Nob Hill

Sights & Landmarks • San Francisco, California

After being settled in the 19th century, this area was quickly transformed into a rich and posh neighborhood, with an array of elegant mansions and exquisite hotels you can still marvel at today. It is also a popular tourist destination, for its great views of the bay and many sights you can visit. Don't forget to hop on a local cable car.

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Tours for Nob Hill

Exploring the area? Book a tour to fully experience everything Nob Hill has to offer. A guided tour will provide you with fascinating insights and hidden gems that you might miss on your own.

San Francisco Private 2 or 3 Hour City Tuk Tuk Tour w/ Fun Guide in San Francisco, California

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San Francisco Private 2 or 3 Hour City Tuk Tuk Tour w/ Fun Guide

San Francisco, California

See the San Francisco sights you want to see and see them at a pace that suits your group. Your friends and family can cover more ground in an eco-friendly Tuk Tuk than they ever could on foot. Climb San Francisco’s tallest hills in this small but mighty vehicle! Marvel at the sparkling San Francisco Bay and city skyline, and enjoy the sights and smells of Fisherman’s Wharf. Your experienced, entertaining tour guide narrates your 2, 2.5 or 3 hour excursion, stopping often for Instagram-worthy photos!

Your personal tour guide meets you at the starting location at Umbrella Allley in Fisherman's Wharf.

Private tours are perfect for five riders per Tuk Tuk (6 guests are ok with a group that includes children and adults).

San Francisco Holiday Lights & Sites Lucky Tuk Tuk Private Tour in San Francisco, California

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San Francisco Holiday Lights & Sites Lucky Tuk Tuk Private Tour

San Francisco, California

What’s prettier than San Francisco by night? San Francisco during the holidays! Jump in a Tuk Tuk, enjoy some holiday cheer, don a fuzzy santa hat, and sing some holiday tunes, as you take in the incredible sights. The Tuk Tuk provides an up-close and personal vantage point you’ll never get from a tour bus.

Enjoy our entertaining tour guides while this modern-day rickshaw takes you to festive scenes and towering holiday trees at Union Square & PIER 39.

Only in December, see San Francisco at its seasonal best! Feast your eyes on the festive lights and drink in some holiday cheer on board our delightful electric vehicles! Includes one quick stop at The Fairmont Hotel on Nob Hill to check out their amazing 2-Story Gingerbread House.

Your tour starts at Umbrella Alley in Fisherman’s Wharf. Holiday Tours are limited to five riders per Tuk Tuk (6 guests ok with a group that includes children and adults) No children in laps.

Larger groups can reserve multiple Tuk Tuks.

The Ghosts of San Francisco Haunted Audio App Walking Tour in San Francisco, California

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The Ghosts of San Francisco Haunted Audio App Walking Tour

San Francisco, California

On this ghoulish adventure you’ll explore the haunted neighborhoods of Union Square, Nob Hill, the Barbary Coast, Chinatown, see their haunted spots and hear their tales of the afterlife.

This tour is guided by the voice of an experienced spooky Professional British Narrator and hauntingly creepy sound effect to set the mood for this ghostly walk through the streets of San Francisco. Simply go to the Westin St Francis's front door, press start tour, and put your phone in your pocket. Our App's technology will guide you step by step from there.

As we walk, I’ll share with you the haunted locations and their spooky stories. You’ll learn about Chinatown’s dark past. The history of the 1906 earthquake. The gold rush era. The Jazz age. The Barbary Coast. And much more!

It’s a tour of history, tragedy, mayhem and of course, ghosts.

This is not a tour for the faint of heart. The tour begins outside the Weston Saint Francis.

If you dare!

San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour in San Francisco, California

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San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour

San Francisco, California

Experience the cinematic side to San Francisco on an interactive, family-friendly tour that includes clips from more than 55 movies and TV shows filmed in the picturesque city. Revisit scenes from 'Mrs. Doubtfire,' 'Dirty Harry,' 'Vertigo,' 'Bullitt,' 'The Princess Diaries,' 'Full House,' and 'Star Trek IV,' among others. Learn from an actor-turned-guide who shares knowledge of San Francisco's filming history.

Private San Francisco Sunrise Photography Experience in San Francisco, California

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Private San Francisco Sunrise Photography Experience

San Francisco, California

Capture treasured memories and photographs from a San Francisco Photo Tour with Doc Miles. Sunrise and Sunset tours take photographers to locations that provide the best perspectives to capture amazing photographs of Bay Area icons and scenery. Locations along the tours take the photographer to places that are not on any tour bus, but provide extraordinary views of the city and its landmarks.

San Francisco Full-Day Tour by Cable Car & Foot in San Francisco, California

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San Francisco Full-Day Tour by Cable Car & Foot

San Francisco, California

Our SF in a Day tour will take you places that no other San Francisco tour does, traversing the city by cable-car, rail & bus to visit enchanted gardens, secret stairs & glorious rooftop vistas, creating an unforgettable experience. You’ll avoid crowds at the tourist hot-spots, while experiencing the culture of SF & learning its history.

We’ll start your tour near the Embarcadero & take the cable-car up to Nob Hill. From there we go to City Hall (or Cable Car Museum) &, after going inside, we can grab a coffee in Hayes Valley.

After that we head to the Castro, then walk through Dolores Park. We finish the morning part of the tour in the Haight, it's a great place to get some lunch.

After that we take you to see an icon of San Francisco, the Painted Ladies. That's followed by a walk down another SF icon, Lombard Street. We finish the tour with a walk through North Beach & Chinatown. By then you’ll have had a fantastic experience of SF & made some beautiful memories to take home.

San Francisco Ghosts, Gold and Ghouls Tour in San Francisco, California

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San Francisco Ghosts, Gold and Ghouls Tour

San Francisco, California

Embark on a spine-tingling journey through San Francisco's shadowy streets with our captivating walking ghost tour, where history and hauntings intertwine!

Guided by an expert local storyteller, this tour takes you to some of the city's most iconic and eerie locations in the historic district.

As you stroll through fog-laden streets, hear chilling tales of spirits lingering in places like the Sutter Building and the Fairmont Hotel, where echoes of the past resonate.

This mile-long trek reveals San Francisco's tumultuous history, from the Gold Rush's promise to the tragedies that scarred the city. Encounter stories of the California Street Wandering Bride and the Pacific-Union Club, once the opulent Flood mansion.

While entry into private buildings isn't allowed, standing on haunted ground will send shivers down your spine.

Each tale uncovers the darker side of San Francisco, offering ghostly encounters and historical insights that will both entertain and enlighten you!

San Francisco Private City Tour in San Francisco, California

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San Francisco Private City Tour

San Francisco, California

San Francisco offers myriad possibilities to explore. Additionally, you can customize your itinerary on this private half-day tour. Let a personal guide lead you through city highlights such as the exclusive Pacific Heights neighborhood, Japantown, Chinatown, Mission District, Ghirardelli Square, Golden Gate Park, and Union Square. Since all tours are customized, we can include a cable car ride as well. Round-trip hotel pick up is included.

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