Itinerary
- North Beach: We will drive through the City's historic "Little Italy", where Joe Dimaggio and Marilyn Monroe took their wedding pictures and sidewalk cafes are perfect for people watching.
- Chinatown: Drive through the oldest Chinese immigrant community and in the United States and enjoy the bustling street life and unique architecture.
- Pacific Heights: We will check out the palatial mansions and bay views of the the City's ritziest neighborhood, including a drive down Billionaire's Row.
- Palace of Fine Arts Theatre: Enjoy the Romanesque architecture of this monument from the 1915 Pan-American International Exposition around a serene pond.
- Golden Gate Bridge: We will stop at one of the many excellent lookouts around the Golden Gate Bridge, usually the civil war-era citadel at Fort Point. We may also cross the bridge if the weather is worthwhile.
- Golden Gate Park: We will cruise through one of the largest city parks in the country and take in the Music Concourse, Conservatory of Flowers, and more.
- Haight-Ashbury: Cruise through the historic home of the City's countercuture, where moderns street musicians, skaters and artists tread in the footsteps of the hippies that made the neighborhood famous in the 60s. If you're interested, we will make a quick photo stop at the Haight-Ashbury intersection.
- Twin Peaks: We will enjoy the view from the highest auto-accessible point in town, located at the geographical heart of the City. Vista includes the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges, the downtown skyline, the Pacific Ocean, Mount Diablo, Sutro Tower and much more.
- The Castro: Drive down through the historic center of San Francisco's LGBT community and see the fabulous Castro Theater.
- We will make a brief stop where the group can buy and eat lunch. Gus's is a local, family-owned market in the sunny Mission District. They offer a sandwich counter, salad bar, hot food bar, soup, sushi, coffee and tea, beer and wine, and indoor and outdoor seating. The price of lunch is not included in the tour price, but the market has lots of options at all price levels.
- Vermont Street: Vermont Street on Potrero Hill may have only seven curves, but they are packed into a shorter block than the more famous Lombard Street. This makes Vermont substantially more "crooked"
- The Embarcadero: Cruise up San Francisco's waterfront by Chase Centre, the home of the Golden State Warriors, Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, the Bay Bridge and the Ferry Building.
- Mission District: Drive through the City's most colorful neighborhood past sunny Dolores park, the historic Mission Dolores, and more. If you're interested, we will stop by Clarion Alley or Balmy Alley to check out some of the neighborhood's famous street art.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Sightseeing tour
- Gratuities
Details
I craft one four-hour adventure each morning just for the small group and unique goings on in the City that day. The itinerary is open - we will always stop at San Francisco’s classic landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Twin Peaks and typically roll through neighborhoods like North Beach, Pacific Heights, Haight-Ashbury, Castro, and the Embarcadero.
We will also leave big buses behind and may explore street-art alleys in the Mission, mosaic stairways in the Sunset, the laid-back vibe of the Presidio, our Beaux-Arts City Hall, famous “Painted Ladies” at Alamo Square, or go down the real crookedest street in San Francisco (not Lombard). It all depends on what's best just that day.
It's a long morning, so mid way through we will stop at a local market where the group can get a quick lunch and do some local people watching.
We will finish in the Fisherman's Wharf area in the early afternoon. If your afternoon plans take you elsewhere, we can find a mutually convenient end point.
We will also leave big buses behind and may explore street-art alleys in the Mission, mosaic stairways in the Sunset, the laid-back vibe of the Presidio, our Beaux-Arts City Hall, famous “Painted Ladies” at Alamo Square, or go down the real crookedest street in San Francisco (not Lombard). It all depends on what's best just that day.
It's a long morning, so mid way through we will stop at a local market where the group can get a quick lunch and do some local people watching.
We will finish in the Fisherman's Wharf area in the early afternoon. If your afternoon plans take you elsewhere, we can find a mutually convenient end point.
Know Before You Go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
