About Activity
The Icons of SF tour starts at Alamo Square, where we'll introduce you to the Painted Ladies, beautiful Victorian houses perfectly framed against the San Francisco skyline. After that we walk through the fun Fillmore District before catching a bus to Russian Hill and the next icon, Lombard Street (passing the house used in the movie Mrs Doubtfire). On our tour you'll walk down the 'crookedest street in the world' – the best way of avoiding traffic AND getting the best photos.
From there we stroll into North Beach, one of SF's most historic, picturesque and fascinating neighborhoods. We can even stop for refreshments in one of the great cafes or bars there. From there it's just a short walk to the final icon. SF's Chinatown is the oldest in the U.S., and its design has been copied by other Chinatowns all over the world. It's where the city started and is the perfect place to end your tour, because it has some of the best restaurants in the city.
Includes
- All Metro travel is included ($10 value).
- Tour Guide
Excludes
- Gratuities not included, because voluntary. If you enjoy tour please allow 15-20%.
Departure Point
- The guide will be checking-in guests in Alamo Square, on the corner of Hayes and Pierce Streets, by the steps, from 10 minutes before the tour.
Be sure to allow extra time for traffic and finding parking. We CANNOT wait for latecomers, there are other guests.
Return
- Tour ends in the heart of historic Chinatown, a great place for a drink or dinner after the experience. Our guide can direct you to where you need to continue the evening.
Stop At: Painted Ladies Admission Ticket:
Tickets are not included Get the best view of one of the most famous icons of SF - the Painted Ladies, beautiful Victorian houses.
Stop At: Fillmore District See this trendy, fun, neighborhood.
Stop At: Russian Hill One of the legendary 7 hills of San Francisco and offering great views of the bay and Alcatraz.
Stop At: Lombard Street Walk down the crookedest street in the world. It's the best way to see it.
Stop At: Coit Tower Admission Ticket:
Tickets are not included Get some great views of this icon of SF.
Stop At: North Beach Walk through the streets of our Little Italy. It's a beautiful, historic neighborhood, full of great bars, cafes and restaurants. And a great bookshop.
Stop At: Chinatown The first Chinatown in the US and the one responsible for the design of all other Chinatowns. It's also where the city was born. Walk the streets and learn the neighborhood's history
Public transportation options are available nearby Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness Aim to get to the meeting point 10-15 minutes early. If you’re late you will miss the tour. By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by Real San Francisco Tours terms of service. Please check dates/times carefully BEFORE making a booking. This is a walking tour and we move at a reasonable pace, climbing several hills and sets of steps. It’s not suitable for people with mobility issues. Operated by Real San Francisco Tours For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
Tour guide was very...Jason_P
Mar 31, 2026, 12:24:11 PM Tour guide was very knowledgeable and I enjoyed everything about it!! I will recommend this tour to anyone traveling to San Francisco! Learned so much about the city and it's culture. Best tour I have ever been on!!
We had a great walking...thebryants
We had a great walking tour and learnt so much about San Francisco history. Would highly recommend this walking tour.
