These 8 Incredible Walking Tours Will Show You San Francisco Like Never Before

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San Francisco is an incredibly walkable city with lots to offer. Now, it's a great time to check out the city by foot on these awesome tours. Learn about the rich history, culture, food, and more on these city walking tours.

1. Beyond the Painted Ladies Tour

This walking tour focuses on Western Addition in San Francisco and covers the famed Painted Ladies and more. Expect to see and hear about beautiful old Victorian houses and famed houses of the past. Contact and check out Detour Walking Tours for more information.

2. City Guides Tour

City Guides has been around for 30 years. City Guides does volunteer-led tours who do 50 different walking tours all over San Francisco that are free. The tours range from niche topics like Alfred Hitchcock and more. Tours are offered daily, 1.5–2 hours, no reservations, call 415-557-4266.

3. North Beach Food Tour

Discover the wonderful food and history of North Beach on this tour. Take a 7-8 block stroll around Little Italy. Enjoy lots of food samping, tour, and explore North Beach/Little Italy's Foods and history. You can also book and reserve 24/7 at 1-888-358-8687.

4. Wild SF Walking Tour

If you're looking for an alternative, off-the-beaten path experience then Wild SF Walking Tours are for you. Tours cover Chinatown and North Beach with themes on the radical, artistic, and socio-political side of San Francisco. Contact and check out Wild SF Tours for more information.

5. Mission Murals Tour

There are over 200 murals adorning the walls of the Mission District. Check out this wonderful tour that is organized by the Precita Eyes Mural Arts Center at 2981 24th St near Harrison Street Contact 415-285-2287 for more information about this tour.

6. Barbary Coast Tour

The Barbary Coast tour was created by a local historian. Expect to discover fascinating facts about San Francisco’s Gold Rush past. The walking tour begins at the Old Mint, 88 5th St at Mission Street, and ends at Aquatic Park. Call 415-454-2355 for more information on this tour.

7. AT&T Park Tour

AT&T Park is an architectural gem. You don't want to miss this tour, especially if you're a baseball fan. You will get to go behind the scenes and enter places only the players and staff go, including a Major League dugout. Please call the tour hotline at 415-972-2400 or email [email protected] for more information.

8. Gourmet Walks Food Tours

Gourmet Walks specializes in food tours in hip neighborhoods from Russian Hill to Hayes Valley. Expect chocolate tours and lots of gourmet tours led by local chefs and food experts. Contact and check out Gourmet Walks Food Tours for more information.

Have you been on any of these tours? Let us know. Share our story too. Learn more about one of the tours mentioned above and check out This Mouthwatering Food Tour Through North Beach That Will Take Your Tastebuds To A New Level.

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