San Francisco

Must see San Francisco with a local

Iconic Sights & Hidden Gems • 7 hours 5.0 (6)

Must see San Francisco with a local

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

Because of the city's hilly landscape, the weather varies by neighborhood and by the hour so make sure to pack or wear layers

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • Enjoy 8 hours with your host, who will show you some of the places which make San Francisco so phenomenal
  • Experience what you want out of the city - the sights, the communities or a hike to a lookout point
  • Your experience, your pace - there’s no rush to get to everything you want to see (unless you’d like to rush), but you’ll certainly get a taste of the city
  • Discover some of the secret San Fran spots and neighborhood which suit your vibe
  • Enjoy a brief immersion into the diversity that SF has to offer, by journeying into the streets, communities and eclectic food scene
  • Get recommendations for places to eat, visit and things to do during the rest of your trip
  • Fully immerse yourself in San Francisco and its eclectic atmosphere

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

What’s included Things to know
Because of the city's hilly landscape, the weather varies by neighborhood and by the hour so make sure to pack or wear layers
7 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

8 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 location

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What 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 most

What you’ll do

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?
Per person incl.
taxes & fees $271.43 for
Adults (Aged 13+)
Children (Up to 12 years old)
$271.43
per person
including taxes & fees
Select a date and start time
Tailor your experience
Flexible start times
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

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See our hosts and guests creating memories

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What travelers think of this experience

Colin Jul 2018

Such a great way to get to know the city, I'm not one for standard tours so this personalised experience was perfect. My Local Andrew was great for me, he made sure we went at my own pace, and saw everything I had said I wanted to - I would recommend to any friends visiting!

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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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Christie Jan 2025

We had a fantastic time with Michael! He provided us great experiences with culture and food in these iconic neighborhoods. We felt so fortunate to visit a temple on Chinese New Year and the pasta we ate in Little Italy was amazing!

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5.0 (6 reviews)
Colin, Jul 2018

Such a great way to get to know the city, I'm not one for standard tours so this personalised experience was perfect. My Local Andrew was great for me, he made sure we went at my own pace, and saw everything I had said I wanted to - I would recommend to any friends visiting!

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.

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

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 .

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!

Christie, Jan 2025

We had a fantastic time with Michael! He provided us great experiences with culture and food in these iconic neighborhoods. We felt so fortunate to visit a temple on Chinese New Year and the pasta we ate in Little Italy was amazing!