Private small group immersive San Francisco neighborhoods walking & city tour

Private small group immersive San Francisco neighborhoods walking & city tour

Doing an urban trek San Francisco neighborhoods walking tour & city tour will be an immersive San Francisco experience because guests will be walking the street and alleys and take San Francisco's public transportation; while learning the history, current happenings and demographics of each neighborhood. Guests will get to experience the famous neighborhoods as well as the less famous, but just as interesting, neighborhoods. Guests will know more about San Francisco than most San Franciscans after the urban trek tour.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Chinatown, Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94108

From the meeting place, guests will walk to Chinatown. Along the way, guests will stop at a landmark and learn about the great earthquake and fire of 1906. Guest will also get tips on points of interests along the way.

In Chinatown, guests will get some history on how the neighborhood and how the Chinese community started and how they live there today and also see the "alley of the painted balconies." More importantly, guest will lean the important history of San Francisco from how it started as a trading village in 1835 to its boom during the Gold Rush and Silver Age while being in the area where it all happened. (Yes, all that happened in this area before it became Chinatown.)

Note: First public toilet will be available at the park around 10:30 am (1 hour after start time).

Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes

Stop At: North Beach, Broadway at Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94111

After Chinatown, guest will walk to the North Beach neighborhood ("Little Italy"). Guests will learn some history (e.g. Beat Generation, neighborhood evolution, legacy businesses) and experience how parts of this neighborhood has withstood gentrification and remain somewhat bohemian. Guests will also get excellent tips on things to do and places to dine.

Note: Public toilet will be available at the park around 11:30 am (2 hours after start time).

Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes

Stop At: Washington Square, Union Street and Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133

From Washington Square in North Beach guest will take a Muni bus to get to Cow Hollow. Along the way, the bus will pass through Russian Hill. Guests will be provided with directions on how to explore Russian Hill.

(Note: The cost of the bus fare in not included in the price of the urban trek tour. The Muni Mobile app offers $5 all day bus pass guest can purchase. Or pay cash bus fare which currently is $2.75 for adults and $1.35 for seniors (65+) and minors (-18). Buses do not give change so guests will need exact fare for the entire group.)

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Cow Hollow, Union St, San Francisco, CA

At Cow Hollow, which one of the more upscale neighborhoods, guests will see some of the Victorian houses that have been converted into stores and restaurants. Guests will also learn some history and current information about this neighborhood.

Note: This part is basically a walk through to transfer to another bus to get to the lunch place.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Fillmore Street, Between Jackson and Eddy Street Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA

After transferring to another bus from Cow Hollow, guests will have (about an hour) lunch at one of the variety of very good restaurants along Fillmore Street in the Pacific Heights neighborhood. Guest can choose where to have lunch.

Note: The cost for lunch is not included in the price of the urban trek tour. Thus, it will be the guests' responsibility.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Pacific Heights, 2356 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94115-2715

After lunch, guest will explore the exclusive neighborhood of Pacific Heights. Guest will visit a park with a nice view of the bay and see one of the biggest mansions in San Francisco. Guests will also learn how this neighborhood evolved and see more Victorian houses and other huge houses. The best part will be the view from this neighborhood.

Note: Public toilet available at the park after lunch in case guests forget to use it during lunch break.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Mrs Doubtfire House, 2640 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94115-1142

After seeing the Mrs. Doubtfire house in Pacific Heights, guest will take another Muni bus ride to Alamo Square.

Note: Guest will be responsible for the cost of the bus fare.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Alamo Square, Hayes & Steiner, San Francisco, CA 94117

In Alamo Sqaure, guest will see the famous "Painted Ladies" Victorian houses and the gorgeous view of the skyline of the downtown buildings. In addition, guest will see other less famous but just as gorgeous Victorian houses in the neighborhood. Guest will get some history about the neighborhood and the famous Victorian houses.

Note: Public toilet available in the park.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Hayes Valley, Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA

After Alamo Square, guests will walk to Hayes Valley which is the new cool neighborhood with a bunch of trendy boutiques, restaurants and cafes.

Guests will be provided with tips on things to do and places to dine.

Guests will have the option to stop for an afternoon snack break (e.g. freshly made ice cream to order, coffee, hot chocolate, etc.).

Note: Cost of snack will be the guests' responsibility.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA

After Hayes Valley, guests will take the underground Muni Metro to the Waterfront.

Note: Cost of the Muni Metro will be the guests' responsibility.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Ferry Building Marketplace, 1 Ferry Building The Embarcadero at Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94111-4209

The urban trek tour will end at the Ferry Building at the Waterfront. Guests will also be taken at two spots with an awesome view.

Note: Guests will be provided with directions to go back to their hotel or to where they choose to go.

Duration: 40 minutes