San Francisco
Must see San Francisco with a local
Iconic Sights & Hidden Gems • 7 hours
5.0
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Must see San Francisco with a local
Rugged coastal hikes, fresh seafood and pier hopping (there’s more than Pier 39, you know).
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Enjoy 8 hours with your host, who will show you some of the places which make San Francisco so phenomenal
- Experience what you want out of the city - the sights, the communities or a hike to a lookout point
- Your experience, your pace - there’s no rush to get to everything you want to see (unless you’d like to rush), but you’ll certainly get a taste of the city
- Discover some of the secret San Fran spots and neighborhood which suit your vibe
- Enjoy a brief immersion into the diversity that SF has to offer, by journeying into the streets, communities and eclectic food scene
- Get recommendations for places to eat, visit and things to do during the rest of your trip
- Fully immerse yourself in San Francisco and its eclectic atmosphere
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
7 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
8 hours with your host
A private and personalized experience
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)
What’s not included
Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
Real Stories, Real Connections
See our hosts and guests creating memories
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What travelers think of this experience
Colin,
Jul 2018
Such a great way to get to know the city, I'm not one for standard tours so this personalised experience was perfect. My Local Andrew was great for me, he made sure we went at my own pace, and saw everything I had said I wanted to - I would recommend to any friends visiting!
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Mark,
Feb 2025
We absolutely loved our food tour in San Francisco with Maria. We had just come from New York and did two food tours there . This tour was so much better. Our two twenty year olds ( who love food) were not so keen initially to come with us on this one - comment was too much talking and walking and not enough eating . They loved Maria's food tour and so did we. Too many stops to count . Maria was so lovely and has such a passion for China Town and North Beach/little Italy restaurants. She also took us to places we would not have found ourselves .
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Christie,
Jan 2025
Michael was a fantastic guide! He knew so much about Chinatown and North Beach! We were fortunate enough to visit a temple on New Year's and ate the most delicious pasta in North Beach. Truly a memorable experience!
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Christie,
Jan 2025
We had a fantastic time with Michael! He provided us great experiences with culture and food in these iconic neighborhoods. We felt so fortunate to visit a temple on Chinese New Year and the pasta we ate in Little Italy was amazing!
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Deborah,
Jan 2025
We loved listening to Maria tell about the history of the restaurants we visited. She has lived here her whole life so she knew exactly where to go. We could have spent more time with her, she was great!
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David,
Jan 2025
Wonderful experience with the family. Maria was great! We would have never found any of the little spots she took us, and we were able to skip the lines! We appreciate the tour of the food, and the local knowledge. Thanks again!
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