San Francisco Urban Adventures

Day tours, with a local


Welcome to San Francisco Urban Adventures! San Francisco is a city for the adventurous. A city of great beauty with a history of outlandish behavior and eccentric characters that gives San Franciscans so much pride and the reputation for being quirky and fun. The city’s diverse population provides a healthy mix of culture and food. Discover the world-renowned iconic landmarks, friendly neighborhood markets, scenic spots, and culinary delights of this wonderful city on one of our unique San Francisco tours. Check out our feature on TV at the Getaway Show.

 

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Exploring further afield? Urban Adventures also has tours in Los Angeles, Portland, and Seattle.


San Francisco Kaleidoscope tour in San Francisco San Francisco Kaleidoscope
From USD 105.00

Your San Francisco Urban Adventures kicks off with a ride on a historic street car into the Mission District to visit the Mission Dolores, site of San Francisco’s first European settlement. Continue on to district’s vibrant mural art and a local bakery.  Take a cable car through the financial district and explore Chinatown on foot, including historic Portsmouth Square, herbal shops, local markets and fortune cookie factory.  Break for dim sum lunch.  Walk into North Beach to visit City Lights Book Store and Washington Square.  Public transport to Fisherman’s Wharf to board our catamaran for bay cruise.

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Bridge and the Beach tour in San Francisco Bridge and the Beach
From USD 39.00

This San Francisco Urban Adventures trek provides stunning views of San Francisco, unique vistas of the Golden Gate Bridge, and a chance to mix with locals at work and play. 

Walk out onto the Golden Gate Bridge, then hike along spectacular, rugged Pacific coastline.  Hike along cliffs for bird’s eye views, walk along the beach where you can mix with locals, stroll through San Francisco’s most exclusive neighbourhood, explore the remains of Sutro Baths, and finish with a hot or cold beverage at the famous Cliff House restaurant.

Throughout the walk, your San Francisco Urban Adventures leader will provide insight into the areas history, folklore and abundance of natural life. 

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Embarcadero, Food and Fortunes tour in San Francisco Embarcadero, Ferry Building & Fortunes
From USD 39.00

On this San Francisco day tour, you'll sample local foods meet vendors of sustainable food at the Ferry Building Marketplace while experiencing the building’s history and architecture. Explore San Francisco’s fascinating economic boom cycles while walking the Financial District with its contrast of modern skyscrapers and historic 19th structures. Get the facts and legends of the 1849 gold rush that gave meteoric rise to the city. Soak up the city’s entertaining history while sipping a drink in on one of San Francisco’s land mark local pubs. Mix with locals and wander eclectic urban parks with inspiring sculptures and impressive views.

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North Beach Walking Pub Tour in San Francisco North Beach Walking Pub Tour
From USD 35.00

Delve into North Beach, the heart of San Francisco's Italian district, to discover its fascinating history and to explore its best bars, pubs and cafes. Continue your San Francisco city tour by sampling some of California's finest ales and wines while learning about each place’s unique history and colourful characters, which range from literary masters to seafaring legends.

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San Francisco Carnaval
Place: San Francisco - [ 01/05/2012 - 31/05/2012 ]

Date to be confirmed. It may not be Rio in February, but this late May event is a great weekend of fun.

Gay Pride Sunday
Place: San Francisco - [ 27/06/2012 ]

The theme for 2010 is "Forty and Fabulous".

4th of July Celebrations
Place: San Francisco - [ 04/07/2012 ]

No shortage of food, music, and festivals to commemorate United States independence in 1776.

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Glide Church

Providing community service to the poor and disenfranchised for more than 40 years, Glide Church is an experience to not soon forgotten.


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San Francisco Urban Adventures

The San Francisco Urban Adventures team is passionate about this fantastic City by the Bay. Diverse neighborhoods, wonderful vistas, amazing food, raucous history, and all those little hidden gems that few tourists get to see, make San Francisco a great destination to visit - see for yourself on our San Francisco walking tours! As part of the Urban Adventures network we cannot wait to bring this passion and local knowledge to you while riding a cable car, walking the side streets, walking rugged cliff tops, or cruising the bay on one of our San Francisco tours.


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Responsible Travel with Urban Adventures

 

Wherever we go in the world, we take a responsible attitude with us. That means travelling in a way which both respects and benefits local people, their culture, their economy, and their environment. Please read on for more information on our Responsible Travel policy and how you can be a responsible traveller for your entire journey.  


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