Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Half day in San Francisco with a local

What you'll do

You’ll join one of our local San Francisco hosts as you discover the best of what this dynamic city has to offer. You could spend hours searching for what to do in San Francisco so why not skip that step and enjoy the area with someone who knows it like the back of their hand?

See what you want to see in just 4 hours - your host is ready to put together a whirlwind experience based on your pace and vibe. From Bay Area hiking trails and parks to famous attractions and historical landmarks, you’ll see why the locals are so passionate about their city.

Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded local San Fran host.

Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 4 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

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

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • From Pier 39 and Golden Gate Park to the secret side streets known only by locals - the day is yours to make
  • Explore San Francisco and enjoy top spots, restaurants, historic neighborhood like Jackson’s Square while you walk the city streets, with a local host by your side.
  • Fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere and history of San Fran
  • See, visiting sites like the Mission Dolores (the mission here is the oldest surviving structure in San Francisco)
  • Go for a foodie-crawl around Chinatown while enjoying the impressive suspension engineering of the Golden Gate Bridge.
  • Go for a casual walk on Fisherman’s Wharf with a fresh snack from a food truck in hand
  • Visit North Beach or the historic neighborhood of Alamo Square where the residential architecture dates between the 1870s and 1920s. We’ll customize your experience to suit your interests

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)

What’s not included

  • Food and drink
  • 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

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    Maria was great She has a very deep knowledge of San Francisco, about the art, the architecture, … She also have a passion for good food and made us discover plenty of cool places to have drinks and great food It was a fantastic visit!

    August 2022

    Pierre L

    I wouldn’t have enjoyed my time in San Francisco half as much without John as my guide to the neighbourhoods of North Beach, Chinatown, and the waterfront! Having lived in the area for so many years, he was well-versed in the history and lore of the area. I felt like I learned so much!

    July 2022

    Alyssa A

    We loved it! Our Local Host Marta was really helpful in showing us around everywhere we had on our list, and it was lovely having the local insights, would definitely recommend to any friends and family!

    May 2018

    Lucy C

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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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