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13 Best Walking Tours In San Francisco

San Francisco’s best, in one place.

San Francisco’s 13 most-booked walking tours, side by side. Each one with its price, its run time and the operator, plus a straight read on what you actually get for the money.

13 Best Walking Tours In San Francisco

North Beach & Little Italy Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor - Coffee first: espresso and tea as the smartest warm-up
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North Beach & Little Italy Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor

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1.North Beach & Little Italy Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor

North Beach & Little Italy food walk with espresso, cannoli, deli classics, chocolate, and Beat-era stories in about 3 hours for $86.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Brian was an awesome food and North Beach guide. Brian is from the San Francisco and has that extra spunk. Brian enjoys talking and his comedy background brought smiles. There were multiple spots where we went for food and the food can be adjusted for dietary desires. There was quite a bit of food so…”

1,044 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $86.00by Local Tastes of the City Tours

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San Francisco Chinatown Walking Tour - Stockton Street food markets: what you should look for (and how to ask)
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San Francisco Chinatown Walking Tour

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2.San Francisco Chinatown Walking Tour

San Francisco Chinatown walking tour with an herbal pharmacy stop, fortune cookie factory sample, and secret-leaning alley history. Small group.

★ 5.0

“The tour was fun and informative, the kids enjoyed it too. We learned a lot about Chinese immigration to the city as well as a lot about their beliefs and culture.”

778 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $59.00by All About Chinatown Tours

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San Francisco LGBTQ Walking Tour with Local Guide - The Castro Theatre and the neighborhood origin story
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San Francisco LGBTQ Walking Tour with Local Guide

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Chinatown Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor - Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory: watching the snack being made
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Chinatown Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor

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4.Chinatown Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor

Chinatown walking tour from Dragon Gate to Fortune Cookie Factory with dim sum, BBQ buns, and tea. Small-group lunch on foot.

★ 5.0

“We talked, walked, and ate our way around Chinatown. Ryan was a wonderful guide full of fun facts about the history of the area as well as the horticulture. I especially enjoyed the tea sampling. I highly recommend this food tour.”

575 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $86.00by Local Tastes of the City Tours

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Hidden Stairways of San Francisco - Mosaic stairways you can’t unsee: tiles, stories, and best angles
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Hidden Stairways of San Francisco

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6.Hidden Stairways of San Francisco

Hidden Stairways of San Francisco: 2-hour small-group walk to mosaic steps, hidden gardens, and hilltop 360° views.

★ 5.0

“Nice walk, interesting facts, another view of San Francisco. Mesmerizing bay views. Greg was super friendly and kind”

244 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $37.00by Gregory McQuaid

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San Francisco Ghost Hunt Walking Tour - What you’ll hear: spooky tales with a facts-versus-fiction filter
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San Francisco Ghost Hunt Walking Tour

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7.San Francisco Ghost Hunt Walking Tour

Join Christian Cagigal for a 90-minute to 2-hour SF ghost hunt walk with history-first storytelling, safe night streets, and easy pacing.

★ 5.0

“I insisted on a ghost tour on my recent trip to San Francisco and Christian Cagigal’s tour was nothing short of amazing. We met in front of The Healing Center underneath a set of impressive eucalyptus trees. Christian is a self-admitted septic and amazing historian. With a sense of humor and while remaining neutral he…”

177 reviews1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)From $25.99by San Francisco Ghost Hunt

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Private Walking Tour of San Francisco - Chinatown at Walking Speed: Old Streets and Global Connections
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Private Walking Tour of San Francisco

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8.Private Walking Tour of San Francisco

Private 2.5-hour San Francisco walk through Chinatown, Financial District, and the Embarcadero to the Ferry Building with a guide.

★ 5.0

“I am not sure if this is the right site. But I booked a free SF night walking tour with Omar. I was the only one and it was a great experience. Omar is really great. I had a nice time.”

150 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $49.00by Free SF Tour

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San Francisco: Food Walking Tour of Chinatown & North Beach - Chinatown by twilight: dim sum first, then the food art
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San Francisco: Food Walking Tour of Chinatown & North Beach

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Fisherman's Wharf Walking Tour - Aquatic Park to Cable Cars: Bay Views and SF in Motion
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Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour

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10.Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour

A $39, 90-minute Fisherman’s Wharf walking tour with free admissions, Bay views, WWII ships, and sea lions, ending at Pier 39.

★ 5.0

“Very educational and fun tour. Marie was very good with her information and made the tour enjoyable.”

93 reviews1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)From $39.00by ExperienceFirst

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North Beach Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour - Price check: why $99 feels fair for what you get
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North Beach Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour

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11.North Beach Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour

Taste North Beach’s Italian classics and gelato on a 3-hour food walk with 5 stops, culture stories, and all tastings included for $99.

★ 5.0

“Catherine was very knowledgeable and told interesting stories about the area. She took us to authentic, culturally significant places to taste. The foods we tried were excellent!”

66 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $99.00by Sidewalk Food Tours

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Mission District Food and Culture Walking Tour - Where the tour starts and how the pacing feels on foot
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Mission District Food and Culture Walking Tour

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12.Mission District Food and Culture Walking Tour

Mission District murals and authentic tacos with guided stops across the neighborhood for about 2 hours. Food costs extra, ~$30 suggested.

★ 4.5

“The food and mural tour in the San Francisco's Mission District was an unforgettable fusion of creativity and culinary delights. From exploring local art to savoring diverse dishes, every moment was a celebration of culture and community. Engaging with the small businesses and local eats made the experience truly e”

47 reviewsFrom $39.00by ExperienceFirst

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The 10 Tastings of San Francisco: Private Food Walking Tour - Clarion Alley Murals: pupusas and empanadas with Mission street energy
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The 10 Tastings of San Francisco: Private Food Walking Tour

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13.The 10 Tastings of San Francisco: Private Food Walking Tour

A private 3-hour San Francisco food walking tour with 10 tastings across the Mission, Clarion Alley, Dolores Park, and Chinatown.

★ 4.5

“Brandon is such a fabulous storyteller! With his deep knowledge of history, and charismatic way of telling stories, it’s such a pleasure to have him around during this walk! We went to the best local food spots in town, and he even changed the route a bit to get my favourite dish! He took his…”

39 reviewsFrom $257.76by Withlocals

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