Free tour

The Essential San Francisco Tour

4.87

Excellent(15)

San Francisco

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: English and French

Guru: Victoria

Registered on 6 February 2020

Greetings from San Francisco! My name is Victoria. Allow me to be your ‘hostess with the mostess’ in this buzzing city, and show you some of its hidden treasures. For the past ten years, I have had the honour of sharing its rich history, vivid culture and latest trends with curious visitors. I can offer my tours in English, Spanish, French and Catalan. For dates and times, outside the Tour Schedule listed below, contact me and I will accommodate your agenda. Thank you! :)

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

The Essential Francisco Historical Tour 😊
Where you will discover what every new visitor wants to see!

Welcome to our San Francisco Historical Tour, a (2.5 hour) walk where we introduce you to our favorite neighbourhoods in the city.
We will begin in the 1700s, with the first historical indications, traveling in time towards the days of the Wild West of the 1800s.
The 20th century, will take us to know the great influence left by immigrants, among whom it is worth highlighting the fishermen from Italy. And of course, the latest technologies that reign in our city in modern times.

Take part in this tour, and you will experience the best that this wonderful city has to offer.

We will share with you the cultural varieties, gastronomic delights, street art, without forgetting the amazing hills of San Francisco (but don't worry- most of the route is on flat terrain! 😉). Needless to say, we will take you to the best places where your photos will be Instagram-worthy 📸.

Throughout this tour, we will discover unforgettable places that include:

• The historical stories of the Gold Rush that transformed San Francisco. Why it was known as the Barbary Coast, and who were the influential characters that shaped our city.

• A walk through the oldest Chinatown in North America. Why our San Francisco Chinatown, is a "City inside a city". How the Chinese and other brave migrants from Asia, fought for their rights and the rich legacy they have left.

• We will delight in the delicious restaurants and varied cafes of Little Italy, while learning about what drew Southern Italians to the West Coast.

• We will observe the modern contrast of the Financial District and its skyscrapers. Stunning architecture, with hidden gardens amidst the glass and steel.

• We will show you the Cable-Car, typical of San Francisco and known worldwide. How can one ride? Ask me more!

• Without forgetting the best restaurants, bars and nightlife, which are part of the animation in San Francisco.

And much more!! 😍

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

246 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

The tour begins at 246 Powell Street, near the corner of Geary Street & Powell Street, just across the street from Union Square. You can find me between the Swarovski Crystal store and the Hotel Stratford. I will be wearing a headset microphone and holding a white binder.

Outside visit

Swarovski Geary Street

The Original San Francisco Tour will take you on an adventure of our most historically significant neighbourhoods. We will begin with Union Square, where the pro-Unionist demonstrations once took place. Chinatown and all its colourful charm will follow. Here, not only will we visit the main thoroughfare of Grant Avenue, but we will also venture into the busy food markets. Right next to Chinatown is Little Italy, with the cute shops and cafes. Down Columbus Avenue to end at the Financial District. 😊

Outside visit

Chinatown

We will walk along the main thoroughfare of Grant Avenue, discovering pagodas and dragons. The San Francisco Chinatown, is the oldest in the United States, and it is a true feast to the eyes. A city within a city, where the stories of survival are impressive.

Outside visit

Little Italy

Discover the little artisan shops and the sizzling cafes. One of San Francisco’s most lively neighbourhoods.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).