San Francisco Half-Day Tour by Cable Car & Foot
Spend a morning getting to know the real SF. We meet you near the Embarcadero, in downtown, before taking the cable car to Nob Hill, with its Gold Rush era mansions.
From there we take another cable car to San Francisco City Hall (or, on the weekend, the Cable Car Museum). After going inside this magnificent building, we take the historic streetcar to Castro, which is famous for its place in LGBTQ+ history. From there it's only a short walk to Mission Dolores Park, one of the nicest open spaces in San Francisco.
The Mission is really the birthplace of SF - and you'll learn about it all, as well as experiencing a lovely corner of the city. Next we take the bus to Haight-Ashbury, a name that's forever associated with the hippie generation and the Summer of Love.
We'll give you a tour of the neighborhood, with its beautiful murals, before your tour ends at the perfect time, and in the perfect place, for lunch.
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San Francisco Half-Day Tour by Cable Car & Foot
What's included in San Francisco Half-Day Tour by Cable Car & Foot
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Ferry Building Marketplace
Your guide will help you orient yourselves, by telling you the history and background of the Ferry Building and downtown San Francisco.
Nob Hill
Take the cable car up steep Nob Hill to see the grand mansions of the San Francisco's first millionaires.
Cable Car Museum
Learn the history of the San Francisco's cable cars and see how they operate (note we usually only visit on weekends).
Inclusions
- All Metro travel is included (USD20 value).
- We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents.
- Tour Guide
- 2 cable car rides and 1 journey on the historic streetcar included (if possible).
- Gratuities not included, because voluntary. If you enjoy tour please allow 15-20%.
- Lunch/Snacks are not included.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Aim to get to the meeting point 10-15 minutes early. If you’re late you will miss the tour.
- This tour is not recommended for children under 15 y.o.
- By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by Real San Francisco Tours terms of service.
- Please note cable car and streetcar operations can be affected by events and technical issues beyond our control
- Please check dates/times carefully BEFORE making a booking.
- This is a walking tour and we move at a reasonable pace, climbing several hills and sets of steps. It’s not suitable for people with mobility issues.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The guide will be checking in guests at the cable car station on the corner of Market and Drumm Street (by the Robert Frost marker), from 15 minutes before the tour is due to begin. Be sure to allow extra time for traffic and finding parking. We CANNOT wait for latecomers, there are other guests.
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Ticket Redemption
Thanks for making a booking with REAL SAN FRANCISCO TOURS. This ticket has ALL the information that you'll need - PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY! PREPARATION Allow PLENTY of time to get to the meeting point. Remember that YOU'RE responsible for getting to the meeting point on time - not us. We do NOT have a phone/email help center. There's no point. You have ALL the information you need right here. Be sure to wear layered clothing, we can get 4 seasons in a day in SF.. TRANSPORT / PARKING There is parking in the area, but it can be hard-to-find and expensive, so please consider taking public transport, it will probably be faster than driving. The tour starts right next to Embarcadero Station. WHERE TO MEET The guide will be checking-in guests from 15 minutes before the tour the CALIFORNIA LINE CABLE CAR STATION on Market Street (by the Robert Frost plaque).. Please bring either a paper or electronic copy of this ticket for the guide. We normally take the first cable car after 10 am, to start the tour. We have an average of 10 guests per guide, so it's very likely there will be other people on this tour. We CANNOT hold for latecomers - it's not fair or professional. There are NO refunds if you miss the tour. TIPS / GRATUITIES It's customary, if guests enjoy the tour, to tip the guide (this is a service industry). Obviously it’s up to you, but please bear in mind that our guides work very hard to make your experience enjoyable and a gratuity is a sign of appreciation. Guides are able to accept cashless tips via an app. FINALLY! Thank you again and see you on the tour.