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San Francisco Kaleidoscope

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Highlights:

• Ride 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
• Explore Chinatown on foot, including historic Portsmouth Square, herbal shops, local markets and fortune cookie factory. 
• Saviour a 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.

Tour style:Local Life & Culture, History & Heritage, Markets & Food, Walking, Public Transportation.
Inclusion:

Local english speaking guide, one day unlimited MUNI (public transport) pass, catamaran sailing, 1 meal: Dim Sum lunch

Exclusion:

Mission Dolores admission ($5 USD) Snacks and drinks, personal purchases, tips and gratuities for your local guide

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

• Duration: 8-9 hours
• Meeting point:

  Hallidie Plaza, top of the escalator leading to the BART station. (Market St and Powell St)

• Start time: 8.30 AM
• Finish point:

  Market Street Visitor Information Center

Additional information :

• Voucher exchange details:

  Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.

• Confirmation of booking:

  Please contact San Francisco Urban Adventures to confirm your trip 24 hours prior to departure.

• Dress standard:

  San Francisco is a city of microclimates so you might experience cold wind and fog, as well as warm sunshine in one day. For your comfort, dress in layers, bring rain gear, and wear comfortable walking shoes.

• Child policy:

  Children must be 6 years of age to 11 inclusively. Children under 6 are not permitted on this tour.

• Language: English

Itinerary:

On this San Francisco city tour, you'll start with a ride a historic street car into the Mission District, one of San Francisco’s most vibrant and colorful neighborhood. We will walk to Mission Dolores, the site of San Francisco’s first European settlement in 1776, and the oldest standing building in the city. Afterwards, a walking tour of the Mission District’s brightly painted neighborhoods. Murals splash vibrant color on the façade of many buildings, expressing Latino culture, folklore, famous citizens, and history.

Hop on the iconic cable car to climb California Street through the financial district to China Town. We will explore the influence and history of SF’s Chinese immigrant population, Portsmouth Square, Grant Street, historic side lanes, and local markets. Lunch will be at a local dim sum house where we can sample a variety of specialty dishes.

A short walk into North Beach brings us to the City Lights Bookstore, one of the country’s most renowned independent bookstores founded by the poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti and meeting point for some of America’s famous Beat generation authors. We will also get a glimpse into the Italian influence along Columbus Street and visit Washington Square.

A local city bus will deliver the group to Fisherman’s wharf where we can enjoy panoramic views of the bay. Boarding our catamaran, we set sail past Alcatraz and under the Golden Gate Bridge with the impressive San Fran skyline in view. (Note: between November 30^th and February 28^th the cruise on the bay will not be on a catamaran but will be on a Blue and Gold Fleet cruise).

Upon return to the pier, your local guide will accompany the group back to the meeting point on a historic street car, or Upon return to the pier, your local guide will accompany the group back to the meeting point on a historic street car, or travelers can explore the waterfront area independently.

Your trip:

This trip is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this trip.

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