice experience we got to see a lot and loved every minute of it!

    November 2021

    Tayler M

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Meet our local hosts in San Francisco. One of them will tailor this experience to your wishes!

We’ll expertly match you to your best suited host based on your interests, personality and the experience vibe you’re after.

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