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San Francisco · WALKING TOURS

The Best Walking Tours in San Francisco, 15 Ranked

26 reviewed

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

North Beach & Little Italy Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor - Molinari Delicatessen and Stella Pastry: cannoli plus the old-city deli vibe

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,044 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $86Our pick

Taste North Beach classics on a Little Italy walking tour with espresso, cannoli, salami, chocolate and Beat-era stories. About 3 hours.

“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 I would suggest scheduling a later dinner/lunch.”

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San Francisco Chinatown Walking Tour

San Francisco Chinatown Walking Tour - Stockton Street food markets: what to notice as you walk

2.San Francisco Chinatown Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 778 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59

Chinatown in 2 hours: herbal pharmacy, secret alley temples, and fortune cookie sampling. Small group tour in English for $59.

“Linda was a great guide: knowledgeable, friendly, entertaining, and patient, The pace was perfect, not rushed but not too slow either. The tour was a perfect introduction to a wonderful neighborhood. We appreciated the shopping and dining recommendations, as well.”

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San Francisco LGBTQ Walking Tour with Local Guide

San Francisco LGBTQ Walking Tour with Local Guide - The Castro Theater and the long chain of queer history

Chinatown Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor

Chinatown Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor - Fortune Cookies at the Golden Gate Factory (Fresh, Not Mass-Produced)

#1 Sonoma Walking Food, Wine Tasting & History Tour (Public Tour)

#1 Sonoma Walking Food, Wine Tasting & History Tour (Public Tour) - Vella Cheese Company: how Sonoma dairy becomes part of the story

5.#1 Sonoma Walking Food, Wine Tasting & History Tour (Public Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 457 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $189

A small-group Sonoma walking tour mixing cheese, olive oil, margaritas, and a wine tasting with real town history on the Plaza.

“We had a large group of about 10 or 11, and it was so much fun. Everybody really liked each other and we met a good, fun group of people that had the same interests as us. The guide Abby, was amazing and really went the extra to take pics of all of us and sent them out . All the food stops were amazing especially the cheese store. I would highly recommend!”

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San Francisco: Chinatown Culinary Walking Tour

San Francisco: Chinatown Culinary Walking Tour - Tea, Herbs, and Fortune Cookies: The Real Lesson Portion

6.Chinatown Culinary Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 265 reviews · 3 hours · from $84

A 3-hour guided stroll through San Francisco’s Chinatown for tea, herbs, dim sum, and temple sights, with plenty of included tastings.

“Andre was a great person and all-around extremely knowledgeable. Would recommend him to anyone and everyone.”

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San Francisco Ghost Hunt Walking Tour

San Francisco Ghost Hunt Walking Tour - Christian Cagigal’s style: spooky stories with a fact-check mindset

7.San Francisco Ghost Hunt Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $25Best value

A 1.5-2 hour San Francisco ghost hunt walk with Christian Cagigal, focusing on fact vs fiction, spooky history, and safe neighborhood streets.

“Great way to hear the history and mysteries of San Francisco! My family all loved it!!! We went with 9 yr old up to 50 was amazing for all ages.”

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Private Walking Tour of San Francisco

Private Walking Tour of San Francisco - Where You Meet, Where You End, and How the Flow Works

8.Private Walking Tour of San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49

A 2.5-hour private walk through downtown San Francisco’s Chinatown, Financial District, and Embarcadero, ending at the Ferry Building.

“Flilp was phenomenal! I’ve lived in the Bay Area and am originally from Oakland, CA, but I had never learned so much about San Francisco until taking this tour. Flilp provides an exceptional level of detail and historical facts that I have not encountered in any other tour I’ve taken, despite having participated in walking tours across the country. His attention to detail, perfect timing, and thoughtful consideration for both his guests and the neighborhoods we visited are unparalleled.”

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San Francisco: Food Walking Tour of Chinatown & North Beach

San Francisco: Food Walking Tour of Chinatown & North Beach - Handmade Fortune Cookies: The Moment It Clicks

9.Food Walking Tour of Chinatown & North Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 148 reviews · 4 hours · from $94

Dim sum, handmade fortune cookies, and North Beach coffee and pizza on a 4-hour walk linked to Godfather and Beat history.

“Andre’s knowledge and stories were great. We especially appreciated how attentive he was at each location. He was an active participant in ensuring we had all we needed to experience each meal.”

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Take a Walk with a Storyteller! The Surreal San Francisco Tour.

Take a Walk with a Storyteller! The Surreal San Francisco Tour. - Starting at 2101 Market: The Fact-Fiction Welcome at Mission Dolores

Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour

Fisherman's Wharf Walking Tour - Aquatic Park to Cable Cars: Bay Views First, Then the Rolling Landmark

11.Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $39

A 90-minute guided walk through Fisherman’s Wharf with Bay views, cable cars, WWII ships, and classic arcades for $39.

“Seth was an amazing tour guide, very knowledgeable of the history of the area! Would recommend to anyone visiting San Francisco.”

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North Beach Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour

North Beach Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour - The Real Value in the $99 Price

12.North Beach Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Taste North Beach’s Italian classics on a 3-hour walk with 5 included food stops, local history, and a gelato finish for $99.

“Our guide, Scott, was terrific. His knowledge of the neighborhood, its history and, of course, its food was awesome. He peppered his narrative with vignettes of the people who made North Beach famous (and occasionally infamous), starting with the Spanish missionaries and the gold rush through the Beat Generation and the more recent past. We loved the food, too, from the sandwiches at Molinaro through the final gelato from Lush. Yum!”

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San Francisco: Chinatown Walking Food Tour

San Francisco: Chinatown Walking Food Tour - Meeting at East West Bank: what to know before you start walking

13.Chinatown Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 58 reviews · from $99

A 3-hour Chinatown walking food tour with five tastings, fortune-cookie factory stops, and expert local stories for $99.

“Lauren was a great tour guide. She had lots of great insight to the area and was good was awesome as well. Thanks for a great time.”

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Walk with Spirits: A Haunted Pub Crawl in San Francisco

Walk with Spirits: A Haunted Pub Crawl in San Francisco - North Beach After Dark: Devil’s Acre on Foot

14.Walk with Spirits: A Haunted Pub Crawl in San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44

Haunted pub crawl through San Francisco’s Jackson Square, North Beach, Chinatown, and ends at Lion’s Den, with ghost stories and small-group value.

“Had fun. Great company and Jamie the host was very knowledgeable and seemed to love what he does. The stories were more gruesome than scary, but still made for good stories and a good time. Would definitely do again and recommend Jamie!”

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Mission District Food and Culture Walking Tour

Mission District Food and Culture Walking Tour - Taqueria San Jose: Burritology and a Serious Mission Burrito

15.Mission District Food and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · from $39

Walk the Mission District for murals and classic local eats, with 3 restaurant tastings and 2 hours of guided culture.

“Our tour guide, Jamie, was fantastic! A local, knowledgeable guide who gave a great tour. Plenty of yummy food, and loved seeing the beautiful murals and hearing the history of the area. Highly recommend this tour!”

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