San Francisco · URBAN HIKES & CITY WALKS
10 reviewed
This is the shortlist for urban hikes & city walks: the 10 worth booking, each with its price, its rating, and the one thing to know before you commit.
A small-group 2-hour walking tour of San Francisco’s tiled hidden stairways, gardens, and hilltop views, led by local Greg.
“The tour was a great way to learn about the history of the city while also enjoying the beautiful mosaic steps and views of the city. Greg is incredibly knowledgeable and had us all engaged - from the teens to the parents.”
3-hour guided hike from the Castro to Twin Peaks via Sutro Tower, Kite Hill, Seward Street Slides, Tank Hill, and a 211-step descent.
“Everything about this tour was fantastic. The information provided was interesting and the hiking part was great. Highly recommend it.”
Stroll San Francisco hidden mosaic stairways with gardens and 360° views of the Golden Gate Bridge, park, and downtown for $37.
“Greg is an amazing guide. Knowledgeable. Enthusiastic. Adaptable. My husband and I felt the tour was tailor made for us. We live in Bay Area and learned loads of new things. We highly recommend you take any tour Greg offers”
A guided 2-mile Presidio walk with stories from Ohlone to U.S. Army days, ending with National Cemetery views of the bay and Golden Gate.
“JB knows a lot about the Presidio Trust since she worked for them. It’s a beautiful area with lots of history. Make sure to see the grave of the union spy in the cemetary.”
Small-group Monkey Mountain hike from San Pancho for summit views south of Nayarit, guided by Sam with snacks included.
“Sam is an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable and fun to be around. The hike was challenging with the inclines. A few spots where footing was hard to keep but we were just wearing tennis shoes.”
Strenuous 5-mile SF hike from Coit Tower to North Beach, with stair climbs, Lombard Street, and big bay views for $54.
“Greer was outstanding! The tour was very informative and brought us to several outstanding scenic view points. The walk is definitely strenuous as stated in the write-up. Many hills and flights of stairs, but definitely worth the effort! Greer adjusted the pace to the group's comfort level.”
3-hour urban hike from Marina to Presidio and Tunnel Tops for iconic Golden Gate views, history stops, and photo time.
“Excellent hike. Tour guide was really knowledgeable. Great urban hike through some really cool San Francisco sites. Thanks!”
A 45-minute open-air San Francisco ride covering Lombard Street, Filbert Street, Little Italy, Chinatown, plus a Coit Tower photo stop for $29.
“Highly recommend doing this… well worth every cent. The tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining and the views were spectacular!”
Choose one of six San Francisco neighborhood walks led by a local historian. Small group, 3 to 3.5 hours, $65 with water.
“Ryan was a great tour guide, he was very knowledgable about ChinaTown and Russian Hill. He had water bottles as well for our team! He made the tour very engaging and entertaining. Loved the route!”
Guided 4-peak hike through Castro and Corona Heights (3–4 hours) with city views, secret staircases, and a $65 price.
“We had a unique hiking experience with Roam Local. We saw San Francisco from four different hilltops. The view was amazing, and we were lucky to be in the city on a gorgeous April day. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and regaled us with many stories. It was definitely a fun-filled day!”
