San Francisco Tours

San Francisco Historical Walking Tours
This is a relaxing tour that will take you through San Francisco's Victorian history. It is a great tour for just about anyone especially since you do not have to climb any of the city's infamous hills.

The tour will take you inside a Victorian house so you see the extravagant style of the time. You will learn the difference between the various types of Victorian architecture and you will be taken to some well known neighbourhoods.

No reservations are required so you can decide on the day if you want to join the tour, ensuring that you get go when the sun is shining. If you want to join the tour then head to the Westin St Francis Hotel a few minutes before 11am. The tour leaves at 11am. When you arrive in the lobby of the hotel look for the old grandfather clock, this is the meeting point. The hotel is located on Union Square at the corner of Powell and Geary Streets. The cost is 20 dollars per person please note that they are unable to accept credit cards. If you would like more information about this tour and how often it runs or please visit the San Francisco Victorian Walking Tour website or you can call with any questions on (415) 252-9485.

San Francisco City Hikes
A city hike is a great way to explore San Francisco. With San Francisco City Hikes you have a large selection of tours that take you through the different neighbourhoods of the city. The hikes vary in difficulty so if you don't like a lot of hills there is still something that you could enjoy. The Fort Mason-Marina walk is one of the flatter walks you can choose from. One of the most beautiful hikes is the Glen Park walk, which takes you along dirt paths past some stunning plant life and great views. Prices are 20 dollars per person and you would need to book in advance. For booking information and details about the various hikes available please visit their website or phone them on 510-601-9207.

San Francisco Tours
Through this website you can have a look at a wide variety tours in the San Francisco area. San Francisco Tours allows you to pre-book tours to the wine country where you are taken to a number of wine regions and you can partake in wine tasting. The wine country tour runs each day and offers pick ups from downtown San Francisco hotels.

There are a number of San Francisco sightseeing tours including a deluxe tour that takes you to all the well known attractions such as Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, the Golden Gate Bridge and many more. This is a daily tour that costs 68 dollars per adult and 34 dollars per child. To find out more about the tours available have a look at the San Francisco Tours website where you can book and see the choices. There are also discounts for those over 60. If you have any questions you can also call (415) 899-0060.

San Francisco Electric Tour Company
This is a unique way to tour San Francisco that allows you to save your legs and have loads of fun while taking in the sites. You will take your tour on a Segway, a first for guided tours of the city. The tour is open children aged 12 and up as long as they are accompanied by a parent. Adults aged 18 to 65 can take part. There are however weight restrictions, you must weigh least 100 pounds and not over 250 pounds. You will receive forty five minutes of training on how to safely operate your Segway before you set off on your two hour tour. On your tour you will see some great sites including the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Fort Mason and views of Alcatraz. The Sausalito tour includes hidden marinas, Houseboat communities, the Bay Model and more. The total cost including training and safety equipment is 65.00 dollars per person. More information can be found at the San Francisco Electric Tour Company site or by phoning 415-474-3130.

Local Tastes of the City Tours
If you want to explore the culinary delights in San Francisco then this is the tour for you. The tour is kept to a small group or 8-10 people, ensuring a more personal and interesting experience. The tour will take you to one of the many unique San Francisco neighbourhoods where you will have an opportunity to taste the specialties of various restaurants, shops and artisan along with the opportunity to the meet the artisans themselves where you will be able to pick up a few tips.

Each tour can be customised to suit your eating preferences. San Francisco has a great mix of cultures so you might have a tough time choosing. Tour prices vary depending on what you want to do but the prices start a 49US Dollars per person. There are discounts for families and children. If you want more information about the type of tours you can take please visit the San Francisco Taste of the City Tours site. Here you will find loads of information about the cuisines in different parts of the city and how to make a tour book.

San Francisco Shuttle Tour
This tour is perfect for taking in all of San Francisco's best and most popular attractions. Each tour lasts five hours and is aimed at small groups giving you a better, more personal, informative and fun day trip around the city. Each group will have their own personal guide who will be able to give their undivided attention to the group, answering questions and providing information about the various sights. There are plenty of stops along the way to allow you to get a good look around and take photographs.

A special highlight of this tour is a ferry trip to Sausalito. Sausalito is a small coastal village know for its excellent eateries, galleries and shopping. The ferry ride itself is an adventure giving you some great views of the city and some major sights. Other popular stops on this tour include Chinatown, the Golden Gate Bridge, Presidio National Park and Grace Cathedral.

Tours run each day from the Ferry Building. It is necessary to make your reservation in advance and it is a good idea to book early as the tours usually fill up quickly. There are two tours per day one beginning at 9am each day of the week and the other starting at 11:15am on weekdays and 11:45am on weekends. The cost is 55 USD per adult and 50 USD for children. Your can find out more information and make reservations by visiting the San Francisco Shuttle Tour website or calling 415 513 5400.